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Fly Fishing Hot Creek California
This spring creek has some of the highest fish
populations in the country. Located in volcano country,
this little stream is very unique. Its water comes from
geothermal springs which mixes with the cold water from
melting snow of Mammoth Creek. The results provide a
water chemistry that sustains a very healthy aquatic
insect population. The population of wild trout runs as
high as 8,000 to 10,000 trout per mile according to the
California Department of Game and Fish. One great thing
about Hot Creek that will help insure it stays that way is
that it is open only to barbless hook, catch and release,
fly fishing.
Most spring creeks have smooth surface water that is
extra difficult to fish. Although Hot Creek is no pushover
by any means, it does provide some other types of water
such as runs and riffles more typical of a freestone
stream than a spring creek. This diversity of water flows
makes it a much more interesting stream to fish.
Another good thing about Hot Creek is that its high
alkaline water and high aquatic insect population provides
a lot to great dry fly fishing. Hatches are common and
occur throughout most of the year. The stream is heated
by warm to hot springs. Some are visible in the lower
fishing section. Because of the hot springs, the water
temperature gradually increases the farther you go
downstream to the point it becomes too warm for trout.
Seasons:
You can fish Hot Creek any day of the year.
Spring:
Springtime provides the most hatches even though there
are insects hatching about all year.
Summer:
Summertime probably is the most crowded time of the
year.
Fall:
Fly fishing Hot Creek can be great during the Fall months.
Fly Fishing Guide to Hot Creek:
Springs Creeks, especially those that are like the English
Caulk streams, are not easy to fish simply because it is
difficult to fool the fish in this type of water. The trout can
get a good look at your presentations and matching the
hatch can be important. (Click Here To Continue)
This spring creek has some of the highest fish
populations in the country. Located in volcano country,
this little stream is very unique. Its water comes from
geothermal springs which mixes with the cold water from
melting snow of Mammoth Creek. The results provide a
water chemistry that sustains a very healthy aquatic
insect population. The population of wild trout runs as
high as 8,000 to 10,000 trout per mile according to the
California Department of Game and Fish. One great thing
about Hot Creek that will help insure it stays that way is
that it is open only to barbless hook, catch and release,
fly fishing.
Most spring creeks have smooth surface water that is
extra difficult to fish. Although Hot Creek is no pushover
by any means, it does provide some other types of water
such as runs and riffles more typical of a freestone
stream than a spring creek. This diversity of water flows
makes it a much more interesting stream to fish.
Another good thing about Hot Creek is that its high
alkaline water and high aquatic insect population provides
a lot to great dry fly fishing. Hatches are common and
occur throughout most of the year. The stream is heated
by warm to hot springs. Some are visible in the lower
fishing section. Because of the hot springs, the water
temperature gradually increases the farther you go
downstream to the point it becomes too warm for trout.
Seasons:
You can fish Hot Creek any day of the year.
Spring:
Springtime provides the most hatches even though there
are insects hatching about all year.
Summer:
Summertime probably is the most crowded time of the
year.
Fall:
Fly fishing Hot Creek can be great during the Fall months.
Fly Fishing Guide to Hot Creek:
Springs Creeks, especially those that are like the English
Caulk streams, are not easy to fish simply because it is
difficult to fool the fish in this type of water. The trout can
get a good look at your presentations and matching the
hatch can be important. (Click Here To Continue)
| Type of Stream Spring Creek Species Rainbow Trout Brown Trout (Wild) Size Small Location Eastern Sierra Nearest Towns Mammoth Lakes Season Year - round Access: Good but very limited Non-Resident License State of California Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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Photo Courtesy of Gary Paepke
Photo Courtesy of Gary Paepke