Lower Owens River Report

Owens River - Lower - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Troutfitter

by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-2-2021
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Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Good

Flows are at 248 cfs as of  67/1

The flows have dropped 50 cfs in the last 5 days.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:  Good-Very Good

The one change I've seen, the hatches have almost disappeared but the fishing is still very good. The only real downside is the heat but perfect for early starts and late finishes. The summer hatches should be picking up soon but until then big nymphs( Pheasant Tail, Hares Ears and Prince Nymphs) @12-14, some crane flies and midges. Key on the riffles and against the outside of the slow bends with terrestrials.

Recommended Flies

DRIES: Extended Body BWO #18-22 | Hi-Vis BWO #18-22 | Large dry with #22-26 midge emergers and adults | Stimulator #8-12 | Para Caddis #16-20

NYMPH:  Pheasant Tail #12-18 | Hares Ear #14-18 | Zebra Midge #18-22 | Olive Hot Spot Jig #18 | B/H Prince #10-14 | Chamois Caddis #14-18 | Bottom Roller Phsyco Rhyco #10-14 | Uncased Caddis Green #14-16 | Juju Baetis #18-20 | Glass Bead Micro May Olive # 20-24 | Caddistrophic Pupa #16-18 | Gold Bead Epoxy Stone #8-10

STREAMERS: Wooly Bugger Olive & Black #10-12 | Mini Sculpin Olive & Black #10-12





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The Trout Fitter Reports
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Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
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The Trout Fitter Reports
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Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
San Joaquin River: San Joaquin River Fish Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Fishing Report
Owens River - Lower: Lower Owens River Fishing Report
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