East Walker River (CA) Fish Report

The East Walker River is fishing great right now

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
4-12-2013
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Water Conditions: Changing the flows are now back down to 32cfs as of 4/12.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Flows have dropped, but its still been fairly cold at night, with mild temps during the day. Making for some great overall fishing conditions.

Mostly small mayflies with some stones showing up. Midges early and late.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES: Parachute Adams #16-#18, Elk Hair Caddis #18, CDC Baetis Dun #16-#18, Extended Body BWO #18

NYMPHS: Two Bit Hooker #18, Hunchback Two Tone Baetis #18, Split Case BWO #16-#18, Juju Baetis #18, WD-40 Black #18-#20, Zebra Midge Red #18, FB Pheasant Tail #16-#18

STREAMERS: Flows are pretty low, probably not necessary, as fish don't have many places to hide right now.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, April 12th, 2013

Hot Creek: Midges and Baetis are the best flies for Hot Creek right now
Owens River: Fly fishing on the Upper Owens is fair to good with streamers getting the best action
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge is a great place to fish at this time of year
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The area just below the stream section isthe fishing hotspot for Pleasant Valley Reservoir
Owens River: The Lower Owens is so reliable at this time of year

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Hot Creek: Hot Creek has hungry fish on the feed
Owens River: The big Crowley fish have gone home, the resident fish are on the bite early and late
Owens River: The hatch at the Owens River Gorge is still not there but the fish are active
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The bite is good at Pleasant Valley Reservoir
Owens River: Great hatches on the Lower Owens around mid-day