San Joaquin River Fish Report

The water on the San Joaquin is crystal clear but flows are dropping & temps raising

San Joaquin River - Stockton, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-16-2013
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Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The water is crystal clear! But the conditions are still challenging. Flows are dropping fast and water temps are increasing. Because of the holiday week, fishing has become tough. Early morning and late evening are best times of the day.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: chernobyl, yellow sally, parachute adams, extended body bwo, cdc baetis dun, baby boy hopper, stimulator, humpy, royal wulff, real midge, hatch matcher, sierra brite dot, foam hopper, griffith gnat, cdc flying ant

NYMPHS: rubbber leg copper johns, zug bug, birds nest, flashback hares ear, #18 mighty may sloan, #18 pheasant tail, buckskin, copper johns, #16 prince nymphs, #18 salvation, #18 micro stones, wd40, #20 juju baetis, variety of midges

Guides Hint: Shuttles are now running.

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The Trout Fitter Reports

for Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Stillwater Classic
Mammoth Lakes Basin: The fishing conditions in the Mammoth Basin are very good & the lakes are being stocked
Hot Creek: Depending on the time of day fishing can be great at Hot Creek

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Tuesday, July 9th, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: Fishing is good at most of the Mammoth basin lakes
Hot Creek: The fishing at Hot Creek can be really great, but it is always good
San Joaquin River: Fishing the San Joaquin is generally good However be aware that the flows may vary
Crowley Lake: Fishing at Crowley right now can vary from good to excellent
Owens River: The bug activity on the Upper Owens is very good and so is the fishing
Owens River: The fishing on the Owens River Gorge has been very good
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: You'll find that the Pleasant Valley Reservoir fish are in the stream section for the most part
Rock Creek - Section 1: Dry fly fishing on Rock Creek is hot right now
Rush Creek: Fishing on Rush Creek will run from fair to good
Owens River: The hot air temps definitely affecting the fishing. Best time to fish early & late in the day
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir is very low right now
East Walker River (CA): High temps are affecting the fishing on the East Walker, best to fish early and late