There is a huge Caddis hatch on Hot Creek in the afternoon

Hot Creek - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-31-2013
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Water Conditions:
Water is clear and the flows are at 28 cfs as of 5/29.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good it is slower in the morning. Better mid day till dark. HUGE caddis hatch in the afternoon.

Recommended Flies:
DRIES:
#18 Griffith gnat, Baby boy hopper, #18 Biot Sparkle Midge, #18 E/C Caddis, #18 Organza trico spinner, #18 Q's Sparkle Stacker BWO, #18 Extended Body BWO, #18 Hackle Stacker

NYMPHS: #20 Prince Nymph, #20WD40, #16 Deep Six Caddis, #18 Buckskin, #18 Nori's Caddis, #16 Sparkle Pupa, #20 Brook's Emergent Pupa, #18 Translucent Pupa, CDC Caddis Emerger, #20 Disco Midge, Scud, #20 Brooks Hot Creek Caddis, #20 RS2 Trico, #18 Hares Ear Soft Hackle,#18 Lighting Bug, variety of midges

STREAMERS: crystal bugger, flashabou bugger

Guides Hint: Start thinking about hopper/dropper rigs!