May 10, 2008

MSSEF Alumni Association Race

May 30, 2008

Sierra Star Opening Day

June 19, 2008

Ford Mammoth Motocross

June 21, 2008

Bike Park Opening Day

US 395
[in the central california area]
no traffic restrictions are reported for this area.

SR 203 (main st)
[in the central california area]
road to minaret summit, reds meadow and devils postpile closed for winter.

SR 120 (tioga pass)
[winter closure]
Tioga Pass conditions update

SR 108 (sonora pass)
[winter closure]

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Detailed temperatures from around the mountain.

Updated May 09 at 6:23 AM

Snow Report - Updated: May 8, 2008 8:19 AM

The 8:00 a.m. temp at Main Lodge was about 38 degrees with sunny skies and calm winds.  Forecasts are calling for highs in the mid 40s today. Chairs 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, and the Upper Panorama Gondola are scheduled to run today.  Chairlifts are now open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. 27 runs were groomed last night leaving over 300 acres of fresh corduroy.

Come celebrate Mammoth's legendary spring skiing under the California sun with Spring Fest. Spring Fest brings discounted lift tickets and lift and lodging packages starting at just $111 per person per night. With a current base depth of 4-6 feet of snow, Mammoth Mountain will remain open at least through Memorial Day.

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Snowmaking Report - Updated: May 9, 2008

No snowmaking activity took place last night.

Mammoth Mountain Snow Cast

Hot Creek  

Last Updated May 7, 2008 by Harry Blackburn: With warmer weather predicted this weekend and no runoff yet the fishing on Hot Creek should become outstanding in the next few days. Look for the first good caddis hatch of the spring to start any time, along with a Baetis hatch ocurring midday. Nymphing has produced solid action. Water is still quite low and the fish are eager to take a well-presented fly.

Nymphing Patterns: Surface emergers, olive/brown scuds, Caddis emerger patterns. San Juan Worms, Pt's. Brassie's Standard pattern to start with. 18-22s

Dry Fly Patterns: Bwo's,Schroeder's parachute caddis, Brook's Hot Creek caddis, Headlight Caddis, Low profile caddis, Brooks Baetis sprouts, size 18-22s

Attractor Patterns: Small stimulators orange/yellow 18's

Upper Owens  

Last Updated May 8, 2008 by Harry Blackburn: The Upper Owens River has been fishing well. No runoff yet, water level is low & clear. There is some midday Mayfly/Caddis surface action if the wind will cooperate. The spawning numbers may have peaked last week. There are still plenty of Rainbows moving through on their way to spawn. If you are wading across beware that the spawning area's are in the shallows riffle this is were they lay their eggs. Look for the action to continue until the runoff starts.

The Upper Owens River is under special regulations. It is best to look at your CADFG regulation booklet for current regulations

Nymphing Patterns: Glow Bugs orange, yellow, pink,Prince Nymphs, Bead Pheasent Tails, Hares Ears, San Juan worms, Are all good flies to start with.

Dry Fly Patterns: Adams, Orange Stimulators,Bwos, Baetis,caddis patterns in size 16-20s

Streamer: Egg sucking leech, Black or Olive Wolly Buggers, Muddler Minnows you will need some weight to get them down no dip and strip necessary. Size 8.

Crowley Tributaries  

Last Updated May 8, 2008 by Harry Blackburn: McGee, Hilton, and Crooked all holding spawning Rainbows try to avoid wading as the fish have laid their eggs in the shallow riffles and hold future genations of wild trout.

Nymphing Patterns: Glow bugs, Hares ears, Soft Hackles,PT's, Prince Nymphs. Micro Mayflies lighten Bugs and Midges.

Dry Fly Patterns: Caddis and Mayflies patterns will take fish midday. Try a orange stimulator! size 18.

Streamer: Larger streamers 6-8s.

Lower Owens  

Last Updated May 8, 2008 by Harry Blackburn: Flows have come up to 550 cfs which make for difficult wading. If you plan to fish look for the back eddies to hold the fish. Caddis in the evenings with midday Beatis action you will need some weight to get your nymphs down. My recommendation is to fish somewhere else.

Nymphing Patterns: Try nymphing in the mornings with WD-40s and Brassies, then go to Bead Head Pheasant Tails, Olive Surface Emergers, Barr's wet emergers or RS Emergers. Sizes 18-20s 18-22s.

Dry Fly Patterns: Small midge patterns, bwos Beatis and caddis pattern 18-20s.

Attractor Patterns: Small Stimulator, Trudes, Wulffs.

East Walker  

Last Updated May 8, 2008 by Harry Blackburn: Fishing will continue to pickup as the weather warms up. Look for the flows to increase as runoff into the reservoir ramps up. A good Mayfly hatch late morning into early afternoon.

Nymphing Patterns: Pheasant Tails, Olive Surface Emergers, Brassies, Red Copper Johns, Bead Head Black and Olive WD-40s, Disco Midges, Barr's Wet Emergers, Zebra Midges, Olive & Natural Birds Nests, Prince Nymphs, and Green Nori's Caddis. San Juan Worm (red) size 14-16.

Dry Fly Patterns: BWO, PMDs, Hemingway Caddis, EC Caddis, Schroeder's Para Caddis and Adams in sizes 16-18, Orange and Yellow stimulators sizes 14-16.

Streamer: Try Muddler Minnows, Wool Head Sculpins, Bunny Leech's, Woolly Buggers and Dave's Chubs. Use size 6s and see what happens.

Crowley Lake  

Last Updated May 8, 2008 by Harry Blackburn: Boater and tubers, The weather looks like its going to finally cooperate this weekend and through next week. Fishing as been only fair due to sub par weather with a lot of winds the last 10 days but looks like a better pattern setting up next week. Fish are holding in 12-16 ft of water, Eastside of McGee bay up to Sandy Point, Leighton Springs, McGee Bay proper all have been producing fish, Best time seems to be from 10-2pm Crowds have been moderate on the weekends, Boat inspection going smooth. Fish have been mixed with most of the fish caught on the midge running 13-16" with some over 16" Water Temps midday 55 degrees this should increase over the course of next week. I also landed a few Perch of nice size. Look for conditions to improve with more bug action and the fish becoming aggressive as the warm continues to warm up. In the evening if it glasses off you my try some action on the dry fly.

Use common sense when driving on the backside of the lake, as there are areas where the ground is very soft, and a tow truck will be costly.

Nymphing Patterns: Black or Gray Midges with copper or red and silver wire have been the best, size 16-18s. Callibaetis Nymphs size 16. Brown and Olive leechs getting some good strikes!!

Streamer: Olive leeches and Wolly Buggers, Damsel fly Nymphs.

Mammoth Lakes Basin  

Last Updated May 8, 2008 by Harry Blackburn: With a return to nicer weather and less wind the Twin lakes should have some good opportunities as it was stocked just before the opener with 375 lbs. of Alper's Trout. The water Temp remain cold so pulling streamer slow in the deep holes is your best bet The upper lakes Mary, and Lake George are still covered in Ice. Use extreme caution as the ice can be unstable or rotten. A dunk or fall this time of year may be life threatening.

Use streamer patterns in the olives,browns tend to be the best producer. a local favorite is the Doc's Twin Lake Special a dropper fly behind the streamer can work well. Beadhead Prince or PT and Hares Ear all can help your odds.

Nymphing Patterns: PTs Nymphs, Beadhead Hares Ears, Zebra Midges, sizes 16-20s

Dry Fly Patterns: Adult midges in the evenings when it glasses off or if it glasses off. size 16-20 patterns

Streamer: Your favorite Black or olive Wolly Buggers. Size 10-12s

San Joaquin  

Last Updated May 7, 2008 by Harry Blackburn: The road is closed! look for the area to open around the 1st week of June.

Nymphing Patterns:

Bridgeport Reservoir  

Last Updated May 8, 2008 by Harry Blackburn: Best fishing on the south end of the lake Rainbow point and near the private boat ramp in 14' ft of water large blood midges have produced some nice fish. Mid morning.

Nymphing Patterns: Red, Brown,Black/copper wire, midge patterns are working the best. around the 10-14 ft depth.

Dry Fly Patterns: Adult Midge Some Large(red) ones and Calibaetis Patterns to rising fish.

Attractor Patterns:

Streamer: Large brown or Black leech patterns or hornbergs with a Hares Ear dropper.