Utah Fish Report
Owens River Fish Report for 5-3-2011


Upper Owens is just beginning to become active

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-3-2011
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Water Conditions:
As of 5/3 flows are up to 92 cfs above the Hot Creek confluence. Clear and warming some.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Only fair to good. Fish are getting more active with each day and a few big guys are being nabbed but no high body count. Keep moving. Fish are up in Big SDprings but need a few more days of warm weather to get on the bite. 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!



More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
Hot Creek: Guides are reporting 30 fish per person on Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: Without weeds and warmer water fish don't hold in one place on Crowley

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Report 4/26/2011
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Report 4/26/2011
Owens River: Upper Owens Report 4/26/2011
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Report 4/26/2011
Owens River: Lower Owens Report 4/26/2011