It has sucked here recently. The increase has really dampened fishing with these high release rates in all sections. Fish reports are based on what is-and what was, for the most part. There is going to be a change for the positive before long. You will see a DRAMATIC DECREASE in the flows when the Southern Sierra begins to run-off. The aqueduct will not accommodate all the run-off and the high release rates at one time so flows will be cut down for an extended period to allow for the lower areas to drain. Crowley is currently lowering at a very fast clip and I expect fishing to get good on the Lower Owens within the month, so don't count this area out. Wading in the wild trout section will be difficult and in some instances dangerous for crossing so exercise caution. Heavily weighted nymph rigs using lots of flash in your #14-18 patterns will still get grabs in the accessible areas here. The drift boating has also been slow but it will pick up as the fish acclimate and adjust to the higher levels. Clarity and silt are improving as well. The streamer fishing can be sensational this time of year and I fully expect to have some great days in the near future.