Owens River Fish Report

Excellent fishing on the Lower Owens, fish midges early until the sun hits the water then Baetis

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
12-10-2012
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Water Conditions: Good, flows are at 110cfs as of 12/9.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Excellent! Perfect wading conditions. Fish Midges early until the sun hits the water and warms everything up. After that it goes off with strong Baetis hatch for several hours. On overcast rainy days the hatches can be prolific. Recommended Flies: NYMPH: Flashback Pheasant Tail #18-#20, MicroMay #18, Copper Tiger #18, Zebra Midge 18, Tungstensn Black Beauty #18, Birds Nest #16-#18, Crystal Hunchback Baetis #18-#20, Barrs FB BWO #18 DRIES: CDC Baetis Dun #16-#18, Hi Vis Parachute BWO #18, Hatch Matcher BWO #18 STREAMERS: Flahabou Buggers, Docs Twin Lake Special, Pops Bugger Olive, Hornberg

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The Trout Fitter Reports

for Monday, December 10th, 2012

Hot Creek: Midge hatch in the morning and Baetis thoughout the day at Hot Creek
Owens River: Crowley fish have moved into the Upeer Owens
Owens River: Owens River Gorge fishing is excellent, no snakes or nettles & lots of fish
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Water is cold so the rule of thumb at Pleasant Valley Reservoir is "deep dark and slow"
East Walker River (CA): The East Walker has a better catch rate than typical for this time of year

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, November 16th, 2012

Hot Creek: Use midges in the AM, Baetis thoughout the day while fishing Hot Creek
Owens River: The flows are high on the Upper Owens so use sink tip lines
Owens River: Excellent fishing on the Lower Owens
East Walker River (CA): The flows are really too low on the East Walker to make for good fishing