Fun Fishing With Short Leaders

Crowley Lake - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)

Terry fished with Doug Dolan for this brown trout.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Sierra Drifters

by Doug Rodricks
8-21-2020
(760) 935-4250
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It’s no secret that the upcoming months will be some of the best fishing on the lake. With most fish being caught in shallow water, it has been fun fishing with short leaders. The streamer bite has also picked up along the weed edges and in the channels. It’s an all day bite here when you can stay on the fish. Location and depth play a big part in getting bites throughout the day. Some days the fish are on midges and others on bigger meals. Many fish are full of daphnia, but that is not a problem with so many different types of feed available to them. Water temperatures have been playing a role in feeding behavior, so keep an eye on that. Surface temps have been hitting over 70 degrees during the afternoons.

#12-16 Parallel Punk Perch Dark and Light, #16 Parallel Assassin Light, #14-18 Assassin Dark, #16 Parallel Assassin Dark, #16-20 Crystal Copper Tiger Midge, #18-22 Crystal Tiger Midge Long, #18-22 Crystal Chironomid Emerger Black, #18-22 Gillie light and dark pupa, #14-16 Level Leech, and Damsel Nymph dark and Light.




More Reports

Sierra Drifters Reports
for Friday, August 21st, 2020

East Walker River (CA): Flows Are Dropping and Water Temps Are Increasing
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Hoppers Are Thick Still But Fish Are Getting Choosey
Hot Creek: Some Great Dry Fly Fishing Has Been Taking Place Daily
Owens River - Lower: High Flows and Hot Weather

Sierra Drifters Reports
for Wednesday, August 5th, 2020

East Walker River (CA): Flows Have Remained Stable
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Crazy Hopper Time Here
Hot Creek: Great Dry Fly Fishing Going On
Owens River - Lower: Edges of The River Are Fishing Best
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fishing Report
: Fish N' Conditions