East Walker River (CA) Fish Report

The flows are tough on the East Walker

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-3-2011
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Water Conditions:
Flows popped up to 425 cfs just in time for Openers and slowed the action considerably.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Only fair at this time. The fishing is a little tougher at these flows but still some excellent fish being caught by guides and their clients towards NV line. Good hatches and Streamers on the swing is still producing.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES:
Brooks Sprout Baetis, #18 Buckskin Caddis, #16 Rubber Leg Stimulator

NYMPHS:
#18 Gray or olive WD40s, #18 BH Tungsten Micro Mayfly olive, #18 Black Zebra Midges, S&M Nymph #18

STREAMERS:
Black Wooly Buggers, Mini Leeches

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Hot Creek: Guides are reporting 30 fish per person on Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: Without weeds and warmer water fish don't hold in one place on Crowley
Owens River: Upper Owens is just beginning to become active
Owens River: The Flows are normal in the Owens Gorge
Owens River: Lower Owens flow is still high
Bridgeport Reservoir: Streamers are the best at Bridgeport

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Report 4/26/2011
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Report 4/26/2011
Owens River: Upper Owens Report 4/26/2011
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Report 4/26/2011
Owens River: Lower Owens Report 4/26/2011