Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
72
Jim Elias's Tip of the Week
Water temps have come down with recent rains, but the cold water is generally sliding in under the warmer water so make sure your bottom fly is close to the bottom. Also, the gate doesn't open until 7 so unless your boat is in a slip and you can walk down don't get here before then.
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5-Day Outlook as of 8/12/22
The fishing has definitely been improving with all the rain we got last week. The town of Mammoth Lakes got around 2 inches of precipitation, and much more higher up in the mountains. Flows on some river flows were as much as 10 times higher after heavy rain fell last week. Crowley has started to turn around, with water temps coming down bringing more productive hatches and active fish. Temps expected to be in the upper 70s to low 80s for the coming week. Monsoon moisture returns on Tuesday, hopefully bringing us even more rain with a chance at afternoon thunderstorms the rest of the week.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/12/22
Running multiple midges, damsel patterns or perch fry under an indicator is best with these water temperatures. I'd also suggest fishing in 12-15ft of water with a type III sink line with some damsels or fry patterns, or with an intermediate over the top of the weeds near the inlets.
Local Species Available April 30 2022 - November 15 2022
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Rainbow
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Brown
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Cutthroat
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Perch
Jim Elias's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Rojo Midge | N/A | 18 |
Bead Head Brassie | N/A | |
Schultzy's Red Eyes Leech | N/A | |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | N/A | |
Albino Baron Spiral Flash | Wine | 16 |
Purple/Red | N/A | 16 |
Krystal Bugger | N/A | |
TH Zebra Midge | Black | 16-18 |
Ultimate Damsel | N/A | 12 |
Holographic Red Spiral Flash | Red/Black | 16 |
Jim Elias's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line