What flies are hatching on the Lee Vining Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Lee Vining Creek include Pale Morning Dun, Caddis, Golden Stone. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Lee Vining Creek?

The Lee Vining Creek is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Lee Vining Creek fishable today?

Live conditions for Lee Vining Creek are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

Lee Vining Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

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24-Hr Pressure

23.51 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

71°FClear sky

Wind 19 mph23.51 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Mainly clear

77° / 51°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

78° / 51°

Tue

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Overcast

73° / 54°

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Overcast

70° / 45°

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.

Time of Day

Using: BWOs returning

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Lee Vining Creek · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Caddis tapering. Cool mornings — last reliable fall fishing before snow.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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About Lee Vining Creek

Lee Vining Creek flows from the high Sierra near Tioga Pass down to Mono Lake, with wild rainbow and brown trout in its upper reaches near the gateway to Yosemite's east entrance. The creek is regulated to protect Mono Lake's tributary flows — sections may be closed or restricted. A scenic, accessible Eastern Sierra fishery.

Pale Morning DunCaddisGolden StoneBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Live CFS data unavailable — no confirmed active USGS gauge. Special water regulations apply to protect Mono Lake tributary instream flows. Check CDFW for current restrictions and any seasonal closures. California Sport Fishing License required.

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Guides to help you fish Lee Vining Creek with more confidence.