Idaho Fish Report
Upper Owens Fish Report
by Doug Rodricks
5-15-2008
(760) 935-4250
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Water Conditions:
Clear for now , but record temps this weekend will kick off the big melt .
Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fishing has been fair above the bridge , but some what better from the Crowley monument to the lake . Warmer days have been producing some exciting surface action with small caddis . When the runoff starts forget the dry action and use bright and flashy nymphs off the bottom.
Recommended Flies:
NYMPHS- #16 Copper John in Green or Copper, #12-18 Flashback P.T. 's. , San Juan Worms ,# 14-16 Prince Nymphs ,#18-22 Olive WD40's , #16 Caddis Pupa , #12-16 Blood Midges
DRY FLIES-
#10-18 Stimi's, #14-16 Tan Elk Hair Caddis , #16-20 Adams Parachutes , #14-20 Hemmingway Caddis STREAMERS-#6-10 Brown and Black Woolbuggers , #8-12 Flashy Sealbuggers ,
Guide's Hint: PLEASE DO NOT FISH FOR SPAWNING FISH OR WADE IN THEIR REDDS!!!
Clear for now , but record temps this weekend will kick off the big melt .
Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fishing has been fair above the bridge , but some what better from the Crowley monument to the lake . Warmer days have been producing some exciting surface action with small caddis . When the runoff starts forget the dry action and use bright and flashy nymphs off the bottom.
Recommended Flies:
NYMPHS- #16 Copper John in Green or Copper, #12-18 Flashback P.T. 's. , San Juan Worms ,# 14-16 Prince Nymphs ,#18-22 Olive WD40's , #16 Caddis Pupa , #12-16 Blood Midges
DRY FLIES-
#10-18 Stimi's, #14-16 Tan Elk Hair Caddis , #16-20 Adams Parachutes , #14-20 Hemmingway Caddis STREAMERS-#6-10 Brown and Black Woolbuggers , #8-12 Flashy Sealbuggers ,
Guide's Hint: PLEASE DO NOT FISH FOR SPAWNING FISH OR WADE IN THEIR REDDS!!!
More Reports
Sierra Drifters Reports
for Friday, April 25th, 2008
Owens River: Lower Owens River: Fair
Owens River: Upper Owens River: Very Good
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River: Good-Excellent
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Good
Mammoth Lakes : Mammoth Lakes, June Loop, Bridgeport:
Sierra Drifters Reports
for Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fish Report 04-01-2008
Owens River: Upper Owens Fish Report 04-01-2008
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report 04-01-2008
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Pleasant Valley Reservoir 04-01-2008
Owens River: Lower Owens Fish Report 04-01-2008