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
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 dries, buggers, and light Nymph systems will all take fish. Sometimes you fish behind bait fisherman and end up taking a good amount of wild fish that refused their more artificial offerings.
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 flies. The same flies hold as last report! Stay tuned for some great fall fishing here on Crowley. Call us for a guided trip on our 19′ Lowe boat with a 115 horse.
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 up in the afternoon to accompany the rain.
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 fishing. Perch fry and a large Chironomid pattern are certainly doing the trick. Anglers in tubes, or efficient streamer fisherman that can strip perch fry along weed beds are extracting good numbers as well. Usually our patterns are #10-14 here in Crowley. Stay tuned for more Big fish as fall rolls in..
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
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, Caddis soft hackle, or any soft hackle underneath is a great choice in #16-18.
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 from the shop have been taking the most fish! #12-16 sizes have been the standard. The Crowley Lake tournament was this weekend and had great results. Call the shop for a trip on the boat!!
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 certain spots along the river. A few thunder storms are on the horizon to mix things up just a bit more. Stay tuned for some continued great action from this river!
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.
