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7/6 -- FAIR
Above bridge: nymphs plus wet and dry attractors. Streamers below the bridge. Controlled flows in gorge = best bet. 40% chance of monsoonal rain wednesday and wednesday night. Check before leaving.Latest reports 7/3:
http://www.kittredge.net/fishing_report.php
7/1 -- VERY GOOD
Gorge best (stable 45 CFS). Big attractor dries, small nymphs. Lower river settling down (dropping to 280 CFS). Nymphs,dries, streamers.Latest reports 6/30:
http://thetroutfly.com/fishreport.html
6/28 -- FAIR
Gorge is best with steady 45 CFS -- use dries or nymphs. Elsewhere use streamers and nymphs, but call ahead regarding snowmelt. Stale report, so downgrading a notch.Latest reports 6/24:
http://www.kittredge.net/fishing_report.php
6/24 -- GOOD
Gorge is best, with its 45 CFS stable and regulated flows. Deer hair: yellow humpies, stimulators; plus small mayfly nymphs. Lower river lowering to 352 CFS; seek out slower water. Upper river is worst. Average for the river: good.Latest reports 6/23:
http://thetroutfly.com/fishreport.html
6/21 -- FAIR
Murky and 350 CFS due to snowmelt, therefore streamers. Exception: gorge is immune to runoff issues as it is flow-protected at 40 CFS ("This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP" according to http://www.thetroutfly.com/fishreport.html). Gorge: small flies, say stimulator and pt or midge dropper. Reports not clear on the actual quality of fishing.Latest report 6/20:
http://www.kittredge.net/fishing_report.php
http://www.brocksflyfish.com/fishreport.htm (6/18)
6/17 -- GOOD
In descending order of quality: gorge is best at 45 CFS (attractor dries, small nymphs). Lower river 346 CFS (yellow sallies, caddis, others). Upper river -- tough to fish at 144 CFS. Weighted average = good.Latest report 6/16:
http://thetroutfly.com/fishreport.html
6/13 -- GOOD
Upper owens above bridge best (mayflies). Streamers below bridge.Latest reports 6/10:
http://www.kittredge.net/fishing_report.php
6/10 -- GOOD
Warmer, less wind. Flows semi-high. Runoff fast approaching. Best in gorge (adams, bwo, humpy, stimulator, nymphs). Then below bridge (streamers).Latest report 6/9:
http://thetroutfly.com/fishreport.html
6/7 -- GOOD
Best above benton crossing. Nymphs above the bridge, streamers below.Latest report 6/6:
http://www.kittredge.net/fishing_report.php
6/3 -- GOOD
Best fishing upper river above bridge. Beadhead nymphs, streamers, BWO's and parachute adams.Latest report 6/2:
http://www.kittredge.net/fishing_report.php
6/1 -- FAIR
Lower river too high; upper river better. Streamers, nymphs, BWO's and parachute adams.Latest report 5/31:
http://www.kittredge.net/fishing_report.php
5/27 -- GOOD
The gorge is fishing best -- "excellent": tricos, baetis, wooly buggers and leaches. Upper owens not as good; lower owens is too high to wadeLatest reports 5/26:
http://thetroutfly.com/fishreport.html
5/20 -- FAIR
Conflicting reports. Water is high on the Owens, but Brocks claims good action midday in wild trout section on BWO's and midges; also good on streamers in lower section; tougher in the gorge with colder water and slower fishLatest report 5/19:
http://www.brocksflyfish.com/fishreport.htm
http://www.kittredge.net/fishing_report.php
5/18 -- POOR
River is high, don't bother (as of 5/13).Latest report 5/13: http://www.kittredge.net/fishing_report.php
5/1 -- EXCELLENT
OWENS RIVER GORGE
Water conditions: Great
Flow: 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP
Water is clear and cold.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches:Excellent
No stinging nettles yet and fishng has been great. Good place to beat the crowds. 20F hotter than Hot Creek or Upper O on cooler days.
Take water along as it is hot these days.
Recommended Flies:
DRIES: #18-#20s Tricos- spinners/emergers #18-#22s.
NYMPHS: poxy back baetis, wd-40s, kyles super flash p/t, beerhead baetis, Two Bit Hookers
STREAMERS: Wooley buggers and leeches(small)
Guides Hint: Stay subsurface with May Fly nymphs for maximum tonnage on deck.
4/30 -- GOOD
UPPER OWENS
Water Conditions:
As of 4/26 flows are steady at 70 cfs above the Hot Creek confluence.
'Stll cold water but nice and clear so get those nymphs and streamers down to where the fish are.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good to Excellent
Fish are getting more active with each day.
Dry action is excellent with good hatches midday.
Nymphing, streamers, midges early and baetis midday.
Recommended Flies:
DRIES:
Western Coachmen #18, Parachute Adams #20,
EXT Body BWO #20
NYMPHS: BH Copper John #18, BH Prince Nymph #18, Flossy Worm Red, Flashback Hares Ear #18, Bird's Nest Olive #18, Black WD 40 #20
STREAMERS: Big black and olive wooly buggers. Try with Nymph trailer. GET DOWN!
4/29 -- POOR
LOWER OWENS RIVER
Water Conditions:
Flows are still raging at 551 cfs as of 4/26. Wading not recommended.
Watch out for crumbling bank.
Water is warming fast.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fair to poor
Try to find area's of slower moving water, and stay subsurface until the flows subside.
Also try more towards Big Pine as river is wider with no banks.
Recommended Flies:
NYMPH: Gray/black Optimidge #18, #20 Flashy Black WD40, #16 #18 Brassie, #16 Red Copper Johns, #16 PT's and Flashback Hare's Ear's, #18 Tungsten Psycho
DRIES: #16-#18 BWO Comparaduns and #16 Parachute Adams, Kauffmans Stimis, #18 Hatch Matcher PMD , Extended Body BWO, EC Caddis
| Owens River Fly Shops and Guides | Fly Shop | Guide Service | Lodging | |
Brocks Fly Fishing SpecialistBishop, CA | Phone: 760-872-3581 |
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Kens Sporting GoodsBridgeport, CA | Phone: 760-932-7707 |
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Kittredge SportsMammoth Lakes, CA | Phone: 760-934-7566 |
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Sierra DriftersBishop, CA | Phone: 760-935-4250 |
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The Trout FlyMammoth Lakes, CA | Phone: 760-934-2517 |
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Troutfitter Mammoth LakesMammoth Lakes, CA | Phone: 760-924-3676 |
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