Browse Recent Eastern Sierra California Fishing Reports

Early Summer 2008 Fish'n Conditions by Tom Loe (7/04/2008)
Run-off from snowmelt has been low to moderate this year. The snow level is high, so it has not caused any significant flooding or horrible conditions in many of the freestone creeks that are influenced directly by this run-off.

The Trout Fly Fish Report by Kent Rianda (4/18/2008)
Recap of Eastern Sierra fly fishing, Hot Creek, very good. Upper Owens River, good. Owens River gorge, prime. Lower Owens River, high flows . . . tough. East Walker River, slow.

East Walker Fishing Report by Nicholas Lawton (10/03/2007)
The East Walker is fishing well and this fall looks to be a great time to be on the water!

Trophy Trout Fishing Season on Crowley Lake by Nicholas Lawton (10/03/2007)
Fall fishing is heating up on Crowley and this is one of the best times of the year to hook that trophy fish!

Upper Owens is on Fire! by Nicholas Lawton (10/03/2007)
Fall fishing is heating up and there are some large specimens of fish coming to the nets!

East Walker Fishing Report by Nicholas Lawton (8/16/2007)
The East Walker is fishing well early mornings and late evenings but look for a change in the weather pattern to stabalize this fishery as the night time temperatures will drop the water temperatures in the Walker a few degrees and this is what we have been looking for. Good times are ahead!

Upper Owens Fishing Report by Nicholas Lawton (8/14/2007)
Warm summer days, consistent hatches, what else could you ask for? Check out the report for more details!

Crowley Lake fishing report by Nicholas Lawton (8/14/2007)
The indicator's have not stopped going down here at Crowley Lake and a few fish are swimming with a few pieces of jewelry as the bone crushing streamer grabs have been great!

Low Numbers Of Fish Spotted On Big Springs by Tom Loe (2/23/2007)
I scouted the areas recently and was a little dismayed at the low numbers of fish spotted on Big Springs and the Upper Owens River. Hot Creek was a different story in some locations, the East Walkers “trickle” flows are a crime in my opinion and I will not fish here with the current releases (22cfs).

Pleasant Valley Reservoir Fishing Is Good by Tom Loe (1/28/2007)
Tom Loe is on the road again and will be visiting Buz's Fly Shop Too in Bakersfield on Saturday February 24th 2007 for their “Grand Opening” at the new location. Loe will be doing a Power Point presentation on fishing the waters of the Eastern Sierra as well as some major BS-ing with all in attendance.

Owens River Flow Update by Tom Loe (1/14/2007)
So much for low and consistent flows. The LADWP has once again astonished us all with their YO-YO methods of water management. Flows have been increased to 350cfs and will remain here for most of the week, and then we are told (uh-huh) that they will go back down to 100 cfs.

San Diego Fly Fishers Meeting by Tom Loe (1/08/2007)
Sierra Drifters guide Tom Loe will be heading down to So-Cal to visit with his great friends at the San Diego Fly Fishers meeting on the evening of February 5th 2007.

Lower Owens River Flow Update by Tom Loe (12/29/2006)
After many months of flushing flows the river is finally beginning to recede. The LADWP reports that the flows will stabilize at 150 cfs below Pleasant Valley Reservoir after this weekend. Give it a few days for the fish to reposition and adapt.

Eastern High Sierra Fishing Report by Tom Loe (12/20/2006)
Howdy friends and Sierra Drifters. Best fishes and holiday cheers to all of you for this X-mas 2006 fish report from the Eastern High Sierra. We would like to extend a sincere thanks to you all for your support last season. Have a happy and prosperous New Year.

Eastern Sierra Freshwater Fishing Report by Tom Loe (11/22/2006)
Howdy friends and Sierra Drifters. Best fishes to all for this Turkey Day 2006 fish report from the Eastern High Sierra.

Eastern Sierra Trout Season Fishing by Tom Loe (11/06/2006)
The East Walker River and Bridgeport Reservoir are arguable the candidates for the most improved fisheries in this area. Combined with plentiful water and a successful, aggressive trout enhancement program initiated by local businessman and concerned fisherman these fisheries took center stage for the first time in many years.

Very Good Fishing In San Joaquin River by Tom Loe (8/30/2006)
Howdy friends and Sierra Drifters. Best fishes to all for this Labor Day 2006 fish report from the Eastern High Sierra.

Crowley Lake Fishing by Tom Loe (8/27/2006)
The “epic” fly fishing has ended for the time being but you may still encounter some fantastic days on Crowley as the conditions remain excellent and the stage is set for the mother of all falls on this premier stillwater

Eastern Sierra River Fishing Reports by Gary Gunsolley (8/09/2006)
The river has been dropped to 450 cfs. This is low compared to what it was. I don't know how long it stay at this flow but it definitely makes the evening caddis fishing a bit easier. The best times to fish hear are early morning or late evening.

2006 summer fishing report and forecast by Pat Jaeger (7/27/2006)
This has been one of my best fishing and guiding years yet. I really enjoying the diversity and imagination this “big water year” is forcing us to have.

Bridgeport Reservoir Excellent Fishing by Tom Loe (7/23/2006)
The overall fishing has been very good to excellent in most areas with the only exceptions being the larger tailwaters.