East Walker River (CA) Fish Report

East Walker fishing slowed because of the change in flows, fishing should come back soon

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-4-2011
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Water Conditions:
Fair flows at 376 cfs as of 8/4.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fair flows were up to 700 a couple of days ago, and now back down to ~375 again starting 8/3. Fishing was tough the last couple of days but should pick up again after the fish adjust to the lower flows again.

The bugs are ruthless! Bring LOTS of deet!

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES:
Elk Hair Caddis #16, Kaufman Stimulator #16, Hoppers, Ants and Foam Beatles

NYMPHS:
Tungsten Zebra Midges #18 & #20, BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #18, Nitro Caddis #18 Olive + Tan, Sparkle Pupa #16

STREAMERS:
Dead Drift Crayfish #8, Black Wolly Bugger #8,Conehead Double Bunny #10

Guides Hint:
Treat your clothes with the Ultrathon 6- week formula. This stuff really works!

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Lake Mary: Mammoth Basin Fishing Is Excellent
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Could Hardly Be Better
San Joaquin River: Flows are Better on the San Joaquin, fishing is improving as well
Crowley Lake: Crowley is pulling some Big Fish from the McGee Creek Channel
Owens River: Flows are great on the Uppen Owens, fish appear to be moving into the river from Crowley
Owens River: Owens River Gorge continues to have good fishing
Owens River: Flows are up and down on the Lower Owens, be careful
Bridgeport Reservoir: Fish the Inlets and Outlets at Bridgeport

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Lake Mary: Lake Mary & Lake George are Open for Fishing
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Is, Well....Hot Creek, Nuf Said
San Joaquin River: The San Joaquin is fishable, but the flows really need to be lower
Crowley Lake: Algae Still a Problem at Crowley But Getting Better
Owens River: Fishing is Excellent at the Owens River Gorge
Owens River: The Flows on the Lower Owens are all over the place so be careful
Bridgeport Reservoir: The Bite is on at Bridgeport
East Walker River (CA): Flows are down, fishing is up on the East Walker
Crowley Lake: The long-awaited "McGee Miracle" has begun . . .