Owens River Fish Report

Water Skiing would be better than fishing on the Lower Owens as the flows are too high

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-28-2012
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Water Conditions: Poor the flows are at 452 cfs as of 5/25.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Poor Recent increases in flows have put a damper on fish and bug activity. Flows are now up to the point where it's going to be dangerous to wade. Water skiing with rope tied to tree reamains good.

Recommended Flies:

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

DRIES: Elk Hair Caddis Tan #14-20, CDC Baetis DUN #18-20, Parachute Caddis Grey #18-20, Parachute Adams #18-20, Brook's Sprout Baetis #18-22

STREAMERS: Pop's Bugger, Olive Doc's Twin Lake Special, Flashabou Buggers

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Monday, May 28th, 2012

Mammoth Lakes : All the lakes in the Mammoth Basin are now fishable
Hot Creek: On Hot Creek use Midges early & caddis from mid-morning on
Crowley Lake: Crowley is fishing great, nymphs and streamers are the ticket
Owens River: The water has cleared on the Upper Owens but the fishing is just fair
Owens River: The flows are perfect in the Gorge and the fishing is good

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, April 13th, 2012

Hot Creek: Fishing is good to excellent on Hot Creek but the recent weather could change things
Crowley Lake: Look for a very good opener at Crowley Lake
Owens River: Nymphing is the was to go on the Upper Owens
Owens River: The bite is really good at the Owens River Gorge
Owens River: The weather and the fishing are both good on the Lower Owens
East Walker River (CA): Nymphing is best on the East Walker but there are occasional hatches