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.