Tough access, unpredictable weather and very limited hatche

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Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Good, showing 9 cfs as of 1/13

Remember, these are the flows just below Highway 395 on Mammoth Creek.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good     

This is my least favorite month of the year, tough access, unpredictable weather and very limited hatches. With slightly warmer temperatures the last few days the water is getting a little off color in the afternoon so you can add Scuds to the menu. Right now the Interpretive is fishing well with the primary hatch being the midges but they will eat BWO imitations as well. The canyon has the same hatches and is also fishing well, all the way until dusk. If you're looking for dry fly action the Interpretive is a lot better. One benefit of spring fed besides being a reliable water source, the water temperature stays fairly consistent throughout the winter.

A bit of advice, now that access is getting a lot more limited if you go to the Interpretive Site and find more than a few cars head on downstream into the canyon, on to the Owens or call it a day. With the colder water the weeds are starting to die off but I still tell my clients that a 4 second drift is average and finish with an aggressive pickup, you will hook fish you never knew existed.

Recommended Flies

DRIES:  R.P. Emerger #22 | Parachute Adams # 18-20  | Mother Shucker #24 | CDC Baetis Dun #18-24 | Grffith's Gnat #20-24 | Stillborn Midge Black #20-22

NYMPHS:  T Midge #24 | Zebra Midge #18-22  | S&M nymph #18-20  | Medallion Midge #18-24 |  Buckskin #16-20  |  Barr's Emerger #16-22 | RS-2 Gray #18-22 | CDC Transition Midge #18-22 | Scuds grey or olive/grey #14-18

STREAMERS: BH Bopp SlumpBuster | Perfection Perch #4-8 | Punk Perch #10-16 | Hornburg #10-14   Mice

More Reports


The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, January 13th, 2022
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, January 7th, 2022
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Be very aware of ice sheets on the inside bends
Owens River - Lower: The flows have been stable for a few weeks


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