Upper Owens Fishing Report 12/15

The Upper Owens is a cold place to be right now but it is worth it with the number of fish the river holds. The water above Hot Creek confluence flows at around 100 cfs and is very clear. Small nymphs such as WD-40′s in dark greens and blacks, small PT’s and hares ears around size # 16, and prince nymphs in similar sizes will bring trout to the net. I have also triggered strikes on small red lightning bugs. The traditional streamer strip up along the undercut banks also produces strong tugs. Go bigger on the streamers here as I usually find they dont mind chasing down the big snacks on the Upper O.