Arizona Fish Report
Hot Creek Fish Report for 2-3-2012
Hot Creek Fish Report for 2-3-2012
Hot Creek is still fishing really well
Hot Creek - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)
by The Trout Fitter Staff
2-3-2012
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Water Conditions: Great the flows are constant at 22 cfs as of 2/3
THE SNOW IS LONG GONE BUT THE USFS HAS KEPT THE GATE CLOSED. IT IS A SHORT WALK FROM THERE TO THE CANYON SECTION. YOU CAN DRIVE RIGHT OUT TO THE INTERPRETIVE SITE.
Fishing conditions and Hatches: Good to Excellent for the canyon section, it is fishing similar to summer with smaller midges and baetis patterns suburface all day and moderate hatches midday. Once the water temp comes up about two degrees the food bell rings and it is downright good for 3-4 hours daily. Interpretive section has been worked and they are getting a little wiser - go real small.
Recommended Flies:
DRIES: CDC Baetis DUN #20-22, Extended Body BWO #20-22, Brook's Sprout Baetis #20-22, CDC Emerger Baetis #20-22, Stalcup Emerger Parachute Midge #22, CDC Emerging Midge 22-24, Real Midge 24 (dry or wet)
NYMPHS: Copper Zebra #22, Yankee Buzzer #22, Micracle Nymph #20, BH FB Pheasant Tail #16-#20, #22-24 Black Beauty, #22 Furimsky's Epoxy Midge, WD Flashy Black #22, #16 Hare's Ear midday, Barr's Flashback 18-20,
STREAMERS: #12 Bead Head Doc's Twin Lake Special Black/Brown/Olive, Burnt Orange Marabou Leech
THE SNOW IS LONG GONE BUT THE USFS HAS KEPT THE GATE CLOSED. IT IS A SHORT WALK FROM THERE TO THE CANYON SECTION. YOU CAN DRIVE RIGHT OUT TO THE INTERPRETIVE SITE.
Fishing conditions and Hatches: Good to Excellent for the canyon section, it is fishing similar to summer with smaller midges and baetis patterns suburface all day and moderate hatches midday. Once the water temp comes up about two degrees the food bell rings and it is downright good for 3-4 hours daily. Interpretive section has been worked and they are getting a little wiser - go real small.
Recommended Flies:
DRIES: CDC Baetis DUN #20-22, Extended Body BWO #20-22, Brook's Sprout Baetis #20-22, CDC Emerger Baetis #20-22, Stalcup Emerger Parachute Midge #22, CDC Emerging Midge 22-24, Real Midge 24 (dry or wet)
NYMPHS: Copper Zebra #22, Yankee Buzzer #22, Micracle Nymph #20, BH FB Pheasant Tail #16-#20, #22-24 Black Beauty, #22 Furimsky's Epoxy Midge, WD Flashy Black #22, #16 Hare's Ear midday, Barr's Flashback 18-20,
STREAMERS: #12 Bead Head Doc's Twin Lake Special Black/Brown/Olive, Burnt Orange Marabou Leech
More Reports
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Monday, January 23rd, 2012Hot Creek: Rain, Snow or Sunshine those Hot Creek Fish are still active
Owens River: The big Fish are still in the Upper Owens, streamers work best for the big guys
Owens River: The fishing is good in the Owens River Gorge and it will be warmer than at higher elevations
Owens River: The flows are back up on the Lower Owens, Drift boating might be the best approach
East Walker River (CA): It is "Baetis-o-rama" Days for Fly Fishermen on the East Walker
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, January 12th, 2012Hot Creek: Hot Creek is fishing excellent above the ranch and good in the canyon.
Owens River: The Upper Owens is fishing good to excellent right now, use midges for best results
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge is fishing excellent and the weather makes it even better
Owens River: Fishing is good on the Lower Owens and midges are the ticket
East Walker River (CA): The East Walker is excellent and the midday bite is wide open!
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