Recent flows have slowed the fishing & the bug activity on the Lower Owens

The Trout Fitter Staff

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Water Conditions: Poor the LO is still rippin' at 462 cfs as of 5/31.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Poor recent increases in flows have put a damper on fish and bug activity. Flows are now up to the point where it's going to be dangerous to wade. Water skiing with rope tied to tree remains good.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH: Kyle's Superflash PT #18-20, Micromayfly Olive #18, Micromayfly Brown #18, Headlight Yellow Sally #18, BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-22, Medallion Midge #20, Fox's Caddis Poopah Tan #18, San Juan Worm, Real Midge 20(Dry or wet)

DRIES: Elk Hair Caddis Tan #14-20, CDC Baetis DUN #18-20, Parachute Caddis Grey #18-20, Parachute Adams #18-20, Brook's Sprout Baetis #18-22,

STREAMERS: Pop's Bugger, Olive Doc's Twin Lake Special, Flashabou Buggers

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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, June 1st, 2012
Mammoth Lakes : All the lakes in the Mammoth Basin are fishable
Hot Creek: Caddis flies are the key to fishing on Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: Midge Hatches are good at Crowley, Green Bank's is the "hot" area
Owens River: The Crowley fish are gone, and the Uper Owens has slowed as a result
Crowley Lake: Crowley is producing the usual Ranibows & Browns but there are also some real pig perch to be had
Owens River: The Upper Owens is very slow right now
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge should be fishing good right now, however we do not have any specific reports
Rock Creek - Below Britton: Great fishing at Rock Creek
Bridgeport Reservoir: This is a good time to be fishing Bridgeport Reservoir
East Walker River (CA): Very good fishing on the East Walker
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Monday, May 28th, 2012
Mammoth Lakes : All the lakes in the Mammoth Basin are now fishable
Hot Creek: On Hot Creek use Midges early & caddis from mid-morning on
Crowley Lake: Crowley is fishing great, nymphs and streamers are the ticket
Owens River: The water has cleared on the Upper Owens but the fishing is just fair
Owens River: The flows are perfect in the Gorge and the fishing is good
Owens River: Water Skiing would be better than fishing on the Lower Owens as the flows are too high
Bridgeport Reservoir: Fishing is great at Bridgeport, but the fish are spread out until the weeds come
East Walker River (CA): Fishing is still good on the East Walker as the flows have been consistent


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