Nevada Fish Report
Owens River Fish Report for 1-23-2012


The flows are back up on the Lower Owens, Drift boating might be the best approach

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
1-23-2012
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Water Conditions: Excellent the flows are back up to 254 cfgs as of 1/20. Wading is getting tougher. Overcast weather in the forecast should help with not starting each day with temps in the teens and the cold water that results.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good the midday hatches are OK but not wide open. You might stay with midges all day and work the slooooow water. Summer tactics are just not doing it. Streamers are producing . . . drifting is excellent to get to those unaccessible pools. Colud be some better hatches with overcast weather predicted.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH: Micromayfly Brown #18, Headlight Yellow Sally #18, BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #16-20, Zebra Midge #18-22, Medallion Midge #20, Fox's Caddis Poopah Tan #18, San Juan Worm, Miracle Nymph 18-20, Real Midge 20(Dry or wet)

DRIES: Brook's Sprout Trico #22-24, Upright Organza Spinner #22-24, Elk Hair Caddis Tan #14-20, Parachute Caddis Grey #18-20, Parachute Adams #18-20, Renegade #20, Brooks Sprout PMD #18-22, Brook's Sprout Baetis #18-22, Bear's HiVis Parachute 18-20

STREAMERS: Pop's Bugger, Flashabou Buggers




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Hot Creek: Rain, Snow or Sunshine those Hot Creek Fish are still active
Owens River: The big Fish are still in the Upper Owens, streamers work best for the big guys
Owens River: The fishing is good in the Owens River Gorge and it will be warmer than at higher elevations

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Hot Creek: Hot Creek is fishing excellent above the ranch and good in the canyon.
Owens River: The Upper Owens is fishing good to excellent right now, use midges for best results
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge is fishing excellent and the weather makes it even better
Owens River: Fishing is good on the Lower Owens and midges are the ticket
East Walker River (CA): The East Walker is excellent and the midday bite is wide open!