Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good

It's getting into the toughest time of the year. From the middle of December until mid-late January the days are short, water is cold and the hatches are almost non existent. Flows are now down to winter levels, making for easier wading and being able to reach more areas. Flows are good, temperatures mid-day are pleasant, but the hatches are starting to slow down. As the water temperature continues to drop the fish become less active. Once the temperature stabilizes they will become more active.  Mornings it's midges, later in the morning is a few caddis and BWO. The BWO hatches are getting more erratic but the nymphing is still going strong. If you're looking for dry fly action midday BWO hatches are sporadic but better if its overcast. Reports from up by the dam have not been as good as downstream. Like Hot Creek try to mix in some bigger nymphs.