Mammoth Lakes Basin Report

Mammoth Lakes - Mammoth, CA (Mono County)


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-15-2008
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Water Conditions:
The Twin Lakes are open but has only been stocked with alpers.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fishing has picked up despite cold water temps. Early and late try upper and middle in shallower water with streamers. Midday fish midges under indicator 3' to 5' down around edges of the big hole in upper and any of the deeper holes and slots in the middle lake. Have not heard any good reports from the lower lake. We have heard some anglers have been hiking up to Lake Mary and having some success.

Recommended Flies:

-Streamers-
Flash Buggers, Wooly Buggers, Mini Leech
-Nymph-
#14-#20 B.H.Cchironomid Larva red,grizzly and black.
#14-#20 Frostbite black
#14-#20 Williams Lake Wonder black and red
#14-#20 Zebra Midge assorted choices

Guides Hint: Bring lots of warm clothing layers.




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Mammoth Lakes : Mammoth Lakes Basin Fish Report
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report
San Joaquin River: San Joaquin River Fish Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fish Report
Owens River: Upper Owens Fish Report
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Fish Report
Owens River: Lower Owens Fish Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fish Report
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir Fish Report


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