Fishing Report for October 2, 2007

Upper Owens: 85 c.f.s.

The Upper Owens has been fishing very well this week with an abundant number of fish in the system at the present time. The fall regulations are in effect as of October 1st and the regulantions as stated by the Department of Fish and Game are as follows. Fishing from the monument upstream to the bridge above Brown's campground is closed to all fishing until the 2008 fishing opener. Fishing from the monument downstream to Crowley Lake is allowed with artificial and barbless hooks only, no bait allowed!, bag limit:2 (18" or larger) as well as above the bridge to the private ranch Anaya. Note: As anglers we should also inform those on the river of the regulations if they are not aware of the law. Be polite and courteous and most folks will get the jest of your conversation and will appreciate your helpful insight as we all know that trying to find out where the fishing monument would be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. On to the good stuff. The hatches that I have seen this week consisted of lots of caddisflies, small midges, and b.w.o's. There are a few larger fish in the system at this time and at anytime you could hook into one of these classic trophy trout. The streamer fishing has also been quite good and this technique has been hooking some very healthy fish at the present time.
Muddler Minnows, Hale Bopp Leaches, and white zonkers will get the job done. 2X and hold on!

Crowley Lake: Good

This looks to be another fine week here on Crowley as the fall colors are in full swing and this is one of your best times to be on the water to hook that big fish! The areas that I would concentrate on for this week would be Leighton Spring in 8-14 feet, Six Bays in 6-13 feet, McGee Bay in 7-11 feet, and Big Hilton in 6-13 feet. Suggested flies for this week are zebra midge larva pattern's in gray/black, black/red, olive/silver, and blood worms. Also, the willie's are starting to show as well as the D.F.G. has started their annual stocking program for next year's allotment of fish. Streamer fishing will also produce some nice specimens at this time of the year and I would suggest pulling a type 4-6 full sink line in order to patrol the zone where the big fish roam! Get out there and go fish!

East Walker: 46 c.f.s.

The East fished well this well this week despite the low flows and sub par water clarity. The good news is the water temperatures are down to 55 degrees in the mornings and getting just above 59 degrees during mid day. The influence of air temperature has played a huge role in the sudden drop of temperature which in turn makes for some very happy trout! The hatches that I have seen this week have consisted of small midges, b.w.o.'s, craneflies, and a few caddisflies popping off mid-day. There are an abundant number of bait fish in the river at the present time and this means big fish to the net as we all know big fish eat large specimens of bait fish. 2x to your point fly at the present time and hold on. Also, stop into Ken's Sporting Good's in Bridgeport to pick up a few of the hot flies that will surely help with surely improve your catch rate.

Lower Owens: 439 c.f.s.

We will be fishing here very soon. Tough wading at the present time. Trico's, Midge's, B.W.O.'s, and a few caddis flies. Streamer fishing at the present time will also nail a few fish with a type 5 or 6 heavy sink tip if you really have got the jones for the Lower O.