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Fish Report for 9-19-2013
The fall migration of Browns from Lake Crowley to the Upper Owens should begin soon
9-19-2013
Tom Loe
This is the section of river that flows into Crowley Lake. Hot Creek joins the UO in two places above the Benton Crossing Bridge. Numbers have been good recently during the mid-week periods after just so-so "catching" during the Labor Day traffic. Look for the fall migration of browns out of Crowley to begin soon. With the amount of browns I have seen this season in Crowley we may have an epic spawn IF they can get out of the lake. Flows have been significantly reduced, water levels are low for this time of year. Clarity is great, weeds are not an issue here. Tis' the time of year for a "hopper and a dropper"- hang a flashback/poxyback PT, crystal caddis, or birds nest under a Stimulator, Sofa Pillow, or your favorite hopper pattern #14-12. The ones I have seen are dark brown this year. San Juan worms, roe patterns, & broken back midges are also good selections for nymphing the deeper pools.
Do not overlook streamer fishing during migration periods on the UO. Stripping Loebergs & punk perch along the deeper channels and along the under cut banks can pay off with a trophy fish on those windy/cloudy days.
The section of river downstream from the bridge to the CDFW regulation sign will close to ALL anglers after 9-30-13. Monument to Crowley open until 11-15 with special regs, up from the bridge is year around with special regs.
Photos:
Pictured Above: Bobby passed the SDFF clinic with honors on his first stop.
Photo #1: Lucky also has a bunch of skills! Thanks for all the help pal.
Photo #2; Jimmie got a bunch of love from the trout in his first pool after the clinic. High fives Jimmie!
Do not overlook streamer fishing during migration periods on the UO. Stripping Loebergs & punk perch along the deeper channels and along the under cut banks can pay off with a trophy fish on those windy/cloudy days.
The section of river downstream from the bridge to the CDFW regulation sign will close to ALL anglers after 9-30-13. Monument to Crowley open until 11-15 with special regs, up from the bridge is year around with special regs.
Photos:
Pictured Above: Bobby passed the SDFF clinic with honors on his first stop.
Photo #1: Lucky also has a bunch of skills! Thanks for all the help pal.
Photo #2; Jimmie got a bunch of love from the trout in his first pool after the clinic. High fives Jimmie!
Photos
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for Thursday, September 19th, 2013Eastern Sierra Fishing Report: Fish'N Conditions September 14th 2013
Crowley Lake: Brown Trout & Cutts are biting even better than Rainbows at Lake Crowley
Owens River - Middle: Fishing on the Middle Owens River, that section below the Pleasant Valley dam is more consistent
Owens River - Gorge: Fishing the Owens River Gorge can be very productive here using dry/dropper bead head combos
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir water level is very low
Hot Creek: Fishing is good on Hot Creek for those areas not filled with weeds
East Walker River (CA): The fish are in the East Walker they are just in very limited areas
San Joaquin River: The water is very low & conditions on the San Joaquin River are fair
West Walker River (Section 2): The West Walker is better than most with regards to flows
• Check each alpine location you wish to fish/visit before making the treking into the mountains
Tom Loe Reports
for Friday, August 9th, 2013Owens River: Flows on the middle Owens are back up to 300cfs.
Owens River: Nice Rainbows & a few Browns are being caught on the Upper Owens
East Walker River (CA): Sierra Drifters has opted not to guide on the East Walker so as not to harm the fish this year
Hot Creek: Hot Creek is not fishing as well as we usually see on Hot Creek
East Walker River (CA): West Walker fishing is affected by the lower than usual water. Fish the nice runs & deeper pools
Bridgeport Reservoir: How the management at Bridgeport Reservoir is keeping up with the times! LOL
San Joaquin River: If you are a dry fly fisherman you may want to consider fishing the San Joaquin
• Most of the day hike alpine lakes are in fair to good shape
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