Some notes about this video: 1. Although I thought I was well below the Hot Creek Geological Site to the point where water temperature should not be an issue, I have been told that the lower section I was in may be too warm for decent trout fishing. Best to fish the upper section between the private ranch and the Hot Creek Geological Site. 2. When fishing the Upper Owens River it is best to stay out of the river to avoid disturbing trout habitat which was a mistake made only at one location during the entire time we were on this river. We will make sure to note that in future videos.
Loved this video! Nice that you got some nice 🐟 on redemption day there!! Love at the end, “I use his video’s to fall asleep at night” 😂😂😂😂 It’s good to have friends like that! Thanks for the shout out on MoonShade Mike! Really appreciate it! Cheers! 😊
Looks lime a fun time. The area below the geological site because of the warm water holds almost no trout just chuychubs. You have to go almost to the owens to get anything.
@@durtyflyadventures Now you tell me!!! LOL. Well thanks for the info. The guy I met have been fishing from the bridge crossing the lower section and was working his way up and had not caught anything so I assume you mean from the bridge crossing downstream to the Owens - that section. Will check out next time and thanks for the info Nick! 👍
@@flyfisher530 haha, ya even more downstream but honestly I would skip fishing that whole section. The upper owens is really the best spot especially if you cover a lot of ground
The area you drove through the gate is called the spillway. A Mammoth locals spot. We would stay away from all the tourists at the hot creek area. Last time I was there, the water was getting hotter and almost too hot to sit in. That area is owned by a family out of Bishop, they own many acres out there along the Owens River. I don’t want to give their name but they are nice people. I’ve been going there since the 80s since I grew up in Mammoth and I’m glad to see it still looks the same.
@@harrytraction1380 Thanks an earlier comment mentioned this too. LOL makes sense I caught nothing. Now I have a gauge to measure water temp. Still a beautiful spot and a beautiful canyon. What a place to grow up! 🙌
Great video I love the Mammoth area. Man where is that campsite it looks amazing? Would love to find some dispersed camping up there, hate having to book campsites 6 Months in advance.
Yes where we camped they were not bad at all, but by the river they tended to get worse. I just put lots of bug spray on and went for it! I absolutely hate wearing waders and will avoid them if at all possible!
I dont generally give out locations but the general camping area is along both the north and south sides of Owens River Road, the section north of the town of Mammoth Lakes. We were fishing the Upper Owens River both upstream and downstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge. Thanks for watching!
Gotcha I appreciate the reply. I’m heading out there second weekend of September. I’m taking some first timer campers and I’m feeling an immense pressure to find the perfect spots to camp disperse camp. 🤦🏾♂️ I want them to have a good experience. I’ve dispersed camped out there before but never found a spot I like. I’m tempted to just reserve a campsite somewhere but all the reviews I read have bear sightings during day and night. I’ve never had that when dispersed camping. Do you think bears mostly show up at campgrounds because people don’t properly store their food and usually we don’t see bears when dispersed camping us because we know what we are doing? Just don’t want to scare my friends with bears 😮
@@davidgonzales9308 David I really like the dispersed areas north and south of Owens River Road. Lots of shade trees, level ground, and usually you can find a spot away from other people camping. Regarding bears, I have never had an issue in this area, but its not impossible. However, I do think the main campgrounds are where they are most likely to go due to the abundance of people camped close together and the ability to find coolers and other food items left out on picnic tables, etc. If you are really nervous about bears you can tie a wrench to some paracord and throw it over a tree branch and hang your garbage bag up high where a bear cant get to it easily....and at least 100' from camp. That will be the most likely source to attract them is your garbage. Having an air horn or your key fob (with emergency horn button) is probably going to scare them off real quick if they do come around. Feel free to email me at info@flyfisher530.com if you have more questions. Hope you have a great time!
Some notes about this video:
1. Although I thought I was well below the Hot Creek Geological Site to the point where water temperature should not be an issue, I have been told that the lower section I was in may be too warm for decent trout fishing. Best to fish the upper section between the private ranch and the Hot Creek Geological Site.
2. When fishing the Upper Owens River it is best to stay out of the river to avoid disturbing trout habitat which was a mistake made only at one location during the entire time we were on this river. We will make sure to note that in future videos.
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Loved this video! Nice that you got some nice 🐟 on redemption day there!! Love at the end, “I use his video’s to fall asleep at night” 😂😂😂😂 It’s good to have friends like that! Thanks for the shout out on MoonShade Mike! Really appreciate it! Cheers! 😊
Thanks Greg much appreciated, the Moon Shade is a cool option for having nice shade in the sun! 👍
You rock brother!
Thanks Marco! Looking forward to our next adventure together! 🙌
Awesome video! It’s great getting outdoors it’s even better going with friends. Thanks for bringing us along, cheers to a great summer.
Thanks Manny hope you are having a nice summer! 🙏
Great video, recognize most of these spots. Makes me want to pack up my JKU and head out. Thanks
Thanks for the nice comment! Love this area so much!!! 👍
I wish I was there! Great video bro
@@bustabeatgeorge Thanks George we will get together again soon! 👍
Man, this video makes me want to start fishing. Awesome looking area and what a way to end the trip by catching some fishes. Great video Mike 🙌🏽
Thanks Gari buy a simple rod and reel combo and start fishing, you may find you like it! Thanks for watching buddy!
Looks lime a fun time. The area below the geological site because of the warm water holds almost no trout just chuychubs. You have to go almost to the owens to get anything.
@@durtyflyadventures Now you tell me!!! LOL. Well thanks for the info. The guy I met have been fishing from the bridge crossing the lower section and was working his way up and had not caught anything so I assume you mean from the bridge crossing downstream to the Owens - that section. Will check out next time and thanks for the info Nick! 👍
@@flyfisher530 haha, ya even more downstream but honestly I would skip fishing that whole section. The upper owens is really the best spot especially if you cover a lot of ground
Mike, Thanks for sharing your awesome experience. 🔥fish on! 🎣
Thanks for watching friend! 🙏
The area you drove through the gate is called the spillway. A Mammoth locals spot. We would stay away from all the tourists at the hot creek area. Last time I was there, the water was getting hotter and almost too hot to sit in. That area is owned by a family out of Bishop, they own many acres out there along the Owens River. I don’t want to give their name but they are nice people. I’ve been going there since the 80s since I grew up in Mammoth and I’m glad to see it still looks the same.
@@harrytraction1380 Thanks an earlier comment mentioned this too. LOL makes sense I caught nothing. Now I have a gauge to measure water temp. Still a beautiful spot and a beautiful canyon. What a place to grow up! 🙌
time for me to get out there! Beautiful video!
Yeah Doc the Upper Owens is a great place to practice flyfishing! I beginners dream location!
Fish On! 😃. Looks like an awesome day.
Oh yeah! So fun to break the ice! 🙌
Great video I love the Mammoth area. Man where is that campsite it looks amazing? Would love to find some dispersed camping up there, hate having to book campsites 6
Months in advance.
North or south of Owens River Road have dispersed camping even for large RV’s
Getting on the road this evening to Mammoth through Wednesday!!!!!!!
Awesome Joshua have fun there! Such an awesome place! 👍
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How were the skeeters & bugs? See shorts & short sleeves being worn. July 2nd, the buggers were fierce! Gnats, skeeters, no-see-must etc!!
Yes where we camped they were not bad at all, but by the river they tended to get worse. I just put lots of bug spray on and went for it! I absolutely hate wearing waders and will avoid them if at all possible!
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Thanks Jon!
nice dispersed camping spot! if you don't mind me asking.... did you camp off of owen river road? or near obsidian dome west of 395?
The former not the latter. Thanks for watching! 🙏
cool to see! I just started living in Mammoth and have fallen in love with the fly fishing there
@@Jsuss83 it’s a beautiful area. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Would you consider sharing the coordinates?
I dont generally give out locations but the general camping area is along both the north and south sides of Owens River Road, the section north of the town of Mammoth Lakes. We were fishing the Upper Owens River both upstream and downstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge. Thanks for watching!
Love that area
@@AdventureSquadOverland Yes one of my favorites for sure! 👍
Hi Mike, Love ur videos, PVC pipe makes a great rod holder
@@davidmurillo2854 Yes great idea! I need to do something so I don’t break another rod! 👍
Have you ever tried the Owen’s river below Pleasant Valley reservoir?
@@garyurzik2123 Yes in an early video 395 Overlanding- Part 1. No luck there the one day we fished it. But I know it can be real good at times.
Is the place where you always camp that’s in the trees between crest view rest area off 395 and mammoth lakes?
Yes both north and south of Owens River Road has great dispersed camping!
Thank you
I notice you never camp near the upper Owens River? Is it because of the evening winds and bugs?
Yes David. More so for winds as it’s pretty exposed out there and no shade trees.
Gotcha I appreciate the reply. I’m heading out there second weekend of September. I’m taking some first timer campers and I’m feeling an immense pressure to find the perfect spots to camp disperse camp. 🤦🏾♂️ I want them to have a good experience.
I’ve dispersed camped out there before but never found a spot I like.
I’m tempted to just reserve a campsite somewhere but all the reviews I read have bear sightings during day and night. I’ve never had that when dispersed camping.
Do you think bears mostly show up at campgrounds because people don’t properly store their food and usually we don’t see bears when dispersed camping us because we know what we are doing? Just don’t want to scare my friends with bears 😮
@@davidgonzales9308 David I really like the dispersed areas north and south of Owens River Road. Lots of shade trees, level ground, and usually you can find a spot away from other people camping. Regarding bears, I have never had an issue in this area, but its not impossible. However, I do think the main campgrounds are where they are most likely to go due to the abundance of people camped close together and the ability to find coolers and other food items left out on picnic tables, etc. If you are really nervous about bears you can tie a wrench to some paracord and throw it over a tree branch and hang your garbage bag up high where a bear cant get to it easily....and at least 100' from camp. That will be the most likely source to attract them is your garbage. Having an air horn or your key fob (with emergency horn button) is probably going to scare them off real quick if they do come around. Feel free to email me at info@flyfisher530.com if you have more questions. Hope you have a great time!
@@flyfisher530 awesome info. Thank you so much!
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Love it! I will have to try that next time!!! 👍
@flyfisher530 I’m new and want to start over landing and fly fishing I would love to join yall one day ti learn from the pros
@@WestSideOutdoors Follow me on Instagram and RUclips I will be hosting subscriber meetups in the future!