Water Conditions:GOOD
The flow above Hot Creek Confluence is 58 and around 90 below it down to the lake. The water is clear and temps are in the low to mid 60's

Fish ing Conditions and Hatches:GOOD
There are a lot of fish in the Upper Owens right now. You will find fish in almost any hole or suitable holding water.
Fishing options range from fishing Dry's to Dry/Dropper to Nymphing with or without an indicator to Streamer fishing. Nymphing and Streamer fishing are producing the most fish as you are bring your fly down to the fish. There are lots of fish in the 8-12 " range and some large bows and browns 16" and larger. Midges hatch early and female Tricos around 9:00 with spinnerfalls around 10:00am. From then on it is small Caddis.

Recommended Flies:
Dry Flies: Elk Hair Caddis #18, EC Caddi s #18-20, #14 Hoppers, any small attractor patterns with a good drift?Ķ
Nymphs: #16-18 Copper Johns, #14 Royal Coachmen style wet flies, #14 Aquatic Moth soft hackles, #18-20 tan/brown CDC Caddis emergers, #22 Barr's Trico, #20 WD40 (black), #16-#18 Zebra Midges, flashback Pheasant Tails #20.
Streamers: Most anything in the evening?Ķkeep streamer smallish #10-14. Small trout fry or chub patterns like #14 PT's or Hare's Ears tied "dropper style" behind something bigger.

Guide's Hint: Please be aware the Upper Owens is under special regulations. There are 3 sections of this river, all of which fall under different regulations. Consult the DFG Regulations Booklet. There is NO BAIT fishing allowed above Benton Crossing Bridge. Please help advise anglers that you witness violating the law.