Jim Stimson Reports on 3.1.2018

As I write this, the first wave of snow is rolling in, the mountains have all but disappeared into the clouds. The thermometer sits at 28º and there is not a breath of wind. According to the weathermen, we will see several feet of snow by Sunday. This is such a welcome relief as the Sierra has only 30% of the “normal” snowpack. I have said this before, we need the...

Jim Stimson Reports on 2.15.2018

Happy belated Valentines Day! And thank you to Lost Coast Outfitters for coming “over the hill” to shoot some video of my backyard and some of the fishing opportunities we have in the Eastern Sierra.

Not much new to report here. The heat wave has left (temporarily) and has been replaced with cold, windy conditions. Not my favorite weather to fish in but very typical...

Jim Stimson Reports on 2.8.2018

Perhaps there will be a change in the weather the end of February? We will see. In spite of the drought like conditions in the Eastern Sierra, the weather has been spectacular; unseasonably warm and dry. I am not advocating wet wading yet, but fishing midwinter in light clothing is kind of nice. The morning temperatures on the Upper Owens are dipping into the 20’s...

Jim Stimson Reports on 1.25.2018

HALLE-FRIGGIN-LUYAH! It is snowing! After a long day of driving in howling winds to Carson City and back for a dermatology appointment (Guide Tip: Wear plenty of sunscreen), I went to bed early with little confidence in the weather forecast. After all, the winter so far has been a series of disappointments, storm after storm traveling over the top of California,...

Jim Stimson Reports on 1.18.2018

David Byrne of the Talking Heads from Crosseyed and Painless, “Still Waiting, I’m Still Waiting, I’m Still Waiting….”

We’re still waiting for winter, perhaps a storm system by weeks end, though it seems like it is getting pushed to the north? Gawd we need the precipitation. If this high pressure weather pattern does not break soon, I am afraid it will be another...

Jim Stimson Reports on 1.11.2018

Mammoth Mountain received anywhere from a foot to a foot and a half of new snow on Monday-Tuesday, depending on whether they measured the depth or if they measured a patch of snow lengthwise. Regardless, we did get some new snow, the peaks look nice with the fresh dusting. The snow line was high so all of the road access to fishing is still okay, though perhaps a...

Jim Stimson Reports 1.4.2018

Well, heh there! I would like to welcome me back to the United States. My family spent the Christmas week visiting some of the many islands in the Galápagos Archipelago off the coast of Ecuador. What a great place to see wildlife up close and observe the many endemic species of plants and animals.

We’re still waiting for winter to arrive, at least the precipitation. This...

Jim Stimson Reports on 12.22.2017

By the time you read this, I will be flying the friendly skies towards Ecuador. This will be the last “current” fishing report until after the New Year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everybody!

And while I am thinking of it, do not forget to buy a California fishing license for 2018.

Cold, cold, cold and more cold…. That “persistent” high pressure dome...

Jim Stimson Reports on 12.14.2017

Cold, cold, cold with the possibility of new snow in sight…. That “persistent” high-pressure dome seems anchored out in the Pacific but with any luck we may see a White Christmas. The morning temperatures out on the Upper Owens have been hovering in the single digits, but as the sun climbs higher in the sky, the river heats up quite nicely. This is a nice time of...

Jim Stimson reports on 12.7.2017

I do not want to open a can of worms, but I cannot escape the feeling that our current administration is leading us down a dark path. I fear for our public lands, clean air and water….   that said; My heart goes out to the people of Southern California who are battling these insanely destructive fires.

Peace Out!

East Walker

The river has dropped to about 50 cfs. These...