On the Mammoth Basin Lakes; Dry flies work in the AM & stramers work later in the day

The Trout Fitter Staff

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Water Conditions: The water is clear but there is not too much water coming out of the inlets.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fishing is anywhere from good to great...The lakes are getting stocked heavily.

Dry fly fishing will be more effective in the early morning and in the evening. Match the hatch.

During the days, a float tube is recommended to pull streamers. be sure to use a some kind of sink line or a Rio sinking Versi-tip leader.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
parachute adams, royal wulffs, stimulators, callibaetis dries, humpy, extended body bwo, griffith gnat, sierra brite dot, skittering midge

NYMPHS: rainbow warrior, lighting bug, glo bug, copper johns, birds nest, hares ear, variety of midges, ap emerger, pheasant tail, callibaetis nymphs, wd40, san juans

STREAMERS: crystal bugger, punk perch, doc twin specials, hornbergs, double bunny, belly ache minnow

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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Saturday, July 27th, 2013
Crowley Lake: The Stillwater Classic at Lake Crowley will be held August 3rd
Twin Lakes (Mammoth Basin): The fishing at Twin Lakes in the Mammoth Basin has been good
Lake Mary: More & more big fish are being caught from the shoreline at Lake Mary, the fishing is excellent
Lake Mamie: The fishing is great at Lake Mamie right now
Lake George: Lure fishing is the ticket for Lake George Brookies
Mammoth Creek: Fishing at Mammoth Creek requires a good casting technique
Convict Lake: Convict Lake fishing is red hot right now
June Lake: Fishing is a great right now on June Lake
Gull Lake: Gull Lake fishing is hot & heavy.
Silver Lake: Big fish have been caught at Silver Lake every week
Grant Lake: Fishing Conditions at Grant Lakee are not as good as other spots in the Loop
Rush Creek: The fishing conditions have slowed in Rush Creek between Silver & Grant lakes.
Rock Creek Lake: Fishing at Rock Creek Lake has ranged from Fair to Good
Rock Creek - Section 1: Rock Creek is fishing good as are many of the fishing spots in the Mammoth Lakes area
Crowley Lake: Perch fishing is excellent at Crowley Lake, Trout fishing is good
Owens River: The fishing is good right now on the Upper Owens
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The increased water level has caused the fish to move -- time to explore!
Twin Lakes (Bridgeport): The fishing at Twin Lakes in Bridgeport is excellent. Not much size but lots of fish.
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir is fishing great but the water level & water temp could change things quickly
Arrowhead Lake (Mammoth Lakes): Get out early to fish Arrowhead Lake in the Mammoth area
Skelton Lake: Skelton Lake is really fishing well but the bite drops off after 9 AM
Barney Lake: Fishing at Barney Lake in the Mammoth Lakes area is fair to good


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