Both locations are seeing decreasing numbers of spawning fish as they migrate back into Crowley. Water conditions continue to be very good with excellent clarity. Long Valley has been plagued by wind the last week of May and pressure has been light in both areas during this time.

The Upper Owens is now open to fishing in all sections. The water upstream from the Benton Bridge remains barbless artificial, while the "dark side" gets a whack at the fish down from the bridge now damn it. This area will be planted throughout the summer. Fishing has been mixed with McGee better than the Upper Owens overall.

You will see better "catching" as the weather improves in June on the Upper Owens. Dry dropper combos with #14-16 mayfly adults (use a hi-vis parachute) as the upper, and flashback PT's or birds nest as the dropper nymph work well. Midge nymph patterns are also good choices in the smaller sizes.