Owens Valley Warmwater

Average Water Temp Mid to Low 50’s*F+- Weather

Bass-

While we don’t really get many bass trips this time of year they can still be caught. Bass will migrate and pod up in the deep eddies, backwaters and sloughs of the Owens River. The canals of the Owens Valley can also provide a cold water bass. Work the area thoroughly as there will likely be several fish together.

Working streamers and jigs slowly in these areas is a great way to go. A long leader and weighted fly is good for slow current a sink-tip is needed for the Owens. I like Kelly Galloups Streamer Max Long Gen. 1.

Flies-

Twerking Tadpole (Bass) #1/0, Pencil Popper (Bass) #2-4, Muddler Minnow #2-4

Balanced Bluegill #10-12, Weedless Bluegill Fry #2-4, Wooley Bugger Variations #4-6

Boss Bob Leech #2-4, Coonsy’s Jig Craw #1-1/0

Carp-

While carp can be caught 12 months a year we usually done with the flats fishing about this time. Most of the carp we encounter this time of year will be on the Lower Owens. Nymphing is usually the best way to get these off season carp. They can be very elusive and won’t hang around long so make that first cast count.

Flies-

Czech Nymphs (Various) #10-12, Scud Patterns #8-12, Prince Nymphs #10-14, Hares Ears #10-14