HOT CREEK

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FISHING CALIFORNIA

Hot Creek


April 18, 2024

Hot Creek is a popular fishing destination in California known for its abundant brown and rainbow trout. The area is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and offers plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Anglers looking to fish in Hot Creek should use small flies and light tackle to lure trout in the clear waters. The best time to visit is from April to November when the weather is mild and temperatures range from 60°F to 80°F. However, fishing in the winter months can also be productive.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

FLORENCE LAKE BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
LAKE EDISON BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
REDINGER BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
SUNNYSLOPE ROAD 30796, SANGER
Upper King Watershed, California
NAVY BEACH PADDLE BOAT LAUNCH
Mono Lake Watershed, California
FLORENCE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
GULL MEADOWS CAR TOP BOAT LAUNCH
Mono Lake Watershed, California
RAMP ROAD MONO COUNTY
East Walker Watershed, California
MAMMOTH POOL RD, CALIFORNIA
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
HUNTINGTON BOAT RAMP & LAUNCHING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK STANISLAUS
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH EAST CARSONRIVER
Upper Carson Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 2, T9N, R18E TO CONFLUENCE WITH MOKELUMNE RIVER
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
SOURCE SEC 24, T6N, R21E TO CENTERVILLE FLAT
Upper Carson Watershed, California
LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND TO HTNF BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
MILL CREEK
West Walker Watershed, California
CENTERVILLE FLAT TO HANGMAN'S BRIDGE
Upper Carson Watershed, California
STATE HIGHWAY 108 TO DONNELL RESERVOIR
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
HIGHWAY 4 TO SALT SPRINGS RESERVOIR
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California

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Walker Lake State Recreation Area

Mammoth Creek Community Park

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Owens River Headwaters Wilderness

Toiyabe National Forest

Heenan Lake Wildlife Area

Wildlife Area Slinkard / Little Antelope

                                                                                                                       
                                               
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TIOGA LAKE OVERLOOK INFO SITE

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