Fall Through Spring Drift Boat
Excursions
Drift boating the Lower Owens River near Bishop CA
during the fall, winter, and early spring months is the optimum way to fish
the secluded and hard to reach sections of this scenic and fertile trout
fishery. We offer five expert guides with Willie drift boats that
can pilot you on the Lower "O". This is a must do trip if you are
interested in fishing here during this time of year. Casting streamers
is the predominant method of angling, but there are incredible dry fly
opportunities at times. This trip is great for novice and expert anglers
alike. Our drift boats can ride three anglers comfortably and safely.
We have developed unique methods of fly fishing from a drift boat that do NOT
require wading during the cooler winter months. We pioneered guided
drift boat trips on the Lower Owens and have the most experienced guides in
the region. These float trips are a blast and once you drift the Lower
"O" you will see why they are so popular. We see the best numbers of
fish during September/early December. Great fall caddis opportunities
present themselves most days.
The trophy trout season begins during the middle of winter and lasts
through March most seasons. This does not mean you will not hook
"Troutzilla" in October but we historically get the trophy sized trout
during the shorter winter days and if you are looking for the fish of a
lifetime we suggest a winter float. The numbers and incredible dry
fly fishing begins to pick up in early February most years. We get
fantastic blanket baetis hatches in early spring and even novice angler
can catch the eager trout on dries easily.
Walk & Wade Trips:
We also
offer guided "walk and wade" trips to other year round fisheries in the
Eastern Sierra. Beginner or expert we have top notch guides that can
enhance your fly fishing abilities. The Lower Owens River is open year round.
The catch and release fisheries of the Upper Owens River above the Benton
Bridge to Big Springs, the East Walker River below Bridgeport Reservoir,
and Hot Creek, will remain open year around. These fisheries are ZERO
limits, NO BAIT of any kind, BARBLESS hooks only.
Upper Owens
in March
The East Walker River and Hot Creek are
recent additions to this areas year round fisheries and we have guides
that can show you the tricks of how to catch fish here year round.
There can be incredible fly fishing opportunities on these fisheries
during the winter and early spring seasons depending on the winter weather
pattern. We will be happy to advise you as to what your best fishing
adventure will be during this time of year. The "Gorge" has an
awesome year round fishery with a great population of wild browns.
We suggest this trip for those who enjoy moderate hiking and who have at
least intermediate casting skills.
The Gorge
in December
Still Water
Adventures on the "Fish Magnets"
We offer the finest fleet of flats style bay boats
in the Eastern Sierra. They range from 21 to 24 feet and can accommodate
up to four anglers. We have seven boats captained by expert guides. This
is our flag ship summer time program and we primarily fish the "crown
jewel" of the Sierra...Crowley Lake. We will also move the "fish magnets"
to Bridgeport Reservoir when the bite gets hot, or if a client would like
to visit the "other" blue ribbon still water in this region. Crowley and
Bridgeport are open during the general trout season in Mono
county and we guide here daily.
Our guides have perfected still water nymphing
techniques making it easy for beginning fly fishers, youngsters, and
senior anglers to get numerous opportunities at landing the world famous
trout on Crowley Lake. We do not claim to be the inventors of fly fishing...we
just made it easier and more enjoyable. The still water fly fishing program is
very user friendly and we strongly suggest this as a guide trip during the
months of May through October. In fact; Crowley is the most consistent
quality trout fishery in the Eastern Sierra. The still water programs are
great for large groups, families and fly fishers that enjoy sharing their
fishing experiences together first hand.
The more advanced anglers will find Crowley 's
opportunities in the upper echelon of trout fisheries anywhere. Let us
show you the advantages of casting streamer patterns from the "fish
magnets". The damsel fly nymph and Sacramento Perch fry migrations are
special periods on Crowley. August through October are historically the
best. We have developed famous streamer and nymph patterns specifically
for Crowley. Let the creators of these patterns show you how to fish them
correctly!
Summer time"
moving water" fly fly fishing programs
The general trout season begins on the last Saturday
of April every year in Mono and Inyo counties, and ends on November 15th.
We guide daily on the waters of the Upper Owens, Hot Creek, The San
Joaquin River, the East and West Walker Rivers during the summer months.
Tell us what you are looking for in a guided trip.
East
Walker West Walker
Hot Creek
Upper
Owens San Joaquin
We have the knowledge and expertise to challenge and
enhance the most expert fly fishers, and the patience and teaching skills
to assist the first timers. Let us customize a guided trip for your
individual or group abilities and desires.
FAMILY FUN - WE
ARE KID & FAMILY FRIENDLY
Kids grow up so fast.. Have a
family adventure in the outdoors they will remember for the rest of their
lives. We provide all necessary gear and instruction. Kids under 16
don't need a fishing license.
