Pleasant Valley Reservoir Fish Report - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

The area just below the stream section isthe fishing hotspot for Pleasant Valley Reservoir

Pleasant Valley Reservoir - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
4-12-2013
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Water Conditions: Water level is average and stream section flows vary from day to day.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Water is still cold so the rule of thumb is "Deep dark and slow". The area right below the stream section continues to be the hot spot mostly 13-14" fish but strong pullers

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Kaufaman Stimulator #16, Beetle #18, Shimazake CDC Ant #16-#18

NYMPHS: Copper John #16-#18, Prince Nymph #18, Hares Ear #16-#18, Rainbow Warrior #18-#20, Red/Black Zebra Midges #18

STREAMERS: Docs Twin Lakes Special, Olive Matuka #10, Flahabou Buggers Olive, Rickards Seal Bugger

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, April 12th, 2013

Hot Creek: Midges and Baetis are the best flies for Hot Creek right now
Owens River: Fly fishing on the Upper Owens is fair to good with streamers getting the best action
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge is a great place to fish at this time of year

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Hot Creek: Hot Creek has hungry fish on the feed
Owens River: The big Crowley fish have gone home, the resident fish are on the bite early and late
Owens River: The hatch at the Owens River Gorge is still not there but the fish are active
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The bite is good at Pleasant Valley Reservoir
Owens River: Great hatches on the Lower Owens around mid-day