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 or #16. Anglers can target rising fish during the hatch, but nymphing also remains a productive strategy. Patterns like Peridons, Pheasant Tail nymphs, Caddis larvae, and Midge patterns in sizes #16-20 are all proving effective. To maximize success, anglers should combine dry fly fishing during the hatch with nymphing to reach deeper-feeding trout. Throughout the day streamer fishing can also be highly effective, with the thought of larger fish possibly becoming more active on these patterns. Commonly used streamers like Woolly Buggers, or rabbit strip patterns in any color but we tend to use dark or flashy colors to entice aggressive strikes. The weather in Bishop is also very favorable, with sunny days and temperatures reaching a pleasant 60°F, making for an enjoyable time on the water. The water in the river is crystal clear, providing excellent visibility for sight fishing, which can increase your chances of spotting and targeting fish. This also gives the wild trout of the Lower Owens a chance to see you much earlier as well, darting away from your lumbering shape long before you get set up to cast, something to keep in mind.

Call or text the STM Fly Shop at 760-873-0010 for more details or to book a guided trip.

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