Fish Report for 11-5-2021

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The flows are now at the normal levels for this time of year

11-5-2021
The Trout Fitter Staff

Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions:  Poor

Flows are at 20 cfs as of 11/4

Fishing conditions and Hatches:??????????????????

The flows are now at the normal levels for this time of year and nighttime temperatures are fairly mild over the weekend so it might be worth checking it out. Word is that hatches have been minimal but right now that's all I've got. Ken's in Bridgeport should have more info. With the flows up a bit and no fears of warm water maybe it's worth giving it another try. Also now that the water clarity has improved the fish will be spookier and won't get handled as much. Maybe a not-so-subtle hint, you can't get phone reception in the canyon so why not leave the phone/camera in the car and just go fishing. I know the saying is "without pictures it didn't happen" but so what. No ideas what's going on but it should be Baetis for another 1-2 months until it shuts down November 15th, otherwise it's midges and perch fry which should be 1-1/2 to 2 inches.

Recommended Flies

DRIES:   Caddis Adult Tan #14-16 | Chernobyl Ant #12-14 | Chernobyl  org/grz  #6-8 | 

NYMPHS: Prince Nymph #12-16| Dead Drift Crayfish #8 | Bottom Roller Psycho #10-12 | Copper Zebra #16-22 | T's Stone Drummond Light #8-10 |   Glass Bead Micro May Olive #22-24 | S&M Nymph #20-22  | Tungsten Jig Baetis #18-20 | TTS Opal B/L #14-18 | F/B B/H Pheasant Tail #14-18

STREAMERS: Meat Whistle | Sculpzilla | Hornberg #10-14 | Belly Scratcher Minnow Chub #2 | Bank Robber Sculpin #2 | Punk Perch Light #10-14



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More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, November 5th, 2021

Hot Creek: For this time of year the fishing reports are surprisingly consistent
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Starting to get some better reports, sounds like some more fish have moved up
Owens River - Lower: Flows are still going down slowly, up by PVR dam is picking up

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, October 29th, 2021

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Report
Owens River - Lower: Good news, we now have a lot more water to fish!
East Walker River (CA): With the flows up a bit and no fears of warm water maybe it's worth giving it another try.