Owens River Fish Report

Late winter & early spring periods at Owens River Gorge are prime time, perfect for wild Browns

Owens River - CA

by Tom Loe
2-22-2012
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The flows will remain constant here even when they increase in other areas. This section is open year around and not subject to runoff or seasonal fluctuations. Moderate hiking and rock hopping are mandatory, wild browns kinda on the small side - but as pretty as you will see anywhere. The BWO hatch is the "thang" right now and these fish are eager to take dries. You need to approach from a downstream position casting upstream in order not to spook these wild browns. Keep your patterns in the #14-18 range; a 3-4wt rod is perfect.

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Tom Loe Reports

for Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

: Tom Loe's look at current Fly Fishing Conditions in the Eastern Sierra
Owens River: Upper Owens fishing activity is about a month early due to the weather pattern
Owens River: The BWO hatch is the highlight of the day on the Lower Owens
East Walker River (CA): The question of the day is, "What will the flows be on the East Walker this season?"
Hot Creek: March is "Prime Time" for dry fly fishing at Hot Creek
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Pleasant Valley Reservoir is only So - So

Tom Loe Reports

for Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Owens River: The numbers of nice sized browns and rainbows has increased on the Upper Owens
Owens River: The Lower Owens is slow right now but look for the fishing to improve during February
East Walker River (CA): There have been some great fly fishing days on the East Walker recently according to Sierra Drifters
Hot Creek: Hot Creek has been fair to good with the baetis hatch just beginning
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Pleasant Valley Reservoir or the river behind it is often the Place to be.
Owens River: If you are lookingfor Dry Fly action this time of year "The Owens River Gorge" is the place to be
Eagle Lake: Tom Loe's Trip to Eagle Lake
: Sierra Drifter's Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Update