Howdy friends. Hope you are all having a great start to summer and get a chance to come and visit us soon. Excellent fly fishing conditions can be found in most areas due to the mild run-off and seasonal weather. The alpine lakes and freestone creeks are also fishing well; this is not typical for the Independence Day weekend so if you are thinking about making the trek up the the Sierra soon you will not be disappointed. The only major exception is the Lower Owens River which continues to flow at over 500 cfs below the dam at Pleasant Valley. Throw in 100 degree air temps in the Owens Valley and I suggest you fish elsewhere. Bring along some insect repellant, the blood suckers are out in force in some areas but not as bad as last season for sure. The road into the San Joaquin is open with the moderate flows currently, this is a great place to fly fish early this summer. Water flows will be very low here come September. Lake Mary Road which is the gate way into the Mammoth Lakes Basin is also open with great conditions on the water.

Please be extra careful this summer with campfires, driving offroad, and discarded cigs. The dry winter has created severe wildfire danger in our forests and along highways.