Lower Owens River Fish Report

The Trout Fitter Staff

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Water Conditions
The DWP continues doing a flush of the river and the flow is constant at about 550 cfs as of 4/22.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches
High flows have made it pretty tough
Midges followed by Baetis and Caddis as usual.
Go big and bushy on your top fly.

Recommended Flies
Nymphs: Size 18 green midges and WD40's in # 18 - 20, both bead and non bead. Baetis nymphs such as Harrop's Surface emerger, poxyback baetis etc. # 20-22.sz Wet Emergers, #22 Surface Emergers, #22 Hares Ears or Tan Bird's Nest. Caddis Candy in size 14-16 when the action gets going midday.
Dries: Para-Adams and Baetis Dry's, size 16-20. Elk hair caddis,parachute caddis, e/c caddis, hot creek caddis (olives, tans, browns) #18-#20s, extended body BWO's in 20-22.



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