Upper Owens Report 4/20/2011

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
4-20-2011
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Water Conditions:
As of 4/21 flows are steady at 73 cfs above the Hot Creek confluence.
'Stll cold water so get those nymphs and streamers down to where the fish are.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good to Excellent
There are still a few big Crowley fish in the system but they are getting fewer and fewer. Good news is the water is warming as little and the fish are all getting more active as in will chase your bug.

Dry action is excellent with good hatches midday on these warnm days. Nymphing, streamers, midges early and baetis midday.

Recommended Flies:
DRIES:
#20 Extended Body BWO, #20 CDC Baetis Dun, #20 Parachute Adams, #18 Rubber Leg Stimulator, #18 Hackle Stacker BWO, #20 Comparadun

NYMPHS:
#18 Olive Birds Nest, #18 BH Flashback Pheasant Tails, #18 BH Prince Nymphs, #18 Hairs Ears, #16 Western Coachmen, #20 Split Case BWO, #18 Red Copper Johns

STREAMERS:
Big black and olive wooly buggers. Try with Nymph trailer.
GET DOWN!




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Report 4/21/2011
Crowley Lake: Lake Crowley Report 4/20/2011

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Report 4-14-2011
Owens River: Upper Owens Report 4-14-2011
Owens River: Lower Owens Report 4-14-2011