The migratory Browns and stocked Rainbows are now spread throughout the public water

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


by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-18-2024
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Flows & Water Conditions-Good

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

CFS-75

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Fishing Report & Conditions: Good

Something to be aware of - They are starting to put cows inside the fences. This is a normal occurrence, as grazing (historically done by Deer and Antelope) is an important part of the ecosystem. They move the cows every week or so, so it can affect water clarity and the amount of drifting weeds - Be on the lookout. The slime weed “migration” worsens the closer you get to the lake.

The migratory Browns and stocked Rainbows are now spread throughout the public water. The Tricos are going strong, with the female emergence and Caddis migration around 7 AM. Around 9:30 AM the PMD hatch is dying, but the Trico egg-laying begins. Evenings are good for male Tricos, Caddis hatches, and Caddis egg-laying.

Flies:

  • Dries: Spider Variant Trico #20-22 | Parachute Extended Body PMD #16-18 | Spent Partridge 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 | Translucent Pupa Olive or Tan #16-18 |
  • Streamers: Keslars H/B/G Olive
 



More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, July 12th

Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): The slime weed migration worsens closer to the lake
Owens River - Gorge: Lower Owens River Fishing Report
Hot Creek: Caddis migration and female Trico emergence start at 7 AM
East Walker River (CA): Crowds are lighter, but hatches are becoming inconsistent with rising water temperatures
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork: San Joaquin River (Middle-Fork) Report

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