Hot Creek Fish Report - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)

Hot Creek Fishing Report

Hot Creek - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)

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by The Trout Fitter Staff
2-26-2021
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Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Fair, showing 4 cfs as of 2/25

The flow gauge on Mammoth Creek is not accurate, probably due to ice. I've stopped by the weir the last 2 days and the flows are definitely lower.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:Good

You can drive in but if you've got the wrong car/driving ability you might be waiting a long time until it refreezes to get out. The reduced fishing pressure has been a blessing in the canyon. If you're willing to work for it, the fishing is really good. Due to low water levels and spooky fish, dry droppers have been a great option at hot creek right now. Midges early and late with a sporadic mayfly hatch midday. Mayflies are in the #16-20 range. Streamers have also been producing well.

Recommended Flies

DRIES: R.P. Emerger #22 | Hi-Vis Baetis #18-20 | Yellow Stimulator #8-16 | Mother Shucker #24 | CDC Baetis Dun #16-20

STREAMERS: BH Bopp Leech Olive & Brown #12-10 | Perfection Perch #4-8 | Punk Perch #10-16 | Hornburg #10-14

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