Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley) Fish Report

The section below the bridge is now closed

Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley) - Eastern Sierra, CA (Mono County)

by Jim Elias
4-6-2023
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Upper Owens - 4/6/23 - Flows at 52CFS - Water Temp - ??

Rod Size: #5-#6 Weights

Tippet Size: 3-4X

Leader: Euro/Czech Leader, 7.5ft-9ft 3-4X

Best Techniques: Euro Nymphing, Indicator Nymphing

Dry Flies: Griffith's Gnat #18-22

Nymphs: BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #14-16, Red Copper John #14-16, Prince Nymph #14-16, Black Bird's Nest #14-16, San Juan Worms, Micromayfly Olive #16, Egg Patterns.....

Streamers: Leeches

The section below the bridge is now closed. Road is covered with a lot of snow, don't try to drive in.

I haven't been out here since before the road closed. It's a shorter walk from Pit road, but it's still a schlep.

Fish Mammoth Guides Services is located in Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County). Fishing Guide, Jim Elias, can take you fishing on Crowley Lake, Upper Owens, Lower Owens and East Walker River. To book your guided fishing trip with Jim Elias please all him at (760) 582-2195 and for more information please visit his WEBSITE..

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