Crowley Lake
Closed to fishing. Opens April 28,2012
Hot Creek
Water flow at 5cfs. Nymph fishing is the best bet right now. Try small WD-40's miracle nymphs pheasant tails and midge patterns . Fishing is good but the creek has been very crowded. Please do not wade here.
Upper Owens River
Current water flow is 77cfs. Fishing is closed below the Benton Crossing Bridge. The river upstream is open to fishing all year. Barbless artificials only. Zero limit. Fishing is slow due to cold water temps and a lack of inscet activity. Nymphing is the best bet. Try standard nymph patterns like pheasant tails or hares ears. Cover lots of water.
Lower Owens River
Water flow is 256cfs. Flows are steady. Fishing is picking with nicer weather in the forcast. Olive WD-40's,caddis larva and small pheasant tails.
Mammoth Lakes Basin
Closed to fishing. Opens April 28,2012
June Loop
Closed to fishing. Opens April 28,2012
East Walker River
Most recent flow 25 cfs. Most of the ice is now gone but the water temp is a chilly 38. Due to the low flows not many "good" spots exist. Some mid day surface action with adult midge patterns. Add a midge pupa as a dropper
San Joaquin/Red's Meadows
Road closed
For the latest up to the minute information contact:
Performance Guide Service @ 760 914-0730
Updated 02/01/2012
