East Walker River (CA) Fish Report

On the East Walker you'll fing the fish stacked in the deepest pools

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
12-15-2012
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Water Conditions: Poor bit the flows steady for several weeks at 23cfs as of 12/15.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good and good fishing continues despite low flows. Fish are going to be stacked in the deepest water they can find at this point. Mostly small midges and mayflies subsurface but good top bite midday most days.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES: Parachute Adams #16-#18, Elk Hair Caddis #18, CDC Baetis Dun #16-#18, Extended Body BWO #18

NYMPHS: Two Bit Hooker #18, Hunchback Two Tone Baetis #18, Split Case BWO #16-#18, Juju Baetis #18, WD-40 Black #18-#20, Disco Midge #18, Zebra Midge Red #18, Nitro Caddis #16-#18, FB Pheasant Tail #16-#18

STREAMERS: Dead Drift Crayfish, Docs Twin Lakes Special, Jawbreaker Orange, Dynes Crawfish, Meat Whistle Crawdad

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Saturday, December 15th, 2012

Hot Creek: Midge hatch in the morning and Baetis throughout the day at Hot Creek
Owens River: There are till some Crowley trout being caught on the Upper Owens
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge is fishing excellent
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: It's a good time to go float tubing at Pleasant Valley Reservoir
Owens River: On the Lower Owens fish Midges early and then switch to Baetis

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Monday, December 10th, 2012

Hot Creek: Midge hatch in the morning and Baetis thoughout the day at Hot Creek
Owens River: Crowley fish have moved into the Upeer Owens
Owens River: Owens River Gorge fishing is excellent, no snakes or nettles & lots of fish
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Water is cold so the rule of thumb at Pleasant Valley Reservoir is "deep dark and slow"
Owens River: Excellent fishing on the Lower Owens, fish midges early until the sun hits the water then Baetis
East Walker River (CA): The East Walker has a better catch rate than typical for this time of year