So far, so good. Water clarity and flows remain great. You will see the trend change shortly and don't be surprised to have some high water/off color days in the near future here when the air temps begin to warm. Although Hot Creek is a small ground fed spring creek, it has the confluence of Mammoth Creek near its headwaters and is greatly influenced by Mammoth Creek's conditions. Mammoth Creek is a freestone creek and it will begin to swell as the huge snowpack starts to melt and run-off.

Nymphing with PT's #18-20, brokenback and standard crystal midges #16-22, SJ worms #12-16 (red or brown), egg patterns #14-18, BWO adults #18 for surface action in the afternoon, stone fly nymphs and adults #12-16, baetis emergers #18-20 (great to fish in the weed channels) are good selections currently. Try chucking some streamers #8-12 if the water gets high and off color. " The Forest Circus" gate remains closed as of this report but expect it to open soon. The snow is gone save for a few accumulations on the northern exposures; access into the canyon is good.