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Fish Report for 7-31-2013

Middle Owens Fly Fishing - update 7-22

7-31-2013
Tom Loe

Flows are holding at 170cfs. Super fine for July, they will go up soon-so get it while ya can! We have had some fun trips drifting half days with an early start. It is just too hot by noon in the OV. Loebergs have been the hot ticket using the "dip & strip" method with a moderate sinking tip line. Good caddis and small mayfly activity early, the heat shuts the hatches down by late morning. Wet wading the wild trout section has also been good. Fish the low light periods. Great dry fly here now during the hatches.

Pictured: My good friend and client Mr. Jeff "Wooley bugger" with one of his many on a recent float.


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Tom Loe Reports
for Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

Eastern Sierra Fishing Report: Eastern Sierra Fish’N Conditions July 27th 2013
Hot Creek: Hot Creek is a spring creek & is not as affected by a low run-off, the weeds are a concern however
Owens River: Upper Owens River Report -- updated 7-27
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report-updated 7-27
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir Fly Fishing Report-updated 7-22
San Joaquin River: The water conditions at the San Joaquin River are perfect for wading & the wild fish are hungry
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fly Fishing Report-updated 7-22
East Walker River (CA): The West Walker is not fishing as tough as some other locations
• Fishing is hang'n in there for the higher elevation lakes

Tom Loe Reports
for Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

Eastern Sierra Fishing Report: Eastern Sierra Fish’N Conditions July 14th 2013
Hot Creek: Hot Creek is a very good fishing spot this year because it is a spring fed creek
Owens 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