San Joaquin River Fish Report

Nymphing is the way to go on the San Joquin

San Joaquin River - Stockton, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-8-2013
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Water Conditions: Flows are at 247 cfs as of 6/6.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Gate is open. Shuttles will not run till mid June. Some sections better than others. Nymping is preferred.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Sierra brite dot, humpy, parachute adams, airborn dun, midge cream, skittering zlon midge, griffith gnat, biot sparkle midge, airborn dun adams, extended body bwo

NYMPHS: hares ear, copper johns, lighting bug, Brook's sprout baetis, pheasant tail, birds nest, variety of midges, split case, san juan, medallion midges

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: Lots of hatchery trout in the Mammoth Lakes Basin making for good fishing
Hot Creek: The Caddis is the hot fly for Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: The low water level is affecting the fishing at Lake Crowley & the algae is coming on fast
Owens River: Nymphing with bright attractors will increase your chances
Owens River: The water in the Owens River Gorge is higher than usual because of maintenance by DWP
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: If you want to fish Pleasant Valley Reservoir, fish the Inlet
Rock Creek - Section 1: Rock Creek flows are at 64cfs as of 6/6 and the water is Crystal Clear!!
Rush Creek: There are different conditions on each section of Rush Creek
Owens River: The Rumor is that flows on the Lower Owens will stay at 300 cfs
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir is much lower than usual
East Walker River (CA): Flows on the East Walker have changed 3 times last week -- they are not consistent

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, May 31st, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: The Mammoth Basin Lakes have all thawed
Hot Creek: There is a huge Caddis hatch on Hot Creek in the afternoon
Crowley Lake: Excellent fishing at Crowley Lake although the wind has caused some problems