Crowds have decreased but the water temperatures are rising

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-18-2024
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Flows & Water Conditions- Fair-Good; Water temperatures reach low-70s by early afternoon

Clarity- Poor near the dam, but improves downstream; 

CFS- 209

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Fishing Report & Conditions: Fair-Good

Crowds have decreased but the water temperatures are rising - It’s best to only fish the mornings and monitor the water temperatures to avoid fish fatality. Up near the dam, big lake midges are pretty ineffective now. We are seeing success in much smaller “Crowley-sized” midges. The slower waters have strong Callibaetis and Damsel hatches. The Trico are becoming the dominant morning hatch. The Spinner Fall may end around 10 AM, but the fish will continue to eat them into the early afternoon. Mid-morning, the PMDs are still active and caddis are on and off throughout the day. In the evenings, Caddis and male Tricos are productive.

Flies:

  • Dries: Chernobyl OJ #6-10 | Adult Cranefly | Mimic May Light Cahill #14 | Missing Link #12-16 | Double Duck #14-18 | Trico Spider Variant #18-22 | Sparkle Flag Black #20-22 | Upright Organza Trico Spinner #20-22 |
  • Nymphs: San Juan Worm Red | GB FB Pheasant Tail #14-20 | HDA Fav #12-16 Drowned Trico Spinner #18-22 | Tung Stud Black #20-22 | Trico Epoxy Wing Case #22 | Poxyback Trico #20 | Keslar’s Iggy Olive #14 | Caddy Shack Olive #12-14 | Bead Diving Caddis Tan #16-20 |
  • Streamers: Try 'Em All




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, July 18th
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): The migratory Browns and stocked Rainbows are now spread throughout the public water
Owens River - Lower: With the temperatures as high as they’ve been, there have been no new reports
Hot Creek: Caddis are starting their migration at 7 AM
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork: Stream temperatures range from 55-65 degrees

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, July 12th
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): The slime weed migration worsens closer to the lake
Owens River - Gorge: Lower Owens River Fishing Report
Hot Creek: Caddis migration and female Trico emergence start at 7 AM
East Walker River (CA): Crowds are lighter, but hatches are becoming inconsistent with rising water temperatures
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork: San Joaquin River (Middle-Fork) Report