Flows are on the skinny side and water temperatures are in the 60s

San Joaquin River-Middle Fork - Mammoth Lakes, CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-15-2024
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Flows & Water Conditions- Flows are on the skinny side and water temperatures are in the 60s

Clarity- Good

CFS-38

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Fishing Report & Conditions: Good

Fishing has been so good elsewhere that the guides have been avoiding the driving conditions. If you want to fish it, go now as water levels are dropping quickly. Fishing has improved with a good mixture of hatches. The mornings are seeing Midges, Caddis, small Golden Stones, and Yellow Sallies. Remember access is limited to Friday through Sunday with minimal services. 

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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, August 15th

Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Report
Hot Creek: With the weed beds being as thick as they can get, hopper-droppers can be a good choice
East Walker River (CA): Crowds have decreased but the water temperatures are rising
Owens River - Lower: The flows just jumped from 300 CFS to 500 CFS in the span of 2 days

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, August 8th

Owens River: Upper Owens River Updates
Hot Creek: Hopper Fishing is Picking Up
East Walker River (CA): Fishing Could Pick Up Considerably
Owens River - Lower: It's a Grind to Find Fish
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork: Improved Fishing and a Good Mixture of Hatches