Owens River Fish Report

Fly Fishing at the the Owens Gorge is Consistent and Good

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
10-10-2011
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Water Conditions:
Great the flow is at 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Excellent the water is running clear, temps in the gorge in morning can be quite cold. With the days getting shorter now it gets darker much sooner down in the gorge.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Rubber Leg Stimulator, Yellow Humpy 18, Kaufman Stimulator 16, Yellow Humpy #16

NYMPHS:
Red Copper John #18, Green Copper John #18, BH Prince Nymph #18, Western Coachman # 16, BH Lightning Bug #18.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Monday, October 10th, 2011

Mammoth Lakes : Steamers are working best for Fly Fisherman at Mammoth Lakes
Hot Creek: The Recent Rain and Snowmelt has made Hot Creek muddy which has slowed the fishing
San Joaquin River: The Road to the San Joaquin is closed, call the Visitor Center
Crowley Lake: Stripping is working well for Fly Fishermen at Crowley but the fish are moving around
Owens River: Smaller bugs #22-24 working best on the Upper Owens for Fly Fishermen

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Mammoth Lakes : Fly Fishing is Very Good in the Mammoth Lakes Area
Hot Creek: The Rain & Snowmelt Have Caused Dirty Water Which Is Affecting Fly Fishing at Hot Creek
San Joaquin River: The Road to the San Joaquin is curretly closed, call the Visitor Center to find out when it is open
Crowley Lake: Stripping is working better at Lake Crowley than midging for Fly Fishermen
Owens River: The Rainbows Are Coming into the Upper Owens from Crowley making Fly Fishermen Happy
Owens River: Fly Fishing is good at the Owens River Gorge
Owens River: High Flows are making Fly Fishing on the Lower Owens Difficult
Bridgeport Reservoir: Fish at Bridgeport are moving around, the best bet for Fly Fishermen is to fish along the weedbeds