Hat Creek - CA
Creek Information
| Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout |
Hat Creek, CA, is a revered, diverse trout stream, featuring distinct upper freestone sections and a renowned spring-fed "Wild Trout Section" below Powerhouse #2. It supports wild rainbow and brown trout, demanding technical fly-fishing skills. The Wild Trout Section maintains consistent cold water (50-54°F) and excellent clarity, fostering prolific hatches of midges and mayflies. Angling success hinges on precise dry fly presentations and technical nymphing with light tippets. Regulations often mandate fly fishing only, single barbless hooks, and catch-and-release. Its challenging nature and exceptional trout make it a premier destination for advanced fly anglers.
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 6-2-2026 | Mornings are fishing well! Fishing conditions: Good Report: The salmonfly hatch is mostly over and... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 5-26-2026 | Good Fishing Conditions! Fishing conditions: Good Report: Now would be the time to throw... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 5-12-2026 | Seeing more Salmonflies down by the weir in the lower section Fishing conditions: Good Report: We are seeing more Salmonflies down... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 5-5-2026 | Some Golden Stoneflies and PMDs are beginning to show Fishing conditions: Good Report: Up on Hat the caddis are... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 4-29-2026 | Up on Hat the caddis are beginning to show in force Fishing conditions: Good Report: Up on Hat the caddis are... more » |
The Fly Shop |
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