Mammoth Lakes Basin Fish Report

The fishing is good at all of the Mammoth area lakes

Mammoth Lakes Basin

by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-3-2013
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Water Conditions: The Mammoth area lakes are all clear.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The fishing is good at the Mammoth area lakes. Dry fly fishing will be more effective in the early morning and in the evening. Match the hatch.

During the days, a float tube is recommended to pull streamers. Be sure to use a some kind of sink line or a Rio sinking Versi-tip leader.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: parachute adams, royal wulffs, stimulators, callibaetis dries, humpy, extended body bwo, griffith gnat, sierra brite dot, skittering midge

NYMPHS: rainbow warrior, lighting bug, glo bug, copper johns, birds nest, hares ear, variety of midges, ap emerger, pheasant tail, callibaetis nymphs, wd40, san juans

STREAMERS: crystal bugger, punk perch, doc twin specials, hornbergs, double bunny, belly ache minnow

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Sunday, July 28th, 2013

Rock Creek - Section 1: Rock Creek & Rock Lake had a little pressure last weekend, you'll have to look to find the fish now
Rush Creek: Fish dry flies on Rush Creek during the cooler part of the day
Owens River: The Lower Owens bite is fairly consistent but the hatches are best in the mornings & the evenings
East Walker River (CA): The inconsistent flows definitely affects the fishing on the East Walker River

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Saturday, July 27th, 2013

Crowley Lake: The Stillwater Classic at Lake Crowley will be held August 3rd
Twin Lakes (Mammoth Basin): The fishing at Twin Lakes in the Mammoth Basin has been good
Lake Mary: More & more big fish are being caught from the shoreline at Lake Mary, the fishing is excellent
Lake Mamie: The fishing is great at Lake Mamie right now
Lake George: Lure fishing is the ticket for Lake George Brookies
Mammoth Creek: Fishing at Mammoth Creek requires a good casting technique
Convict Lake: Convict Lake fishing is red hot right now
June Lake: Fishing is a great right now on June Lake
Gull Lake: Gull Lake fishing is hot & heavy.
Silver Lake: Big fish have been caught at Silver Lake every week
Grant Lake: Fishing Conditions at Grant Lakee are not as good as other spots in the Loop
Rush Creek: The fishing conditions have slowed in Rush Creek between Silver & Grant lakes.
Rock Creek Lake: Fishing at Rock Creek Lake has ranged from Fair to Good
Rock Creek - Section 1: Rock Creek is fishing good as are many of the fishing spots in the Mammoth Lakes area
Crowley Lake: Perch fishing is excellent at Crowley Lake, Trout fishing is good
Owens River: The fishing is good right now on the Upper Owens
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The increased water level has caused the fish to move -- time to explore!
Twin Lakes (Bridgeport): The fishing at Twin Lakes in Bridgeport is excellent. Not much size but lots of fish.
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir is fishing great but the water level & water temp could change things quickly
Arrowhead Lake (Mammoth Lakes): Get out early to fish Arrowhead Lake in the Mammoth area
Skelton Lake: Skelton Lake is really fishing well but the bite drops off after 9 AM
Barney Lake: Fishing at Barney Lake in the Mammoth Lakes area is fair to good
Mammoth Lakes Basin: On the Mammoth Basin Lakes; Dry flies work in the AM & stramers work later in the day
Hot Creek: Hot Creek fishing is off a little because the recent rain & thunderstorms has made the water dirty
San Joaquin River: Fish on the San Joaquin are looking for dry flies
Crowley Lake: The fishing at Lake Crowley is Top Drawer. They are feeding on the perch early in the AM
Owens River: Fishing on the Upper Owens is good but the recent rains has caused some problems
Owens River: The fishing & water conditions make for good fishing at the Owens River Gorge
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Because of the hight water level, Pleasant Valley Res. fish can be found in the stream section