Owens River Fish Report

The late winter and early spring periods here are prime time on the Owens River Gorge

Owens River - CA

by Tom Loe
3-1-2012
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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 Thursday, March 1st, 2012

: Tom Loe's Eastern Sierra "Fishing Conditions"
Owens River: The flows on the Lower Owens are low enough to wade and there is a lot of
Owens River: Upper Owens fishing is slowing down
East Walker River (CA): The flows are low on the East Walker but the BWO hatch was very good
Hot Creek: Will March be the best month on "Hot Creek"?
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The fishing is good on Pleasant Valley Reservoir but fishing pressure can be excessive

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
Owens River: Late winter & early spring periods at Owens River Gorge are prime time, perfect for wild Browns
Eagle Lake: Tom is holding off on bookings for Eagle Lake until the end of March