East Walker River Fish Report

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-15-2008
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Water Conditions: Cold
Daytime temps have been anywhere from high 50's to low 70's this last week. Check current weather on the link above. Water temps are great! From 49 to 60 degrees, depending on where you are and time of day. The flows are currently at 93cfs which is on the low side. We expect flows to come up soon. Best flows are from 150 to 350cfs. This allows the fish to spread out and creates more fishable water for anglers.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Slow
Despite the unpredictable weather patterns that we have been experiencing, the fishing has remained consistent. The crowds have been heavy on the weekends, but reasonable midweek. Early in the morning, there has been a strong midge hatch followed by mayflies emerging around 11:00 a.m. On most days, this will last until 1-2:00 p.m. creating some exciting dry fly opportunities for those who desire a challenge. There has been sporadic caddis emerging in the evening hours on warmer days.

Recommended Flies:
-NYMPHS-
#12-18 Hares Ear#14-18 Pheasant Tails, #16-20 WD40s, #16-20 Soft Hackle PT, #16-18 Surface Emerger, #18 Kyle's Super Flash PT, #16-20 Black Beauty, #14-18 Prince Nymph # 14-18 Serendipity's and #18-20 Tiger Midges -DRY FLY'S-
#16-18 Parachute Adams, #12-16 Stimi, #18-20 Ext Body BWO, #18-20 BWO Sprout and #16 Parachute Caddis , #14-18 EC Caddis, #20-24 Griffiths Gnat

Guides Hint: Fishing later in the afternoon will probably produce more action than in the morning.




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Mammoth Lakes : Mammoth Lakes Basin Report
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report
San Joaquin River: San Joaquin River Fish Report
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Fish Report
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June Lake Loop: June Lake Loop Fish Report

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