Anyone know anything about hunting up there near Bishop, Crowley, lower owens? I may be making some trips up there to visit friends in the next few weeks and had heard reports saying it wasn't worth it and also reports that said it was great. Anybody have any personal experience? I'm not asking for anyone's spot, just curious if it will be worth the time. Thanks
Crowley lake waterfowl
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I lived in Bishop. Hunted Crowley, the Owens (upper & lower), Bridgeport, Soda Lakes and many other spots. In fact, shot my 1st duck (greenhead) in the Owens Gorge below Crowley dam.
There's lots of places to try....The drought has taken it's toll and many spots though.....Still consider it REAL waterfowling.
PM me for more details......The pic is from Crowley Lake/Magee Bay.
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There's lots of places to try....The drought has taken it's toll and many spots though.....Still consider it REAL waterfowling.
PM me for more details......The pic is from Crowley Lake/Magee Bay.
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Bonejour said:
Don,
This picture was taken by a kid that walked down from Hwy 395 after he saw me hunting......One of my all-time favorites with Original Jake.
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Thanks for the info. I found out I will be up there for 3 days in about a week and a half. Hopefully I can come home with a few birds 
Try jump shooting the Upper Owens too......You'll need waders and a white suit if you have one.....Just easier sneaking up on the oxbows of the river, if there's a lot of snow.
If the lake is frozen. Head for the gorge.....It's below the Crowley dam. Tough to hunt without a dog though.....Thick, thick willows and deep beaver ponds.
Good luck
If the lake is frozen. Head for the gorge.....It's below the Crowley dam. Tough to hunt without a dog though.....Thick, thick willows and deep beaver ponds.
Good luck
All I will say is you never know unless you go. What do you have to loose? Miles and miles of public land and tons of water. You shouldn't have problems jumping ducks of course, but usually takes some scouting and planning for some good decoying fun.