Owens River Fish Report for 7-30-2009
Upper Owens Fish Report- Update by Eric Hein 7-30-09
Owens River - CA
by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-30-2009
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Water Conditions:
As of 7/3020the flows are at 58 above the Hot Creek confluence. Water is slightly off color and fish are scattered.
They're still keeping Grant Lake full and haven't started running water through the tunnel.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
This is the time of year we see fish moving back into the O as Crowley warms. Fishing is average below the bridge with little planting of fish being seen.A few larger lake fish are moving up but overall fishing is tough. Fishing above the bridge has been picking up.
There are a fair number of holdover planters but they are much more scattered than the20last couple of years and also spookier with the low flows. Lots of small eager fish eating dries, especially from 6-9 a.m.during the Trico emergence and spinner fall and also for the evening Caddis and male Trico hatch.The caddis are on the water in the A.M. and P.M. Streamer fishing is also a good way to go.
Also hoppers are around and are always a good choice especially when the wind is up in the afternoons.
Recommended Flies:
-NYMPHS-
#16-18 Optimidge olive and grey ,#18-22 WD-40 in Grey or Black, #16-22 Pheasant Tail in bead or non bead /flashback or regular, #16-20 Copper John, #14-18 Hare\\\'s Ear, #16-18 Bird of prey, #16-20 micro mayfly, #18 Sparkle caddis pupa, #14-20 Prince nymph
-DRIES-
#20-22 Upright Rusty or Trico Organza Spinner, #16-20 Elk Hair caddis,# 16-22 Elk Hair Skaddis, #14-16 Stimi, #16-20 Parachute Adams, #16 Parachute Cahill, #12-16 humpy, #10-14 parachute hopper, #10-12 Daves Hopper
-STREAMERS-
Wooly bugger in Olive,Black or Brown, Hornbergs, Punk Perch, and Matukas in sizes #8- 12
Guide\\\'s Hint: Don\\\'t forget insect repellent - we recommend Ultrathon (time release stuff and not 100% DEET so you won\\\'t die!
More Reports
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, July 30th, 2009Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report- Update by Mark Spieler 7-30-09
San Joaquin River: San Joaquin River Fish Report- Updated by Eric Hein 7/30/09
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fish Report- Update by Kent Rianda 7-30-09
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, July 23rd, 2009Mammoth Lakes : Mammoth Lakes Basin Fish Report- Update by Mark Spieler 7-19-09
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report- Update by Jon Carlton 7-19-09 No change in last 8 days.
San Joaquin River: San Joaquin River Fish Report- Updated by Eric Hein 7/23/09
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fish Report- Update by Kent Rianda 7-23-09
Owens River: Upper Owens Fish Report- Update by Jon Carlton 7-19-09
June Lake Loop: June Lake Loop Fish Report- Update by Gary Hooper 7-11-09
Owens River: Owens River Fish Report- Updated by Mark Spieler 7-19-09
Owens River: Lower Owens River Fish Report- Update by Tom Jones 7-14-09
Lee Vining Creek: Lee Vinning Creek Fish Report- Update by Josh Hevron 7-19-09
Rush Creek: Rush Creek Fish Report- Update by Josh Hevron 7-19-09
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fish Report- Update by Nate Wray 7-19-09
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir Fish Report- Update by Nate Wray 7-23-09
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