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Fish Report for 7-16-2013
Eastern Sierra Fish’N Conditions July 14th 2013
7-16-2013
Tom Loe
Fly fish'n the alpine lakes has been very good this summer. Devon Preston, pictured dispalys an amazing Golden hybrid.
Fly fish'n conditions are mixed this summer. Some areas are suffering from the lack of water, while others that are typically blown out this time of year have very good conditions and are fishing well. Historically we experience high flows on many of the freestone creeks like the West Walker, San Joaquin, & Rock Creek. Not the case this year as the lack of snow melt has these areas with flows more like early September in a normal year. Crowley and Bridgeport Reservoirs are also very low and not fishing well at this time due to low water, weeds, and algae blooms. The tail water fisheries of the East Walker and Middle Owens Rivers have low flows and elevated water temps as well. The alpine regions are enjoying some great conditions with most back country destinations very accessible. With the hottest part of summer on its way, look to fish the low light periods in the mornings and late afternoons. Make sure you have a good selection of caddis fly imitations. Most moving water fisheries are seeing excellent caddis activity currently and are pretty much the main course on a trouts diet this time of year.
Fly fish'n conditions are mixed this summer. Some areas are suffering from the lack of water, while others that are typically blown out this time of year have very good conditions and are fishing well. Historically we experience high flows on many of the freestone creeks like the West Walker, San Joaquin, & Rock Creek. Not the case this year as the lack of snow melt has these areas with flows more like early September in a normal year. Crowley and Bridgeport Reservoirs are also very low and not fishing well at this time due to low water, weeds, and algae blooms. The tail water fisheries of the East Walker and Middle Owens Rivers have low flows and elevated water temps as well. The alpine regions are enjoying some great conditions with most back country destinations very accessible. With the hottest part of summer on its way, look to fish the low light periods in the mornings and late afternoons. Make sure you have a good selection of caddis fly imitations. Most moving water fisheries are seeing excellent caddis activity currently and are pretty much the main course on a trouts diet this time of year.
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Tom Loe Reports
for Tuesday, July 16th, 2013Owens River: Very strong caddis activity with some smaller mayflies showing in late mornings on the Upper Owens
Crowley Lake: After the algae bloom recedes fly fishing will improve at Crowley Lake
Bridgeport Reservoir: Tough conditions at Bridgeport because of thick weeds
San Joaquin River: Very good fly fishing conditions on the San Joaquin, good water levels
East Walker River (CA): The East Walker has been tough this year, flows are usually in the 70's
East Walker River (CA): West Walker fishing well. It is running low for this time of year but still plenty of pocket water
Owens River: Middle Owens River is a good place to fish these days
• Conditions are very good on most of the drive/hike to upper elevation lakes
Tom Loe Reports
for Friday, May 10th, 2013Owens River: Middle Owens River-updated
• Alpine Lakes-updated
Mammoth Creek: McGee, Convict, Hilton & Crooked Creeks-updated
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake-updated
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River-updated
Hot Creek: Hot Creek "Dry Fly" fishing is going off right now
Owens River: Upper Owens River-updated
Bridgeport Reservoir: Fish Bridgeport Reservoir early this year
Adobe Pond: Now is the time for Adobe Pond
Eagle Lake: Sierra Drifters Eagle Lake guiding opportunities
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