What flies are hatching on the Hot Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Hot Creek include Blue-Winged Olive, Pale Morning Dun, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Hot Creek?

The Hot Creek is running at 36.4 CFS at the Hot Creek near Mammoth Lakes gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Hot Creek fishable today?

Hot Creek is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 36.4 CFS at the Hot Creek near Mammoth Lakes gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Hot Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Hot Creek — Hot Creek near Mammoth Lakes

Unfishable

36.4CFS

Discharge

0.98ft

Gauge Height

88.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 41 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.03 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°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

33°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph23.03 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

66° / 33°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

67° / 31°

Mon

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Overcast

62° / 37°

Tue

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Overcast

57° / 38°

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?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 36.4 CFS · 88.3°F · BWOs at peak

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Hot Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Hot Creek · October · Fall

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⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 88.3°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity

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JanDec

BWOs at peak (size 18-20). Midges picking up. Brilliant fall colors, focused fish, fewer crowds.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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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.

Blue-Winged OlivePale Morning DunCaddisMidgeTrico

Regulations

Wild Trout Program waters. Fly fishing ONLY, artificial flies only, single barbless hook, catch-and-release ONLY. California Sport Fishing License required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Hot Creek with more confidence.