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11 lbs.
6-01-2020
4 lbs. 8 oz.
6-18-2018


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Flows seem to be ratcheting down little by little
East Walker River (CA)

Jim Elias

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East Walker - 9/8/23- Flows at 291CFS Rod Size: 9ft 6 Weight Tippet Size: 3X-4X Leader: 9ft 3X Best Techniques:  Indicator Nymphing, Euro......

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Stripping streamers in the tube or under the indicator are your best bet
Mammoth Lakes Basin

Jim Elias

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Mammoth Lakes Basin 9/8/23 - Rod Size:  9ft #4 or #5 weights Tippet Size:  3-5X Leader: 9ft 4X Best Techniques: Stripping streamers in the......

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Water temperatures are still very cold, and barely creep into the mid 50's most days
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork

Jim Elias

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Jim Elias is under permit to guide The San Joaquin River on Inyo National Forest.  San Joaquin River - 9/8/23 Flows at 90CFS Water......

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Flows are bouncing around, and I expect it to stay that way until probably November
Owens River - Lower

Jim Elias

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Lower Owens - 9/8/23 Flows at 395CFS Rod Size:  #3-#5 Weights Tippet Size: 4-5X  Leader: Euro/Czech Leader, 7.5ft-9ft 4-5X Best Techniques:  Dry Flies:  Nymphs:......

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Lots of bugs down near the mouth of the river where it enters Crowley
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley)

Jim Elias

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Upper Owens - 9/8/23 - Flows at 75CFS  - Water Temp - 50's above the confluence Rod Size:  #5-#6 Weights Tippet Size: 3-4X  Leader:......

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Hot Creek Fishing Report
Hot Creek

Jim Elias

Report Date:

Hot Creek 9/8/23 - Flows Approx 45CFS - Water Temp 55 Rod Size:  #4-#5 Weights Tippet Size: 3X Leader: 7.5ft 3X Best Techniques: Hopper Dropper,......

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Full to the top and then some
Mammoth Lakes Basin

Jim Elias

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Mammoth Lakes Basin 8/12/23 - Full to the top and then some. Rod Size:  9ft #4 or #5 weights Tippet Size:  3-5X Leader:......

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Water has been clear and quite cold for the time of year
San Joaquin River

Jim Elias

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Jim Elias is under permit to guide The San Joaquin River on Inyo National Forest.  San Joaquin River - 8/12/23 Flows at 200CFS (PM)......

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Flows are down, but it's been extremely hot down
Owens River - Lower

Jim Elias

Report Date:

Lower Owens - 8/12/23 Flows at 400CFS Rod Size:  #3-#5 Weights Tippet Size: 4-5X  Leader: Euro/Czech Leader, 7.5ft-9ft 4-5X Best Techniques:  Dry Flies:  Nymphs:......

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The usual summer doldrums out here
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley)

Jim Elias

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Upper Owens - 8/12/23 - Flows at 87CFS  - Water Temp - 62 Rod Size:  #5-#6 Weights Tippet Size: 3-4X  Leader: 7.5ft-9ft 3-4X Best Techniques:......

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Hot Creek Fishing Report
Hot Creek Hatchery

Jim Elias

Report Date:

Hot Creek 8/12/23 - Flows Approx 63CFS - Water Temp 63 Rod Size:  #4-#5 Weights Tippet Size: 3X Leader: 7.5ft 3X Best Techniques: Hopper Dropper,......

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Flows are stable, and the snow around the creek is finally starting to melt
Hot Creek

Jim Elias

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Jim Elias is under permit to guide Hot Creek on Inyo National Forest.  Hot Creek -4/6/23 - Flows Approx 20CFS -......

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The section below the bridge is now closed
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley)

Jim Elias

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Upper Owens - 4/6/23 - Flows at 52CFS  - Water Temp - ?? Rod Size:  #5-#6 Weights Tippet Size: 3-4X  Leader: Euro/Czech Leader, 7.5ft-9ft......

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Road Closures
Owens River - Lower

Jim Elias

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Lower Owens - 4/6/23 Flows at 732CFS Rod Size:  #3-#5 Weights Tippet Size: 4-5X  Leader: Euro/Czech Leader, 7.5ft-9ft 4-5X Best Techniques:  Dry Flies:  Nymphs:......

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Flows have been fluctuating between 75 and several hundred cfs
Owens River - Gorge

Jim Elias

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Owens River Gorge - 4/6/23- Flows at 75 CFS Rod Size:  #3-#4 Weights Tippet Size: 5-6X Leader: Euro/Czech Leader, 7.5ft 5X Best Techniques: Dries: Nymphs: Streamers:......

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On the rebound finally!
Crowley Lake

Jim Elias

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Water Level - 6766.1ft - Algae situation improved the last few days - Surface temps in the low 70s by the......

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Hanging in there!
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork

Jim Elias

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Flows at ~32cfs - Water temp - 62 at noon rising to 69 by 4pm. Rod Size:  #3-#4 Weights Tippet Size: 5-6X Leader: 7.5ft 5X Best Techniques:......

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Stocker Central
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley)

Jim Elias

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Flows at 49CFS - Water is stained below the confluence - Water Temp -  Low to Mid 60's mid-day. Rod Size:  #5-#6......

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Flows dropping fast - Maybe only a week or 2 to go!
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork

Jim Elias

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Flows at ~50cfs - Water temp - 58 at 9:30 rising to 69 by 4pm. Rod Size:  #3-#4 Weights Tippet Size: 5-6X Leader: 7.5ft 5X Best Techniques: Dry,......

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Nothing to write home about
Crowley Lake

Jim Elias

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  Water Level - 6766.8ft - Water is developing some algae now but not bad - Surface temps near 71 by early......

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Swinging back to inconsistent
Crowley Lake

Jim Elias

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Water Level - 6767.2ft - Water is developing some algae now but not bad - Surface temps near 67 by early......

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Flows dropping and slower fishing.
Hot Creek

Jim Elias

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Flows at 25CFS - Water Temp - 65 - Water is clear Rod Size:  #4-#5 Weights Tippet Size: 5X-6X Leader: Euro/Czech Leader, 7.5ft 5X Best......

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Picking up finally!
Crowley Lake

Jim Elias

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Water Level - 6767.7ft - Water is developing some algae now but not bad - Surface temps near 65 by early......

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Get it while it lasts!
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork

Jim Elias

Report Date:

Flows at ~100cfs - Water temp - 63 Mid-day Rod Size:  #3-#4 Weights Tippet Size: 5-6X Leader: 7.5ft 5X Best Techniques: Dry, Dry Dropper Dries: Clownshoe Caddis #16,......

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