Water Conditions: Good
The flow is at 8 CFS plus the spring for about 24 cfs total. Water is clear and cold in the 40's.
Road open clear to gate but getting stuck on the way out is pricey. Kevin\'s (Hot Creek Ranch) free tow service has been discontinued.
More warm weather this next week will have the access improving.
You still can\'t drive out to Interpretive center area and must walk it across the field.

Fishing conditions and Hatches: Excellent
Those who are making the less riskly 15 min/ .8 mile walk to the canyon section are being well rewarded.
Midges early followed by Baetis hatch from 20 minutes to over an hour depending on the day. Everything coming off at Hot Creek is small, but when the bite goes off midday don\'t hesitate to go bigger and buggier.
The bite is strong midday as they all feed at once and the competition is keen - translated not too choosey.

Recommended Flies
Add scuds to the same \'ol, same ol\' . . .
DRIES: #20 to 24 Parachute Adams, Loop Wing Baetis, Brooks Sprout Baetis.
NYMPHS: Black or olive #20-24 WD-40\'s, #20-22 Zebra Midge. Poxy-backed baetis in size 18 has been particularly good.
Streamers: Throw big ol\' Muddler Minnows or big streamers to the far shore in the Interpretive Center section and never let the fly be stationary . . . strip as it hits the water or land on the far shore and drag it in the water.
Midday, if action gets hot, go to size 16 Hares Ear, PT\'s or Prince Nymph . . . yes. 16 is not typo.