Running High

Hot Creek - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)


by Tom Loe
5-10-2016
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Water levels are running the highest in a few years thanks to the snow melting into Mammoth Creek. The pesky aquatic weeds are still an issue; but not as bad was last fall for sure. Some trout are moving into the larger riffles thanks to additional water on the warmer days. Think about swinging some Punk Perch, or Loeberg streamers when the water levels are high after run-off; or rain. Midges, scuds, & attractor patterns are best during cooler periods; although you will see solid blue winged olive hatches throughout April on the warmer days. #20/22 midges, #20 pheasant tails, #18 Assassins, & bird’s nest patterns are best for nymphs. Small parachute midge; or mayfly adult patterns used with a 10 foot leader are best for surface presentations when the fish are on the adult BWO’s, midges/or clusters.



More Reports

Tom Loe Reports
for Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Update
McGee Creek: Cutts Still Remain in Lake
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Disappointment
Owens River - Middle: Picking Up

Tom Loe Reports
for Friday, May 6th, 2016

Crowley Lake: Crowley is Open
McGee Creek: McGee Creek Fish Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Cutts Showing Up
Owens River - Middle: Middle Owens Update
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Update
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: PVR Update
Owens River - Gorge: Gorge Update
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir
East Walker River (CA): Brown Plants Coming
West Walker River (CA): High and Muddy