Upper Owens Fish Report

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-15-2009
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Water Conditions: GOOD

As of 5-13 the flow above Hot Creek confluence is 85 CFS. The water is clear and cold.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: GOOD

Many fish have been caught recently in the section below the Monument and the inlet of Crowley Lake.
Look for the fish to be a bit spooky with the low water flow. Fluorocarbon tippett and leaders are highly reccomended. A plus side to the clear water is there should be lots of "sight fishing oppurtunities" to be had. The BWO hatches are consistant midday as are the Midge hatches early.
The fish are feeding voraciously subsurface and on top from 11am to 4pm. Some Caddis have been seen but no full blown hatch yet.

Recommended Flies:

-NYMPHS-
Optimidge ALL COLORS #16-#18 #18-20 WD-40 in Grey or Black, #16-18 Pheasant Tail, #16-18 Copper John, #14-18 Hare??s Ear, #14-18 Zug Bug and #16-18 RS2 Emerger

-DRIES-
#16-20 Elk Hair caddis #14-16 Stimi, #16-24 Parachute Adams, #16 -#18 Hi Vis BWO

-STREAMERS-
Docs Twin lake Special in Olive,Black or Brown, Hornbergs, Matukas and Wooly Buggers.





More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, May 15th, 2009

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fish Report

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fish Report
Owens River: Upper Owens Fish Report
Owens River: Owens River Fish Report
Owens River: Lower Owens River Fish Report
June Lake Loop: June Lake Loop Fish Report
Lee Vining Creek: Lee Vinning Creek Fish Report
Rush Creek: Rush Creek Fish Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fish Report
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir Fish Report