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SIERRA ACTION spotty between storms
BY MARTIN STRELNECK/WON Staff WriterPublished: Mar 01, 2010
SIERRA UPDATE
BISHOP — Back-t- back storms hitting the Eastern Sierra year-around waters have made fishing a little more on the “tough” side. For the higher elevations it’s been a mixture of light rain and wet snow. Around the Bishop area, on and off rain showers has been the rule of the day.
Reports from the Owens River have placed the catching at fair, with an occasional heavyweight Alders rainbow showing along with DFG stockers. One factor cited for the slower action on the river has been an increased flow level, 218 cfs as of Sunday.
A bright spot is the wild trout section of the Owens River below Pleasant Valley Reservoir. The increased water flow has made action a little more challenging. Reports are fly anglers are finding consistent catching going with small midge and caddis patterns fished with indicators.
Alpers rainbows were stocked in the Owens River last week with Pleasant Valley Reservoir on the agenda for Friday.
If you are looking at Hot Creek or the Upper Owens River, be prepared for a messy hike over the snow to reach the water. For those braving the elements, small midges, Blue Wing Olives and cadis patterns have been producing.
The Bridgeport area has been spared the heavier snowfall and temperatures have been on the increase. Jim Reid at Ken’s Sporting Goods reports a baetis hatch showing with the warmer daytime temperatures. Heavyweights to the 20-inch plus range have been making a showing. River access isn’t a problem.
Storm fronts have been moving through the area about every three days, with the weather service calling for the same pattern to continue. In-between storms weather has been ideal, warm with no wind.
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SIERRA UPDATE BISHOP — Back-t- back storms hitting the Eastern Sierra year-around waters have made fishing a little more on the “tough” side. For the higher elevations it’s been a mixture of light rain and wet snow. Around the Bishop area, on and off rain showers has been the rule of the day. Reports from the Owens River have placed the catching at fair, with an occasional heavyweight Alders rainbow showing along with DFG stockers. One factor cited for the slower action on the river has been an increased flow level, 218 cfs as of Sunday. A bright spot is the wild trout section of the Owens River below Pleasant Valley Reservoir. The increased water flow has made action a little more challenging. Reports are fly anglers are finding consistent catching going with small midge and caddis patterns fished with indicators. Alpers rainbows were stocked in the Owens River last week with Pleasant Valley Reservoir on the agenda for Friday. If you are looking at Hot Creek or the Upper Owens River, be prepared for a messy hike over the snow to reach the water. For those braving the elements, small midges, Blue Wing Olives and cadis patterns have been producing. The Bridgeport area has been spared the heavier snowfall and temperatures have been on the increase. Jim Reid at Ken’s Sporting Goods reports a baetis hatch showing with the warmer daytime temperatures. Heavyweights to the 20-inch plus range have been making a showing. River access isn’t a problem. Storm fronts have been moving through the area about every three days, with the weather service calling for the same pattern to continue. In-between storms weather has been ideal, warm with no wind. |
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