Hot Creek is not fishing as well as we usually see on Hot Creek

Hot Creek - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)


by Tom Loe
8-9-2013
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Another location off its game due to low water. The weeds protruding above the surface in many of the "spots" on HC are making life difficult for most. Dry fly fishing is the best way to get looks using small trico mayfly patterns or hoppers and caddis in the afternoons. There is very limited water to nymph in at this time- scuds, midges, crystal olive caddis larva, and birds nest patterns are good choices if you get a pocket or hole.






8-8-2013
Perhaps the most consistent fishery in the area currently. Although the lake is extremely low, the launch ramp is...... Read More