Fish Report for 4-10-2010

Lower Owens River Fish Report

4-10-2010
The Trout Fitter Staff

Water Conditions
The DWP continues doing a flush of the river and the flow is constant at about 550 cfs as of 4/17.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches
High flows have made it pretty tough
Midges followed by Baetis and Caddis as usual.
Go big and bushy on your top fly.

Recommended Flies
Nymphs: Size 18 green midges and WD40's in # 18 - 20, both bead and non bead. Baetis nymphs such as Harrop's Surface emerger, poxyback baetis etc. # 20-22.sz Wet Emergers, #22 Surface Emergers, #22 Hares Ears or Tan Bird's Nest. Caddis Candy in size 14-16 when the action gets going midday.

Dries: Para-Adams and Baetis Dry's, size 16-20. Elk hair caddis, parachute caddis, e/c caddis, hot creek caddis(olives,tans,browns) #18-#20s, extended body BWO's in 20-22.


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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fish Report
Owens River: Upper Owens Fish Report
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Fish Report
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Pleasant Valley Reservoir Fish Report
Owens River: Lower Owens River Fish Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fish Report