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Hot Creek fishing is off a little because the recent rain & thunderstorms has made the water dirty

The Trout Fitter Staff

Report Date:7-27-2013

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Water Conditions: Flows are at 10cfs as of 7/24. The water is clear but it can be weedy(depending on the afternoon rain storms).

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The fishing on Hot Creek is only OK. With the recent rain/thunderstorms the flow will go up making the water a little dirty. Use colorful shiney flies.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: chernobyl, cdc ant, parachute adams, elk hair caddis, parachute caddis, e/c caddis, Hemingway special, Henryville special, clown shoe caddis, parachute emerger caddis, missing link, sloan's outrigger caddis, parachute ant, baby boy hopper, griffith gnat, stream bank hopper

NYMPHS: rubber leg copper johns, wd40, buckskin, deep six caddis pupa, fox's poopah, nitro caddis, bead diving caddis, sparkle pupa, juju baetis, rainbow warrior, pocket water baetis, lighting bug, rainbow warrior

STREAMERS: ...weeds are high & water is to low to pull streamers

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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
Mammoth Lakes Basin: On the Mammoth Basin Lakes; Dry flies work in the AM & stramers work later in the day
San Joaquin River: Fish on the San Joaquin are looking for dry flies
Crowley Lake: The fishing at Lake Crowley is Top Drawer. They are feeding on the perch early in the AM
Owens River: Fishing on the Upper Owens is good but the recent rains has caused some problems
Owens River: The fishing & water conditions make for good fishing at the Owens River Gorge
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Because of the hight water level, Pleasant Valley Res. fish can be found in the stream section

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for Thursday, July 18th, 2013

Owens River: Fishing on the Upper Owens can be great one day & off the next
Owens River: Fishing has been good at the Owens River Gorge
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The lake water level is high & the fish have moved to the stream section at Pleasant Valley
Rock Creek - Section 1: If you are fishing on Rock Creek, dry flies are the way to go
Rush Creek: Rush Creek will be better during the cooler parts of the day
Owens River: Fish is very good on the Lower Owens right now
Bridgeport Reservoir: The water level at Bridgeport Reservoir is lower than usual
East Walker River (CA): Fishing is slow on the East Walkerbecause of low flows & high water temps
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Hot Creek fishing is off a little because the recent rain & thunderstorms has made the water dirty

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