California
Hot Creek at Flume near Mammoth Lakes
Location Snapshot
Hot Creek at Flume near Mammoth Lakes is a wild-trout stream in California’s eastern Sierra, defined by a bounded creek reach rather than the nearby Owens River or Crowley Lake fisheries. Cold, spring-influenced water and compact stream habitat give this destination a focused trout identity built around technical river fishing.
Current River Rating
Poor · 29
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Do Not Go
Avoid This Period
Tuesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
This is an informational evaluation period, not a recommended fishing window. These seasonal suggestions should not be interpreted as a recommendation to enter
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Blocking Factors
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 37 CFS
- Gage Height
- 6953.92 ft
- Water Temperature
- 88.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 1:00 PM
Updated recently · USGS station 10265150 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
37°F
Feels like
30°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 11 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Tue 3 PM
Drizzle
Temp 51°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 18 mph
Tue 7 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 38°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Drizzle
High 55°F / Low 35°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 36 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 55°F / Low 37°F
Chance 83%
Precip 0.10 in
Max gust 45 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Rain
High 48°F / Low 35°F
Chance 70%
Precip 0.22 in
Max gust 11 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 53°F / Low 34°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Wild rainbow trout are in the Hot Creek at Flume near Mammoth Lakes, along with brown trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Hot Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Mono, California
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Mono
Management Category
Wild trout spring creek
Regulation Scope
Hot Creek wild-trout gauge reach near Mammoth Lakes.
Regulation Summary
California Department of Fish and Wildlife special trout regulations apply on Hot Creek. Confirm current catch-and-release, gear, and seasonal rules before fishing.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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