FISHING REPORT

Updated - 10/22/26
Scroll down to links for information about Lodging, Maps,

up to the minute Stream Flows
and Hatch Chart

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SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR 
CALIFORNIA WATERS

CLICK HERE FOR UP TO DATE OVERALL ROAD ANDWATER CONDITIONS IN THE MAMMOTH AREA

COURTESY OF THE "TROUTFITTER"

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Flows & Water Conditions-127 CFS and off color

Be very careful driving on dirt roads just after a thunder storm as they can get muddy.

Fishing Report- Good:  

Incliment weather has resulted in more fish moving into the river from Crowley Lake. 

If you're looking to tangle with the larger trout, concentrate your efforts on the deeper holes, runs, and undercut banks where these fish like to hang out and feed. Your best bet is to get a nymph down near the bottom or strip a streamer through the deeper water. For nymphs, try a Prince Nymphs,  Copper Johns, and Duracell Nymphs. If you'd rather throw some meat, Woolly Buggers, Matukas, Slumpbusters,  Sculpzillas, are all worth a try.

As the morning progresses, the fishing has been pretty good for smaller rainbows and browns, particularly when a mayfly hatch gets underway.

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 Learn all about the Upper Owens in my book
"The Complete Guide to California Fly Fishing" by clicking

on the link to the right of the banner above

Click here https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FishPlants/ to see the CDFW fish planting schedule

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Scroll down to bottom of page to see hatch chart

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