Fish Report for 8-13-2023

Hot Creek Fishing Report

8-13-2023
Jim Elias

Hot Creek 8/12/23 - Flows Approx 63CFS - Water Temp 63

Rod Size:  #4-#5 Weights

Tippet Size: 3X

Leader: 7.5ft 3X

Best Techniques: Hopper Dropper, Indicator Nymphing

Dry Flies:  Chernobyl Ant #8-10, Chernobyl Grizzly #8, CDC PMD UN #16, Yellow Stimulator #14-16

Nymphs: Flashback Scud, San Juan Worm, JuJu Baetis #16-18, WD-40 Black #18, Fox's Poopah Olive #16-18, Hot Creek Caddis #18, Old School Caddis #18, Drowned Trico Spinner #20-22

Streamers: Really doesn't matter.

Ugh, Hot Creek continues to disappoint. I'll check back next week and see if anything has changed



Fish Mammoth Guides Services is located in Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County). Fishing Guide, Jim Elias, can take you fishing on Crowley Lake, Upper Owens, Lower Owens and East Walker River. To book your guided fishing trip with Jim Elias please all him at (760) 582-2195 and for more information please visit his WEBSITE..


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