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The Owens River Gorge has some of the best flows in the Sierra's

The Trout Fitter Staff

Report Date:5-5-2011

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Water conditions:
Great

Flow: 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. Water is clear and cold.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Excellent. No stinging nettles yet and fishng has been great. Good place to beat the crowds. Take water along as it is hot these days.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
#18-#20s Tricos- spinners/emergers #18-#22s.

NYMPHS:
Poxy back baetis, wd-40s, kyles super flash p/t, beerhead baetis, Two Bit Hookers

STREAMERS:
Wooley buggers and leeches(small)

Guides Hint:
Stay subsurface with May Fly nymphs for maximum tonnage on deck.

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for Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Hot Creek: Midge hatch in the morning and the caddis hatch is beginning to show at Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: Review of Opening Day on Crowley Lake
Owens River: The fish are getting more active on the Upper Owens but they are still cautious
Owens River: The Flows are still too high on the Lower Owens
Bridgeport Reservoir: Streamers are best near the Bridgeport dam.
East Walker River (CA): The flows are more hospitable on the East Walker

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Hot Creek: Guides are reporting 30 fish per person on Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: Without weeds and warmer water fish don't hold in one place on Crowley
Owens River: Upper Owens is just beginning to become active
Owens River: The Flows are normal in the Owens Gorge
Owens River: Lower Owens flow is still high
Bridgeport Reservoir: Streamers are the best at Bridgeport
East Walker River (CA): The flows are tough on the East Walker

The Owens River Gorge has some of the best flows in the Sierra's

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