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
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 10265150 · Direct monitoring location
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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
Overcast
Temperature
51°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
21 mph SE
Wind gust
37 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
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 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 7 AM
Drizzle
Temp 40°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 11 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 20 mph
Wed 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 48%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 23 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 57°F / Low 33°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 37 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 52°F / Low 37°F
Chance 54%
Precip 0.26 in
Max gust 39 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 49°F / Low 33°F
Chance 90%
Precip 0.09 in
Max gust 14 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 52°F / Low 33°F
Chance 11%
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
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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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