Lower Owens River Report

Owens River - Lower - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

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by The Trout Fitter Staff
4-27-2020
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Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Good

Flows are at 224 cfs as of 4/27

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Fishing Conditions and Hatches: 

We are hearing very few reports because the guides and locals are not getting out much. 

LADWP has closed access to the Owens River Gorge and the climber's parking lots on Chalk Bluff Road.

Recommended Flies

DRIES: Large dry with #22-26 midge emergers and adults | Hi Vis Baetis #16-20 | Stimulator #6-10

NYMPH:  Pheasant Tail #14-22 | Hares Ear #16-22 | Zebra Midge #18-22 | Olive Hot Spot Jig #18 |Barr's Flashback BWO #16-18 | Jigged hares ear #12 | B/H Prince #10-14

STREAMERS: Wooly Bugger Olive & Black #10-12 | Mini Sculpin Olive & Black #10-12




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Monday, April 27th, 2020

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Fishing Report

Troutfitter Report April 23, 2020

4-23-2020
Click here for Full Language of New Regulations These are the conditions as we know them today: As requested by county officials,...... Read More