Jim Stimson reports on 3.23.17

With most of our local streams blowing out, I am heading north to Pyramid Lake this weekend for a change of scenery. I am looking forward to meeting up with some friends, casting for cuttys, and camping on the beach of an ancient lake.

Lower Owens River

The flows are above 700 cfs and have been for several weeks. The river is spilling its banks and there are sections...

Jim Stimson reports on 3.16.17

We have been enjoying a nice break from the stormy days of January but these warm, sunny days are about to end. Early next week, a new series of cold fronts will be rolling into the Sierra. We are expecting several feet of new snow by this time next week. I need to keep focused on winter activities and keep my mind free of tropical beaches fantasies. It ain’t over...

Jim Stimson reports on 3.9.17

We are enjoying a nice break from the stormy days of January. With the clear skies and high pressure come the cold temperatures in the basins. The thermometer sits at 14º at my house but at least I am not shoveling snow today. As the sun climbs higher in the sky, the day will warm nicely. The snowpack is saturated from the rains last month so this means that if you are...

Jim Stimson reports on 2.16.17

We have had a few days off from inclement weather which has been great but it looks like we need to get psyched for at least another week of snowy conditions.

Lower Owens River
A word of caution, there has been a tremendous amount of precipitation in the last several weeks, even for Bishop. There are many deep puddles and lots of mud. Watch where you drive and walk to...

Jim Stimson reports on 2.9.17

There is not much new to report other than as I write this rain is pouring off our roof by the bucket loads. Amazing. Plus at 6:30 am it is 50º outside. It has to be snowing somewhere, right?….. 14-15K? So, all of our local streams are going to be out of shape until we get a spell of dry weather with all of the added runoff and discoloration.

Lower Owens River
A word of...

Jim Stimson reports on 2.2.17

It is official – more snow has fallen this January than in any other month in Mammoth’s recorded history with 246” (that’s over 20 FEET!). The previous record was smashed by more than 3 feet. Now we head into February and March, statistically the wet winter months. We have had nearly a week off from the constant shoveling and snow removal. The blue skies have been...

Jim Stimson reports on 1.26.17

It is official – more snow has fallen this January than in any other month in Mammoth’s recorded history with 246” (that’s over 20 FEET!). The previous record was smashed by more than 3 feet, and the month isn’t over yet. Since the last storm systems passed through the area, we’ve been immersed into a deep freeze. Yesterday I was getting temperatures along the river...

Jim Stimson reports on 1.19.17

We are off to a good start with winter. After getting slammed last weekend with 21 inches of water at Mammoth Pass, the snow pack is deep and dense. It is saturated with lots of water from the snow and rain. The next week is shaping up to be wet as well but I believe by all indications these next two storm systems are cold and snowy. All of our fisheries will be...