East Walker River Fish Report- Update by Alex cady 5-21-09

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-21-2009
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Water Conditions:

Flows increasing daily and clear. At 241CFS as of 5/19 but check it before you go.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good

FISHING GOOD, CROWDS HORRENDOUS.That pretty much sums it up! STILL!!!
The Beatis hatch is on its way out but there is good news on the way. Look for the Caddis hatch to really start cranking this week.. There is also a PMD hatch in the middle of the day.
Midges and Stones are still on the fish's plate. Crawling Caddis are getting a few fish to the net as well.

Recommended Flies:

- Dries-
#12-14 Stimi, #20 Hatchmaster BWO, #18 Last Chance BWO, #16 Parachute Caddis in Brown and #16 Hackle Stacker PMD.

Nymphs-
#18 Zebra Midge, #18-20 Black Beauty Midge, #16-20 F/B Pheasant Tail, #18 Barr's BWO Emerger, #16 Split Wing PMD #16 Rock Wor m, #16-18 Sparkle Caddis Pupa in Tan or Olive and #14-16 Hare's Ear.