Hot Creek Fish Report

Hot Creek - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-15-2008
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Water Conditions:
The water is still "gin"clear and clean. The run off is still a few weeks away. So far it has been wonderful on the creek with lots of active trout being caught.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
It has been windy , but regardless, the fishing has been phenomenal. Scuds , Midges and BWOs has been the main stay for the last few weeks. We had a brief cold spell the last couple of days but , warm sunny skies are back. Make sure to keep an eye out for Yellow Sallies and Some Caddis on the warm days. crowds have been growing each day . .....see guides hint.

Recommended Flies:
NYMPHS-
#18 Miracle Midge, #18 Midging Emerger, #18 T/B Micro May, #18 Copper John in Copper or Black,#18-20 Pheasant Tail, #18 RS2 Emerger, #18 Olive or Green Caddis Pupa. #14-18 scuds and #12-16stonefly,.
DRY FLIES-
For dries try a#14-16 Stimi, #20-22 Hi-Vis BWO, #20 Hatch Master Baetis, #20-24 Griffith's Gnat, #20-24 Brook's Sprout Midge in Olive or Black and #20 Parasol Midge Emerger in Black.

Guide's Hint LEAVE HOME AND GET HERE ASAP THE FISHING HAS TRULY BEEN SUPERB .!!!!!!!


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