Mammoth Fly Fishing

Late Summer Fishing Report

natewray — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:44:21 +0000

As most fly anglers know, now is the time to be fishing the Eastern Sierras. The fishing is great everywhere. From stripping streamers on the East Walker to waiting for your indicator to go screaming across the lake at Crowley, it’s time. I have been guiding Hot Creek a lot lately and can not remember ever hooking so many big fish on dries. The weeds are on the downswing so landing fish and making good drifts are getting easier. The Upper Owens has been fishing great with the wild fish coming up from the lake. If you haven’t streamer fished in the fall on the Upper O, you need to. The San Jaoquin is still good for those who want to do some hiking around. I have some “secret spots” to share for clients that love to get off the beaten path. The best fishing for the big boys has definitely been on the East Walker. The two year old browns are abundant in the 12-15 inch range, along with the beasts that eat really well this time of year. NOW is the time to book a trip with hungry fish and no crowds. Looking forward to fishing with you soon, Nate.

Mammoth Fishing Report 8/15/09

laurahuston — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:21:20 +0000

Crowley Lake
Closed to all bait fishing. Lure fishing is okay with single barbless hook. Two fish per day 18 inches or larger. Try McGee bay area outside of weed lines.

Lakes Basin
Lake Mary and George have been fishing the best of all the lakes in the basin. Fish near the marina or west side of both lakes. Keep with natural colors of PowerBait and lures. Yellow or Rainbow Gulp and Rainbow, Perch and Silver/Blue Kastmasters and Thomas Buoyants.

Bridgeport Reservoir

Trolling near the dam with Rapalas and Kastmasters could net you a trophy Brown or Rainbow of a life time. The fish are moving all over the place right now. Rocky Point, Buckeye Bay or Just outside the marina all are holding fish. Orange and Pink Gulp Eggs tipped with a night crawler will do the trick.

June Lake Loop
Grant Lake is really starting to fill up and the fishing is getting good. Try fishing off any of the points or where the lake bottle necks out side the marina. Chart or Yellow Gulp, Kastmaster and Cyclones.

Lundy Lake
Try Fly and bubble rigs early in the morning and late in the evening. Fish are cruising the North side of the lake looking to eat anything in front of them. Night crawlers, Thunder Bolts and Rooster Tails will all work well.

Fishing Report 8/2/09

laurahuston — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:02:17 +0000

Fishing conditions and Hatches: Good
Hatches: small midges early/late, Callibaetis in late mornings on the Twins.
Fish can be caught with stripping, dry, dry dropper or a stealthy indicator set up. Key is to find feeding fish.

The best fly fishing is still found in Mamie and the Twin Lakes. Lower and Middle Twin are best for fishing dry’s and dry/dropper with Callibaetis, Adams or Black Gnats with Callibaetis nymph or small midge droppers.Callibaetis are showing on all three of the Twin Lakes on calm mornings. Lake Mamie can be fished similarly to Twin. Use 5x or less, 9 ft or longer leaders. Target rising fish.Alternatively, pull a Small bugger, Callibaetis nymph or both around the shallower dropoffs. Keep tippet light.

Mary and George are fair for stripping but you can hook bigger fish. Use Buggers or Doc’s TL Specials or Leach Patterns.
Lake Mary and George can also be fished with dry’s in sheltered areas (for mostly smaller fish).