Hot Creek - Hot Creek Caddis hatches are in the afternoon, mornings are Gray Drakes and Yellow Sallies

Hot Creek Caddis hatches are in the afternoon, mornings are Gray Drakes and Yellow Sallies

Hot Creek - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-16-2011
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Water Conditions:
Good, flows are holding at about 59 cfs as of 6/16 and still clear but hot weather will start the runoff soon.

Fishing conditions and Hatches:
Good, Gray Drakes and Yellow Sallies are coming off, Afternoon Caddis hatches. With more warm weather on the way, expect the flows to change daily!

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Parachute Caddis #18, Tricos #20

NYMPHS:
Zebra Midges 18-20, WD 40's Olive/Black 20-22, San Juan Worm Pink/Red, Green Scuds 18, Noris Caddis Pupa 18, Fox's Poopah 20

STREAMERS:
Black BH Docs #10

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Lake Mary: The road to Lake Mary & Lake George is now open
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake fish are on the move so the hot spots change
Owens River: The run off is beginning to affect fishing on the Upper Owens
Owens River: Flows at the Owens River Gorge are at 45 cfs
Owens River: The slower moving water is good fishing on the Lower Owens
Bridgeport Reservoir: As the weather warms the fishing is improving at the Bridgeport Reservoir
East Walker River (CA): High flows (595 cfs range) is making fishing on the East Walker difficult

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, June 10th, 2011

Lake Mary: Road Still not plowed, but the ice has melted
Hot Creek: Excellent Hatches on Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: The water is still too cold for the fish to be real active on Lake Crowley
Owens River: The Upper Owens river is getting more consistent hatches, but be sure to watch the flows
Owens River: Owens River Gorge may be the best fishing right now
Owens River: The flows are better on the Lower Owens and the fishing is good, look for the slower moving water
Bridgeport Reservoir: The fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir seems to be picking up as the weather warms
East Walker River (CA): The flows on the East Walker are making the fishing tough.