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Fish Report for 2-22-2012
Tom Loe's look at current Fly Fishing Conditions in the Eastern Sierra
2-22-2012
Tom Loe
Howdy friends and Sierra Drifters. Best fishes to all for the late winter Fish'N Conditions from the Eastern High Sierra. I have plenty to report for this update beginning with the continued mild and dry winter weather pattern that appears to have anchored itself over central & northern California. There have been a few insignificant disturbances that have dashed through the region, but not the sustained or substantial storms that will alter the weak snowpack thus far. It has been great for winter fly fishing in the region but the "piper" will be paid this summer and fall with low water in many rivers and creeks. The good news is the reservoirs in this area remain very full from last season's torrential precipitation and we should have a very good spring and summer in these areas although you will see the levels decrease this year instead of rise as they did last season. Both Crowley and Bridgeport have been "ice free" since mid-January; this is far from the norm. Look for flows to increase substantially by early March on the Lower Owens and East Walker Rivers. The Upper Owens and Hot Creek will come up as it gets warmer, however you will not experience the huge flows we saw last season unless a major dump occurs in March at lower elevations.
Our main photo shows what is not a Trinity River steelhead. This is first time fly fisher Carly Amatisto and an Upper Owens Troutzilla that looks like a steelhead! Eat your heart out guys, what a fish! Way to go Carly & Two Bug this is the fish of the year so far, congratulations.
Photo # 1 shows Carly's dad Mike Amatisto who also got into some trophy rainbows recently on the Upper Owens. The weather resembles fall conditions instead of winter here.
Our main photo shows what is not a Trinity River steelhead. This is first time fly fisher Carly Amatisto and an Upper Owens Troutzilla that looks like a steelhead! Eat your heart out guys, what a fish! Way to go Carly & Two Bug this is the fish of the year so far, congratulations.
Photo # 1 shows Carly's dad Mike Amatisto who also got into some trophy rainbows recently on the Upper Owens. The weather resembles fall conditions instead of winter here.
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for Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012Owens River: The BWO hatch is the highlight of the day on the Lower Owens
East Walker River (CA): The question of the day is, "What will the flows be on the East Walker this season?"
Hot Creek: March is "Prime Time" for dry fly fishing at Hot Creek
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Pleasant Valley Reservoir is only So - So
Owens River: Late winter & early spring periods at Owens River Gorge are prime time, perfect for wild Browns
Eagle Lake: Tom is holding off on bookings for Eagle Lake until the end of March
Tom Loe Reports
for Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Owens River: The Lower Owens is slow right now but look for the fishing to improve during February
East Walker River (CA): There have been some great fly fishing days on the East Walker recently according to Sierra Drifters
Hot Creek: Hot Creek has been fair to good with the baetis hatch just beginning
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Pleasant Valley Reservoir or the river behind it is often the Place to be.
Owens River: If you are lookingfor Dry Fly action this time of year "The Owens River Gorge" is the place to be
Eagle Lake: Tom Loe's Trip to Eagle Lake
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