EAST WALKER RIVER
4/13/24: The fishing in Nevada continues to be excellent with the river coming up yesterday. It is currently running around 185 cfs and we expect to see the river continue to rise as the weather warms this spring. Fishing pressure has certainly increased as well which is normal for this time of year. Finding a nice weather window has been challenging lately with lots of wind but it looks like we'll have a decent break after this weekend's storm. BWO's, Skwalas and midges are still the main bugs to imitate although we are now seeing some caddis as well. The best fishing has been late morning through the afternoon with dry fly opportunities during the BWO hatch and the Skwala egg laying flights. The rocks in the riffles are absolutely squirming with Baetis nymphs!
RECOMMENDED FLIES: BP Weiss Nymph 18-20, Frenchie 16-20, Perdigons 18-20, Jigged Magic 16-18, Silver Streak 18-20, WD's 18-22, Deep Blue Poison Tung 18-20, Top Secret Midge 18-22, Mercury Black Beauty 18-20, Squirmy Wormy 10-12, Juju Baetis 18-20, Micro Mayfly 18-20, Barr's BWO Emerger 18-20, CDC Loopwing Emerger 18-20, Poxyback Baetis 18-20, Slim Shady 18-20, Mercer's Tungsten Skwala 10-12, Poxyback Stone 10-12, Rubberleg 10-12, Sprout Midge 18-22, Griffith's Gnat 18-20, Para Adams 16-20, Sparkle Dun 16-20, BWO Thorax Dun 16-20, CDC BWO Dun 16-20, Stimulator 10-12, Designated Hitter 10-12, Chubby Chernobyl 10, Rogue Foam Stone 10, MOAL 8-10, Sculpzilla 6-8, Zuddler 6.
HOT CREEK
4/13/24: The road out to the creek is melted out now giving easy access to the canyon stretch. The fishing has been great for mostly small fish with a few better ones pushing the mid teens to low 20's to keep it interesting. Midges, caddis and BWO's are all active depending on the time of day and weather. The best fishing has been mid day when the BWO's are hatching.
RECOMMENDED FLIES: Thread Frenchy 18-20, Perdigons 18-20, BP Weiss Nymph 18-20, Jigged Magic 16-18, Scuds 14-18, Squirmy Wormy 10-12, Zebra Midge 18-22, WD's 20-22, Brassie 18-22, Cardinal Midge 20-22, Graphic Caddis 18-22, Pearl Caddis 18-20, Micro Mayfly 18-20, JuJu Baetis 18-20, Galloup's BWO 18-20, Poxyback Baetis 18-20, Loopwing Emerger 18-20, CDC Baetis Emerger 18-20, Sprout Midge 18-22, Harrop's Transitional Midge 18-22, Griffith's Gnat 16-20, BWO Sparkle Dun 18-20, Brook's CDC BWO 18-20, Para Adams 18-20, Sprout BWO 18-20, E/C Caddis 18-22, X Caddis 18-22, Parachute Caddis 18-22.
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SAN JOAQUIN RIVER
4/15/24: Reds Meadow Road is closed until summer. Unfortunately, it looks like last season will repeat itself and the road down to the river will only be open on weekends and holidays. Most of the campgrounds will be closed this summer so access will be further limited. For the most up-to-date information on the Reds Meadow Reconstruction Project, including campground and road access information, click here.
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UPPER OWENS
4/17/24: There are better options for good fishing than the upper river right now. Most of the big fish have moved back down to the lake and insect activity has been pretty anemic. The fishing should improve next month when the cutthroat begin to move into the system. If you do decide to give it a shot be sure to cover lots of water.
RECOMMENDED FLIES: San Juan Worm 10-12, Squirmy Wormy 10-12, Glo Bug 14-16, Beads 6-8mm, Zebra Midge 18-20, Deep Blue Poison Tung 18-22, Brassie 18-20, Disco Midge 18-20, Micro Mayfly 18-20, Juju Baetis 18-20, Galloup's BWO 18-22, Barr's BWO Emerger 18-20, Fox's Poopah 16-20, Graphic Caddis 18-20, Pearl Caddis 16-20, Griffiths Gnat 16-20, Sprout Midge 18-22, Para Adams 18-20, Sparkle Dun 18-20, X Caddis 18-20, E/C Caddis 18-20, Elk Hair Caddis 18-20, Zuddler 6-8, Home Invader 6-8, Gonga 6-8, Mini Dungeon 8.
LOWER OWENS
4/17/24: The fishing on the lower river continues to be excellent and this is one of the better areas to concentrate your efforts. BWO's and various caddis are the main bugs getting the trouts' attention both subsurface and on top. If the flows stay down into May, this could be an epic year for the Little Yellow Stones.
RECOMMENDED FLIES: Frenchy 16-18, Perdigons 16-20, Jigged Magic 16-18, Rainbow Warrior 18-20, W.D's 18-22, Zebra Midge 18-22, Silver Streak 18-20, Little Yellow Stone 14-16, Poxyback Stone 14-16, Barr's BWO Emerger 18-20, Darth Baetis 18-20, Micro Mayfly 18-20, Mercer's Poxyback Baetis 18-20, Juju Baetis 18-20, Galloup's BWO 18-20, Graphic Caddis 16-18, Fox's Poopah 16-18, Sparkle Pupa 16-20, Sprout Midge 18-22, Griffith's Gnat 16-20, Sprout BWO 18-20, BWO Sparkle Dun 18-20, Lawson's BWO Thorax Dun 18-20, Para Adams 18-22, Iris Caddis 16-20, E/C Caddis 16-20, X Caddis 16-20.
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