Nevada Fish Report
Owens River Fish Report for 8-23-2012
Owens River Fish Report for 8-23-2012
Not much has changed at the Owens River Gorge since last week
Owens River - CA
by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-23-2012
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Water Conditions: Great the flow is at 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. The flows were bumped up briefly for repair work for the power plant.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Not much changing here week to week. The water was gin clear prior to the elevated flows. Slightly off color, but not for long. Stinging nettles are back. Also watch out for snakes. (and tics)
Recommended Flies:
DRIES: Royal Wulf #14-16, Rubber Leg Stimulator, Yellow Humpy 18, Kaufman Stimulator 16, Yellow Humpy #16, Taylor's Fat Albert #14
NYMPHS: Red Copper John #18, Green Copper John #18, BH Prince Nymph #18, Western Coachman # 16, Stocker's BH Lightning Bug #18
Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Not much changing here week to week. The water was gin clear prior to the elevated flows. Slightly off color, but not for long. Stinging nettles are back. Also watch out for snakes. (and tics)
Recommended Flies:
DRIES: Royal Wulf #14-16, Rubber Leg Stimulator, Yellow Humpy 18, Kaufman Stimulator 16, Yellow Humpy #16, Taylor's Fat Albert #14
NYMPHS: Red Copper John #18, Green Copper John #18, BH Prince Nymph #18, Western Coachman # 16, Stocker's BH Lightning Bug #18
More Reports
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, August 23rd, 2012Mammoth Lakes : The fish are a little more active in the Mammoth Lakes area
Hot Creek: Match the hatch is very true when fishing Hot Creek at this time of year
San Joaquin River: The fish are getting more selective on the San Joaquin, caddis & mayfly imitiations work best
Crowley Lake: The fish in Crowley are ON the perch fry
Owens River: Nymphing with attractor imitations is the way to go on the Upper Owens
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, August 10th, 2012Mammoth Lakes : Not much has changed in terms of fishing conditions in Mammoth Lake Basin
Hot Creek: At Hot Creek fish Trico's or mayflies in the AM & Hoppers in the afternoon
San Joaquin River: The fish at San Joaquin are getting more selective, so it's important to match the hatch
Crowley Lake: Good to Excellent fishing at Lake Crowley. Early AM & 11:30 to noon are the best times
Owens River: Yhere is a nice caddis hatch on the Upper Owens in the early AM & late evening when there is no wind
Owens River: With the water so clear at the Owens River Gorge, a stealthy approach is required
Rock Creek - Section 1: Rock Creek gets you away from the crowds & the fishing is good
Rush Creek: Rush Creek has good fishing but you definitely need a stealthy approach
Owens River: Fishing on the Lower Owens is best in the morning before it gets too hot
Bridgeport Reservoir: No Recent Reports from Bridgeport for the Trout Fitter Staff
East Walker River (CA): Big Hopper patterns or Attractor flies work best in the morning on the East Walker
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