West Coast
Hot Creek
Live Conditions
Hot Creek — Hot Creek near Mammoth Lakes
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
23.28 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 68°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☀️Clear sky
74° / 36°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
76° / 44°
Wed
☁️Overcast
77° / 51°
Thu
☀️Clear sky
81° / 49°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Hot Creek.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Hot Creek conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Hot Creek · June · Early Summer
⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 90.9°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity
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PMDs at peak (size 18-20). Caddis evenings. Tricos (size 22-24) starting. Spring-creek technical fishing at its hardest.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Hot Creek
Hot Creek is a legendary Eastern Sierra spring creek near Mammoth Lakes — a geothermally-influenced stream with dense wild rainbow trout populations in its intensely managed fly fishing section. The crystal-clear water and educated trout make this one of California's most challenging and rewarding fisheries. The Geological Site area is a separate attraction nearby.
Regulations
Wild Trout Program waters. Fly fishing ONLY, artificial flies only, single barbless hook, catch-and-release ONLY. California Sport Fishing License required.