Hello anglers, this is a fly fishing report for the week of 5-14-13 written on Tuesday 5-14-13
 
The 20 mile roadside section of the upper Kern The river is fishing excellent...water temps are starting at 60 degrees (in town)  in the morning warming up top 65 by afternoon and air temps are pushing 90 degrees today  We are now starting to see Yellow Sallies hatching in the 20 mile section as well as a few Golden Stones. Black Caddis are hatching and returning to the water in the early morning and evenings.
Recommended Nymphs:18-20,Tungsten Yellow Sallie 16, Caddis Larva 18 20 Kern Emerger yellow12 -18
Recommended Dry Flies RL Stimulator size 8, Orange and Yellow Stimulator 12-18 H and L Variant 12 and 18
Recommended Streamers Buggers-Olive and Black, Egg Sucking Leech- Black
Flows in the 20 mile section are at 750 cfs. The flows are lower between Kr3 and Fairview.  
 
This week on guided trips by me , Brandon, Dano and Joe has produced some steady top water action. There hasn't been much of a hatch, but the fish are eating dry flies anyway. When fishing the 20 mile stretch, fish the pocket water and shallow water areas. Lots of wild fish to report in the 20 mile section. The 20 mile section of the upper Kern is very healthy. dry dropper rigs are doing the trick.If you're a dry fly fisherman, nows the time for fishing top water om the upper Kern in the 20 mile section.
 
 
 
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Kern River Fly Shop Youtube Channel Link for "Tip and Techniques" Click below:  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A5ca0SsGNsQ
 
 
Other go to flies are Hares Ear nymphs of various colors. Great attractors right now are Tungsten Teddie, BH Pink Kern Emergers and Chartruese Copper Johns and BH Prince 18,  .  Remember to catch and release those trophy fish so somebody else has a chance to enjoy those big fish too.Somebody else has probably caught and released that fish so you could catch it. Pretty Cool!!!
 
 
Upper flows are at 750 cfs below Kr3 and above Faiview Dam 
 
 The 4 mile wild trout section Open year round  The fishing above the bridge is excellent.Catch and Release  barbless hooks only!!Open year round800cfs  
 
 
Click here to download the "4 mile Wild Trout- Special Regulations Section" Map
 
 
 
Lake Isabella  trout fishing is slow and the lake is very low and fishing various streamers with a floating line or sink tip is getting the job done. Rainbows are looking up early in the morning and taking midges on the surface with some great top water action near Paradise Cove and the main dam, Crappie excellent, Bass fly fishing is good in about 10ft of water, Carp fly fishing is excellent.
 
Carp Video on Isabella
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Lower KernFrom Isabella Dam down to Democrat the fishing is ok. The lower river is 500+cfs . Great flies to use down on the lower are  Hares Ear size 12-18, Tungsten Yellow Sallie Nymphs size 14, Phsyco Princes pink sizes 12-16 and Copper Johns size 18 WD40 18-20.Early morning hatches have been reported. Be very careful wading/fishing the lower. The small mouth fishing is ok in Section 1  
 
Tributaries of the North and South Fork Kern Open
 
 
South Fork of the Kern from Rockhouse North Open
 
 
Upper Kern River Web Camera - Click here
 
"Hall of Fame"-Click here
 
Current weather conditions and 5 day outlook for the Southern Sierra - Click here
 
 
Updated-hourly river flows -Click here  
  
 
 
[b][highlight]Remember to release those wild fish or just try catch and release. Releasing a fish is good for the fishery and lets somebody else have a chance to enjoy that fish too! Please pick up yours and others trash when visiting the Kern. Please don't throw your cigarette buts on the ground or in the river. If you pack your gear and supplies into a camp, please take it with you when you leave. Thank you