Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley) Fish Report

The slime weed migration worsens closer to the lake

Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley) - Eastern Sierra, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-12-2024
Website

Flows & Water Conditions- Good

Clarity- So-so below Hot Creek, but good above

CFS- 76

Click Here For Upper Owens Flow Rates

Fishing Report & Conditions: Good

Cows are being placed inside the fences, which can affect water clarity and drifting weeds. The slime weed migration worsens closer to the lake. Tricos are starting up, with female emergence around 7 AM and egg-laying at 9:30 AM. PMD morning hatch is fading. Evenings are good for male Trico and caddis hatches, along with caddis egg-laying.

Flies:

Dries: Spider Variant Trico #20-22 | Parachute Extended Body PMD #16-18 | Parachute Caddis #16-22
Nymphs: Tungsten Psycho May PMD #14-16 | Drowned Trico Spinner #18-22 | Bead Head Flashback Pheasant Tail #14-22 | Guides Choice #14-18
Streamers: Keslars H/B/G Olive

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, July 5th

San Joaquin River-Middle Fork: Promising and worth exploring
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fishing Report
Hot Creek: Hatches are plentiful throughout the day
Owens River - Lower: Limited reports, with expected hatches picking up
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Ownes River Report

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Sunday, June 9th

Hot Creek: Fishing has been streaky day to day
Owens River - Section 2: Upper Owens River Report
Owens River - Lower: Fishing has been okay and the crowds have been nonexistent
East Walker River (CA): Water temperatures are already in the upper 50s and the flows are ideal