Nevada Fish Report
Rock Creek - Section 1 Fish Report for 8-23-2012


The recent rains have cooled the water at Rock Creek, making for better fishing

Rock Creek - Section 1 - Toms Place, CA (Mono County)


by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-23-2012
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Water Conditions: Good the flows are at 32 cfs as of 8/22. Recent rains have cooled the water some, making for some better fishing!

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good it is better to hike in a little bit to get away from everybody else. Or go way down below the lake and fish below the campgrounds. Big and bright usually does the trick here.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Parachute Adams #16, Elk Hair Caddis #18, Crystal Humpy #16, Royal Coachman #16, Rubber Leg Stimulator, Yellow Humpy 18, Kaufman Stimulator 16, Taylor's Fat Albert #14

NYMPHS: Copper John #20-22, Red/Green Copper John #20-22, BH Prince Nymph #18, Stocker's BH Lightning Bug #18.

Guides Hint: Dry dropper rigs are working best with a bright pattern on the bottom.




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Mammoth 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
Owens River: Not much has changed at the Owens River Gorge since last week

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, August 10th, 2012

Mammoth 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