Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # STM Fly Fishing Guide Service and Fly Shop in Bishop Ca Fly Shop and Fly Fishing Guide Services for Eastern Sierras ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/blog/) - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report - Bishop CA - 3.30.26](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-3-30-26/) - Early spring fishing on the Lower Owens River with clear water at 280 CFS, steady Baetis hatches, and solid trout action on nymphs and small BWO dry flies. - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 3.16.26](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-3-16-26/) - Fly fishing report for the Lower Owens River near Bishop CA March 2026 Hatches of BWOs and caddis are making an appearance. - [Upper Owens River Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 11.30.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-30-26/) - Upper Owens outside of Mammoth Lakes CA is showing us the consistent large rainbow trout run out of Crowley lake that traditionally happens this time of year. - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 11.29.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-29-25/) - Fish the Lower Owens in the prime time of the Late Fall to experience low clear water conditions with hungry wild trout willing to take a fly near Bishop CA. - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 10.17.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-10-15-25/) - Fishing report for the Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes California - Mid October 2023 - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 5.19.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-5-19-25/) - lower owens river fly fishing out bishop California with healthy flows caddis and mayflies are on the move and water is at a great temperature - [Lower Owens River Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 9.22.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fishing-report-bishop-ca-9-22-25/) - Lower Owens flows have dropped to 180 CFS near Bishop, CA—perfect for wading. Fall colors, cool temps, and active wild trout make now a great time to fish. - [Upper Owens Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 9.22.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-22-25/) - Late September near Mammoth Lakes brings clear flows, resident trout, and the first signs of big Crowley fish entering the Upper Owens River. - [Lower Owens River Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 9.1.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fishing-report-bishop-ca-9-1-25/) - Late-summer fly fishing heats up on the Lower Owens River as flows begin to drop from 450 CFS, revealing new water and opportunities to target large wild trout in cool, clear conditions. - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 7.1.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-1-25/) - Upper Owens fly fishing report near Mammoth Lakes California. a mixture of large and average sized rainbow and brown trout can be found at this time. July 2025 - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA 4.1.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-4-1-25/) - Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report Bishop California April 2025 excellent conditions - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 4.1.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-1-25/) - Upper Owens River fly fishing report Mammoth Lakes California April 2025 good fishing conditions with no snow yet slippery - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 2.14.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-2-14-25/) - Fly fishing in Bishop CA on the Lower Owens River. February has been an amazing month to fly fish in the Eastern Sierra of California. - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 1.29.25](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-29-25/) - Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes California fly fishing report January 2025. Dry January reveals great access to the Upper Owens on long meadow. - [Lower Owens Fishing Report - 12.4.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fishing-report-12-4-24/) - The Lower Owens River fishing report near Bishop, California, has seen a significant improvement recently. With the river flowing at a manageable rate of 125 cubic feet per second, conditions are ideal for anglers. The hatches are occurring around lunchtime, with trout responding well to large Blue Wing Olive (BWO) mayflies, particularly in sizes #18 - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Update : Bishop, CA - 10.22.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-update-bishop-ca-10-22-24/) - Lower Owens River fly fishing report for Bishop California update flows have dropped to an optimal fishing level this October 2024 - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 10.20.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-10-20-24/) - The Upper Owens River, located just down the road from Mammoth Lakes, California, is currently in excellent condition for fishing. - [East Walker Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 10.20.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-10-20-24/) - The fabulous East Walker River is receiving a break after a touchy summer and an amazing spring. Later October might find us testing the waters once again. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 10.20.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-10-20-24/) - Lower Owens River fly fishing report flowing outside of Bishop California the high flows make for tough fishing for now - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA -9.1.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-1-24/) - September 2024 Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report just down from Mammoth Lakes, California. Flows are low and water is cool and clear. Very good fishing! A= - [East Walker River Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport CA -9.1.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-river-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-9-1-24/) - fly fishing on the infamous trophy trout stream near bridgeport california the east walker river needs to rest until we see much cooler night temps. STM - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 8.25.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-8-25-24/) - Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report for the month of August 2024 A little higher flow rates for the moment in the Lower Owens outside of Bishop California. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 7.31.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-7-31-24/) - Lower Owens River fly fishing report near Bishop California is flowing low and clear for the beginner or advanced fly angler. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 7.1.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-7-1-24/) - Just outside of Bishop, California, the Lower Owens River is now flowing at a high rate of around 500 cubic feet a second as of now. W - [East Walker Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 6.14.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-6-12-24/) - East Walker Fly Fishing Report for Bridgeport California of the Eastern Sierra. Fish the East Walker River for big trout on the fly. - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 6.12.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-6-12-24/) - Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, Mammoth Lakes and Bridgeport California. Experience the best Fly Fishing opportunities the Bishop, CA are offers - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 6.10.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-6-10-24/) - Upper Owens River Fly Fishing report June 2024 - River is fishing well below Mammoth Lakes California. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 5.1.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-5-1-24/) - Fly fishing report for the Lower Owens River of Bishop California. Learn to fly fish the Owens River systems near Bishop California, the highest ranked guides - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 3.12.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-3-12-24/) - Lower Owens River fly fishing report bishop California guide - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report - Mammoth Lakes, CA - 2.12.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-12-24/) - upper Owens fishing fly fishing Mammoth lakes California fishing report above Bishop inyo and mono county we find the upper and lower Owens River systems - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 2.2.24](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-2-2-24/) - lower Owens River fly fishing Bishop California report low wading flows good report - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 12.18.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-12-19-23/) - Lower Owens River fly fishing report for Bishop California and surround areas of the Owens Valley. High flows on the river with dry flies and hungry wild trout - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 12.18.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-18-23/) - Just down the hill from Mammoth Lakes, CA, the notorious meadow stream of the Upper Owens, flowing through the long valley caldera is doing what it does best - [East Walker River Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 12.1.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-river-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-12-1-23/) - Fly Fishing Report for the East Walker River outside of Bridgeport California - East Walker is closed until opener of 2024 - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 10.10.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-93514-2/) - Upper Owens river fly fishing below the famous town of Mammoth Lakes California. Fly fishing guide of the Owens River East side Steelhead. Owens fishing - [East Walker Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 10.10.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-10-10-23/) - East Walker River fly fishing report guided fly fishing out of Bridgeport California Fly fishing guide of the East Walker river, Bridgeport California. - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 9.22.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-22-23/) - Discover Upper Owens River fly fishing near Mammoth Lakes California. Large trophy trout from Crowley lake will be heading up the river. Book your guide today! - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 9.17.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-9-15-23/) - The Owens fly fishing report on the Lower Owens River just outside the outdoor town has been shaping up very nicely. The high flows this summer have done no damage to the river leaving it in great condition with great fish numbers. The entire system seems to be fishing well even though the water was - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 7.25.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-25-23/) - Upper owens fly fishing report for the Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes California July of 2023 dry fly nymphs and streamers with guided fly tours - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth, California - 5.25.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-california-5-25-23/) - Crowley Lake fly fishing report California and Mammoth lakes CA Guided fly fishing trips and tours on Crowley lake groups and individuals - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 5.23.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-5-23-23/) - Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report Mammoth Lakes California Eastern Sierra fishing report for Bishop and Mammoth Lakes fly fisherman - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 5.23.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-5-23-23/) - Lower Owens River Fishing Report for Bishop California and Mammoth Lakes of the Eastern Sierra - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 4.11.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-5-11-23/) - The Lower Owens River is already experiencing an extreme high flow of around 730cfs for around the last two weeks. We usually never see a flow like this until the height of the runoff. For now we have to wait and see how quickly the weather will produce the runoff and put the water back - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 4.11.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-5-11-23/) - The Upper Owens had been closed with a sign right at the intersection of 395 for most of the month of March. As of a few days ago the sign was moved down to within a mile of the Benton Crossing Bridge a few days ago. Snow is still at a see it to believe - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 1.8.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-8-23/) - upper owens river fly fishing report mammoth lakes california ca eastern sierra fly fishing best wild trout fishing in mammoth lakes and bishop ca trout - [Lower Owens Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 12.14.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fishing-report-bishop-ca-12-14-22/) - Bishops' dream stream, the Lower Owens River continues to be the go-to river for the traditional fly fisherman here in the Eastern Sierra of California. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 2.7.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-2-7-23/) - Lower owens river fly fishing report bishop ca california wild brown trout fishing eastern sierra rivers owens rivers and fly fishing in the eastern sierra - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 2.8.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-8-23/) - Upper Owens River fly fishing report in Mammoth Lakes california just up the hill from bishop california best fly fishing report of mammoth lakes and bishop - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 2.24.23](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-2-24-23/) - Lower Owens River fly fishing report, bishop ca california eastern sierra mammoth lakes bishop fishing report best fishing in california - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 11.28.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-28-22/) - The legendary Lower Owens River, just a stones throw outside of Bishop, California, is at the lowest flows of the year. Right now the LADWP gauge is screwed up, the flow is actually right around 80cfs of crystal clear flowing water. Pressure has been minimal, and the river is full of willing and wild trout - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 11.28.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-28-22/) - Just a few steps down the mountain from Mammoth Lakes, California, the Upper Owens River has reached its yearly apex as the trophy trout from Crowley Lake make their way upstream. Spending energy in order to throw a broadcast spawn to the fittest female trout around and continue their legacies. Water is low and clear - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 9.22.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-9-22-22/) - The wild trout waters of the Lower Owens River have seen its water levels fluctuating up and down recently. Flowing at a very fishy flow of 155cfs with cooler nights, dropping water temperatures, and lots of bug activity, the local Bishop, California stream is fishing consistently well. Caddis are noted over the water with random - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes Fishing Report - 9.18.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-fishing-report-9-18-22/) - The Upper Owens, right below the outdoor paradise of Mammoth Lakes, CA, has had a challenging time this last summer with the low flow rate and extremely hot weather it has experienced the last few weeks. The hoppers really never happened as in years past, and not as many large fish remained in the system - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 7.2.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-7-2-22/) - The Lower Owens, running strongly just outside of Bishop, has been pumped up to a very healthy flow of around 220cfs of cool sierra water. Clarity is slightly tea colored and perfect to give the wild trout and angler a little bit of extra cover from each other. Caddis, Yellow Sallies and Mayflies can be - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 5.12.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-5-12-22/) - The Lower Owens River, just outside of Bishop, California is flowing at a healthy rate of around 175 cubic feet a second of wadable river as of May 12. This is a much needed flow rate of water that brings vital food and life to the wild brown and bainbow coloured residents of the Lower - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report - Mammoth Lakes, Ca - 5.10.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-5-10-22/) - Crowley lake, right below Mammoth Lakes has started off by showing us some amazing Brown, Rainbow, and Cutthroat trout right off the start. Recently it has not been necessary to be in super deep water as we have been having success at around 12-15ft. We are thankful for this as some years we are fishing - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 5.10.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-5-10-22/) - The Upper Owens is going through its seasonal changing as the days warm up while the grass greens up and the flowers boom. Flowing just below Mammoth Lakes, California, the Upper Owens is always a fishery to keep in mind when visiting the Eastern Sierra of California. The majority of the larger winter specimens have - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 3.18.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-3-18-22/) - HATCHES ARE HAPPENING! Flowing just outside of Bishop, California the Lower Owens river continues its descent to lower elevations at a low winter flow of right around 90cfs. The big news here is hatches are happening! This weekend we had the good fortune of being on the water during a mayfly hatch up high and - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 1.11.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-11-22/) - The Lower Owens River flows right outside of Bishop California, just a holler and a few stones throw from the STM Fly Shop; this stream has been an absolute Jewel these past few weeks. Flows are down to around to 100cfs of clear and cool water making for some very healthy trout! The usual suspects - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 1.25.22](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-25-22/) - A quick video update from last week we did on the Upper Owens River for the Backcast; conditions hold pretty much the same as the snow remains along the banks with big fish in the water. Fish are moving around but they generally find the larger and darker runs and holes to reside in for - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 12.9.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-9-21/) - Three stones throw from Mammoth Lakes, CA, the notorious meadow stream of the Long Valley caldera, the Upper Owens is doing what it does best; supplying fly anglers will very large sized fish. Water is flowing well and very clear. The very large Crowley Lake trout have made their way up the river and can - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 12.1.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-12-1-21/) - The magical stream of the Eastern Sierra, the Lower Owens River, right outside of Bishop, California has been doing what it does best; Producing some of the wildest and cleanest trout you will ever find! Flows are down to the very low standard winter flows of around 85cfs. This allows for easy wading and access - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 11.2.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-2-21/) - The Upper Owens river, just below Mammoth Lakes, is dumping into Crowley lake at an even flow rate of right around 120cfs. Hot Creek adds a few cubic feet/second while the East Portal adds 72cfs. These are pretty good flows for the Upper Owens and it has allowed a few large fish to make their - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 10.25.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-10-25-21/) - The jewel of Bishop, the Lower Owens River, is now flowing at a prefect flow of right around 150cfs at the time of this report. The LADWP held up to their word of the higher flows until just recently. At this current flow rate the Lower Owens is absolutely perfect for both wading and floating. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA 9.15.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-9-15-21/) - Flushing flows are holding the Lower Owens River at around 370cfs at the time of this report. Originally scheduled until the 13th we surely should see them drop very soon back to around 200cfs levels to start. After the first few days of the flush the water cleared up enough to drop a fly or - [East Walker River Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 9.15.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-river-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-9-15-21/) - The legendary waters of the East Walker River which flow right outside of Bridgeport, CA are running at a healthy flow of around 150cfs. The only problem is that the water temperature still touches the low 70's during the brightest parts of the day. This problem should eliminate itself soon! The positive news here is - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 9.15.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-15-21/) - The Upper Owens River continues running at a low flow of around 58cfs. Nothing super excitingly new to report here except the fact that the nights are much cooler and soon we will be able to cast our hand tied flies into a hole with the possibility of hooking into a trout that will completely - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 8.10.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-8-9-21/) - The California jewel of a wild brown trout stream, the Lower Owens river, flowing just outside of Bishop, California is still in great condition! Yes,it is hot out, but the river has maintained a fishy and cool temperature of around the low 60's with a perfect flow of 223 cfs. Euro nymphing, as well as - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 7.13.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-13-21/) - The Upper Owens is showing 60cfs (cubic feet/second) of water flow on LADWP's website. Fishing has been going along very consistently on the Upper Owens just outside of Mammoth Lakes. Small top-water bugs can be found early in the day and with many Midges, Caddis and Mayflies tapping the surface of the water provoking a - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, Ca - 6.14.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-6-14-21/) - The Lower Owens River, flowing just outside Bishop, CA. could of possibly already seen its highest flows of the year at only 375cfs! Flows are now at a beautiful 300cfs of clear sierra water in its finest condition. Wading at these levels requires knowledge of the river and a little trust in your step. Overall - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing - Mammoth Lakes, CA : 5.24.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-5-24-21/) - The Upper Owens River, right below Mammoth Lakes, California is flowing at a low flow of around 55cfs of cool sierra water. The fishing is spread out and generally very good throughout the river system, no one place is necessarily better than the other. The big fish we all get giggly over are now completely - [Local Creeks - Bishop Creek, Mammoth Creek, Rock Creek, ect. Bishop and Mammoth Lakes : 5.24.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/local-creeks-bishop-creek-mammoth-creek-rock-creek-ect-bishop-and-mammoth-lakes-5-24-21/) - The Local area creeks are in great shape right now! Runoff has not brought water levels to unfishable status and remains very fish worthy. We are not exactly sure what runoff is going to do to us this year. It will depend on temperatures that melt the snow, and how much rain and storms arrive - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 5.24.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-5-24-21/) - The Lower Owens River, just north of Bishop, CA, has been steady flowing at around 270cfs of very fishy and nutrient rich sierra water. Conditions are perfect as fish are able to move about freely. That is not the only benefit, this volume of water delivers more biomass (trout food) to the Brown and Rainbow - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 4.19.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-19-21/) - The Upper Owens River flowing just below Mammoth Lakes is flowing at around 50-60cfs of very low and cool sierra water. Crowds have been anywhere from annoying to nobody depending on the day and time you choose, sometimes we are surprised either way. Water is a bit off colour below Hot Creek confluence and stained - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 4.7.2021](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-7-2021/) - Flowing just outside of Mammoth Lakes, CA, The Upper Owens river remains one of the most beautiful fly fishing destinations in the country. Water is low and a bit more clear above the Hot Creek confluence, with the water having a small off colour haze below the creeks main entry point. Temperatures in the valley - [Lower Owens River Fishing Reports : Bishop, CA - 4.5.2021](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fishing-reports-bishop-ca-4-5-2021/) - The Lower Owens River just outside of Bishop, CA has been more or less fishing great since my last report, not much changed. Flows have remained at the very low 80 cfs level... until now! We have a movement of up to 100 cfs of perfect sierra water to allow a larger volume of food - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 2.23.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-23-21/) - The Upper Owens River blanket of snow that fell a few weeks ago has slowly been melting away. This has made for a hard packed ground in the morning hours that turns into a slippery clay mess just after noon. Be careful driving in and out of here! The fishing has not changed much since - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : 1.23.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-1-23-21/) - One of the many recently caught Upper Owens River trophies. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 1.19.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-19-21/) - Amazing paint job on this specimen of the Lower Owens River. Bishop, CA - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 1.16.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-16-21/) - The Lower Owens remains a dreamy fly fishing destination for the special few who enter her waters. Flows are still typical, low winter flows. This allows for good wading access to most parts of this fertile stream with a very casual approach when the water is read correctly. The usual suspects ; Caddis, Midges, and - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 1.13.21](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-13-21/) - This amazing trout stream, the main artey of Crowley, just below Mammoth Lakes, known as the Upper Owens remains a puzzle of an amazing trophy trout fishery. Concealing her prizes to only the most persistent and faithful fly anglers. With flows low and clear one day, while off colour the next, depending on what nature - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 11.24.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-24-20/) - The Trophy trout season on the Upper Owens right below Mammoth Lakes is showing us some absolute stunning large Trout. From the bridge up the big fish are spread out throughout the system. Some days we fish a long time without a fish, but, then it happens. These fish are large and bright. The fight - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 11.24.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-24-19/) - The Lower Owens River has been running along the Owens Valley floor at a low winter rate of around 85cfs. Fishing has been satisfying to every skilled angler willing to get in and cast a fly out. Nymphing is stellar, and the Mayfly hatch comes out mid-day, usually during the noon hour. Since we are - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 11.11.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-11-20/) - The Upper Owens just below Mammoth Lakes California has the Meat! Flows are low and clear as usual for this time of year making for some spooky quarry. Cold weather hit hard this last week pushing some more fish towards the north and upstream. Days are clear and the smoke is completely gone while Mammoth - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 11.11.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-11-20/) - Fly Fishing on the Lower Owens river right outside of Bishop, California has hit a bottom low flow of 85cfs. This allows us fly anglers to fish and scout out new water, runs, riffles, and holes that have not been uncovered in some time. Brown Trout, with a few Rainbows here and there are out - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 10.15.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-10-15-20/) - Brown Trout of the Lower Owens River 2020 - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 10.12.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-10-12-20/) - The Upper Owens River Fly Fishing is getting addicting as the river makes its seasonal change right below the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The entire river is full of Trout of all sizes and species. Rising fish are noted as well as some lunkers heading up and hanging out in the deeper water. Water - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 10.4.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-10-4-20/) - G. Rizo six person crew on the Upper Owens River Today. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 10.2.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-10-2-20/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing near Bishop is within reach as the river hits 345cfs! The river held steady at a rate of around 380cfs for a few days and recently has fallen down to its recent flows. Cooler nights will drop temps and drive the wild brown trout to continue feed into this - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 9.25.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-9-25-20/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing near Bishop could be happening soon! The river is getting some positive signals that it may be returning to fishable levels in the near future. it is now down to 470cfs, A few days ago she was flowing 600+cfs. We will closely watch this amazing fishery as the water - [Eastern Sierra Fishing Update. Smoke status - 9.17.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/eastern-sierra-fishing-update-smoke-status-9-17-20/) - A fair amount of Fly Anglers have been calling the shop and asking what is actually open for fishing due to the temporary closures and the smoke. For the last couple of days we have seen A good amount of smoke settled in that has not moved much and seems to be lingering in the - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 9.14.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-14-20/) - The legend of a fly fishing stream, flowing just below Mammoth Lakes, the Upper Owens River continues to fish with consistency throughout the entire system. All sizes of fish have been spotted, hooked, and caught. Streamers and nymphs in the cooler mornings, while continuing on with the terrestrials (hoppers) in the warmer afternoon seems to - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 9.12.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-12-20/) - Crowley Lake Fly Fishing near Mammoth Lakes has been as good as we can remember. Never the exact same, but great. Size and variety of fish are unmatched. Lahonton Cutthroats, masculine Browns, and absolute HOG Rainbows are what you can expect here. Fish are now being located and caught in anywhere from 6' to 30' - [East Walker River Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 9.16.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-river-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-9-16-20/) - The East Walker River Fly Fishing continues to show us that it is indeed a big fish factory. Flows are around 70cfs more or less which is a very moderate and low flow for this system. Fish appear to be placed throughout the system and still in the usual spots where we usually find trout - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 9.12.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-12-20/) - The Upper Owens River Fly Fishing near Mammoth Lakes, CA has changed a bit since the Canadian cold sweep earlier this week. The river still flows at a late summer subtle level. Water clarity is as usual always fishable, and water temps remain within healthy levels. The Hoppers are still there but they struggle to - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop, CA - 9.12.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-9-12-20/) - The mighty Lower Owens River near Bishop, CA continues to flow, for us fly fisherman, far to high at nearly 600 cfs. This must drop soon as we wonder where the water continues to come from to support these crazy flows. For now, we will imagine how the trout deep in the water columns are - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, California - 7.29.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-california-7-29-20/) - Hoppers! Do I really need to say anything else on this report!? The grassy fields of the Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes, California have been full of the leaping insects, and the resident Trout have been taking full advantage of the situation. No doubt putting on some serious yearly mass for the seasons ahead. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, California - 7.29.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-california-7-29-20/) - The Lower Owens near Bishop, CA has been flowing clean and clear for the last few months. Up to around 330cfs, this amazing river is still being fished successfully in the foam lines, pools, runs, riffles, and of course, drop offs of the clear waters of this flowing Gem. The Lower Owens has proven itself - [East Walker River Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 3.18.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-river-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-3-18-20/) - The current news on the East Walker River flowing out of Bridgeport California, is that the flows are now a decent 50cfs, this is up from slightly less that half of this current number to put it into perspective. The current flow rate is definitely still low but render the East Walker morally fishable. Water - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, California - 2.18.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-california-2-18-20/) - The Fly Fishing on the Upper Owens River just outside of Mammoth Lakes California is still happening for the oversized Trout! Flows are around 100cfs and steady, as they have been the last couple of months. Weather is moving away from the winter feeling and a warm spring has been tempting us in the Eastern - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 2.26.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-2-26-20/) - The Lower Owens, continues to flow, right outside of Bishop California, at a perfect rate of 15Ocfs. This promotes very healthy fly fishing conditions making the entire system accessible and fishable. Nymphs, of course, and even some streamers have been absolutely killing it since my last report. More and more dry flies are being seen - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 2.10.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-2-10-20/) - The Lower Owens is more than heating up, we are now seeing some amazing Fly Fishing here in Bishop with dry fly action on the surface as well as great nymphing and streamer fishing. A long time awaited, this weekend we saw the trout of the Lower looking up and keying in on insects on - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 1.13.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-13-20/) - Up the grade, near Mammoth Lakes California, the fabulous fly fishing water of the Upper Owens river steadily flow along the Long Valley flat. Like stated in my our last report, and the report before that, very large Trout inhabit its sacred sierra waters these times of year! Predators! The hook-ups here have been nothing - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 1.8.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-93514/) - Why travel the world for Trophy Trout? Right here in the Eastern Sierra on The Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes California the trophy trout are making dreams come true once again! Flows are low and perfectly clear. BIG fish are in Bigtime! From the bridge on up the massive trout has infiltrated the entire - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 1.8.20](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-8-19/) - The Lower Owens, flowing at a perfect 150cfs, has been a pleasure to fish this winter! The Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout are some of the most beautiful specimens of their kind in the Lower Owens. Flows are absolutely perfect for the wading and for the fish. (not to high for us, not extremely low - [Guided Fly Fishing and Shop Gift Certificates for 2019](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/guided-fly-fishing-and-shop-gift-certificates-for-2019/) - A quick and easy great gift idea for someone who really needs to get out on the water for some qualtiy fly fishing time this coming season! Certificates are delivered electronically upon paymet to be printed out and gifted to the Fly Angler in your life. Contact the shop for more info at (760) 873-0010 - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 12.16.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-16-19/) - The Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes happens to have some Large fish swimming about its waters. For Fly Fisherman this is always great news and a much awaited time of year has arrived. The spring creek formation of the Upper Owens in the Long Valley Meadow created a perfect, yet unique fly fishing destination. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 12.12.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-12-12-19/) - The Lower Owens River just down the hill from Mammoth Lakes and right outside of Bishop, California has been great fishing! Willing wild fish, both Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, have been very healthy and hungry this early winter season. The river is down to a beautiful flow rate of around 150 cfs of fishable - [East Walker River Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 12.6.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-river-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-12-6-19/) - The Fabulous East Walker River outside of Bridgeport California is currently experiencing extremely low flows of around 20cfs. Big and small fish are there in the cold low water. Its just very very low rate of flow to fish to the podded up fish. Bridgeport being one of the coldest places in California keeps the - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 11.12.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fishing-report/) - The long awaited event of diminished flows of the Lower Owens River right outside of Bishop, California has finally happened! The River is currently sitting at a very comfortable and fishable flow of 225 cfs. To make a long story short, fish are very happy, and the river is very accessible and readable. Finally! Some - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 11.4.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-4-19/) - The Lower Owens has fell from a super boisterous 700cfs (cubic feet/second) down to 450 cfs in the last few days! This has been a long awaited event for the few Fly Fisherman that know what the Lower Owens River holds for them this coming fall and winter. I was able to sneak out and - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 10.28.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-10-28-19/) - Big and beautiful trophy trout are reason ambitious anglers travel across the globe. We are fortunate enough to have this opportunity right here in the Eastern Sierra while Fly Fishing on the Upper Owens River! Each missed strike could be a lost opportunity to latch onto the trout of a lifetime. The moment you hook - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 10.28.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-10-28-19/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing is about to make a big change as the Lower Owens lets go and drops it very high flow rate within the next week or two. The Brown Trout of the Lower Owens have been enjoying a greatly enhanced flow level for the last couple of months which allows - [East Walker River Fly Fishing : Bridgeport, CA - 10.24.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-river-fly-fishing-bridgeport-ca-10-24-19/) - The East Walker is running at a steady flow of around 140cfs. This is a great flow for fishing except the East Walker is still pumping out a green algae colour from the algae bloom of Bridgeport reservoir from weeks past. East Walker River Fishing has been tough, however the fish are still in there - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 10.7.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lake-ca-10-7-19/) - The Upper Owens has undergone a few changes since my last report. Weather has changed in the direction of winter, dropping the temperatures around the Mammoth Lakes area extending down to the grassy plains of the Upper Owens River. Hoppers can still be seen, but numbers are diminishing during the coldness of the nights. However, - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 10.3.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-10-3-19/) - Just down from the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA the banks of the Lower Owens river are still overflowing and water surges down its path at around 700cfs. This is way too much cubic feet per second of water to enter, and it is actually a sight to behold. The Lower Owens is hardly containing - [Lower Owens River Fishing Report - 9.16.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fishing-report-9-16-19/) - The Lower Owens River has been raised to a crazy rate of 700+ cfs. This is pretty much a high flow rate that can not be fished for the moment. This can only last so long and we will be the first on the Lower Owens as soon as it drops. The good news is - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report - Mammoth Lakes CA : 9.16.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-16-19/) - Hopper movement is still happening on the Upper Owens within the famous Mammoth caldera just below the town of Mammoth Lakes. Flows are moderate and clear, or slightly tinted depending on where you access the river. The entire system has been turned on to the Hopper protein snacks entering the water. Rarely to they enter - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 9.3.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-3-19/) - Typically, in the west, we see some of the biggest fish come out to feed before winter conditions arrive. That means the next two months on Crowley Lake! Already the amazing fishery nestled in between the mountains of Long Valley, just below Mammoth Lakes, has shown us some amazing Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Lahonton - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 8.14.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-8-14-19/) - Hoppers! I really do not need to say anything else on this report! The grassy fields of the Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes, Ca have been full of the leaping insects and the resident Trout have been taking full advantage of the situation, no doubt putting on some serious yearly mass for the seasons - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop,CA - 8.14.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishopca-8-14-19/) - The Lower Owens has been flowing clean and clear for the last month. Up to around 442cfs, this amazing river is still being fished by a select few who know what she has been holding. The Lower Owens has proven itself over and over again to the fact that if the water looks fishy, there - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 7.10.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-10-19/) - Crowley Lake has been giving us fly anglers something unforgettable this year. Big Trout of three different varieties! Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and the infamous Lahonton Cutthroat, are all growing big and plentiful in Crowley lake this summer of 2019. Our brand new red Mako 19' CPX has been nothing short of perfect for fishing - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 6.24.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-6-24-19/) - The Upper Owens has been the recipient of the pending runoff recently. Above Hot Creek flows are lower and water has more clarity. Hot Creek appears to be dumping in around 140cfs of the total 260cfs flow. So above this confluence can be the best choice if water comes up any higher on these systems. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 6.24.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-6-24-19/) - The Lower Owens has been fishing very well since my last report! Yellow Sallie Stoneflies, Mayflies and Caddis all have been taking fish! Although, Stoneflies have been the major player in the last couple of weeks. Conditions on the Lower Owens near Bishop are in pre-runoff. Holding Steady at 340cfs for the last couple of - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammth lakes, CA - 5.28.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammth-lakes-ca-5-28-19/) - The legendary fly fishing of Crowley Lake near Mammoth Lakes California has been going on with a bang this May! Of course, a few slow days followed by some on fire ,0-100mph hook up days have happened these last few weeks. Fish have been found all around the lake to the North End of Crowley - [East Walker River Fly Fishing : Bridgeport CA - 4.24.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-river-fly-fishing-bridgeport-ca-4-24-19/) - The never forgotten East Walker river out of Bridgeport California has finally received some life giving water! Fishing has been anything but boring with some huge fish being hooked and fought, but only a percentage of those actually landed. Flows are a steady 300 cfs which the Trout have been enjoying immensely after a winter - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 4.17.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-17-19/) - The Upper Owens River seasonal large Trout continue to haunt its darkest areas is full post spawn mode. Making them back in to aquatic bug eaters! The river remains in about the same condition as my last report although, either good or bad, we have seen clearer water conditions due to the lack of precipitation - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report - Mammoth Lakes, CA - 4.5.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-5-19/) - Opening at the end of the month the Legendary Crowley Lake will show us what it has in mind for us this year... After the water years recently we can all imagine what large and aggressive Trout roams the chironomid infested waters; Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lahonton Cutthroat and some feisty Cuttbows. If they were - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 4.5.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-5-19/) - The unbelievable Upper Owens River courses through an meadow and cuts a paradise into the grassy fields of the Mammoth caldera. Not only is she heaven on Earth to experience, she provides a home to some truly trophy trout throughout the colder months of the year here in the Eastern side of the Sierra between - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 4.6.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-4-6-19/) - The Lower Owens River is now seeing the impact of the massive amount of precipitation the Eastern Sierra saw over the last few months. Flows are above 500 Cfs leaving only a few areas open to the possibility of catching a wild Brown Trout on a fly. Water is clear, andnutrient rich.. This event is - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA 93514 - 3.5.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-93514-3-5-19/) - The Lower Owens extremely low Flows have come to an end as the flows spiked to a healthy 300cfs since our last report. This did'nt change the bug activity! The same flies are still taking the amazingly beautiful wild Brown and Rainbow Trout that the Lower Owens yields. Large Czech Nymph patterns, Jig Pheasant Tails, - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 3.5.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-3-5-19/) - Big fish still here? YES! The Upper Owens River near Mammoth lakes California is still steadily producing some of the largest fish a Fly Fisherman can find in small running water. Flows are up a little after some of the precipitation we received over the last couple of weeks, and we are preparing to receive - [East Walker River Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 3.5.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-river-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-3-5-19/) - The Fabulous East Walker River is only still flowing at just below 20cfs ... As the river rises we will be on top of it for an update of conditions. The Fish are in there but at these flows we will stick to the Upper Owens where fish of equal size predatorize the river with - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Update - Bishop CA : 2.14.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-update-bishop-ca-2-14-19/) - Storms has given the Owens Valley a good amount of precipitation the last couple of days. Upon arriving at the river today we were delighted to find it flowing low and clear with very happy fish. Click the link below for a sample recorded tonight of the rivers condition. Low flows with great clarity and - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 1.31.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-31-19/) - BWO hatch is on!! The event that many of us have been waiting for! A little past high noon a thick Baetis hatch comes off in a rather large size of #16. The fish have recently started responding and looking up to these top-water protein snacks. Blue Duns #16-18, Hendricksons #16-18, and Baetis Zingers in - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 1.31.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-31-19/) - The Upper Owens has been continuing its legacy of giving us BIG Trout all winter long! Recently some rather handsome fish have been coming out of her deepest and darkest runs and holes. By the picture you can see the amount of snow is not at a level where it inhibits driving to the river - [Lower Owens River Baetis Hatch is on! February 2019](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-baetis-hatch-is-on-february-2019/) - (click report link for video) The long-awaited Lower Owens River dry fly fishing is beginning at a great rate. Come to the Owens and fish size #14 through #18 Baetis patterns for the fly fishing you've all been waiting for! - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes,CA - 1.17.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakesca-1-17-19/) - Some snow has arrived on the banks of the Upper Owens River making it even more of an amazing place to visit. The Big Trout are still there with newer prospects arriving and moving. Flow rates are at their usual winter levels with great to good visibility, depending on where you fish. The Big and - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 1.17.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-16-18/) - The Lower Owens has been nothing but good to us this January of 2019! Nymphing has been very steady nearly all days on the same usual winter patterns: (Tung Jig PT soft Hackle, Green Caddis, Midge Larvae..ect.) The flows continue to be around 100cfs give or take a dozen cfs. This, of course, leaves the - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 1.3.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-3-19/) - The Lower Owens, once again, has been very good to the persistent Fly Fisherman. Flows are down at their usual levels for this time of year of around 100cfs give or take 10cfs depending on where you are. Spotty dry fly hatches have been happening for some anglers in the bend right above their buddies! - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 1.3.19](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-3-19/) - The Upper Owens has been a consistent Big Trout Factory for the last couple of months! Awesomely wild and perfectly finned Rainbows, Cutt Bows, and Brown Trout will continue to be roaming the waters of the Upper Owens River for the next few months. The snow level has pretty much vanished at this point and - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 12.3.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-12-3-18/) - The Lower Owens fly fishing has been outstanding! Good numbers of fish as well as some large specimens have been coming out of the Lower O's nutrient rich system. Some dry fly action is seen mid-day but can be short lived. Baetis, a small Mayfly can be seen hovering around the river and over the - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 11.14.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-14-18/) - The Lower Owens has dropped to a very popular flow of around 148cfs right outside of Bishop California. Wading is gentle, and the river is alive with action! BWO's come off around 11-12:30 at a varied duration of time, Caddis can be seen flying acrobatically over the waters surface , and a healthy Midge population is - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 11.14.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-11-14-18/) - The Fly Fishing the Upper Owens down from Mammoth Lakes remains a seasonal and somewhat mythical fly fishing destination.... why you ask? BIG FISH! of many species... Although we have not had a fish driving hard storm yet we do have a good showing of over sized fish heading up the river in decent - [Mammoth Fly Fishing Report : Upper Owens River - 11.6.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-report-upper-owens-river-11-1-18/) - The trophy trout waters of the Upper Owens River are living up to their reputation as we see an influx of what is on all of our minds all year .... BIG TROUT!!! It is the beginning stages..... The river is flowing at a low and tricky flow just below 90cfs and the entire - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 11.6.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-6-18/) - The Lower Owens is on its way down! We now have a flow rate of 240 cfs down from a super fast and nourishing 600cfs. This has allowed us to fish the river for the past week with awesome results! Not much to be said for dry fly action, yet anyway .. although some rising - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake - 10.28.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-10-28-18/) - Crowley Lake near Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing is nearing the end of the season... But not without a bang! The North end of the lake has been a steady producer of Big Trout these past weeks! From Alligator north to Green Banks and the inlet of the Upper Owens the fishing has been on fire. - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 93514 10.5.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-93514-10-5-18/) - Out on the Upper Owens River the fly fishing has been very entertaining the last few days. Just down from Mammoth Lakes the Upper Owens meanders through one of the most beautiful sierra meadows you will ever see. Flows are down to around 100cfs, low and clear ...(the flows are visible on the upper black - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 10.5.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-10-5-18/) - Big big big fish are being hooked up on Crowley Lake by the most focused of fly fisherman, the ones that don't stray from the intense line of sight strait to their indicator! Up in the north arm near the entrance of the Upper Owens and along the rocky point and bay of - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Reports : Bishop CA - 10.5.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-reports-bishop-ca-10-5-18/) - The Jewel of the Eastern Sierra the Lower Owens River remains high for us fly fishing addicts down in Bishop. At current flows of high 500's she is a real fast mover but there are places where she shows us the beautiful Trout she possesses. Slow moving foam lines and dropoffs can hold a lot - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 9.25.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-17-18/) - The Upper Owens River fly fishing has been a delight to fish this late Summer! Even though we are seeing cooler temps during the nights there are still some grasshoppers around keeping the fish tuned in. Flows are low and clear all the way to Crowley with minimal weeds. A few fish have been making - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth, California - 9.17.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-california-9-17-18/) - Crowley Lake fly fishing has been good - slow - great. The Algae bloom has come and had now subsided a bit in some parts of the lake. It was a green soup for a while but yesterday water was much more its usual colour. The North Arm along Green Banks and across the arm - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 93514](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-93514-3/) - Lower Owens fly fishing is always satisfying, yet recently has been cranked up and down by the LADWP and now sits at 490cfs a second. Although this is a very high flow for this time of year it is going to be very short-lived. These high flows during hot parts of the year retains - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Update : Bishop, CA 93514 - .18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-update-bishop-ca-93514-18/) - Within the last couple of days the Lower Owens River has dropped to a lower flow of around 33o cfs!! This opens up an amazing amount of fly fishing river to give access to some amazing sections that hold some hyper strong wild Brown Trout. Water temps are upper 50's due to the cooler nights and - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 8.22.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-8-22-18/) - Crowley lake has been a steady fish producer throughout the season. As usual for this time of year there is a lot of fish in most popular areas, pretty much all of Mcgee bay is roamed by Rainbows, Browns and Cutthroat Trout. From aroud 7' to 20' of water fish can be found. It - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop, CA - 8.22.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-8-22-18/) - The Lower Owens continues to drain the Eastern Sierra at a high and healthy flow of around 500cfs. Even though this makes for tough fishing the high flow rates maintain a lower temperature, even through August. The outcome of all this water is always good! Fishing conditions pretty much remain the same as my - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 8.13.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-8-13-18/) - The Upper Owens river is in perfect condition!! At around 114cfs water is clear and weeds are not bad. Below the bridge or anywhere on the Upper Owens system the majority of fish are being caught on Hoppers (yes hoppers) and attractor style nymphs. While walking to the river anglers who look down will see - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 8.7.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-8-7-18/) - Recently the Lower Owens has become the main recipient of all the precipitation being dumped on the Eastern Sierra this past month! This did bring the flows up to above 500cfs at the time of writing this report which makes getting around the river a little harder, but, the fish are still there and active! - [Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Local Creeks : Bishop CA -7.9.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/eastern-sierra-fly-fishing-local-creeks-bishop-ca-7-9-18/) - !! For the local creeks and streams the weather did not turn out to be as hot as forecasted and the local rivers responded very well. Flows are slowly descending yet water remains very clear and cool. Trout and most fish are in a hungry stage as there is a lot of food present while - [East Walker Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 7.6.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-7-6-18/) - The East Walker Fly Fishing is still showing us signs of its absolute amazing potential as a trophy trout stream! Flows are a perfect 220 cfs at the writing of this report. Some days are warmer, some days are cooler, and as usual, some days are better than others. The Upper section can be crowded - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 7.5.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-7-5-18/) - Over the last couple of months the Lower Owens River has been very good to us Fly Fisherman! Flows went up to around 500 cfs and held for a moment, but like the price of Bitcoin, the numbers have tumbled back down to a very nice summer flow of 285 cfs around the time of - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 5.21.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-5-21-18/) - The Upper Owens River is flowing up at around 111 cfs making a nice pathway for the incoming fish from Crowley lake. We have Cutthroat, Rainbow and Brown Trout in the system. And as most of you already know... some of them are extremely large! Of course I am sure you have heard people saying - [East Walker Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 5/21/18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-5-21-18/) - The once was and once will be fabulous again East Walker River is flowing at a great rate of 150cfs... Not too awful low! Big fish are being extracted once again from this biomass rich river system. The miracle mile can be packed at times and etiquette can go out the window... but the big - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop, CA - 4.16.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-4-16-18/) - The Lower has gone up and down and been cloudy to somewhat clear in a matter of a few days. That being said it is still the place to go for classic wild Brown and Rainbow trout fly fishing! Flows are healthy at 297 cfs... Yes, this is runoff time and it is high. Yet - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 3.29.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-3-29-18/) - The Upper Owens River meanders through a field just south of Mammoth Lakes CA... Big spotted and aggressive creatures roam these waters this time of year and will continue for a couple months more! Beautiful Lahonton Cutts, Browns and Rainbows can be caught and released in this amazing Sierra stream. Flowing at 69.0 cfs once - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 3.29.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-3-29-18/) - The fire did not affect the fishing on the Lower River at all. With that out of the way let's talk about the fish we have been getting! Like the crew at the Shop has been seeing, many Fly anglers are coming in the shop are reporting respectively larger sized trout when compared to recent - [Lower Owens After Fire Fishing Update : Bishop CA - 3.7.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fire-fishing-update-bishop-ca-3-7-18/) - The Lower Owens Continues to flow as it always has during the end of the winter season. One thing recently different is that it now flows through a some what moon like landscape after a fire swept across the wild trout section and made it just past five rivers bridge. Fishing remains untouched - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop, CA - 3.1.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-93514-3/) - The Lower Owens has has some major events recently! A wind driven fire jumped around and burned about 70% of the river bottom from the dam area to below Five bridges last week. Chalk Bluff road is now open and fishing has resumed as normal! The river looks excellent and we were the first ones - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 2/11/18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-11-18/) - Flowing at a healthy rate of around 105cfs, the Upper Owens has yet to turn into the winter wonderland it has been past years during this time of the year. This makes the entire river accessible. Water is slightly off colour with the increase in flow volume. This changes the fishing slightly as the fish - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 1.25.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-25-18/) - So you want to go to the Upper Owens? You heard you can catch a very big fish there? Your Right !! The Upper Owens River continues to produce some of the largest trout you can fish for in a small high meadow stream anywhere in the world! Access is good and flows are - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 1.30.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-30-18/) - Have you been waiting for the Lower Owens Flows to drop to easy and accessible flow rates to have a toss at her amazing wild Brown Trout?? Then NOW is the time. The river is fluctuating around 100 cfs of trout loving sierra water. Lots of big Caddis Worms, Baetis and of course, Midges are - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 1.11.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-11-17/) - The amazing flowing water that consists of the Upper Owens River has been steadily giving people exactly what they are after this winter of 2018... Big Trout!!! Flows have been hovering around 70cfs for quite some time now as we have received some precipitation recently up on the eastern slope of the Sierra. As in - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop, CA - 1.11.18](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-1-11-18/) - The nutrient rich flowing waters of the infamous Lower Owens River have dropped to an amazing fishing level of 100cfs!! This is what anybody that has waited to to fish this awesome Brown Trout river have been waiting for! The entire river from the bridges in town up to the Wild Trout section and footbridge - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 12.13.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fishing-report-12-13-17/) - The Lower Owens river fly fishing has been intriguing! The river is flowing at a good flow of 300+ as the top of the site says here. Water is perfect colour and temperatures are hovering around 44-50 degrees. Some dry fly activity is seen in the foamy areas throughout the day. Usually after mid morning - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 11.20.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-20-17/) - The new news here on the fabulous Lower Owens River is that the flows are now on their way down! As you can see at the top of my website the levels are now down to 400 cfs instead of the whopping 550 cfs it had been maintaining. A little bit more and this place - [Guided Fly Fishing Gift Certificates Christmas 2017](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/fly-fishing-gift-certificates-christmas-2017/) - The perfect gift for any angler beginner or advanced! We offer gift certifications for all venues of guiding. They are priced at half and full days or any amount towards a guided trip or shop merchandise. Purchase them off the front page of this website or Contact the Shop at (760) 873-0010 or email david@sierratroutmagnet.com - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 12.7.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river/) - The fly fishing below Mammoth Lakes CA on the Upper Owens river in winter is a special place for any serious fly angler. Mainly because it becomes large trout hunters dream with the stream of over-sized trout swimming up from Crowley lake! Flows are low and water varies between very clear and slightly murky, both - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing: Mammoth Lakes, CA-12.1.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-1-17/) - Temps have dropped yet a little more on the grassy banks of the Upper Owens River with the addition of more precipitation in the Mammoth Lakes area after some threatening storms. Some runoff flowed down Hot Creek making the water below the confluence cloudy for a couple of days. The water above the confluence area - [East Walker Fly Fishing Report : Bridgeport, CA - 11.08.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-fly-fishing-report-bridgeport-ca-11-08-17/) - The fabulous East Walker is showing signs of its glorious past as a massive flowing and fish producing piece of water. Currently running at an incredibly fishy flow of around 60-65cfs despite huge summer flows... water is clean and healthy! From the origin of the river at the spillway down to the Nevada line the - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 11.09.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-09-17/) - The life giving flowing waters of the Upper Owens River are in amazing fishing condition! Flows are relatively above average and clear while weed growth is way down. In most dark and deep runs, holes, riffles, and pockets there is a likely chance of a large, or very large Trout with your name on it!! - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 11.8.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-8-17/) - The magnificent Lower Owens River just does not want to let go of its crisp, high flows! At a steady 547 cfs as of now we are happily anticipating the dropping of flow levels any day! That being said for those who know how to fish the river it is in amazing shape. The Trout - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 10.22.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-10-22-17/) - The Upper Owens River can be a bit of a fly fisherman's paradise; dreamy grass meadow littered with various flowers surrounded by a ridge of majestic mountains. In Autumn these give way to cooler Temps and we see snow start to dot the mountains. This usually means the fishing is starting to change to larger - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 10.22.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-10-22-17/) - The Lower is making us wait a little longer for its flows to come down until the entire river is fishable. Currently fluctuating between 400-500 cfs of nutrient rich water with lots of aquatic insects making their appearance. Mayflies, Caddis, and Midges are around for most of the day with mid morning being the heaviest - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 9.18.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-24-17/) - Crowley Lake Fish are all about the perch fry at the moment!! Fishing from 4-10 ft near weedy patches where perch fry can hide makes complete sense right now. Orange blossoms, gray or shades of green buggers, and perch fry imitations are catching fish right now... Big time! - [High Sierra Creeks and Streams : Big Pine to Mammoth - 9.18.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/high-sierra-creeks-and-streams-big-pine-to-mammoth-9-18-17/) - The local area small creeks and streams are at their most fishable levels we have seen all summer. Clear and beautiful the smaller flowing waters of the Eastern Sierra are full of happy fish right now. Some of these creeks have given us some great dry fly fishing the last couple weeks where no nymph - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop, CA - 9.18.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-9-18-17/) - The notorious flowing waters of the Lower Owens River continue to flow heavily relieving the High Sierra of all their heavy moisture. Fishing has been great when the river can be accessed in specific areas where the river allows us. Flows will come down soon at the nights are now freezing up the higher elevations - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 9.18.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-18-17/) - The green summer grass and flowers of the Upper Owens are diminishing with the cooler high elevation nights. Flows are beautiful at 75-100cfs depending on the section you are fishing. Below and above Benton crossing fishing has been consistent and good! Fish throughout the Upper Owens river system are still looking up to Hoppers, Beetles - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 8.28.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-8-28-17/) - The Lower Owens continues to flow at a very healthy and clear flow of around 450 cfs. This is a fishable flow only to those who know the river and can find the accessible spots at these current higher than average flow rates. Other than that the fishing has been very satisfying with some larger - [Local Creeks and Streams Fly Fishing : Bishop, Mammoth Lakes CA - 8.28.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/local-creeks-and-streams-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-8-28-17/) - The Local Creeks and Streams from Bishop to Mammoth are unseasonably high, yet running very clear and a pleasure to fish. Lots of dry fly action here with large offerings being accepted on top and under the water. For Dries large Beetles, Stimulators and Rubber legged patterns have been bringing all kinds of fish to - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing : Mammoth lakes CA - 8.28.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-8-28-17/) - Crowley Crowley... Almost every time we go there somebody lands or hooks a trout that makes your entire day ... even your week. Fishing here can be slow -decent - good - great all depending on the day and how good you are at finding fish and reading the current situation the lake offers. The - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 8.28.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-8-28-17/) - The Upper Owens has been a very consistent fishery throughout this summer. A local population of Rainbow and Brown Trout remain and are will to take Dries, Nymphs and Streamers alike. The entire river system holds fish when looking in the right spots. Hoppers have been fun to fish here, accurately casting to the opposite - [Upper Owens Report : Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing - 7.26.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-report-mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-7-26-17/) - The Upper Owens is a beautiful river to fish is these late days of July. Grass is green, flowers remain, and the river is down to a very nice fishable level! The huge fish the make their way up river in the colder months have returned to Crowley and the resident fish of the river - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 7.26.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-26-17/) - Crowley has good days and so-so days. Mostly good days if the correct patterns and locations are being used. This time of year its all about McGee, this is somewhat obvious by the amount of watercraft packed into a certain area. Fish anywhere in between 10-21 feet of water for success. Earlier in the day - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 7.26.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-7-26-17/) - The Wild Brown Trout rich waters of the Lower Owens River are slowly lowering their fierce runoff levels to a rate that is at least fishable. Fluctuating between 400-450 cfs the system is in Amazing condition! Feeding on larger patterns is typical for this time of year and the Browns of the Lower O are - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca/) - Crowley Lake is of course sticking by its reputation by being a trout factory!!.. particularly large Trout of three varieties; The amazingly beautiful Lahonton Cutthroat, The wise Brown and the ever fighting, reel burning strain of Rainbow Trout. We have been fishing the North Arm, Leighton Springs, Sandy and Six Bays just to name a - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes, CA](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca/) - Hot Creek is delivering over 250 cfs of fast flowing sierra water to the lower and mid sections of the Upper Owens River! Above the confluences (remember Hot Creek enters in four different areas) the river is much more manageable at around 150 cfs. There is standing water in many areas on the way out - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 93514](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-93514-2/) - The Lower Owens continues its onward path south at over 700 cfs! This is a magical water year that will for sure echo for years to come. Some crazy anglers have been targeting trout and other species in the newly formed backwater parts of the river where fish have moved up and in for the - [Video! Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing : Late May 2017](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/eastern-sierra-fly-fishing-late-may-2017/) - Big Lahonton male - At the end he does get tangled in the double Nymph set-up.. but what a fish of a lifetime! https://youtu.be/le4JN9QNRbk - [Eastern Sierra Creek Fishing : Bishop CA - 5.15.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/eastern-sierra-creek-fishing-bishop-ca-5-15-17/) - The Eastern Sierra Creek Fishing since opener has been great! Flows are high yet clear. The cooler night temps are freezing the upper elevation snowpacks and ice at night, therefore letting the runoff continue slowly, instead of a fast dirty and dangerously high runoff.... Not many terrestrial patterns are being fished yet, as once again the cool nights are - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 5.15.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-5-15-17/) - The Upper Owens River Fly Fishing continues to impress even the most worldly fly angler... currently its running high and clear as it meanders through its high elevation course, cutting a high meadow in two. Some mud can be found in certain areas so be aware of this. The fish are there and they are still - [Lower Owens Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 5.15.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-5-15-17/) - The Lower Owens Fly Fishing is pretty non existent as it is still receiving an amazing flushing flow of water... very few souls attempt to fish the River at the current level of around 700+cfs... There has been Bass and Carp taken out of the river to the East and South of Bishop. Fish the back - [First View! Watch Eastern Sierra Opener Steam conditions 4.29.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/first-view-watch-eastern-sierra-opener-steam-conditions-4-29-17/) - https://youtu.be/iMS92jiDKHU - [Watch First Look Sierra Opener Creek status! Opener 2017 4.29.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/watch-first-look-sierra-opener-creek-status-opener-2017/) - https://youtu.be/aZhmlZewHfU Video of water conditions of local area Creeks. 4.29.17 - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 4.12.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-10-17/) - Snow has Melted on the Upper Owens River making it accessible to 4x4 and All wheel drive vehicles. The main road is in great condition.. The feeder roads to the river are the ones you could have problems on... Forcing you to remain on the Upper Owens River lot longer than you anticipated as you - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Video - Mammoth lakes Fly Fishing - 4.10.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-video-mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-4-10-17/) - Just received this awesome video of STM guide Seth C. helping a young angler land a Trout of a lifetime. Copy and paste the Dropbox link below! https://www.dropbox.com/s/rybtjaugdprbm0e/IMG_0441.MOV?dl=0 - [Gorge Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes/Bishop CA - 4.10.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/gorge-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakesbishop-ca-4-10-17/) - The entire Gorge is fishing very well! This amazing stream fishes like a classic Creek and is full of wild and eagerly selective fish. A small Baetis hatch comes off around noon while Midges abound all day long. Fish are actively feeding on the surface in some larger foam lined holes. Smaller Midge and BWO - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 4.10.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-4-10-17/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing is on hold for a little while longer as the river is currently draining all the awesome precipitation we've had recently! Flows are topping 700cfs and the river will be in amazing shape when it's all over and back to normal. - [Upper Owens Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 3.28.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-3-28-17/) - The Upper Owens River continues to flow at a tea stained flow of 78cfs at the writing of this report. This is the same flow rate as previous reports and not much has changed flow wise other than a slightly stronger tint to the water. What has changed is the snow levels... although you can - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 3.2.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-on-the-upper-owens-river-3-2-17/) - https://youtu.be/gcMTWcRA5LE - [Upper Owens River Fly conditions (video) Mammoth Lakes CA - 3.7.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-conditions-video-mammoth-lakes-ca-3-7-17/) - https://youtu.be/5XqvWFEd2Ww - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 3.28.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-3-28-17/) - The Lower Owens River is still up to a runoff flushing flow of around 700+cfs. This is emulating and forecasting the runoff that is happening and is to come. We have spotted Skwalla Americana Stoneflies along the rivers edge which is usual for this time of year. My guides and I hope we will see - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 3.24.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-3-24-17/) - https://youtu.be/7g8JceqCG4U - [Watch "Ex Marine Deer wrestler meets Top Predator in the Upper Owens River March 2017" on YouTube](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/watch-ex-marine-deer-wrestler-meets-top-predator-in-the-upper-owens-river-march-2017-on-youtube/) - https://youtu.be/jwXNgUuqhDY - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing - Bishop CA : 3.16.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-3-16-17/) - The Lower Owens River is experiencing extremely high flows of above 700cfs as of today! We do not fish the river at these flows unless we want to be swept to LA and become part of the system. This will be a flushing event for the river. When it's down it should be in very - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing - Blizzard Bite : 3.5.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-blizzard-bite-3-5-17/) - https://youtu.be/Uu0ONHkfHZs - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing Report : Upper Owens River - 2.23.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-report-upper-owens-river-2-23-17/) - Less potent storms have been pelting the Bishop /Mammoth areas for the last week.. This has changed nothing on the river. Flows, Fish and decent water clarity remain stable. Access is about the same as before. With the right Temps snow can be very hard in the morning making walking very easy, be careful if - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 2.15.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-15-17/) - The Upper Owens River is meandering thru is snow covered meadows at a rate of 70cfs until Hot Creek runs in and adds around 50+cfs... The change is not as noticeable as it would seem as far as river access and general fishability. Fish are found in most holes, runs, cuts, and deep riffles from - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 2.15.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-93514-2/) - After the last series of rains the flows on the Lower Owens River are up to 250cfs of what is now slightly off colour water. These flows are slightly on the higher side and wading must be done carefully. Just don't step where you can't see! Not much has changed since my last report by - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 2.6.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-6-17/) - The Upper Owens River Fly Fishing has been pretty great! Tons of snow fell on the Upper Owens River access sites making this snowmobile or foot access only. The river is slowly thawing above the upper Hot Creek confluence. Fishing has been awesome for size of fish in an amazing setting in a small stream - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 12.7.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-7-16/) - Upper Owens River fly fishing near Mammoth Lakes CA is a great winter fly fishing experience ...even though we just are not seeing the amount of large and prefect catchable fish heading up the river. Flows are still down to the same levels associated with my last Upper Owens Report. Use the same flies and techniques. - [Hot Creek Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 2.6.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-6-17/) - Hot Creek is not plowed past the hatchery entrance. Sleds, snowshoes, or good old hiking will put you on some hungry Trout. Although a recently stocked fishery, it's some good fun. Throw a variety of winter patterns at these guys. Caddis Baetis and Midge Larvae, Emergers and Adults.. #18-22 - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 12.7.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-fly-fishing-report-12-7-16/) - Lower Owens River fly fishing continues to be a very rewarding fly fishing experience for some of the most beautiful, and wild Brown Trout you will ever see. Flows are low and clear and wading is very easy to figure out. Mayflies make their appearance in the warmer parts of the day throughout the river - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report  : Bishop CA - 2.6.17](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-2-6-17/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing has been very interesting with the passing of all the great precipitation heavy storms. Flows are up to an awesome fishable level of around 190cfs. Wading is only a little more difficult at these flows, but very good for the fish as they can move about the river more - [Hot Creek Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 12.7.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-7-16/) - Hot Creek Fly Fishing in Mammoth Lakes has been decent as the newly released citizens are continually getting more accustomed to their new homes in the flowing voclanic aquas of Hot Creek. Fishing can be actually quite fun here using a light nymphing technique with some standard Hot Creek nymphs. Pheasant tails, Midges and Midge - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA report - 11.20.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-report-11-20-16/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing continues to make us local Fly anglers very happy. We are seeing a definite larger average size of fish over the last few months. It appears the lower and somewhat harsher water conditions of the last few years possibly weeded out some of the weaker & smaller fish. - [Hot Creek Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 11.17.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-ca-fly-fishing-report-hot-creek-11-2-16/) - Hot Creek has actually been recently replanted with a load of small, reproducing trout. These will be able to multiply and one day make Hot Creek the fishery it once was. We will be waiting until these fish have become more savage and wild before attempting to fish this on a professional level. - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 11.17.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-17-16/) - The water on the Upper Owens River is now clear and flowing around 70cfs! A decent amount of large fish have moved in, nothing like we like it but there is a few. Tactics change to gin-clear spring Creek like tactics as to not spook these awesome fish. Take care of where you cross and - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 11.17.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-17-16/) - We wipe the tears away at the fact Crowley Lake is done for the year... STM guide Seth shows us how to make the best of it. Using a combination of streamers and nymphs throughout the day he managed to land a good batch of amazing fish. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop Ca - 11.17.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-17-16/) - Bishop's Fly Fishing jewel, the Lower Owens River is currently flowing at a popular flow rate of right around 80-100cfs. This, in turn, opens up the river to many fly anglers who are slightly uneasy wading at the higher flow rates. These current rates will most likely stay low and sweet until next summers runoff. - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 11.2.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/admin/) - The Upper Owens is currently running at a great winter rate of around 100cfs. Water is slightly stained down low and actually gin clear up higher. Of course, this makes the fish very suspicious of the moving angler on the shore. The main point here is that there are a Few large fish that everybody - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 10/6/16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-10616/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing has been great! Dropping to a perfect flow of around 190cfs the river is optimal for the fish and fisherman alike. Water Temps linger in the 50's andthe fish enjoy the fall temperatures by eating and taking advantage of the more frequent emergence of their prey.. Bugs... As before - [Hot Creek Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 9.21.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-21-16/) - Hot Creek is especially weedu right now as the summer temps warmed the water as spurned the growth of weeds. As the weather cools and weeds die this will certainly be a winter to try your luck at Hot Creek. - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report: Mammoth Lakes CA - 7.3.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-3-16/) - Crowley has been producing a great variety of Trout recently! What's new! Throughout the Lakes usual haunts and favorite holes many large Trout are being extracted in good numbers. Browns, Rainbows, and Lahonton Cutthroat are the beautiful trophies rhe Lake provides. We haven't fished deeper than 19 ft or less than 13ft this season. Watch - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 8.14.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-8-14-16/) - The Lower Owens River has been very good to us this summer... We actually have a healthy runoff forcing more food down the river. Beautiful Browns are being extracted by the experienced angler as well as beginners under a watchful eye alike. Sporadic Caddis and Mayfly patterns can be found and fished while the Trout - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA-93514](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-93514/) - The Lower Owens fertile waters flow through a Trout laden gouge in the desert floor making an amazing river full of wild trout.. Flows are hovering around 200cfs and water Temps of around 50 degrees of Fly fishing paradise! Mayflies come out mid morning and if the Trout don't respond on the surface to the - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 9.15.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/i-crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-9-15-16/) - Crowley has been excellent for us with lots of Trout of all types and sizes... Of course lots of Cutthroat, Bows and possible Big Browns. Fishing has been the best in the North Arm recently in around 12-16 feet of water. Grey's, Blacks, and some Maroon variations of emerging Chironomids have been on the diet - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 7.6.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-6-16/) - ​Crowley has been producing a great variety of Trout sizes and species recently! What's new? Throughout the Lakes usual haunts and favorite holes many large Trout are being extracted in good numbers. Browns, Rainbows, and Lahonton Cutthroat are the beautiful trophies rhe Lake provides. We haven't fished deeper than 19 ft or less than 13ft - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 8.14.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-8-14-16/) - The Upper Owens River is low but flowing healthy and cool. Deep runs and holes without visible bottom hold the fish. Some terrestrial action can be found. Fish beetles and hoppers, and maybe some bigger ants. Buggers, of course, will always take fish when presented correctly. Standard Attractor patterns under the water as nymphs will - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing - Bishop CA : 8.26.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-8-26-16/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing has returned to excellent as the flows have dropped to an amazing 225 cfs of flow! Dry Fly action is noted with some hoppers and stimulators bringing up fish. Well placed nymphs will always take fish here. Fish the patterns mentioned in previous reports. Green Caddis Worms, and PT - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 7.3.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-7-3-16/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing is great as usual! Very healthy flows this year are stimulating the river in many ways.More volume for fish to move in, and more food transported! Dry Fly action has been consistently good with Caddis, MayFlies, an lots of small Stimulator type patterns. A sporadic PMD emergence can be - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA- 7.3.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-3-16/) - The Upper Owens River Fly Fishing is decent to good right now with clear flows and good fish. The big dogs are gone leaving us the standard 8-16" resident fish on the Upper. So terrestrial action is taking place if your are willing to stick with it and accept the fact that you usually may - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 5.25.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-5-25-16/) - The Lower Owens River has settled on around 249cfs of sweet tailwater fishing. We are seeing some happy, healthy fish throughout the system. Baetis still come out in between 11:30-2pm although it has been a little less predictable with this moisture passing thru. Sometimes it's super think and sometimes thinner. Overall it's been very nice - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 5.25.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-5-25-16/) - The Upper Owens River surroundings are now green and lush with wildflowers scattered along its landscape. Yes, unbelievable large large and spectacular Trout are continuing to swim in the he waters of the Upper Owens River. Majority of them being Lahontons. Be very care not to fish for spawning fish obviously on a nest. There - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Reports : Bishop CA - 4.17.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-reports-bishop-ca-4-17-16/) - Yellow Sallies! The Lower Owens River is up an at a very healthy flow of 311 cfs of cool, and clear running Sierra water. Fish are super active and the larger fish have finally become less weary due to the volume of the river and are showing themselves to the experienced fly angler. A mayfly - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 4.17.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-17-16/) - For the moment the winter run of extraordinary Trout has slowed down a bit. Nevertheless there are still fish to be caught in the smooth waters of the Upper Owens in the deeper runs, riffles, and undercut banks....which there are plenty of. Fly selection here is somewhat standard ; Soft Hackle Patterns, Pheasant Tails, Princes, Copper type - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 3.16.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-3-16-16/) - Some recent caddis Where do you go to catch some of the most painted up and wildest trout around ? The Lower Owens River continues to flow at usual winter flow rates with clear and cool water. These conditions are perfect for us fly angers to take full advantage of the conditions! The usual Midge, - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 3.16.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-3-16-16/) - In the shadow of the mighty Mammoth Mountain big fish are inhabiting the awesome system of the Upper Owens River. Again, the deepest pools, riffles, runs, and dropouts hold these amazing fish of a lifetime out of a smaller river system such as this one. These big fish are being taken on everything from San - [Hot Creek Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 3.16.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-3-16-16/) - The unique flowing system of Hot Creek seems to be starting to possibly show us a slow comeback. Hatches come out of Baetis, Midges, and Caddis here and there throughout the day . Still weedy with lots of channels to choose from this is a accuracy game. Fish small patterns here that imitate the above - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report - Bishop, CA : 2.29.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-2-29-16/) - Fly anglers on the Lower Owens River are experiencing some great dry fly action this last week! Around noon a strong hatch of BWO's come off and trout respond savagely in most areas. Upon arriving to the river in the morning one can observe a midge feed happening in various slow moving foam lined holes up and down the - [Hot Creek Fly Fishing Report - Mammoth Lakes CA : 2.29.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-29-16/) - Hot Creek has shown us improvement recently. Way less pressure has allowed this small gem of a creek to make a small comeback. Small bugs and short drifts are what this place continues to be about. Fish Small Midge dries and Emergers of various patterns in #18-22, Small Baetis and Caddis Worms both under the - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing Report - Upper Owens River : 2.29.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-report-upper-owens-river-2-29-15/) - The Upper Owens River is still doing what it does best this time of year.. that is delivering big fish to a small bunch of fly anglers! Flows are the same and water clarity of slightly off as it has been for a while now. Like I have said before this semi clear water actually gives a - [Hooked up on the flats of the Upper Owens near Mammoth Lakes.](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hooked-up-on-the-flats-of-the-upper-owens-near-mammoth-lakes/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6eVHtm9WyE - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 2.11.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-2-11-16/) - The Lower Owens River, as usual, continues to be the place to be for wild trout that will readily eat well placed nymphs, streamers, and dry flies consistency. Flows are low and clarity is great. Wading is easy and casual right now. In various parts of the river BWO dries are coming off and getting - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 2.12.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-12-16/) - The Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes continues to show us what a precious jewel of a river it is! Fat and beautiful full finned Trout are being hooked and easily releasing themselves from most rookie Anglers lines that happen to hook into them. Unless you play a big game of give and take with - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 1.22.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-22-16/) - The Upper Owens River is a local small spring Creek that kicks out world class sized fish. When hooked you will have a torpedo that tailwalks on water, dives into the opposite undercut bank, and jumps and pulls almost to the point of being very difficult to land. The river seems to be full of - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 1.22.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-22-16/) - The Lower Owens River has remained low and clear. Some days an amazing Baetis come off in size #16. These look like little sailboats on the water and the fish respond very well. Anatomically correct patterns fished in the correct sizes will provide the angler with amazing dry Fly action if this is encountered. Nymphing - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 1.4.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-1-4-16/) - The Lower Owens River Fly Fishing continues to constantly produce fine looking wild fish. Flows are low and clear, and somebody is always hungry. Baetis and Midges ares still in the menu as well as the occasional Caddis. Fish the appropriate patterns for these aquatic insects. During the warmer parts of the day Baetis (BWO's) - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 1.4.16](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-4-16/) - The Upper Owens River continues to produce some amazing fish! Water is still low and clear in some areas thus making for some possible sight fishing. Off colour water is also founds below some of the small streams that enter. However, large specimens are still found throughout the entire River system. Some days are busy - [Gift certificates for Guided trips!](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/gift-certificates-for-guided-trips/) - Last minute gift decisions?? What about a certificate for a guided trip to get your special Fly angler some quality time in the water. This certificate does not expire. Call the shop for a special deal! - [Big Fish comes to net on the Upper Owens River : Fly fishing Mammoth Lakes](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/big-fish-comes-to-net-on-the-upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes/) - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb3adKh6GH8 - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing Report : Upper Owens River - 12.16.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-report-upper-owens-river-12-16-15/) - The Upper Owens River is finally showing us what it can do in the winter time! Large specimens are finally up in the system in decent numbers. All throughout the system fish are congregating in the deepest holes, runs, dropoffs, and Eddies. The fish seem to be all along the public section as high as - [Video 11/23 : Lower Owens River Baetis Hatch! Bishop Fly Fishing](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/video-1123-lower-owens-river-baetis-hatch-bishop-fly-fishing/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4WorMQJmrc Video from yesterday of the Lower Owens River lunchtime Baetis hatch!! - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 12.9.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-12-9-15/) - The Lower Owens River continues to run low and super clear. Days are warmed to around 60 degrees while much colder temperatures are found blue in the streams by Mammoth Lakes. The flow is around 70-80 cfs and the LADWP flow Guage does not register at the moment. Baetis and Midges are the main food - [Pyramid Lake Fishing Report : 12.4.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/pyramid-lake-fishing-report-12-4-15/) - We have been making some trips to Pyramid recently.. Yes It's a lake but it has some big, world class fish!!! Dropouts, and shallow depth changes have been producing fish throughout the day. Some ladders are necessary, but not always. For nymphing Fish large flashy nymphs, large soft hackles, oversized PT's ect.. For streamers sink - [Hot Creek Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 12.4.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-4-15/) - Very technical and shallow short drifts here.. Weed lanes are your targets. If water is off colour fish brighter Nymphs with some flash to provide a strike. Fish Midge patterns, Baetis and Small Caddis Dries in #18-22. The same things are under the water as well. Small Baetis, Green Caddis Worms, and Midge Emerger patterns - [Truckee River fly fishing Report : 12.4.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/truckee-river-fly-fishing-report-12-4-15/) - Courtesy of STM shop guide Ben Blankenhorn... Flows through the canyon from Hirschdale to Verdi are fine and running at 90cfs. Fishing is OK in the mornings and into the afternoon. Czech Nyping 16-20 Mayflies, PTs, Copper Johns and Beatis under a rubber legs works well in the pocket water. Dead drifting the same flies - [Lower Owens River Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 11.21.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-21-15/) - The last few days around noon a great BWO hatch has come off in the Wild Trout Barbless area of the Lower Owens River. In the foam lines and riffles of this quality water expect to find weary Trout gently plucking #18-20 Baetis dunns off the surface. I will keep updating as much as possible. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA 11.21.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-11-21-15/) - The Lower Owens River is flowing low and clear with lots of hungry wild trout ready to eat only the best placed flies. Wading is extremely easy and enjoyable. Hatches continue to come off but as usual they are isolated in only certain areas that change throughout the week. A buddy can have dry Fly - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 11.17.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-17-15/) - Still about the same.. Been thru a few storms and the water flow continues to stay low and clear... Crowley Lake fish should be heading up at any time. Small resident fish can be caught with standard nymphs and drys.. Lower Owens River still preferred. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop fishing report - 10.30.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-fishing-report-10-30-15/) - The Lower Owens River dropped to a low flow of around 100 cfs recently. This makes for clear water and spooky fish. The system is running clean and healthy. Choose your approach and stalk holes wisely or you will only see fish darting away from you. Sporadic Dry Fly activity can be found throughout the - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 10.22.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-10-22-15/) - The Lower is up to 200 cfs and fishing great. Baetis hatches can be found throughout the day on certain days providing some great action for the dry Fly enthusiast. Some large Caddis are noted popping around the water and are randomly eaten by the opportunistic Trout. Water is clear and many consider this the - [Bishop CA Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River fishing report - 10.19.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-ca-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-fishing-report-10-19-15/) - The Lower Owens River was down to 150 cfs of clear fishy flow and now back up to around 200 cfs once again. Both these flow rates are extremely fishy and make for a very healthy river system. - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing Report : Upper Owens River - 10.19.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-report-upper-owens-river-10-19-15/) - The Upper Owens River continues to be super low yet clear and cool! Very few large specimens have made their way up the river at this time.. This is due to the Indian summer we just experienced, as well as low flows not pushing a good column out into the lake triggering the Trout instincts - [Lower Owens Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 10.9.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fishing-report-bishop-ca-10-9-15/) - Finally some good flow rates!! The Lower Owens is sweeter than before as flows have stabilized at a perfect and clear 200cfs. All sizes of Trout are being caught and released. Dry Fly action is definitely happening in various pools and slow foam lines. Mostly mayflies around size #18-20 are noted and being fished. Nymphs - [Waiting on the Hogs!! Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing - 10.2.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-10-2-15/) - Lots of relatively little fish in... We are still waiting for the big lakers to make their appearance... Check back in one week for this.. The pic is a sample from last year - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing Report : Crowley Lake fishing report - 9.22.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-report-crowley-lake-fishing-report-9-22-15/) - Crowley continues to kick out big fish! McGee, Sandy point and a few other areas are very popular right now. Careful when hooking these fast and powerful fish, If you touch the reel while they are running you will lose them instantly!! The normal 6-12" from the bottom is still the best placement for your - [Bishop fly fishing Report : Bishop Creek drainage - 9.26.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-report-bishop-creek-drainage-9-26-15/) - From Mammoth Lakes CA down in the valley Bishop Creek is a georgous cascading stream that always supports good number of wild and stocked Trout.. Wild and weary bookies and Browns live here as well as the stocked Rainbow trout... Fish the south fork and main stem from Sabrina Lake on this system. Classic Attractor - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 9.15.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-9-15-15/) - Just down the road from Mammoth Lakes CA the Lower Owens River meanders thru the Owens Valley which actually received rain yesterday!! Fish were rising sporadically to very small mayflies and generally acting a bit skiddish with the onset of this storm system. Attractor nymphs with small Mayfly patterns below took fish consistently. Wind picked - [Mammoth Lakes fly fishing Report : Crowley Lake CA - 9.14.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-report-crowley-lake-ca-9-14-15/) - Crowley Lake Fly Fishing has been great to guide with some real pounds of fish showing their power and angler evading abilities once hooked. From the North Arm to McGee Bay the fishing has been solid while fishing on average about 12-20 feet of water. The algae bloom is starting to show but not inhibiting - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing - Bullfrog in! 9.12.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bullfrog-in-9-12-15/) - Bishop fly fishing has taken a turn for the unusual! The local bullfrogs are taking stimulators, para Caddis, Crickets , Hoppers, and any Ant and Beetle patterns. :) look for the swamps and throw that Fly in there and don't strip... Jitter - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 9.12.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-9-2-15/) - The fly fishing on the Lower Owens River started out good today and slowed down around 1pm. Some Trico activity was noted upon arrival at 7:30 a.m. with fish responding in the foamier and slowerv sections. The jig head soft hackles have been working amazing with and without the yellow trigger. Dropping a Midge Emerger, - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing Report : Crowley Lake - 9.11.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-report-crowley-lake-8-27-15/) - Crowley Lake is up to its old self! An awesome place to fish for three different species and big fish!! Lahonton Cutthroat, Brown and Rainbow trout comprise the Crowley slam! Fishing in water between 10-20 feet has been the key... Shallower water fishing mostly since the beginning of the season. Perch fry and Crowley Buzzers - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 9.11.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-report-bishop-ca-9-11-15/) - The Lower Owens River is flowing clear and at season lows. nights are cool and fish start move more and exhibit different eating habits .. Lots of fish are being caught at the moment on various nymphs and Attractor dries. Still, in the mornings some very small May Fly Trico action can be found in - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 5.19.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-5-19-15/) - The Upper Owens is sure an interesting place and fishery. Flows have stabilized while some more Crowley Lake inhabitants have made it upstream to utilize the flowing waters for reproduction purposes. Any Attractor pattern, especially those with spawning colors will get their attention. Don't be afraid to use larger size flies than normal as well. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 5.20.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-5-20-15/) - The Lower Owens River continues to flow at a clear and cool 125 cfs. Fish are happy and hungry. With these weather patterns passing through Dry Fly activity is erratic in certain areas.. Recently with the overcast weather it has been coming off much more consistently right at noon to around 1-2pm. The entire system - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 5.28.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-5-28-15/) - The Lower Owens is giving us some top water action the last couple nights with some evening Caddis happening. Big Grannom Caddis adults spot the water for violent hits from wild brown trout starting around 4-dark. Nymphing all day is till great. Larger bugs for sure now.. Yellow Sallie nymphs took fish the last couple - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 6.2.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-6-2-15/) - The spring fed waters of the Upper Owens River continues to flow at a clear spring time flow. As usual it's easy to get around the river system from top to bottom. Some Cutts are still being caught and are some of the most beautiful fish I have seen. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 6.30.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-6-30-15/) - The cool and flowing dam released waters of Lower Owens River are fish rich. The clear water allows you to see more of the river and fish it has to offer. Brown Trout can be found in any feasible hold area that a Fly angler would expect to fish a weary fish. PMD's, Caddis, and - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 7.1.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-1-15/) - Crowley has some slow days and some unbelievable days where the average Trout size to the net is 3-4 lbs. Fishing in 15-20 ft of water seems to be the preferred depth of the fish from Leighton Springs to Little and Big Hilton. Crooked Creek also has some good action to be had, and is - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 7.13.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-7-13-15/) - The Lower Owens River has benefited a lot from the past few weeks of rain and much cooler weather. Nights are still dropping into the high 50's leaving the river cool and healthy. Hatches are out and can be found throughout most of the day. The last few days upon arriving to the river around - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report : Mammoth Lakes CA - 7.13.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-7-13-15/) - Crowley Lake Fly Fishing has been great! Some OK days mixed in with some truly epic battles with some of the largest Trout most people will hook consistently in a day! Another bonus is the variety of species of Trout. On any day we catch a variety of Cutthroat, Browns of various shades of yellows, - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 7.18.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-7-18-15/) - The Lower Owens continues to deliver a satisfying fishing experience for beginning and advanced Fly Anglers. Flows are still stabilized and low and cool. Wading is a cinch without waders and is a refreshing experience. Early and especially late Dry Fly activity is a constant. Fish the usual nymphs as suggested in my last report - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop, CA - 8.15.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-8-15-15/) - In spite of out great water year the Lower Owens tailwater fishery out of Pleasant Valley Reservoir continues to produce stunning wild brown trout. Early morning a Trico Hatch comes off that completely challenges any skill level of angler. These fish have been very consistent and one can count on the hatch happening earlier morning - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 8.27.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-8-27-15/) - Nights are cooking down and The Lower Owens River continues to flow low and clear! Fishing is consistent and wet wading is still a must for most! Dry Fly activity is seen early and late with very consistent nymphing in between. A few people dot the river here and there but the wise angler can - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing Report : Bishop CA - 9.1.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-9-1-15/) - Cooler nights!!! Cooler nights are setting up some great fishing and comfortable Temps! Fish are responding well and eating correctly placed placed bugs. Attractor patterns will bring up fish throughout the day if a Fly angler chooses to stick to it and moves throughout the river appropriately. Streamers tossed correctly to the opposite bank and - [Mammoth Lakes and Bishop CA high Lakes Fly Fishing report - 9.8.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-ans-bishop-ca-high-lakes-fly-fishing-9-8-15/) - The high elevation Lakes and connecting streams are magical places where one can find a unique fish specific to the sierras of California!!! Small dries placed by a careful Fly fisherman to un spooked fish will almost certainly be eaten in Crystal clear water. - [Early August Lower Owens River Trout rising to Tricos!](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-trout-rising-to-tricos/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CcZigPJ5Nc - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 3.26.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca/) - The Lower Owens River is flowing clear and cool as it has been the last month. Fishing has remained steady at good- excellent. As I've said before, sporadic hatches come off midday and the Trout respond well in some of the thicker foam lines and riffles. Have BWO and Caddis dry patterns with you for - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 4.28.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-28-15/) - The Upper Owens River Fly Fishing is consistent and solid as usual... Flows are up to around 70-80cfs forcing the river is moving a bit quicker than the low winter flow rate. A few stragglers from the winter can still be found. Many more average sized, clean looking fish seem to be rolling in the - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 4.28.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-4-28-15/) - Crowley Lake is now open and living up to its name! Around opening weekend time fish were caught all over the lake. Nymphing in the usual depths of 12-18 ft respectively were taking fish. The dbl ribbed Crowley Buzzers took fish all weekend. Reds and blacks, and some shades of grey with black ribbing were - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 4.28.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-4-28-15/) - The Lower Owens River is now flowing at an excellent rate of around 200 cfs. Fish are now feeling like they can move about the river system a bit more freely. Longline - Czech nymphing conditions are prime, and we have been teaching a lot of indicator - less fishing. Drifting is perfect at these - [Slo-mo Mayfly Emergence! Wait until 1:00 to 1:30 seconds](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/slo-mo-mayfly-emergence-wait-100-to-130-seconds/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z504NVHDrGw Mayfly caught emerging in 1/4 time on the surface of the Lower Owens River. - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 5.26.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-5-26-15/) - The Lower Owens River has been fishing good most days. Flows are staying cool and reasonably low. The Dry Fly action remains semi inconsistent, yet happens every day in some part of the river. In the top of the WTC a noon-time Baetis hatch happens very consistently recently. A few Grannom Caddis adults are skimming - [Lower Owens River Dry Fly Action! : Bishop CA - 11. 7.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-dry-fly-action-bishop-ca-11-7-14/) - It's begun! trout Rising to Dry Flies! Just a taste of what the Lower Owens River will offer. Posted by STM Fly Fishing - Bishop CA - [Lower Owens River Top water! 11.16.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-top-water-today/) - Baetis at lunchtime!! - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 11.21.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-11-21-14/) - A little piece of the action from Bishop on our local river the Lower Owens Posted by STM Fly Fishing - Bishop CA - [Nymphing Lower Owens River with fly guide dog Sam - January 2015](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/nymphing-lower-owens-river-with-fly-guide-dog-sam-january-2015/) - STM Fly Fishing icon Sam the yellow lab gives some vocal advice to client while nymphing. Posted by STM Fly Fishing - Bishop CA - [More Upper Owens Winter Fishing action. Day maker of a trout comes to the net! January 2015](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/more-upper-owens-winter-fishing-action-day-maker-of-a-trout-comes-to-the-net-january-2015/) - The Day changes when the hook is set and five pounds of trout breaks the surface of the water! - [East Side Dream Day teaser - Early 2015](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-side-dream-day-teaser-early-2015/) - [Slo motion Caddis strikes - Lower Owens River - March 2015](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/slo-motion-caddis-strikes-lower-owens-river-march-2015/) - Big Splashy hits! The Caddis are out on the Lower Owens River! Here is some fishing action where the fly gets eaten and the fish caught! - [Video - Upper Owens River SLAB! : Mammoth Lakes CA - 12. 1.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/video-upper-owens-river-slab-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-1-14/) - Landing a prime specimen from the Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes CA with STM Fly Fishing! Posted by STM Fly Fishing - Bishop CA - [Video - Upper Owens River Fly Fishing for BIG Winter Trout : Mammoth Lakes CA - 12.9.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/video-12-9-14-upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-for-big-winter-trout/) - Rob H. Lands an amazing Brown Trout on the Upper Owens River on 4x tippet! Posted by STM Fly Fishing - Bishop CA - [Video - Alex Ramirez of Sage/Redington lands a large Upper Owens specimen! Mammoth Lakes CA - 12.21.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/video-alex-ramirez-of-sageredington-lands-a-large-upper-owens-specimen/) - After an epic battle Alex R. finds what he came to the Upper Owens for! - [1/8 time high Def video of aggressive Wild Browns on the surface! 2.22.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/18-time-high-def-video-of-aggressive-wild-browns-on-the-surface-2-22-15/) - Watch Closely for all the rising and jumping Trout! - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 2.25.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-2-25-15/) - The Lower Owens River is now fishing as well as it does anytime of the year! BWO dry Fly surface action is the name of the game right now!! Around noon a solid, almost River wide Baetis hatch goes off with the average size being #18. Some #16's also work perfectly depending on the pattern. - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 2.20.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-20-15/) - The Upper Owens River continues to flow around the same velocity as my last reports. Clarity is similar and temperature is up a few degrees into the fifties. Large Trout are still coming to hand. Most days are dreamy and sun filled on the Upper Owens this February. Actual numbers of fish seem to be - [Santa Monica South : Fly Fishing the ocean Breakwall : Valentine's weekend](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/santa-monica-south-fly-fishing-the-ocean-breakwall-valentines-weekend/) - Had some amazing fun this weekend with a gentleman of a popular saltwater fly fishing guide Jeff Priest. On this day we started at 4:30 am and we were extracting Calico and Sand Bass by 4:50! The tug is strong and fish pull hard for cover of the rocks... Great day over the water and - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 2.2.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-2-2-15/) - The Lower Owens has pretty much been fishing great! Water is low and clear and the Wild fish are fully at home in the low water environment. Some Dry Fly action is definitely happening through the river system all throughout the day. The 12 o'clock hatch still happens but not nearly as consistent. Overall there - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 2.2.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-2-2-15/) - The Upper Owens has experienced some slow days and some fair days. For the most part has been pretty consistent I'm showing us it's potential by giving up large winter Trout to the experienced Fly angler. The fish continue to be throughout the system, of course the big and dark slow holes usually hold the - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 1.6.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-1-6-15/) - The Upper Owens River has been frozen a week or so back, it is now back to normal flows and colour for this time of year! A little slippery here and there access is still virtually unlimited. As you knew I was going to say very LARGE specimens continue to roam this system making for - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 1.6.15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-1-6-15/) - It's 2015 and The Lower Owens River continues to show us her vitality and beauty! Water continues to flow low and clear providing great wading access in all areas. Hatches come off around mid day and persist from one to three hours depend on the day and location. There are isolated pods that seem to - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 12.21.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-21-14/) - The Fly Fishing on the Upper Owens River continues to be a wintertime Jewel for any Fly fisherman any where in the world. Large fish continue to run through the system showing us different fish each day, even in the same holes. A good mixture of Bows and Browns are now being seen and caught - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 12.19.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-12-19-14/) - The Lower Owens River system continues to flow low, clear, and steady. Wading continues to be possible for all skill levels in these great conditions. Fall/winter conditions continue with a Baetis hatch starting around 11-12 and lasting until around 2:30-3pm is some areas. Fishing similar patterns as our last report with a few more dries - [Discounted Gift Certificates for Guided Trips with STM Fly Fishing](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/discounted-gift-certificates-for-guided-trips-with-stm-fly-fishing/) - It's Christmas which means Big Fish time for the next few months and steady Dry Fly action! The best gift possible for yourself or your beloved Fly Fisherman is a DISCOUNTED gift certificate for a guided trip with the pros at STM Fly Shop! Check out our current reports and view the certificate on our - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 12.9.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-9-14/) - The Upper Owens continues to be a absolute gem of a stream! It's amazing having a river this close to home for all of us that provides us with the opportunity of extremely large fish! Snow fell and pretty much melted leaving complete access to the river. Water is low and clear with many runs, - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 12.9.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-12-9-14/) - The Lower Owens River is at its winter time status; clear, wadable, and low! Fishing has been good and steady. Mayfly hatches continue to come off the during warmer part of the day around high noon. Access is very good for the fly angler that enters the river and uses the river bed to travel - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 12.1.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-12-1-14/) - Upper Owens River continues to be an incredible fishery! Running low and clear this is truly a special place in the Eastern Sierra during the cool winter months. Very large specimens of Bows and Browns are residing in the river in most deep holes, runs, and dark deep areas. Larger Attractor patterns around #14-16 seem - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 12.1.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-12-1-14/) - The Lower Owens River is now becoming the dry Fly fishery we all love it for this time of year! A solid Baetis hatch comes out right at lunchtime and fish gorge for a full hour. This makes the day absolutely fulfilling when fished successfully. Nymphing as usual is great throughout the day. Some dry patterns - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 11.21.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-21-14/) - The Upper Owens is flowing low and clear and if you come upon a deep hole a horse of a Trout is near! As my little rhyme implies the horses have spread out thru the entire system and the weary and patient angler will be able to extract the possible Trout of a lifetime! Hard - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 11.17.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-93514/) - The premiere Wild Brown Trout fishery of California, the Lower Owens River is now fishing like we are used to seeing it in the fall and winter months! Flows are low and clear! Some mornings can be better than later in the afternoon but the persistent angler will always find a reward here! Dry Fly - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 11.10.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-10-14/) - The Upper Owens River is flowing clear and low! The water is absolutely gorgeous and the oversized fish are spooky. Throughout the system very Large fish are collecting in various pools, deep runs and riffle laden drop offs. One day they are out the next they are stuck next to the bank. Fish for them - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop CA - 11.3.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-11-3-14/) - The Lower Owens River has been fishing great! Larger fish appear or be on the prowl, and are consistently being taken. Pods of rising fish can be found in flat foam seams throughout the day in certain parts of the vast Lower Owens system. Fish for these guys with small Mayfly patterns trailed by a - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 11.3.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-3-14/) - Crowley Lake continues to fish awesome! Boats have been pulled and docks and floating toilets gone. Temperatures are cooling nicely at night yet still providing warm sunny weather conditions through the day. The fly angler still has many accesses along the banks of this awesome Lake. From the back side to Crooked Creek foot access - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 11.2.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-11-2-14/) - The Upper Owens is flowing clear, low, and slow.. Things are starting to turn on as the winter conditions put fish of all sizes on the move! Big beasts up from Crowley are starting to be found throughout the system. The clear water just makes it a but more of a challenge but nevertheless the - [Lower Owens River Fly Fishing : Bishop, CA - 10.9.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fly-fishing-bishop-ca-10-9-14/) - The jewel of the Eastern Sierra, the Lower Owens River is producing some great Trout as usual! All sections of the Wild Brown Trout water are fishing very well with the cooler nights entering the Eastern Sierra. We are seeing great fish being extracted every day we are out there. Flows are an amazing 180cfs - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes CA - 10.9.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-10-9-14/) - Lake fishing 🎣 to most Fly Anglers (including me) can sound boring when compared to standing in the flowing waters. One Lake that can change this misconception is our very own Lake Crowley! The payoff of fly fishing a lake is Big Fish. Crowley has them in three beautiful species; Large and fat Rainbows, Browns, - [Upper Owens River Fly Fishing : Mammoth Lakes, CA - 10.9.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fly-fishing-mammoth-lakes-ca-10-9-14/) - The Upper Owens River is just starting to show us what it had in store for us this winter. Temps are cooling and weeds are dying making the Fly Anglers Drift that much more enjoyable. Soon we should see good numbers of large Lake fish running up the clear waters of the Upper Owens River. - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 9.24.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-9-24-14/) - Cooler Temps are starting to grace the Eastern Sierra recently. Night Temps are now crisp and comfortable. Add this all up with Fall on its way and we have great autumn fishing conditions! The Lower Owens River is now flowing at a perfect flow of 218cfs. Some Midge action is noted on the surface with - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 9.15.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-9-15-14/) - The Lower Owens River is flowing clear and cool thanks to a healthy flow of 300-350 cfs. This healthy flow rate for this time of year keeps the river running cool and clear. This keeps the weeds down and the Wild brown trout of the Lower Owens River very happy. Fish it in your usual - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake - 9.15.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-9-15-14/) - If you want to catch a big Trout right now in the Eastern Sierra let's go fishing in Crowley Lake! From North to South ends we have been landing very large Lahonton Cutthroat, Rainbows, and Brown Trout. The key is fishing the right areas and knowing when to move on to the next area. Set - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 9.15.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-9-15-14/) - The Upper Owens River is of course low and slow.. Grass is green and the valley is lush. The river has its fair share of weeds. Especially from Crowley up to the bridge. Simply fish it above the bridge to avoid most of the weeds the higher you go. Fishing with Hoppers and Beatles right - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 9.15.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-hot-creek-9-15-14/) - Hot Creek continues to flow low and steady. Even though the LADWP flows show 2cfs it surely has higher flows as Mammoth Creek feeds it up high. Basically, fish anywhere between the weeds you can find. Fish are still there, it's just low and weedy. For dries, small Baetis and Caddis #18-22. Small beetles and - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake - 8.26.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-8-26-14/) - As far as Lakes go Crowley Lake has been the jewel of the Sierra this summer! Consistency showing us some of the best fish the Eastern Sierra has to offer. Ever caught a Lahonton Cutthroat? Crowley is the place to go for a Crowley slam! We are constantly getting Browns, Rainbows, and Lahonton Cutthroat in - [Bishop, CA Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 8.10.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-ca-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-8-10-14/) - The Lower Owens River flows were recently kicked up to a healthy quick flowing cool flow. That being said the water continues to run clear and refreshing with many visible fishable foam lines. Fish have been coming out healthy and happy and seem to be very well fed. Definitely find the fish in the slower - [Mammoth Lakes CA Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake - 8.4.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-ca-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-8-4-14/) - The Eastern Sierra fish factory of Crowley Lake has been giving us some great specimens this summer!! Lahonton Cutthroat, Fat Brown Trout, and Rainbows have all equally been willing to eat the fly Anglers offerings when placed a short distance of the Chironomid infested bottom of Crowley Lake. From 8-15 feet of water and along - [Lower Owens River : Bishop, CA - 7.27.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-bishop-ca-7-27-14/) - Flowing around 200cfs the Lower Owens River continues to be the best choice for some of the most consistent, wild brown trout fishing around(some nice Bows too). Early and late Fly Anglers will be able to find Dry Fly action visually seeing Trout eating mayflies and caddis. Throughout the day nymphing dark corners of the - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 7.24.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-7-24-14/) - Flowing at around 55cfs the Upper Owens is green and slimy down low below the Bridge - but moving upstream it disappears to a clear River more or less above the Hot Creek confluence. Because of the low flows the fish are obviously podded up below oxygenated water and dark runs and against the banks. - [Bishop California Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 6.17.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-california-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-6-17-14/) - The Lower Owens River continues to flow at a healthy flow of around 220cfs. Water is clear and water temperature is perfect and fluctuating in the 50's. Fish are active on the surface on Stimulator patterns, beetles and other various Attractor patterns. Caddis and PMDs can also be found throughout the day on various sections - [Mammoth California Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 6.1.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-california-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-6-1-13/) - The Upper Owens River continues to flow at a healthy flow of around 150 cfs. Fish have entered the system from Crowley Lake providing us with some good solid fishing with the lake run Trout and the residential fish of the Upper Owens. Fish seem to be spread throughout the system residing equally in riffles - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake - 5.20.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-5-20-14/) - Crowley Lake has been fishing absolutely great! Most areas of the lake continue to give the experienced angler good numbers of Rainbow, Brown, Lahonton Cutthroat, and throw a few Sacramento perch in there as well. Flies are the same as the last report with some more emphasis on Black/Grey and Copper, Silver/Black. The last few - [Bishop California Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 5.19.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-california-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-5-19-14/) - The Lower Owens River continues to flow at a healthy 200+-cfs. Water is clear, and temperatures are conducive to feeding Trout. At these flows fish are spread out and eager to eat and not stacked up on top of each other as much like during low winter flows. This makes them less spooky allowing you - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake - 5.13.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-5-13-14/) - Crowley is fishing hot with most known areas producing fish in anywhere from 9 to 15 or more feet. The morning bite does not start super early so no reason to beat the sun up. The bite continue throughout the day unless the wind pops up forcing you off the lake. Recently wind has been - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 5.13.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-5-13-14/) - The Upper Owens continues flowing at a very high 190-200 cfs (cubic feet/second) That being said a few Trout are still being extracted on various a Attractor patterns Princes, Frenchies, and Hotspots in #14-18 are just a few of the Flies one can use to extract fish out of this high flowing water. Don't forget - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake - 5.4.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-5-4-13/) - Crowley Lake is fishing great! The opening of the season is showing us fish fed well throughout the moderate winter. Water is a deep green colour and the system is healthy. Most of the main fish holes are letting go if their fish. From Leighton Springs over to McGee and the shoreline in between anglers - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 4.20.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-4-20-14/) - Since the writing of my last report the Lower Owens river has come up to a healthy flies of 200cfs. This really does not change much expect the fish are not quite so isolated and stacked in certain areas. Some claim 200cfs is optimal for fisherman and Trout alike. Wading is still a cinch as - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 4.16.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-4-16-14/) - The Lower Owens River is flowing at a great rate of 140 cfs, fish are very active and weather is warm. The days here are lengthening, giving us more time in a day to take in the stark beauty of the Eastern Sierra and hopefully meet a few of her beautiful Trout. The warmer evenings - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 3.25.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-3-25-14/) - The Upper Owens River is still showing us what the Eastern Sierra is made of by letting us extract #18-24" full finned trout on a regular basis this entire winter, and now into the spring! The fish continue to be spread throughout the system and fishing has been great on most days and spectacular on - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 3.24.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-3-23-14/) - The Lower Owens River continues to show us her vitality that springs forth from her nutrient rich waters which produce life promoting healthy algae and aquatic vegetation = mega tons of aquatic bugs = very high fish count per mile! Most Anglers are extracting some great numbers and sizes of wild Brown and Rainbow Trout - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 3.11.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-3-11-14/) - Caddis! The River is up to around 110cfs and fishing has been absolutely great! Nymphing, streamers, and dry flies have all been taking some very nice Brown and Rainbow Trout on the Lower Owens River . Wading is easy and the river accommodates all Wading abilities at these comfortable and fishable flows. Caddis and Baetis - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 2.18.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-2-18-14/) - Made the trip over to visit and fish the East Walker River near Bridgeport CA. Water is low and clear and conditions are tough with the fish not having much breathing room to run when hooked or spooked. That being said the Big Pigs that we associate with the East Walker are still roaming it's - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 2.18.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-2-18-14/) - The Upper Owens River is flowing slightly off color since the last storm and continues producing very big winter Rainbows that are calling the river their home for the winter and early spring season! Most of these fish when hooked provide the blessed angler with aerial displays and big water displacement! These fish are eating - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 2.18.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-2-18-14/) - The Lower Owens flow rate has been recently raised slightly to provide a great fishing flow of around 110cfs. Baetis and Midge action is on the rise with a full day of dry Fly fishing yesterday! #20-22 midges and #16-20 Baetis are being eaten regularly in most larger holes of the Lower Owens River. Some - [Mammoth Lakes CA. Fly Fishing - Upper Owens River: 2.5.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-ca-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-1-3-14/) - Upper Owens continues to go off! Amazing fishing with 18-24" fish roaming the entire system and devouring any good source of protein their instincts deem worthy. Attractor patterns #12-18 with a spawning hued theme along with correctly fished streamers will seduce these perfectly finned fish. But watch out! Without proper fish playing skills these fish - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River 1.28.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-1-28-14/) - The Upper Owens is still flowing low and semi-clear and has been absolutely beautiful recently. Above normal temps and windless days have been gracing the fly anglers who visit this unique spring fed river. Above all the fish the Upper Owens River are absolutely world class right now. Perfect full finned fish above 20" are - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 1.22.14](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-1-22-14/) - The Lower Owens River continues to flow low and clear at a rate of 80-85 cfs. Fishing has been Absolutely Great! All sorts of perfectly coloured and pointy finned wild trout of all sizes have been landing on the net of some very happy anglers. The river is very accessible at these flows making wading - [Bishop CA Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 12.23.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-ca-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-12-23-13/) - The Lower Owens River has been fishing very well the last week. With the temperatures in Bishop in the mid 60's this last week the fish really turned on the heat and the consumption of caddis, Baetis and Midges stepped up once again. Use the same patterns as suggested in my last report and look - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 12.17.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-12-17-13/) - The Upper Owens has very little snow if any after these much warmer days since the small storm a week and a half ago. Large fish continue to be caught throughout the system by anglers that can let a trout peel line and understand how to let them run at that crucial point! Fish are - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River 12.17.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-12-17-13/) - The Lower Owens has completely recovered from the cold weather front that passed through very quickly. Even though the guage is giving us some very strange readings the true flow of the river is right around 85-90 cfs. Fish have moved into the slower moving pools and slow lines. Anglers are having success on the - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 11.22.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-11-22-13/) - The beautiful trout of the Lower Owens ns River have been gorging themselves on mayfly and caddis emergers along with dries as well. The river is almost a sure bet of a double digit day for most half experienced fly fisherman. :) Although they are plentiful and hungry they are a wild population of fish - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 11.22.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-11-22-13/) - Up towards Mammoth Lakes, CA the fly fishing is heating up as the Upper Owens River is performing up to its reputation.. with a fair number of very large Rainbown and Brown Trout making their way up the river they have basically infiltrated the entire Upper Owens system. More Brown Trout of all sizes are - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 10.23 13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-10-23-13/) - The Upper Owens River near Mammoth Lakes California is experiencing some of the big fish from Crowley Lake running up its very clear flowing waters. The population appears to be pretty well spread out throughout the river and preferring the deeper runs and dark undercuts. When fished correctly the fly angler will find a variety - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake 10.23.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-10-23-13/) - Crowley lake has been great and is going to be fishing for another two weeks or so depending on weather. From the North End Green Banks area to Six Bays and South to Hilton and beyond the fishing has been good some days and great others. Dropping your patterns one foot to six inches off - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 10.23.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-10-23-13/) - The Lower Owens River right here in Bishop, CA is starting to show its wintertime characteristics of low flows, easy wading and Dry Fly action! The river is down to a low winter output of 100cfs at the moment. This does force some fo the fish to the bigger areas of water but some nice - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 10.2.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-10-2-13/) - The Lower Owens is fishing great with perfect flows and cooler water temperatures. Flowing at a very manageable flow of 230 cfs fish are healthy and happy! The entire river has began go fish giving the fish less pressure up high. Go Lower down in the river for some possible larger average sized fish. Dry - [Bishop Fly Fishing - Lower Owens River : 9.19.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-9-19-13/) - The Lower Owens is fishing as well as my last report. This river continues to keep guides and clients happy alike. Flows are suspended to drop soon and the water will stay cool and healthy with the cooler nights we are experiencing here in Bishop. The same nymph patterns hold and plump and healthy Brown - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River 9.19.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-9-16-13/) - Just north of Mammoth Lakes, Ca the cooler nights have been good to the East Walker River and it's surrounding. The water is cooling and the fish are starting to act a little happier. Although flows are low water temperatures have dropped marking the beginning of the beginning of the season. The River is divided - [Mammoth Fly Fishing - Crowley Lake : 9.8.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-9-8-13/) - Crowley continues to dazzle experienced fisherman! Big fish are being hooked and a few are even being landed! Cutthroat, Browns and Rainbows of large and small sizes are being landed daily. All ends of the lake seem to be productive with all sizes of fish mixed in. All sorts of Chironomids of different colours are - [Bishop Fly Fishing - North Lake : 9.8.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-north-lake-9-8-13/) - North Lake had been treating Fly fisherman very well recently. From float tubes to shore casting lots of fish have been coming to hand. Standard high country dry fly patterns such as ; Humpies, Wulffs and Sierra Bright Dots are just a few examples. Under the water small Buggers, Muddlers and Pistol Petes are also - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing - Crowley Lake : 8.30.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-8-30-13/) - Crowley Lake is fishing great with many many 3lb and up sized fish coming out recently. Wind has been manageable and keeps the temperature on the lake nice. Fish of all three flavors have been caught almost every day we are out; Cutthroat, Rainbows and Browns are swimming hungry in Crowley Lake as we speak. - [Bishop Fly Fishing - Lower Owens River : 8.30.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-8-26-13/) - The Lower Owens continues to be the fish producer of the Eastern Sierra the premier tail water of the Eastern Sierra continues to show us it's great fish with nymphs, dries, and streamers. Flows are a healthy 300 cfs average which keeps the water clean and healthy with good oxygen content. Wading is comfortable and - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 8.4.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-8-4-13/) - We have been loving the unusually low flow summer flows of the Lower Owens right here in Bishop! Flowing at a perfect rate of 200-250cfs water remains cool and fish are active and lots of surface activity is taking place. Forget the waders and enjoy wet wading as a great way to cool off and - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - July 7, 2013](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-july-7-2013/) - The Upper Owens is moving at a healthy flow of around 100-110 cfs. Fish are being caught as in the summer in the past. Down below the bridge anglers find more stockers compared to above the Bridge. These fish are usually always good for consistent action. Some caddis come off throughout the system bringing up - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - July 7, 2013](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-hot-creek-june-7-2013/) - Hot Creek is low and still cool and nevertheless fishing very well. There are weeds, yes, there is also a ton of fish that are always there and are still there! Caddis and Tricos seem to be the ticket on the surface as dry fly action can be found in almost every bend and run - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 5.21.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-5-21-13/) - The gem of the Eastern Sierra the Lower Owens River has been showing us some fine examples of wild Brown Trout! Flows are up a bit which is seasonal. Caddis are slowly showing themselves with some larger larvae on the move and good sized adult specimens coming out in the evening. We also have Yellow - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 5.9.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-5-9-13/) - The Lower Owens continues to fish very well with a clear and healthy flow of 247 cfs at the writing of this report. Caddis are moving around and more, action is still increased on caddis larvae patterns and surface activity. The entire river system seems to be producing fish for most anglers using the correct - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake - 5.1.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-5-1-13/) - Crowley lake is open and already living up to its reputation! Water at this moment is very clear for Crowley with low water levels, yet higher leveles than the closing time last year of mid- November. Fish are healthy, scrappy, and fat and appear to be near their same hidouts as last year. Lots of Perch are - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 4.23.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-4-23-13/) - The Lower Owens River is flowing at a low-medium clear flow of 230 cfs at the time of this writing. A couple of things have changed since the last report; there is more dry fly action to be found on BWO's and a few Caddis in the evenings, and fish are hitting more on the - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 4.17.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-4-17-13/) - The Upper Owens is a dynamic system, with flows just over 100cfs and great water clarity the Upper O is a fine place to pass a day! Most of the 20"plus fish seem to be hiding or have gone back down to their origin of Crowley lake. What is swimming in the Upper Owens is - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - April 9, 2013](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-april-9-2013/) - The Lower Owens is flowing at a great rate of 220 cfs at the writing on this report. Water temps are rising and fish are very active. The entire system seems to be fishing well but the dry fly fishing in the first couple of miles below the dam is very strong somedays. There are - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - April 9, 2013](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-april-9-2013/) - The East Walker is still flowing low yet appears to be quite healthy and in good shape. Fish are nice sized and the average size of the fish is definitely up a bit from a few months ago. The same flies are still in play such as ; Flashbang Midges, T-Midges, Disco Midges and Emerging - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - April 9, 2013](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-april-9-2013/) - A few large fish remain here. They are difficult to find and hard to catch but there is a chance! The regular bows are active and throughout the system. Access is good with little mud, watch for muddy patches whilst leaving in the afternoon. Mostly the same fly patterns still apply when tossed into the - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - April 9, 2013](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-hot-creek-april-9-2013/) - With its great fish population Hot Creek always has willing trout throughout the day. Even though it is still flowing low and slow, hatches have been coming out in various spots of the stream, not quite a streamwide phenomenon yet. In some places the hatch seems to kast a good while and yet in others - [Golden Dorado - Northern Argentina : End of March](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/golden-dorado-northern-argentina-end-of-march/) - My dream of catching a Golden Dorado out of the freshwater streams of Northern Argentina was fulfilled! These fish are absolutely incredible. Hundreds of casts per day in the right spots was what it took to get these beasts to give some interest.. a cast a few feet off the shore or structure, nope, not - [Chile : March 2013](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/chile-march-2013/) - Chile has been great to us as always... great people and great atmosphere!. The first two days we arrived a heavy weather system was just leaving making the fishing very tough... after that things picked up.. I am short on time so I will let the photos do the talking. I will have more photos - [Chile and Argentina : 3/6-3/31 2013](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/chile-and-argentina-36-331-2013/) - As I write these last two reports I am sitting in the airport in Atlanta awaiting my next flight to Santiago! The shop will be open as usual and my guides will continue to handle the guided trips... the next report you will see will be from South America! Stay tuned - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 3.7.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-3-7-13/) - The Upper Owens continues to reminder us of why we love too fish the Easterly Sierra! Flowing at 65cfs at the moment the Big Steelhead reminiscent fish are still moving around the river and being caught in the holding areas. These pointy finned critters are large and powerful! Be prepared to use your big fish - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 3.7.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-3-7-13/) - The East Walker remained at a very low winter flow rate for quite some time. It is on its way up however to 110 cfs at the moment.. we will see how long this lasts and hope it does indeed hold these flows and even come up .. April and May is the start of - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 3..6.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-3-3-13/) - The Lower Owens was moved up to another great flow rate of 150cfs just a couple of days ago . Fishing has been great with some nice average sized fish coming out every day. A Baetis hatch can be seen once again in certian areas but has not arrived to be river wide. When it - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek 3.3.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-3-3-13/) - Hot Creek gate remains closed but most vehicles can arrive to the gate and walk the rest of the way in. Mid-day continues to produce th best fishing with Baetis and Midge patterns continuing to be the bugs the fish are seeing. Fish the usual suspects here with T-Midge Emergers, Red Head Tigers and other - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 1.19.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-1-19-13/) - The Upper Owens continues to be reminiscent of a small, high elevation steelheading destination! New fish continue to move in and change locations to keep anglers on their toes. But, the payoff for finding them is a Trout you will not forget, or possibly the Trout of your life! From the bridge to the top, - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 1.19.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-1-19-13/) - The Lower Owens is still at its best! Flows are perfect at a steady 125cfs and fish are active on nymphs and dries alike. Throughout the system one can find various pockets of rising fish where random attacks of violence occur on midges and BWO's. Flies remain the same with Midge, Baetis and Caddis emergers - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 1.12.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-1-12-13/) - The East Walker continues to flow at low winter flow rates with hungry trout about. Not much has really changed from my last report except for there is actually less snow making it easier to get around and park. Streamers, SJ's and various midge patterns of lighter color in #18-20 will still take fish here. - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 1.4.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-1-4-13/) - The Lower Owens is down to a very fishable flow of around 100cfs.. Fish are active and feeding.. The hatch has been slowed down for the time being with this colder weather streak but they are vigorously eating nymphs under the waters surface on the river bottom. With that said one can still find pockets - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 1.4.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-1-4-13/) - The Upper Owens did indeed receive its share of Crowley Lake beasts this year. Coming up a little later this year than usual they are in the entire river system from the bridge up. Hard to hook and land just one of these fish will truly make your day! A walk up stream through some - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 12.16.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-hot-creek-12-16-12-2/) - Hot Creek fish have been active and the creek has been flowing with less weeds every week. Nymphing the usual Baetis, and Midge Larvae and Emergers has been great in any open flowing water with a well placed cast and drift... Small pods of fish rise throughout the system on very very small dries #22-26. - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 12.14.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-12-14-12/) - The East Walker is flowing at its ridiculous low winter flow of 23 cfs. Anglers have been hooking fish reasonably consistently with Midge and Baetis patterns as well as streamers and a few attacks on the mouse. For patterns use my suggested patterns from my some of my last reports.. Try a SJ worm or - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 12.14.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-12-14-11/) - The Upper Owens River got dirty and is now clean again after the storm last week. The good news is after the water cleared there seems to be a few more slabs of healthy trout 20"+ in the bottom of the big deeper runs and holes. For the moment fishing up there has been challenging - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 12/5/12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-12512/) - On the Lower Owens right now with the shop crew and the BWO's are coming off strong... From roughly around 11-1pm those lucky few fly fishers who are on the Lower O have been loving it. The bugs are ranging in sizes from a small #16 to a #20. The pods of fish are usually - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River 11.29.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-11-29-12/) - The Upper Owens is flowing at a very clear and cool flow of 85 cfs. Some big spawners are showing up as in past years. As you walk the banks have a look into the water to see what is getting spooked from under the banks. As a bonis a great BWO hatch comes off - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 11.8.13](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-11-8-13/) - The Lower Owens is flowing at a great rate of 200 cfs... and fishing even better! Dry fly action has beent happening to the lucky few that have been fortunate enough to be on the Lower O the last couple of weeks. From 5- Bridges down and up rising fish have been sighted and presented - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 11.8.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-11-8-12/) - Hot Creek continues to produce great fishing to those who understand how to extract trout from this great fishery. Water is low but as stated before the fish are still there! Dry fly action can honestly be found throughout the day depending on the area. Mayflies, Caddis, and Midges are all getting eaten throughout the - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 11.8.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-11-8-12/) - The Upper Owens continues to flow at a healthy level of around 160 cfs. Visibility is good and some big river runners have been spotted. As of this time we have hooked a few but landing these beasts is another story for most anglers! Fishing the Upper O this time of year is more like - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 10.26.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-10-26-12/) - The Lower Owens River has come down to a very fishable 150 to 200 cfs flow. At this flow rate the entire river is accessible and absolutely full of fish. Water is clear and one can find a variety of riffles , foam lines, drop offs, and deeper pools all of which hold wild brown - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 10.26.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-10-26-12/) - The Upper Owens has been turned up via the Grant Lake aquaduct to a higher flow of 165 cfs. This makes it tougher to fish but also shows us that the BIG Browns and Bows will and are making their way up the river to reside in the larger holes of the Upper Owens for - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 10.26.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-10-26-12/) - The East Walker is around 67 cfs as of the writing of this report and is fishing decent - good. The big fish are still around and being caught by a few. Water is a little more off colour than normal for this time of year as the summertime growth dies off of the river - [Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake - 10.11.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-10-11-12/) - Crowley has been producing great fish every day we are on the lake! The LADWP continues to take water making for lower water conditions in Crowley. Most fish are found in 6-12 feet of water making it easier for tubers and still water midge fisherman to get our flies in front of the fish quicker. - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 10.11.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-10-11-12/) - The Upper Owens continues to meander through the high green meadows below the Glass Mountains at a constant rate of around 65 cfs. Just a handful of larger fish have been seen moving up and we expect to see more in the near future! When these big guys roll in the fishing on the Upper - [Bishop fly fishing: Lower Owens River - 10.2.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-10-2-12/) - The Lower Owens river has been coming down recently. The flows were down to 300 CFS, but today they have spikes back up to 350 CFS for the moment. In spite of this we have been drifting and wading the Lower Owens for the last week with great success. Foam lines are evident and bug - [Mammoth Fly Flishing : Crowley Lake - 9.22.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-flishing-crowley-lake-9-22-12/) - Crowley lake has continued to fish very well. Large fish are being extracted by midges and streamers. Although oMcGee Bay is not the place to go any more there are plenty of fish to be caught on the North and East ends of the lake. Nymphing larger Chironomid patterns under an indicator in sizes #12-16 - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 9.22.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-9-22-12/) - The East Walker river is finally getting some cooler water temperatures as flows vary from day to day and they Autumn nights cool air moves in on Bridgeport. Streamers, nymphs and terrestrial insects are all getting action throughout the day on the East Walker. As well as the standard patterns mentioned in previous reports. Fish - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 9.22.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-9-22-12/) - Hot Creek continues to fish well with not much change, water is still low and the terrestrial bug action is winding down due to the cooler nights we are experiencing. A caddis hatch comes off throughout most of the river late evening a couple hours before dark. Weeds are still abundant but the skilled fly - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 8.31.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-8-31-11/) - The upper Owens continues to produce a great number of 12 to 15 inch fish. Most of the fish are being caught on streamers and nymphs, with pods of rising trout here and there in certain holes of the river. A small caddis hatch comes off throughout the day with heavy responses from the trout - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Crowley Lake – 8.27.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-8-27-12/) - Crowley Lake continues to dazzle us with big trout of all three varieties been brought to hand every time we are out there. Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Brown trout are being boated daily in many different parts of the lake. Perch fry, and many sorts and color varieties of Chironomids have continued to take fish. The - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Crowley Lake – 8.23.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-8-23-12/) - Crowley Lake has been our addiction the last month and is fishing excellent recently! Possibly the best it's fished in years. The fish seem to be on the chew at all times of the day and have been in the bays where the tributaries let cold water come in near the North arm and western - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River – 8.23.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-august-23-2012/) - For the moment the East Walker river is low and a little too warm to extract trout out of without possibly harming the fish. So we are leaving it alone until cooler temperatures hit these waters.. Stay tuned - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek – 8.23.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-august-23-2012/) - Hot Creek has been fishing well in spite of all the weeds. A Trico hatch comes off in the morning as well as a small number of baetis mixed in throughout the day. Using 6X or 7X Tippit an experienced fly angler can extract many of these trout From the low fish filled waters of - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River – 8.23.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-flyfishing-upper-owens-river-8-13-12/) - The upper Owens is down to a low flow of 64 CFS. Hoppers and Caddis are being eaten on the surface throughout the day. We are not seeing the big fish that swim in upper Owens River from Crowley Lake recently but we are getting some very nice standard size Trout consistently. Attractor patterns such - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River – 8.23.12](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-flyfishing-lower-owens-river-8-23-12/) - The Lower Owens got turned way up to a high flow of 525 CFS. There are a few places on the river with some decent foam lines that the fly angler can nymph deep and extract some nice brown trout. We have been throwing streamers to the opposite bank and tugging them back with some - [Crowley Lake Fly Fishing : Mid August 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/crowley-lake-fly-fishing-mid-august-2012/) - Crowley lake is been fishing hot recently with many large brown trout being taken on Chironomid patterns mid morning to late at night. The trick is to keep your eyes on your indicator at all times after finding the fish and setting at the right depth with the right colors for the time of day - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - August 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-august-2012/) - The Lower Owens is down to a low flow of 125cfs which is unusual for this time of year. The river is healthy and the foliage around the river is green and alive, this is a very different river if you have only fished it during the winter months when the flows are down like - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - August 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-august-2012/) - The East Walker has just been kicked up to 200cfs of flow. This will be good for the resident trout and help to keep the water temperatures cool. Fish have been active in the mornings and evenings, they still do continue to eat during the day in the deep pools and riffled water. Large Attractor - [Mammoth Fly Fishing - Upper Owens : August 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-august-2012/) - The Upper Owens is flowing at a low cool rate of around 65cfs. Water clarity is 90% with colour changing above the confluence of Hot Creek. Fish are throughout the system with a few big fish in the biggest holes this time of year. A caddis hatch comes off sparsely throughout the day with responses - [Mammoth Fly Fishing - Hot Creek : August 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-august-2012/) - Hot Creek is low and slow and since it is a spring creek the water has remained cool. Weeds are up to the surface and birds are walking on them. In spite of the weeds and low water the trout still have to eat! A light nymph pattern can be thrown into some holes comfortably - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing - East Walker River : Early July 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-early-july-2012/) - The East Walker has been flowing clear and cool with an up and down flow rate of around 115 t0 150 cfs... Water is clear for the East Walkers standards and fish have been eating very well earlier in the day. Typical lower water conditions in the warmer weather requires you to fish earlier and end earlier. Midges in the morning with a scant - [Bishop Fly Fishing - Lower Owens River : Early July 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-early-july-2012/) - The Lower Owens continues to flow high with great water temperatures and fish being very active. It is not that it's not fishing well, it is just harder to find the right spots to enter the river and show your fly to the Brown Trout that inhabit this fertile river. Some PMD's and Yellow Sallies - [Mammoth Fly Fishing - Upper Owens River : Early July 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-early-july-2012/) - The Upper Owens Flows are down and fishing is decent-good... Each hole will indeed hold fish but pretty much all the HUGE specimens we were getting a couple of months ago daily have made an exodus from the river for now... If Crowley gets green and ugly real quick we could see new some rather large Sierra Trout coming up - [Hot Creek - End of June 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-end-of-june-2012/) - Hot Creek continues to produce great looking trout in numbers! Small Trico's and caddis continue to come off during the day starting with the Trico's and BWO's is some areas. Look to fish small dries and larvae in the morning with larger patterns coming to play later in the day -Hoppers and Beetles! ! - [Fish of the Month - May 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/fish-of-the-month-may-2012/) - Posting this a bit late as I have been out of town the last few days to make some new connections for STM and booked for 15 days in a row before this... This great brown was caught by Jake B. in a rare moment on the East Walker with a DRY FLY... Congrats Jake - [Bishop Fly Fishing - Lower Owens River : End of May 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-end-of-may-2012/) - The Lower Owens has been pumped up to a higher flow of around 450 cfs for the moment. While considered to be high flows there are plenty of places one can get into some great water. The new news is an afternoon PMD hatch comes off with fish responding well in the slower moving and - [Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing - Lake Tributaries and Sierra Creeks : End of May 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-lakes-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-tributaries-end-of-may-2012/) - The Small Creeks around Mammoth Lakes are doing OK with very little runoff...Yet flows are good and water is cool and clear. Fish are around in all parts of the creeks with some big guys showing themselves here and there. It is always amazing how many fish pack themselves under the banks to let you - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing - East Walker River : End of May 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-end-of-may-2012/) - The East Walker continues to be one of the Top places to extract large fish in the State of California. Flowing at a nice and easy flow of around 110 cfs the East Walker has been a pleasure to fish in the last couple of weeks. Some Dry Fly activity is noted mid-late mornig with - [Mammoth Fly Fishing - Hot Creek : Mid May 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-mid-may-2012/) - Hot Creek continues to fish very well with slightly higher flows and healthy trout in clean and cool water. Crowds are hit and miss and when arriving early enough solitude is possible. Caddis, Midges and Baetis are all on the menu is this popular stream. An afternoon emergence of Baetis and Caddis come - [Bishop Fly Fishing - Lower Owens River : Mid May 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-mid-may-2012/) - The Lower Owens has been pumped up to a higher flow of around 400 cfs for the time being. While considered to be high flows there are plenty of places one can get into some great water to extract some great Lower Owens trout. Late in the evening Caddis and Mayflies come off with the - [Fish of the Month - April 2012 -](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/fish-of-the-month-april-2012/) - Starting off our new "Fish of the Month" to chronicle the great fish caught in the Eastern Sierra Jon W. holds the fish of the Month for April. Taken on a very small midge on light tackle in strong current it took skill and concentration to bring him to hand. Great work Jon! East Walker - [Fish of the Year - 2011 -](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/fish-of-the-year-2011/) - With our fish of the month we will be also doing a fish of the year ! On August 3, 2011 Craig Coston of Bakersfield, Ca caught this fish of three lifetimes while with me on a pack trip in the High Sierra. I am 6'4" on the left and Craig is 6'6" on the right - [Mammoth Fly : Upper Owens River - End of April, 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-upper-owens-river-end-of-april-2012/) - The Upper Owens is flowing at a great flow of around 95 cfs. Large fish are STILL in the system and being caught. Afternoon wind has been coming up recently so spend your mornings fishing hard and efficiently. Fish are found from the bridge all the way up as far as you can - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - Late April 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-late-april-2012/) - The East Walker River has been fishing very well with cool water temps, clearer water, and springtime flows some very nice specimens have been hooked! Some even landed! Flows seem to be fluctuating between 100-150 cfs recently which can be optimal with the cooler water temps. Most fish being caught are hefty brown trout with a few chunky rainbows - [Bishop Fly Fishing - Lower Owens River : Late April 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-late-april-2012/) - The Lower Owens has been flowing a steady 275 cfs add or subtract a few cfs (cubic feet/second) for the last few weeks. This makes for a steady fishy environment, clear water and happy fish! Most of the river is fishing well for everbody with wild browns in the upper sections below the - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - April 26, 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-april-26-2012/) - Hot Creek gate is open and has been open on top of the hill above the ranch. As stated in my last report we are experiencing a dry fly hatch starting around 11:00 to around 1:00 depending on the day and weather. ... Some people are experiencing great success on nymphs while others are in - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River Update - April 9th 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-update-april-9th-2012/) - The Lower Owens has been very good to us in the last couple of weeks and last few days. The gauge is still stuck at 255cfs and the river is around 230-250cfs and flowing clean and clear. Caddis, Stoneflies and Mayflies are on the menu! We have been taking fish on #12-14 yellow sally and - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - Early April 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-early-april-2012/) - The Lower Owens is flowing at a great rate of around 200 cfs and Caddis and Baetis are showing their presense daily. Around lunchtime Baetis and Caddis have been coming off with good-great response from the Trout on the surface. Sparke Trigger Nymphs #16-20, Bubble Back emergers #16-20, Stallcups caddis emerger #16-18, Sparkle Pupa #18, - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - Early April 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-early-april-2012/) - The Upper Owens is still giving up some of her larger residents with nymph and streamer setups. Undercut banks and large backwater holes will hold some very large trout... Possibly the largest trout some of you have caught. Try large streamers in various patterns in sizes #4-8 in dark and light or mixed colors.. SJ - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - Early April 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-early-april-2012/) - Hot Creek gate is again shut at the top of the hill above the ranch keeping fisherman numbers reasonably low. Fisherman that arrive there are experiencing a dry fly hatch starting around 11:00 to around 1:00... Some people are experiencing great success while others struggle. Baetis (BWO) patterns are doing the best when placed correctly - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - Early April 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-early-april-2012/) - The East Walker is flowing around 40 cfs and is fishing good. A solid hatch comes off mid-morning and most of the fish respond well. Water should be coming up any day now allowing the fish to move about under more cover.. The same patterns as my last report still hold true; #18-20 Thorax BWO's, - [Chilean Patagonia Fly Fishing -- Stayed Tuned](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/chilean-patagonia-fly-fishing-stayed-tuned/) - Tomorrow, March 1st I leave for Chilean Patagonia for another dream fly fishing trip (mouse patterns in crystal clear water for 20" + trout)... Look for my reports and photos in the next few weeks to come from the other side of the Globe! Stay Tuned!!! - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - Late. Feb Early March](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-late-feb-early-march/) - In Spite of what the CFS readout says at 255cfs the Lower Owens REMAINS low and fishable. Around 130-160 cfs is my best guess!! We are still putting on dry flies here to fish the Lower Owens for a good part of the day. Most who come in the shop are getting into great - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - Late Feb- Early March](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-late-feb-early-march/) - Its a great thing that the BIG fish are still to be found in the meandering bends of the Upper Owens River. Once hooked they pull hard and break the peaceful serenity of the flowing waters of the Upper Owens with leaps above the surface of the water ! These pointy finned trout continue to be caught on a - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - Late Feb. Early March](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-late-feb-early-march/) - The East Walker has been fishing very well. Not much has changed and the water continues to flow at a slightly higher level of 43 cfs at this time. Some anglers prefer not to fish the river below 20 cfs. Most have a fine time when driving the extra miles. Fish are fat and hungry for small midges. - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - Late Feb. Early March](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-late-feb-early-march/) - Hot Creek continues at low winter flows with fewer weeds. Fish are throughout the system with large trout at the top. Certain holes see surface activity while other parts of the river remain quiet, on the surface anyway. Small midge patterns nymphed short and light will really get the numbers here, it will be starting starting in - [Video](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/video/) - [vimeo clip_id="36363758" width="580"] - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - Early February 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-early-february-2011/) - The long awaited dry fly action is finally here with fish responding heavily to millions of midges over the water! For the last two days we have been fishing the Lower Owens without putting on a nymph! Fish are vigoursly eating midges and will take Griffiths Gnats, Tricos, Thorax BWO's and various other midge - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - Early February 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-early-february-2012/) - The Upper Owens has still been showing us Steelhead looking winter trout to most all who put their time in. Spread throughout the entire upper river system these fish are wild and willing to take. Once hooked they pull hard and dart for the dark bank even if it is 70' away! Be prepared to - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - Early February 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-early-february-2012/) - In spite of its low flows the East Walker is fishing very well. Fish are fat and hungry for small midges and some baetis. Streamer fishing has not been exceptionally great, although, if you stick with it all day you will see some large fish responding to your tugged bug throughout the day. A mid morning - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - Early February 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-early-february-2012/) - Hot Creek is at low winter flows with a lower weed level. Fish are throughout the system with many large trout at the top of the two public areas. Certain holes see surface activity while other parts of the river remain quiet, on the surface anyway. Small midge patterns nymphed short and light will really - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - Early to Mid January 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-early-to-mid-january-2012/) - The Upper Owens is still giving anglers a fly fishing experience very similar to steelheading on smaller meadow creeks. From the bridge up and being concentrated in certain areas, anglers searching hard and fishing correctly will usually hook up on one of these 20"-25" fish. Very hard to land, one needs to be creative in - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - Early to Mid January 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-early-to-mid-january-2012/) - The Lower Owens is flowing at an incredible fishy flow of 199cfs- increased dry fly activity is noted in some areas. Nymphing is getting most of the numbers also with Baetis and Midge larvae patterns. Find the spots where the fish are is the best advice I could give most anglers that I see having trouble fishing - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - Early to Mid January 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-early-to-mid-january/) - The East Walker flows low and slow and fishes well throughout the winter. At 26 cfs the water is its normal color which conceals the fish from the anglers and river predators allowing them to roam more freely. Small midges and various mayfly patterns have been taking fish in the winter. Tiger and Zebra Midges - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - Early to Mid January 2012](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-early-to-mid-january/) - Hot Creek is flowing slow and low. Dead weed patches dot the river here and there but generally don't bother a well placed fly. Dry fly action is a little less predictable but one can find fish eating dry flies on the surface. The same fly patterns still apply: BWO emerger and Baetis nymph patterns - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - Mid December 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-mid-december-2011/) - The Lower Owens is sticking to a great flow of 104cfs. This allows any angler to move about the river freely. Nymphing has been great here with good numbers to hand. A few more rainbow trout have been coming to hand this December with some great specimens. The usual suspects for flies are - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - Mid December 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-mid-december-2011/) - The East Walker continues to produce some large and beautiful brown trout. Flow continue to be low and fish are on midge larvae! Flash Bangs, Miracle Nymphs, T-Midge emergers, Poly Wing Emergers, Biot Midges and Disco Midges all in sizes #18-20 have been on the menu here. Few people show up to fish with almost - [Lower Owens River Update : 1st week December 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-update-1st-week-december-2011/) - Water is down to 115cfs~!!~ and fishing great! Fly Fisherman have been coming in the shop with large grins and happy conversation after spending a few hours on this wild river. Browns are coming out as beautiful as they have been with the occasional rainbow in the mix. Fish the same bugs as suggested in - [East Walker Fly Fishing : 1st week of Decemeber 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-fly-fishing-1st-week-of-decmeber/) - East Walker is very low and fishing well. Fish are hungry and eager to take small midge larvae, bait fish, and other protein forms this fertile river system offers. Traffic is low and fishing below the Miracle Mile has been very successful. Poly Wing Emergers #18-20, Biot Midges #18-20, Miracle Midges #18, WD-40's #16-20 and - [Hot Creek : 1st Week December 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-1st-week-december/) - Hot Creek still fishes well in spite of low flows. For us right now it is all about the dry fly hatch that comes off between 10:30 and 11:30. This hatch last from 1.5 - 3 hours depending on the day.and is absolutely a blast to fish .The hatch comes off at different consistencies in - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 1st week of December 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-1st-week-of-december/) - Very large trout specimens are still being caught on the Upper Owens River. Spread throughout the system these large fish are holding deep and tight under the banks and in the larger bends and holes. Water is low and clear making it very easy for the trout to sense your presence. Walk and position yourself - [Lower Owens River : Early December - 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-early-december-2011/) - The flows of his quality fly fishing water are down to a grin inducing flow of around 140cfs of pure sport! Dry fly action is limited to select pools where certain fish are usually looking up to a random Caddis or Baetis that happens upon the wrong feeding lane. Fish are taking nymphs like Charlie - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - Thanksgiving 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-thanksgiving-2011/) - The Lower Owens River has finally come down and in the last half of and hours it has dropped down to a very fishable flow of 276 cfs... This is great news for fly anglers awaiting the great fly fishing the Lower Owens offers us every fall, winter and spring. Stay tuned as we will - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - Mid November 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-11-9-11/) - Fishing the Upper Owens recently has been something similar to steelheading in a small, clear stream up north. Large running fish have populated the system in some of the tail ends of large pools and in the depths of the pools themselves. The flow is also low for the Upper Owens at around 80cfs. Fish - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - Mid November 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-11-9-11/) - The East Walker is showing us the big fish population is has as it is flowing at a low winter rate of around 45 cfs and fishing well! .. Fish are somewhat more-confined to larger and deeper runs and holes and the occasional head and fin can be seen. Easily spooked at this quiet winter - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - Mid November 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-11-9-11/) - Hot Creek is experiencing a great BWO hatch from around 10:30am to 1:00pm. The small river comes alive in most parts of the stream around this time, forcing the fly angler to lose oneself in the multitude of rising rainbow and brown trout in the clear water right in front of them. The normal baetis - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River – Mid November 2011](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-11-9-13/) - The Lower Owens is still flowing at a high flow for this time of year. Very soon this will be our choice water when flows drop to a wintertime fishable level. - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 10.11.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-10-11-13/) - It is a great thing that the Upper Owens is connected to Crowley Lake! Large fish can migrate up the river and hold in the many large holes the Upper Owens has to offer down low and up high. These fish are starting to show up from the lake up into the river making for - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 10.13.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-10-13-11/) - The East Walker water level is down to a very fishable flow rate of 170cfs. Fish are starting to move around and up the river to participate in yearly rituals. The river is slightly off colour as usual allowing big specimens to move about the river undisturbed for the most part. Up towards the dam - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 10.11.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-10-11-11/) - Still a "hot" destination for fly anglers Hot Creek is way down low with some weeds showing making it technical for all anglers. Water was high for a moment after the last weeks storm but is now down and clear. The payoff for fishing Hot Creek is georgous wild fish keeps anglers coming back time - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 10.11.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-10-11-11/) - The Lower Owens is flowing at a very high rate of over 500cfs! Few spots are fishable if you know where and how to enter the water. Slow foam lines will yield fish when nymphed deep off an indicator or with a tight line czech style. Trico clouds are seen early morning with little response - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 9.8.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-9-8-11/) - The East Walker is flowing at a modest 356 cubic feet a second. Water is in the low 60's and fish are hungry and selective! Fishing early pays off as there is less traffic and fish are more willing. Fish will come up to large attractor patterns in the right spots depending on the mood - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 9.8.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-9-8-11/) - The Upper Owens is a great destination for any fly angler looking for a great day on the water. The news here is the successful hopper fishing one is able to find. With her meandering banks and brush less back casts the Upper Owens is a true pleasure to fish with these terrestrial - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - 9.8.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-9-8-11/) - The Lower Owens is flowing at 400cfs and continues to be a producer of very fine and wild brown trout. Hatches continue in the evening time after the sun goes down and gets thick in the last 1/2 hour right before dark with fish responding well! The same patterns have been taking fish as in my last - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - 9.8.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-9-8-11/) - Hot Creek is back down to its usual low late summer flow. Weeds can be a problem to a misguided cast and a thorn in the side of some anglers. The good new is that fish are still there and eating. Hopper action is the most exciting way to take Hot Creek trout at the - [Eastern Sierra Pack Trips : 8.10.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/eastern-sierra-pack-trips-8-10-11/) - Pack trips have been popular recently with the lakes and high country streams as healthy as can be. If you have not seen it yet we landed a HUGE brown trout on a recent trip.. 31" and around 15lbs.. This is not the norm but a possibility on my sierra pack trips. Some of the - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens - 8.10.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-8-10-11/) - The Upper Owens has recently turned on at a very nice flow of 88cfs. Clarity is perfect for fishing and hoppers are out and getting eaten by Upper Owens trout! Not necessarily an early morning thing, fish the hoppers during the hot part of the day when the sun is out and the hoppers are - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 8.10.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-8-10-11/) - The Lower Owens has been an interesting river this summer with fluctuating flows and prime trout feeding water temperatures. We have been fishing it every week during the day and hitting the hatch of caddis and PMD's at the last hour of daylight. PMD's, Caddis and midge patterns have been doing the trick on top - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 8.10.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-8-10-11/) - Hot Creek is still high and fishing well! Tricos and Midges are happening in the morning hours. Fish can be seen rising here and there with usual consistent action. Trico dries and RS2's are doing the trick in sizes #20-22. Later on Baetis and Caddis come off with an occasional PMD showing itself. At these - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 8.10.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-8-10-11/) - The East Walkers flows have been fluctuating recently but now it is down to 325cfs of very fishy water! Due to high water the water temperature is still well within prime trout feeding temps. Some days there are quite a few people there and some days it seems like the river is almost vacant of - [Eastern Sierra Creeks and Tributaries: Bishop-Bridgeport - 8.10.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/eastern-sierra-creeks-and-tributaries-bishop-bridgeport-8-10-11/) - Our Eastern Sierra Creeks and small streams are in health condition this year! The fun thing here is the explosive hopper fishing a fly angler can find over here when fishing the correct areas. Stream are full of clear and cool water. With the great water year the hoppers have come out in numbers in - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 7.1.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-7-1-11-2/) - Hot Creek Bow June 30,2011 Hot Creek is flowing high and clear! This is one the highest flows with the greatest clarity I have seen on Hot Creek. Caddis are out and fish are responding to their pupa and adult stages. Dry fly, and nymph fishing here has been a pleasure with the different higher - [Sierra Creeks and Tributaries : 7.1.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/sierra-creeks-and-tributaries-7-1-11/) - Fishing some of our small creeks and streams recently has turned up some great dry fly fishing.. Especially with Hoppers! Hopper season is starting with some explosive hopper eats in smaller streams with some nice trout responding... This has just started and will only get better as the season rolls on. Look for more reports - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 7.1.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-7-1-11/) - The Lower Owens is flowing at an unbelievable flow of 277cfs! This is extremely low and fishable for this time of year. Dry fly action on PMD's during the day and evening, and predictable Caddis hatches in the evenings have been getting great responses from some good sized brown trout. During the day nymphing caddis - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 7.1.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-7-1-11/) - The Upper Owens has been fishing fair… Below the bridge you can fish a lot of stocked trout with a few wild ones mixed in. Above Benton bridge you can find more wild fish with some stocked ones mixed in. Water is slightly high with a reddish tea colored tinge at 140 cfs of flow - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 7.1.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-7-1-11/) - The mighty East Walker is flowing at 700+ cfs..we don’t really make the trip over there to frequently during these flows but fish are being caught! Check out last my last reports suggestions to fish theEW properly at these flows. - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 6.13.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-6-13-11/) - The Lower Owens is actually experiencing some great fishing despite the high flows. PMD’s and Caddis are coming off heavily starting around 5:30 pm. Fish seem to be actively eating both the PMD’s and caddis. Water is high and clear with temperatures in the high 50’s .. Wading is difficult, but with the dry fly - [Mammoth / Bishop Creek and Trib Fishing: 6.13.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-bishop-creek-and-trib-fishing-6-13-11/) - Small Creeks and Tributaries are just starting to see some more water enter their systems. Fish can be found in most of these areas now, and more should be entering. The great time for these waters will be when the hoppers are mature and jumping or being blown in the stream when the grass is a little - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 6.13.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-6-13-11/) - The Upper Owens is fishing decent to good with some days better than others like most fishing. Wind is down, and warm summer days are setting on the green meadows of the Upper Owens. Very small hoppers are out in force in certain areas, which will lead to great hopper action in the upcoming weeks. - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 6.13.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-6-13-11/) - Hot Creek is higher than we usually see it! Nymphing deep is not something one usually does in this creek, but now, it is possible. 5x instead of 6x and bigger flies can be used. Water is dirtier than usual but well within fly fishing standards. Crystal Pheasant Tails, and Robo Pheasant Tails in sizes - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 6.13.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-6-13-11/) - The flows were recently pushed up to 590cfs on the East Walker which is high water for this fishery. We have still been managing to extract fish from the fast yet clean water. Nymphing deep with lots of weight Czech style or using a large indicator to hold up the weight you put on to - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 5.15.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-5-15-11/) - The East Walker went up and then back down to a fishable level of 268cfs and continues to flow that way now. The fishing was a little slower from the weather fronts this weekend but we have still been seeing great fish out of the East Walker. The entire river seems to be fishing well with - [Bishop - Mammoth Fly Fishing: Local Area Creeks - 5.15.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-mammoth-fly-fishing-local-area-creeks-5-15-11/) - The local creeks are still in pretty much pre runoff stage with some nice fish being taken from Bishop to Mammoth. Medium - Large attractor nymphs such as; Purple Prince Nymphs #16-18, Prince Nymphs #16-18, Red Disco Midges #16 and the like. Caddis are also coming off with small creek fish responding readily to a - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - 5.15.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-5-15-11/) - Hot Creek is flowing slightly off colour and is fishy as usual. Flows are up a little but perfect for fly fishing. A mixture of caddis and BWO's seem to be coming off late morning - early afternoon. The patient dry fly purest can have a great day here as the caddis will continue to - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens - 5.16.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-5-16-11/) - Flowing at 90 cfs not much has changed on the Upper Owens. In the last few days, along with Hot Creek, it has been pelted with a blizzard at one moment and then sunny the next moment. Besides that, fish are spread out evenly throughout the system with some great fish still being caught. Streamers - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - 5.15.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-5-15-11/) - Although flows are down to a still high rate of 390 cfs the Bishop bound fly fisherman can still manage to catch fish most of the day on certain parts of the Lower Owens. Dry fly action has been noted on most days which has been a mixture of small caddis and baetis. Fish seem to be responding - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 4.16.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-4-16-11/) - The Upper Owens is still running at a low flow of around 70cfs. At this flow it is very easy to get around to the larger holes where you can still find some big trout. Trout seem to be throughout the river all the way up to the private water boundry. Browns and Bows have - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 4.16.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-4-16-11/) - Back down to a very fishy flow of 230cfs the East Walker is showing us what it is capable of.. Big Trout! .. Fish are out and about and ready to eat the properly presented pattern. Snow is mostly all gone except for a few shaded snow drifts.. Streamers and nymphs are working with most - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - 4.16.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-4-16-11/) - Hot Creek, of course, is fishing great with great fish and a satisfying fishing experience being delivered as usual.. The gate is open and acess is back to usual status. From what we have seen and have been hearing Hot Creek is getting a lot of pressure. Nevertheless big fish are around and being caught. - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - 4.16.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-4-16-10/) - Running at a very high level of 480+ cfs the Lower Owens is very difficult to fish for most and harder for some. That being said there are some places to catch fish, especially when they are on the surface eating caddis that have continued to emerge during the DWP water release..There are a lot of - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 3.18.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-3-18-11/) - The big news here is the fact that the river has been raised to 250 cfs.. This seems like a lot when coming up from 85 cfs but actually 250 cfs is a great flow to fish the Lower O. It is perfect for my drift trips and I will continue to drift it sucessfully - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 3.18.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-3-18-11/) - Hot Creek is going to be accessable very soon as the snow begins to melt the berm created by the plow moving snow from the Hot Creek ranch entrance. Spotty snow and wet ground will be with you most of the day as you fish Hot Creek.n Flows are still low and managable as the fish - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 3.18.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-3-18-11/) - The Upper Owens is fishing better and better as springtime rolls around leaving the ground wet and more accessable each day. A variety of sizes of trout are in the Upper Owens right now. Some people are battling the hogs of the river while others seem to get into a steady catch of 13-16 inch - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 3.18.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-3-18-11/) - The East Walker was fishing great with some really good sized trout coming out up until they let this much water out. At 800+ cfs the release at the dam is one scary sight!. Look for this to drop down to somewhat reasonable flows in the future (hopefully near) After feeding and fighting the river at current - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River – 2.15.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-2-15-11/) - Fly Fishing the Lower Owens from a wooden Drift Boat Feb. 2011 Brown Trout caught on Lower Owens while nymph fishing before the Hatch - Bishop, CA The Lower Owens continues to flow at a very fishable 85cfs. The new news here is that the awaited BWO hatch is here and happening! Anglers on - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River – 2.15.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-2-15-11/) - The East Walker has patches of snow here and there adding beauty to the desert/mountain landscape. Flows are healthy and perfect for this time of year at around 112 cfs. Fish are hungry and being caught. Some larger bows and browns have been on the prowl recently! This year sets up to be a great year as a - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek – 2.15.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-2-15-11/) - Hot Creek continues to flow at a low winter rate. The recent warmer winter weather seemed to spur the fish on to be less selective about patterns thrown once the bite is on. The half alive weeds have remained and there seem to be a few more than last year. That being said, there is - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River – 2.15.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-2-15-11/) - The Upper Owens is flowing at 130cfs and the fish are getting more hungry. A few people have been walking up from the Benton Crossing Bridge and getting into some action with very large Rainbows. Access by vehicle is limited for the moment because of the snowy roads conditions. We will see what this next storm - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River Update - 1.26.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-update-1-26-11/) - The Lower Owens continues to be good to some fly anglers and great to others. The weather continues to be almost too good and the water temperatures continue to stay around 43-46 degrees. Dry fly top water action is just getting started as some fly fisherman are seeing isolated pods of rising fish mid-morning to - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 1.14.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-1-14-10/) - The Lower Owens continues to flow at a great 100 cfs of healthy, nutrient rich water. A few Blue Winged Olives have been seen, but not a thick hatch like us fly fisherman dream about. These dry flies will come out soon as it seems the trout are still turned on the nymph and emerging - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 1.14.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-1-14-11/) - Hot Creek is accessable by a small snowy hike of about 15-40 minutes from the entrance of Hot Creek Ranch. Once down there one can expect to find midge activity and BWO activity on warmer days. Water is low and probably as weedless as it will be this year. Small midge patterns in sizes #18-22 - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 1.14.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-1-14-11/) - The East Walker is running at a low winter flow of around 22-25 cfs. Temperatures are down and snow is up but whats important is the fish continue to eat, a lot! The thing is one must present the right flies to get these highly selective trout to take our carefully placed fly patterns. Look - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 1.14.11](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-1-14-10/) - Large Fish continue to reside in most of the deeper holes and runs of the Upper Owens river. Snowy is one way to describe the experience up there at this moment. Walking up from Benton Crossing bridge is a way to fish the Upper O with a 2 wheel drive vehicle. 4- wheelers will have - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - 12.03.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-12-03-10/) - The winter wild brown trout fly fishing jewel of the Eastern Sierra, the Lower Owens is now into prime form! Down to a low and easy wading level of 100cfs, the Lower Owens is on for the winter! With mid-high fifties temperatures in the Winter in the Lower Owens valley fishing the river is a pleasure. - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 12.03.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-12-03-10/) - Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens Dec 2010 The Upper Owens continues to be inhabited with some really way above average sized fish! You can continue to walk along the bank and see large torpedo shaped objects shooting off for cover as you move from hole to hole... marking those areas and returning a while later - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 12.03.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-12-03-10/) - The East walker continues to fish similar to the conditions of my last report, fish are fat and healthy and range in size from 14" fish to 25" fish. One thing is different.. snow. Although the landscape is white, it is not deep, access is easy for now . Small hatches of baetis do come - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek- 12.03.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-12-03-10/) - The landscape of Hot Creek has turned to a white wonderland- Huge mountains and a high desert landscape below make just being there an experience at this time of year. The first gate is shut and 4x4 vehicles can push through to the gate at the moment. Do this at your own risk! Weeds continue to die - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River 11.21.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-11-19-10-2/) - Now 194cfs...A lot of people consider 200 cfs the optimal flow on the Lower Owens. Some people like it around 100cfs and lower. Whatever the flow it seems that it is going to be a great December... We will see how the hatches play out with these weather fronts.. - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - 11.19.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-11-19-10/) - The Lower Owens has been turned up and then back down since my last report. Going up to a very driftable flow of 325 cfs it is now down to 275cfs and almost guaranteed to fall from there. Fish have been on the prowl and hungry the entire time. Some really nice sized fish are - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 11.19.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-11-18-10/) - The East Walker is down to the mandated flow of 22cfs of fishing flowing water. Some fish are spawning so watch for frest gravel which also always reveals a red (fish nest) of some sort. The river is healthy and the bottom is full of healthy weeds (bug sanctuary). While a small population of the trout - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens - 11.19.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-11-19-10/) - Water is clear and continues to hover around 100cfs which is about right for the Upper O. We are seeing large fish and smaller fish with some being very large. If your fish a dry fly expect the smaller fish of the population... Go down in the deeper holes and hook on to something that might - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - 11.19.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-11-19-10/) - Hot Creek is in good shape as the blasts of cooler weather have lowered the water temps- Weeds continue to die out of the lanes and collect in pads on the fronts of rocks downstream. Water is cool and low and some fish are starting to show spawning behavior. Caddis are left behind as - [Bishop Fly Fishing : Lower Owens River - 10.27.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-10-27-10/) - The Lower Owens has been lowered to a very fishy flow of 200cfs. Water temps are mid-high 50's and fish are healthy and fat from months of feeding at a very high and clear cfs (cubic feet/second of water). Some summertime-high flow weeds still exist making some familiar holes fish different than we remember them, - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 10.27.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-10-27-10/) - Cooler nights have the trout of the East Walker moving about and eating more to stock up for the long winter ahead. Flows are down to around 90 cfs and steady. Water colour is slightly off which is usual for the East Walker for this time of year. We have been seeing BIGGER fish eating - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - 10.27.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-10-27-10/) - The Upper Owens is flowing at a great fishing flow of 65 cfs, it is clear and water is perfect for fishing. The new news on the Upper Owens is that there are some lunkers in there up from Crowley lake. A little tough to catch at the moment- as they acclimate to their new - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River - 10.4.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-10-4-10/) - Though we did not see quite as many HOGS out of the East Walker as we did in 2009 that is all changing this Fall of 2010... The river is is great shape at 121cfs, a light green colour is observed- this green river colour helps the large fish move about the river under cover. Streamers - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - 10.4.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-10-4-10/) - Hot Creeks still has weeds and is still fishing very well. Many more dry fly fishing days are being had on Hot Creek as colder nights converge on the Eastern Sierra. Caddis are the main players on the water, although,there is some Mayfly and Midge action to be seen. Hoppers and terrestrial action has died off - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 10.4.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-10-4-10/) - Fish are being caught in the Upper Owens at a more constant rate than I have seen this season. As usual there is always some really big fish here and there if you fish hard enough. Flows are running clear and conditions are perfect for deep and shallow nymphing down to the Upper Owens fish. - [Bishop Fly Fishing: South & North Lake, Sabrina and Bishop Creek - 10.4.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-south-north-lake-sabrina-and-bishop-creek/) - Fish are still being taken in the Bishop creek drainage from town, to Intake 2 and on up to the three lakes (North Lake, South Lake, Lake Sabrina) that provide Bishop Creek with water. Small buggers #8-12 in black and olives will take fish when presented correctly. Start under the waters surface then go deeper - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - 10.4.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-10410/) - The Lower Owens is still pumping at near its maximum levels of clear cool water. A small dr0p in CFS was noted recently, but not sustained. Fish are hungry and hard to get to at these flows. Fish the foamy pools and slower water where fish end up holding to stay out of the faster water. - [Clark Fork Fly Fishing Trip: Montana - Sept 26th-29th 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/clark-fork-fly-fishing-trip-montana-sept-26th-29th/) - Just a reminder about our Montana Fly Fishing trip I will be hosting this year to my families own fly fishing lodge. This is where I grew up and first started guiding on the Clark Fork River in Western Montana. There will be four full days of fishing out of wooden Makenzie River Drift boats - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 8.12.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-8-12-10/) - The Upper Owens is fishing great with fish to be found in pods in certain deeper holes in the river. Parts of the river seem to hold a few fish while other holes show you they are full of trout. Walking the bank with a good pair of polarized lenses will help you figure this - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 8.12.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-8-12-10/) - The East Walker remains at a very reasonable flow of 290cfs for the summer months. Fish are active and the good fishing the East Walk has to offer remains constant. As usual you can find most of the anglers in the "Miracle Mile" section just below the dam throughout the day. One can go on - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - 8.12.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-8-12-10/) - A few more weeds are still coming up, but the flows are still considerably higher for this time of year. Mid-day the sun beats down and fish are looking up to hoppers - try a hopper or a bugger during these times to mix it up. Ascending Caddis #16-18, Hot Creek Caddis fished wet #18-20, - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Bishop Creek Complex (North, South and Sabrina Lake Forks) 8.12.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-bishop-creek-complex-north-south-and-sabrina-lake-forks/) - Bishop Creek is a beautiful little place to throw a fly and practice some dry fly fishing with large attractor patterns. Fish are coming up to eat just about any larger attractors (mostly hoppers) in most of the creek. Large stonefly nymphs dropped a couple of feet under will also produce brown and rainbow trout - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - 8.12.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-8-12-10/) - The Lower Owens is back up to 500+ cfs and flowing hard. Needless to say the wild browns are still in there and the experienced fisherman can still extract brown trout from this river. Water temps are in the mid-fifties making the fish hungry and active. Any slower moving water or foam line will have - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 8.1.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-8-1-10/) - The East Walker went up and then back down in flow to a very fishable and steady 262cfs. A few bug species are seen throughout the day; PMD's, Midges, Caddis and a few Tricos can be seen when one spends the entire day on the EWalk. Stellar dry fly action can be had in the - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - 8.1.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-8-1-10/) - Hot Creek continues to be a dynamic place to practice the art of Fly Fishing! A few more weeds are finally coming up, but the flows are considerably higher for this time of year when compared to years past. Caddis are still the main food source but it is Trico time of year and they - [Mammoth Fly Fishing Report: Local Area Creeks - 8.1.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-report-local-area-creeks-8-1-10/) - Many small local area creeks can be found from Bishop to Bridgeport. Some of these creeks offer solitude with incredible fishing. The Main game right now is Hoppers! Hoppers are showing some of the thickest concentrations that local ranchers have seen in 50 years in some area stream meadows. Hoppers and small buggers can produce - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 7.31.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-7-31-10/) - The Upper Owens has finally come to fulfill is reputation as a prime trout stream as we are finding many large brown and rainbows moving up the Upper O from the fish factory of Crowley Lake below. More rainbows are being caught as the larger browns in the system are showing themselves less frequently. Lots - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - 7.31.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-7-31-10/) - Since my last report the Lower Owens has gone down to 300cfs and back up to a higher flow of 400cfs. At 300cfs we managed to sneak in a few driftboat and guide trips with great results. At 400cfs it is a bit tough, but the concentration of the caddis and midges keeps the trout - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Bishop Creek Drainage (Sabrina, North and South Lake Creeks) 7.31.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-bishop-creek-drainage-sabrina-north-and-south-lake-creeks-7-31-10/) - Bishop Creek continues to produce a strong, yet clear and healthy fishing flow of clear sierra water. Lots of anglers are float tubing the intakes with good results. Going away from stocking points usually results in being able to fish to more wild browns in this system. Large stonefly type flies such as; rubber leg - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing Report: East Walker River - 7.5.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-report-east-walker-river-6-5-10/) - The East Walker is at a nice and clear fishable flow of 265cfs and continues to give out is healthy trout to deserving fly fisherman. Some days a great PMD hatch comes off around 11:30 and most of the trout in the river respond very well. Midges continue to be present most of the day - [Mammoth Fly Fishing Report: Hot Creek - 7.5.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-report-hot-creek-6-5-10/) - Hot Creek continues to sustain high and clear flows which are very fishable. The high flow is cool runoff water that inhibits the growth of weeds that warmer water temps bring and Hot Creek is known for. Not only is there less weed growth, there is more fishable water to see; more lines, riffles and - [Mammoth Fly Fishing Report: Upper Owens River - 7.5.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-report-upper-owens-river-6-5-10/) - The upper Owens is steadily fishing better and better as the early summer progresses. Flows have not gone out of control and water remains clear, especially above the Hot Creek confluence. Hoppers are setting up to be a major food source for the trout of the Upper Owens this summer and fall. With the numbers - [Bishop Fly Fishing Report: Lower Owens River - 7.5.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-report-lower-owens-river-6-5-10/) - The Lower O has reached a high year clear flow of 450cfs..Finding areas to fish at this flow is tough, but fish are hungry and water can be accessed and efficently fished in certain spots if you know the curves of the Lower O well. Caddis are making an appearance as well as a few - [Bishop Fly Fishing Report: Bishop Creek, North Lake, South Lake and Sabrina- 7.5.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-report-bishop-creek-north-lake-south-lake-and-sabrina-6-5-10/) - Bishop Creek is high and clear. Water is cool and fish are eating all sorts of attractor patterns as well as some stoneflies. The forks of Bishop Creek out of Northlake and Southlake are clear and fishable. Fish can been seen in most pools in the creeks where holding water can be found. The inlets - [Bishop Fly Fishing Report - Lower Owens River Update - 6.15.10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-report-lower-owens-river-update-6-15-10/) - As predicted the Lower Owens dropped to around 300 cfs and is currently hovering around that level making for some unbelievable fly fishing. We were on the water the first day it hit 300 cfs to check out one of my favorite spots. The fish were more than cooperative and action was basically non-stop. Fish - [Mammoth Fly Fishing Report : Hot Creek - June 13, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-report-hot-creek-june-13-2010/) - High water hit Hot Creek via Mammoth Creek and it pretty much remains. One thing has changed though - water is still high yet clear, leaving many more seams, lines, runs and riffles to fish in Hot Creek. The fish have adjusted well to the new food being pushed into the water and the stream - [Bishop Fly Fishing Report : Lower Owens River - June 13, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-report-lower-owens-river/) - Good news! It looks as if us Lower Owens wild brown trout fans are going to get one more go around on the Lower Owens River here in Bishop this summer. I have received word that the Lower Owens is on its way down to 300cfs because of the additional runoff flowing into the Lower - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing Report : East Walker River - June 7, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-june-7-2010/) - Flowing below Bridgeport reservoir the East Walker River has always been a fly fishing dream. At a steady 192 cfs for the last few weeks the East Walker continues to be a pleasure to visit and fish. Water is clean and continues to be unusually clear for the East Walker. A great BWO hatch comes - [Mammoth Fly Fishing Report : Crowley Lake Tribs - June 7, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-tribs-june-7-2010/) - High water has finally hit the Eastern Sierra and that allows fish in certain places where they otherwise do not go. This usually means large lake fish go up flowing streams and creeks to seek out new food sources and spawn the next generation of beautiful fish. We happened to catch some of these waters - [Mammoth Ca. Fly Fishing Update : Hot Creek - June 7, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-ca-fly-fishing-update-hot-creek-6-7-10/) - Hot Creek is in rare condition as Mammoth Creek pours in shortly downstream of where Hot Creek flows from the Earth. Currently flowing at 228cfs Hot Creek is in full runoff for the moment and water his high and off color. But, at 11,000-14,000 fish per mile one can still hook fish! This runoff is - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek - June 2, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-june-2-2010/) - Hot Creek flows are up as Mammoth Creek rises with increased heat and snow melt. Midges continue to come off early with semi-enthusiastic responses from the trout. If you look hard enough, and walk far enough, you can find fish eating these midges on the surface in certain areas of Hot Creek. Under the water - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens River - June 2, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-june-2-2010/) - The Upper Owens lies about 35 minutes north of Bishop just short of Mammoth. As stated before a few fish seem to be arriving every day, some are very big fish! Some anglers are doing well and some come back with fishermans tales of the big one that got away. With this weather the flows - [Bishop Fly Fishing Report : Lower Owens River - June 2, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-june-2-2101/) - The Lower Owens River has been raised to a very fast 547cfs of slightly off-color water. Fly fishing is tough at these conditons and access can be hard at best to find. On the other hand the water temps are up to a point to where the wild brown trout that reside there are very - [Bishop Fly Fishing Report : Lower Owens River - May. 19, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-may-19-2010/) - The Lower Owens has stabilized at around 300 cfs of very fishy river. Water temps are in the prime zone to turn up a trouts metabolism = they have to eat a lot. Lots of holding water can be found at these flows, clarity is 90%. The drift boat is back out and I am - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River- May 11, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-may-11-2010/) - Flowing at a steady and unusually clear 183 cfs the East Walker is nothing short of spectacular! Springtime weather seems to finally be hitting the Walker drainage and fish are responding accordingly. A Baetis hatch comes off strong in the Miracle Mile around 11:30am with fish up to 16" responding. Small midges also come off - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River- May 11, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-may-11-2010/) - The Upper Owens continues to harbor some big healthy fish.. A few more seem to have arrived, but, you do really have to work to get them. The monument to crowley section is not anything special at this time. The fish seem to be favoring the larger holes above the bridge. Roads are clear and - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - May 11, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-may-11-2010/) - Someone is always hungry in Hot Creek. It is only up to us fly anglers to fish it correctly to extract these wild trout. Water is still clear and low with mininum weeds and snags. Hatches these last couple of weeks have not been thick. Weather seems not to affect Hot Creek as one can - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - May 11, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-may-11-2010/) - The Lower Owens had a flow drop last week down to 250 cfs to return this brown trout tailwater to a fine spring time fly fishing destination. Water is clear and water temps are nearing 57 degrees mid-day making for hungry fish. The drift boat has been back on the water! Midges, Baetis, and some - [test](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/test/) - test - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River-4/10/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-4102010/) - The East Walker has been doing what it does best-- consistently kick out Big Fish! The flows have stabilized at a perfect rate of 150cfs and the water is as clean as it gets on tne East Walker. Access is open and weather is very pleasant. A great BWO hatch comes off as well with - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - 4/10/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-4102010/) - Hot Creek contines to be a place where you can catch as many fish as you want, depending on how good you are at fishing it! Access is open with most of the snow disappearing or re-appearing as we speak.. Most days a great BWO hatch comes off and the creek shows you what it - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River- 4/10/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-4102010/) - The Upper Owens is open and travel is easy. There are a few muddy areas in the deep ruts but otherwise dry. Flows are down and temps hover around 40 degrees. Fish can be picked up in various areas on the usual bugs. #16-20 Copper Johns, PT's, Robo PT,s and various mayfly nymph patterns can - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River- 4/10/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-4102010/) - The Lower Owens continues to fluctuate around 500 cfs. It is running very clear below the dam and fish have settled into holding water and foam lines all down the entire river. Fish can be caught but access is limited at these high flows..There is just less water that fly fisherman can access at these - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek- 3/21/10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-32110/) - Flows fluctuating with Mammoth Creek and still a great place for a fly fishing destination! As with the Upper Owens the snow has been melting quickly the last few days making soft and wet terrain in places. Driving to the locked gate is not recommended, walk from the Ranch entrance to be sure you are - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River- 3/21/10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-32110/) - The East Walker flows have finally been bumped! Up to 114cfs the East Walker is at a perfect fishing level! Just arriving back from there last night I am excited for the big fish I can see this will produce this year (and did yesterday!)... Water is slighty off colour (it always is) and 42 - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 3/21/10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-32110/) - The Upper Owens has been losing its snow fast the last couple of days.. Walking in from the bridge is still recommended as there is a lot of soft snow and now deep mud and water. Not much has changed here but I imagine with this warmer weater and melting snow that things will start - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek 3/5/10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-3510/) - Hot Creek is still fishing HOT! Low weedless flows make it a true pleasure to fish! A long snowy walk is all that stands between you and this fine fishery at this time (.75-1.5 miles depending). BWO'w come off more or less around noon with fish being very responsive to this for the time they - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River 3/5/10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-3510/) - The EW is fishing well even with low flows! Little weight is needed and the fish are responsive. Big fish have been landed by employees here in the shop in the last few days. Snow is still there making the experience even more special. Fish your favorite streamer to see what comes out of the - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River 3/5/10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-3510/) - Access is to Benton Crossing with a nice walk upstream to find some big fish that reside here...Flows are up to 158 which is higher than we usually see it in the summer so more weight is necessary to get down to the beasts. Most of the fish are in certain larger oxbow, slow holes. - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - 3/2/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-322010/) - The river has been moved up to around 300 cfs as of today. Blue Winged Olives and Midges are still coming off setting off some topwater action in select spots around 12:00pm to more or less around 2:00pm, depending on weather and day. The grannom caddis cases are sealed and they will all pop soon - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - Feb. 10, 2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-feb-10-2010/) - Made it out for another couple of hours on Friday the 12th to see if it was as good as the day before and we were not let down! The BWO hatch sustained itself until pretty much sunset, with parts of the river producing more emerging insects than others. The hatch has now stretched down - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River 2/11/10](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-21110/) - Fishing is Excellent with many anglers reports some of their best days (dry fly) on the Lower O!! Fishing continues to be good for most anglers and excellent for more experienced anglers on the Lower Owens.. Blue Winged Olives continue to come off throughout the day in various places in sizes #16-20.. Midges continue to - [Bishop Fly Fishing Update: Lower Owens 1/24/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-update-lower-owens-1242010/) - These photos all taken a couple of hours ago 1/24/2010The Lower Owens has been fishing great all through the storm and today it was on fire! I made it out of the shop to the river without clients this morning to some unbelievable dry fly action on the river! Around 10am a good cloud of - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River- 1/20/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-1202010/) - The Lower Owens is flowing a very low and fishable 82 cfs according to the flow chart at the top of this page. This low flow tends to really hold the fish up in larger areas of water on the river.. And the Lower O is full of places like that! Dry fly activity becomes - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - 1/19/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-1192010/) - Hot Creek is a gem of a stream and only gets better in the Winter with limited access leaving the creek to those who have no fear of uphill snow hikes. A 4x4 vehicle will be needed to make it up to the locked gate which is about 3/4 mile from where the plow stops. - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - 1/19/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-1192010/) - The East Walker is a snowy and icy edged place right now flowing at a low 23 cfs. Angling pressure is way down and it is still on fire! Midge surface activity can be found happening all over the river mid-morning and some pools boil with surface activity for up to an hour or so. - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - 1/19/2010](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-1192010/) - The Upper Owens is flowing heavy at 162 cfs... This flow is way up there and somewhat difficult to fish.. If you go pick the slower larger pools and throw some "meat and potatoes"... or heavily nymph some SJuans #6 with tigers and zebras below #18's. Watch out for wintery conditions! Fishing from the bridge - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River - Dec 16, 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-dec-16-2009/) - The Lower Owens is now flowing at an even 90 cfs. These are low flows that make for some very decent fly fishing! It can be a little slow in the mornings but things really start happening around 9:30-10:30 am.. I have been seeing more dry fly action every day out there with the fish - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River - Dec. 16, 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-dec-16-2009/) - The East Walker is now up to a more fishable flow of 44 cfs. The fishing remains strong, the only catch in arriving there. Since the last dumping of snow a few days ago the trip over the mountains to the East Walker takes a little while longer. The majority of the fish are holding - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - Dec. 16, 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-dec-16-2009/) - As I was arriving last Friday I was the first one to be shut out as the Forest Service was there locking the gate at lower end of the ranch property. Lots of snow has fallen since then making access even harder.. For the serious fisherman the work to get there is well worth it! - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - Dec. 16, 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-dec-16-2009/) - The Upper Owens is up to 121 cfs as this report is being written. Snow covers the banks of the Upper O keeping the fairweather fisherman away for the season. Water temps are obviously down, but the fish really are not. Fish are coming up to midges here and there throughout the day.. Nothing consistent - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River Update- Nov.22 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-update-nov-22-2009/) - Since my last post the Lower Owens has dropped to a perfect flow of 126cfs. The drift boat has been out and roaming the waters of the Lower O. Fish have been more than responsive with many holes holding incredible numbers of fish and some holes having a few.. Overall the fishing has been great! - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River Update- Nov. 22 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-update-nov-22-2009/) - Photos taken on 11/20Unique spots of the the Brown aboveThe East Walker remains at a very cool 19cfs.... The water temps waiver around mid to high forties making it a safe temp for any trout.. The spawning action I have been witnessing has seemed to stop with no spawning action spotted as of 11/20..The nests - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River Nov. 11, 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-nov-11-2009/) - The East Walker is down to a low flow of 19 cfs.. When you first walk up on the river you say "wow" when you realize how little water is in there. In spite of this the water remains at a great fishing temp and condition. Risers are everywhere eating midges and the fish are - [Bishop Fly Fishing Report: Lower Owens River Nov. 11 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-report-lower-owens-river-nov-11-2009/) - ALMOST TIME TO FLOAT!!The Lower Owens still produces fish to the die hard Lower Owens angler.. As of today the flow is 269 cfs, which is way down from last week and actually very fishable... Wait another week or so for the flows to drop below 200 cfs and it will be on even more!!. - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River Nov. 11,2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-nov-112009/) - (Fish caught on November 10th, 2009 by B. Priest)The Upper Owens is flowing at a steady 58 cfs and has for some time... The BIG Crowley fish are still in and can be found in any pool or foam seam that has substantial depth to it. Though not every hole holds a trophy fish, one - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek- Nov 11, 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-nov-11-2009/) - Flows at Hot Creek are around 40-45cfs with the Spring and Mammoth Creek combined. The caddis have not been around as much with the colder weather moving in on us the last couple of weeks. The fish will still come up to take a well placed Elk Hair Caddis though! Midges and Baetis are now - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River Mid-September 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-mid-september-2009/) - Upper Owens is coming along nicely with some nice trout coming out of this caldera spring creek. The entire river has fish of some sort or another.. Stockers can be found below the bridge.. Further on down toward Crowley Lake, some large lake fish can be found seeking refuge from the algae of Crowley in - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek Mid-September 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-mid-september-2009/) - Hot Creek is still being fish friendly by maintaining its stream bed covered with weeds! Things will start changing as the temps drop lower every night up here in the Eastern Sierra. Flows continue to be about the same as they have been this summer. Fish are still eating mostly caddis throughout the day .. - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens Mid-September 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-mid-september-2009/) - The Lower Owens is still flowing at near 500 cfs which moves it to blown out status.. However, I did get reports in my shop that some fly anglers were taking the browns on large hoppers and streamers..And hitting hatches in the evening. Water is clean for these flows and fish can be caught if - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River Mid-September 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-mid-september-2009/) - The East Walker has been back to itself with decent trout friendly temps for some time now since the nights in Bridgeport have been getting a bit cooler than the Mammoth side.. The flows have been between 120 and 190 cfs and are currently at a very fishable 165 cfs. The 10-14" fish are on - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River Mid-August](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-mid-august/) - The Lower Owens has been flowing at an incredible 148 cfs until the last couple of days; it has now been cranked up to 216cfs as of 8/13. This is still a fishable flow and the Lower Owens has been on fire! A great amiocentrus caddis hatch has been getting the fish very excited in - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek - Mid August 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-mid-august-2009/) - As usual for this time of year the weeds are getting thicker and longer requiring anglers to make more accurate and precise presentations and drifts. Flows are down to around 60 cfs of combined flows with some weeds up to the surface. Dry dropper combinations or just a dry are the best methods to hit - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River Mid-August 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-mid-august-2009/) - The cooler nights have dropped the East Walker water temps down to fish friendly levels for the time being. Flows are up and down this time of year but as of now 8/13they are flowing at 192 cfs... Fish are more educated this time of year with larger fish still being caught but just not - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River - Mid August 2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-mid-august-2009/) - The Upper Owens continues to be a popular fishing destination with a panoramic view that is as beautiful as any... Flows are still low and water temps are good... The fish are not as concentrated as years past so spend less time in a hole if you are not getting trout attention. Small fish are - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River 7/5/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-7509/) - The Lower Owens flows are staying as low as most people have seen for this time of year! At 195cfs the fishing is as good as I have seen it on the Lower O! In the early mornings and evenings the Amiocentrus caddis are getting eaten all over the surface.. If you want dry fly - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek 7/5/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-7509/) - Hot Creek is on fire! Flows are perfect at 41 cfs for fly fishers and the fish are responding to correctly fished patterns.. Caddis seem to be the flies of choice but other insects are making their presence known; Yellow Sallies, Tricos and PMD's.... Tiger and Zebra midges in blacks and browns fished as a - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River 7/5/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-7509/) - I continue to frequent this river a few times a week. Flows are cranked up to 254cfs and the water has taken on a clear tea reddish tint to it right now, which is very different from the light pea soup colour it usually flows. Caddis and Mayfly hatches come off strong in the morning - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River 7/5/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-7509/) - The Upper O is fishing fair to good.... Flows are moderate at 65cfs and hatches of small caddis continue to come off in the AM and PM..Nymphing and stripping streamers will get you the most action on this water if there is NO surface activity.. Tiger midges, small PT's, Hares ears and WD-40 type stuff - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River 6/2/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-622009/) - The Lower Owens is now flowing at 192 out of PV dam. http://wsoweb.ladwp.com/Aqueduct/realtime/norealtime.htmThis is an excellent level for floating and fishing! The mid morning- afternoons seem to be when the fish really perk up and are on the prowl for food.. Caddis are a major player right now on this river. Nymphing with baetis and - [Bridgeport Fishing Report: East Walker River 6/2/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fishing-report-east-walker-river-622009/) - The East Walker has had some decent water fluctuations since the last report.. It has gone as high as 240cfs and is now down to around 195 cfs. http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ca/nwis/uv?10293000Fishing remains strong and I continue to do many of my guided trips here.. With the new flows fish are able to move around the entire river - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Crowley Lake Tributaries 6/2/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-crowley-lake-tributaries-622009/) - This quick lived run of fish reminds me of a small scale salmon run! It is pretty much over now, but it was Sweet for my friends and clients that managed to get in on it! Water was up, letting in some absolute stunning fish! Like I said you fish for them like they are - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek 6/2/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-622009/) - Hot Creek is running high but not too dirty at this point. Mammoth creek is feeding in the water at its upper parts and Hot Creek is flowing at 80 cfs as I write this report. Hatches seem to still roll off on this amazing fishery that can challenge the most educated fisherman.. Midges come - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens 6/2/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-622009/) - The Upper Owens has some interesting flows going on right now below and above the Hot Creek confluence.. Both sections are fishable, yet high, with some dry fly and nymphing and streamer action. Water is cold yet fishable with heavy set-ups... look for the slower pools with definate seams to fish along.. if there is - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River 5/12/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-51209/) - The East Walker is now up to 112cfs of pure world class fishing action. I have spent most of my guiding and fishing days up on this great piece of water.. Fishing has seemed to not slow down at all. Most days we are getting into personal best browns and bows for most of my - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River 5/12/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-51209/) - The Lower Owens has had some interesting flow rates recently.. One day it was up to 300cfs and now it is back down to a perfect floating flow rate of 150cfs... Fishing has been hot here as warm spring weather descends upon the ownes valley.. Midges, Baetis, and Caddis are coming off here and usually - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: The Gorge 5/12/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-the-gorge-51209/) - The Gorge is doing what is usually does.. it fishes great as long as you can make the cast without spooking everything around.. Dries eaten are small midges, BWO's and stimulator patterns seem to bring them up no matter what.. Buggers kill them here and sight fishing is very visual on this water.. Dry dropper - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek 5/12/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-51209/) - Hot Creek is fishing great with more consistent hatches coming off every day! I have been seeing midges earlier, followed by some baetis action, and on some days later on the small amiocentrus caddis make an appearance.... Water is in great shape and the Hot Creek residents seem to know winter in over and the - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens 5/12/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-51209/) - The Upper Owens is fishing pretty decent with midges coming off in the AM hours and a decent BWO hatch appears on the surface of the water as the temperature warms up... Both hatches have come off every time I have been there in the past couple of weeks. Streamers fished with a strip and - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River 4/03/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-40309/) - EW is fishing great right now.. Weather is nice and flows are very fishable.. I believe it is up to 80 cfs as I type this. The meadows section crowds a bit as the days roll on, but, one can find more solitude below the bridge where the trout seem to be just as big, - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River 4/03/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-40309/) - The Lower Owens is a place one can count on some solid dry action for a good few hours.. Bring your EHC's and BWO's with a lightweight rod and prepare to lose yourself amoung the masses of bugs and splashes of wild brown trout.. Weather has been perfect and the flows have stabalized at 150cfs, - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Hot Creek 4/3/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-432009/) - The gate has been open and Hot Creek canyon has been seeing some slightly increased pressure. The kiosk area seems to usually have a few cars around with fly fishers scattered everywhere. The tokyo hole has some of the most educated trout on the Continent.. In spite of it all Hot Creek continues to be - [Mammoth Fly Fishing : Upper Owens 4/3/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-432009/) - The Upper O continues to be a well visited area.. And for good reason, its still fishing well! The fish are slow moving cold creatures until the sun hits the water then the bite is on until it cools down or the sun sets.. Midges and baetis continue to be the active bugs on the - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River 2/24/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-22409/) - The Lower Owens has some of the best wild brown trout fishing an angler could ask for. Consistent dry fly action tops it off to make for a day that passes you by far too quickly.. Weather has been up past 65 degrees here recently on the Lower O mixed with sun and overcast, though - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing: East Walker River 2/24.09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-224-09/) - Flows are still a constant 20cfs.. In the next couple of weeks I will start to fish the East Walker every week.. Temps and conditions are getting more fisherman and fish friendly.. Time for the TUG!@! - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River 2/24/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-22409/) - The Upper Owens just seems to be a good choice for any anglers destination on any trip up to the Bishop area.. Dries, streamers, and nymphs continue to take fish no matter what temperature or condition the Upper O seems to be experiencing. Currently at midday the midges come off and fish can be found - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek 2/24/09](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-22409/) - Hot Creek has proved to be a great indicator of a fly fishermans skill; Bug selection, precision casting, absolute proper presentation, reading water, and the list goes on.. I am referring to down in the canyon and not the meat hole..(some of you will know what I mean) The same nymphs as my last report - [Bishop Fly Fishing: Lower Owens River 1/13/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bishop-fly-fishing-lower-owens-river-1132009/) - The Lower Owens flows have been adjusted to 147 cfs of water coming out of PV dam.. This level is great for floating and it will be interesting to see how long it stays here. The warmer weather has done nothing but good for the bug activity and the fishing. The hatchs come off strong - [Bridgeport Fly Fishing : East Walker River 1/13/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/bridgeport-fly-fishing-east-walker-river-1132009/) - Flows on the East Walker have flatlined out at 19 cfs.. I will wait until they bump it up a little before making the trip over the hill... stay tuned.. I can't stop thinking of the Browns that river holds!! - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Upper Owens River 1/13/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-upper-owens-river-1132009/) - The Upper Owens is still a frigid meadow for winter fishing but the weather has warmed a bit allowing some snow to melt. Temperature highs are in the high 40's to lower 50's. In the morning things are frozen and driving is easy.. Later on things can get sloppy.. Use only a 4wd when driving - [Mammoth Fly Fishing: Hot Creek 1/13/2009](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/mammoth-fly-fishing-hot-creek-1132009/) - Hot Creek continues to fish well! Warmer weather has pushed a little more bug movement. Like the Upper O use small WD-40's and midge patterns once again in dark greens and blacks. Very small PT's and small baetis emergers continue to get some attention. Try all of these patterns in sizes #18-#22. Rises to midges - [Hot Creek Fishing Report 12/15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fishing-report-1215/) - Hot Creek seems to always fish well, you just have to adjust to the conditions nature throws at you. Like the Upper O use small WD-40's and midge patterns once again in dark greens and blacks. Very small PT's and small baetis emergers also get some attention. Try all of these patterns in sizes #18-#22. - [Lower Owens River Fishing Report 12/15](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fishing-report-1215/) - The Lower Owens flows have been adjusted to 123 cfs of water being delivered out of PV dam.. This level have been beneficial to floating and will most likely stick around these levels for some time. Fishing remains strong although this cold front with the high wind speed did slow things down a little. The - [Lower Owens River Fishing Report... Nov 24, 2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fishing-report-nov-24-2008/) - The Lower Owens is still flowing at 99 cfs which makes for some great fishing.. The river is accessable at this level and fly fishers can expect large numbers of fish with some large fish mixed in if they read the river and fish it right.. My float trips have been seeing some great numbers - [Hot Creek Fishing Report ... November 24, 2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fishing-report-november-24-2008/) - Water is down and the weeds remain.... Fish have tucked themselves into every possible hiding spot they can fit their large bodies into.. Fish the small runs and slots between the weeds and perfect your technique... Tiger and disco style midges are working well here also.. but use colours in black and olive... brown will - [Upper Owens River Fishing Report November 24, 2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fishing-report-november-24-2008/) - The Upper Owens continues to flow at a good rate higher than earlier this summer, the current flows are right around 100 cfs... This is still a fishable flow and the days are still warming up to comfortable temperatures. Hatches seem to be sparse and unpredictable. Midges can be seem emerging in certain areas throughout - [Lower Owens River Fishing Report... Nov 13, 2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-river-fishing-report-nov-13-2008/) - The Lower O has been producing some great fish with some great hatches as well... The flows are down to very fishable levels and passing a full day on this water leaves a fly angler feeling fish satisfied! Having been fishing it for the last few days out of a drift boat it has been - [Hello From MT](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hello-from-mt/) - As most of you know I am still up here in MT finishing up some guiding, teaching other potential guides at a fly fishing guiding school http://www.flyfishguidetraining.com/ and taking advantage of the fall fishing.. I am also tying up a deal on a driftboat for guiding on the Lower Owens and have zeroed in on - [Hot Creek.. September 19, 2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-september-19-2008/) - The nights here are now really starting to cool off. Yesterday I was on the Hot Creek/ Upper O complex at 6:00 am and the temps were 30 degrees. As soon as the sun hit the coat was off and the fishing was off to a strart and going as well.. Not too much in - [Upper Owens River Fishing Report...September 12, 2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fishing-report-september-12-2008/) - The Upper O continues to be the river to explore, just the fact that it is a tributary to Crowley Lake keeps the excitement level high..And we all know which favorite trout species heads up a trubutary in the fall.Arriving at the river this moring I noticed and surge in the water that went down - [Eastern Sierra Creeks Fishing Report...September 12, 2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/eastern-sierra-creeks-fishing-report-september-12-2008/) - The small creeks draining the Eastern Sierra have dropped a small yet noticable amount in the last couple weeks. Smaller dries are called for with the cooling night temperatures. I personally have been doing best with a dry/dropper combo to sample the trout populations of these bubbling brooks. A stimulator in an medium to large - [Hot Creek Fishing Report...September 12, 2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fishing-report-september-12-2008/) - Hot Creek hatches are coming off starting in the morning and persisting throughout the day. The creek has had a little more weed growth since the last report but the caddis are what an angler can rely on to have a great day at the moment.. The flies of choice continue to be the size - [Lower Owens Fishing Report...September 12, 2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fishing-report-september-12-2008/) - Flows are 277cfs as of today which is a 40+cfs drop from the outlet of Pleasant Valley Reservoir(which is also fishing very well) from the last few weeks of pumpin out 320cfs and over..Nights are cooling in the valley and with this current CFS level morning and evening fishing should be very comfortable.As of now - [Upper Owens River Fishing Report-8/27/08](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-river-fishing-report-82708/) - This great tributary to the legendary fly fishing Crowley Lake has a ton of fish! Out of the last four consecutive days of guiding I have been visiting the Upper Owens quite a bit. The flows and temperatures remain constant with a little more water flow and a little colour shade given to the river - [Freestone Streams of the Eastern Sierra-8/27/08](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/freestone-streams-of-the-eastern-sierra-82708/) - The freestone streams of the area continue to fish excellent! Water flows are staying strong and cold.. Bread out the small rods (ooowt-light 3wt's) and try your luck with large attractor patterns, medium-large numphs, and small streamers. Fish here are still opportunistic and aggressive so remeber that when you approach and cast to each pool. - [Hot Creek Fishing Report-8/27/08](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-fishing-report-82708/) - Hot creek flows are staying about the same and not two much has happened different since my last report. Hoppers are still going strong and landing in the water during the windy parts of the afternoon. Who says wind is bad for fly fishing? If you want you can still put a #18-20 dropper underneath - [Lower Owens Fishing Report-8/27/08](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/lower-owens-fishing-report-82708/) - The flows as of today dropped down to 292 cfs, this is getting more fishable each day as the night temperatures cool and the days shorten. A reliable caddis hatch has been coming off in the evening bringing up hungry fish. They are smaller in size, carry along sizes#14-20's to be safe. Small grey bodied - [Hot Creek-8/20/08](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/hot-creek-82008/) - Flowing at 22cfs this amazing creek can be a little harder to fish at these flows. The late summer weeds are in full bloom making for some challenging fishing. The weed lanes are tighter and darker right now, making accurate casts to these areas is the first step for success here. The caddis hatch is - [Upper Owens Fishing Report 8/20/2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-fishing-report-8202008/) - Flows seem to have not dropped to any more noticable level then they were a couple of weeks ago allowing the Upper Owens to continue fishing great. Water clarity remains very clear confining the fly angler to the stealth approach methods ensuring the fish are in the spot to be casted to. Winds appear to - [Upper Owens-8/10/08](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/upper-owens-81008/) - The Upper Owens continues to pump out nice fish! I was on the water up there the last two days and the fishing is great and very consistent ! With the flows slowly going down lower and lower the approach and stealth is the most important thing anglers can do to have a successful and - [East Walker-8/3/2008](https://www.sierratroutmagnet.com/east-walker-832008/) - Personally one of my favorite streams, the East Walker, is experiencing some warmer water temps right now. 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