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 |
| 2-4-2026 | Some good days can be had in the flats and lower in the system below Highway 299 with the winter stoneflies Fishing conditions: Fair to Good Report: This is the slow... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 1-21-2026 | Some good days can be had in the flats and lower in the system below Highway 299 Fishing conditions: Fair to Good Report: This is the slow... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 1-7-2026 | This is the slow season for Hat Creek Fishing conditions: Fair to Good Report: This is the slow... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 1-1-2026 | Some good days can be had in the flats and lower in the system below Highway 299 This is the slow season for Hat Creek... more » |
The Fly Fishers Place |
| 11-18-2025 | Some good days can be had in the flats and lower in the system This is the slow season for Hat Creek... more » |
The Fly Shop |
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