Upper Owens: 88 c..f.s.
This week looks to be a fine week here in the high country as the fall colors are beginning make their way into the higher alpine reaches of the county. This is surely one of the best times of the year to be on the water and I expect to have a fantastic fall out here on the Upper Owens. For the hatches this week I have seen caddis flies, midges, trico's, b.w.o.'s, and crane flies. The river is still holding an abundant number of fish in all the reaches of the Owens and I would recommend fishing any open gate that does not have a car that presently occupies the area. Recommend flies this week would be #16-22 p.t.'s, zebra midges, tan/cream caddis pupa, crane fly larva, and copper john's. The streamer fishing has also been very good for some of the larger models of fish in the river at the present time. I would suggest fishing two/three rods at the present time as any method you desire to present your fur and feathers will surely get your rod bendo in no time. Suggested streamers this week would be #8-14 Purple, Black, and White Double Bunnies, Black, Brown, and Olive hale bopp leaches, and krystal buggers in brown and black . Intermediate sink lines will get it done at the present time.
Crowley Lake: Good
This week looks to be a fine week here on Crowley and should produce some great days this week. With the lake receiving minimal pressure coupled with our cool fall temperatures this in turn will produce some great days to be on the water. The areas that I would concentrate on this week would be Green Banks in 7-13 feet, North Landing in 5-14 feet, Leighton Springs in 7-14 feet, and McGee Bay in 7-13 feet. I would suggest using midge larva patterns in black/red, olive/silver, gray/black, and blood midges in sizes#16-18. For stripping I would suggest pulling Type 3-5 Full Sinking Lines with #10-14 hornbergs, olive, brown, and black krystal buggers, hale bopp leaches, and white, purple, and tan zonkers. 3x and hold on!
East Walker: 71 c.f.s.
This week has been another step in the right direction for the East Walker as the water temperatures are around 59-61 degrees at the big hole and is contributing some positive factors for our fishery. This week I saw midges, b.w.0.'s, and a few caddis flies mid-day. Their are also plenty of bait fish available for the trout to forage on and this is one of the best times of the year to get your arm ripped off while pulling large, ugly, nasty, bait fish patterns. Good times and a spectactular grab. 3x and hold on! The water clarity is somewhat minimal at this time of the year is a slight hint of green. I would still suggest fishing 5x Flurocarbon in your nymph rig in order to produce a few extra grabs. Suggested flies: hornbergs, matuka's, zuddler's, and zonker's in sizes#10-14. Suggested Colors: Olive, White, Black, and Purple.
Lower Owens: 440 c.f.s.
We will be fishing here this fall when the flows are below 350 c.f.s. Scouting the next couple of weeks.
Best Fishes,
Nicholas Lawton
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