East Walker River (CA) Fish Report

Flows on the East Walker have changed 3 times last week -- they are not consistent

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-8-2013
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Water Conditions: Flows up to 130cfs as of 6/6. Flows have changed 3 times within a week. They are not staying consistent.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The water is a litte green since more water is coming out of the dam. Be sure to use lot of weights. More and more big fish are starting to move up cause of the high water!! only saw surface activity during the evening time.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES: extended body bwo, parachute adams, chernobyl, hatch match, elk hair caddis

NYMPHS: small(#14- #20) stoneflies, caddistrophic, sparkle caddis pupa, bh deep six caddis pupa, pocket water baetis, tungsten psycho, wd40

STREAMERS: marabou leech, bh sparkle leech, wounded sculpin, meatwhistle, Matuka, Belly Ache, Mini Sculpin, Crystal bugger, Sheep Creek Special

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The Trout Fitter Reports

for Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: Lots of hatchery trout in the Mammoth Lakes Basin making for good fishing
Hot Creek: The Caddis is the hot fly for Hot Creek
San Joaquin River: Nymphing is the way to go on the San Joquin
Crowley Lake: The low water level is affecting the fishing at Lake Crowley & the algae is coming on fast
Owens River: Nymphing with bright attractors will increase your chances
Owens River: The water in the Owens River Gorge is higher than usual because of maintenance by DWP
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: If you want to fish Pleasant Valley Reservoir, fish the Inlet
Rock Creek - Section 1: Rock Creek flows are at 64cfs as of 6/6 and the water is Crystal Clear!!
Rush Creek: There are different conditions on each section of Rush Creek
Owens River: The Rumor is that flows on the Lower Owens will stay at 300 cfs
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir is much lower than usual

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, May 31st, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: The Mammoth Basin Lakes have all thawed
Hot Creek: There is a huge Caddis hatch on Hot Creek in the afternoon
Crowley Lake: Excellent fishing at Crowley Lake although the wind has caused some problems