There are special regulations on the river so be sure to check the regulation handbook and supplements before fishing. Hot Creek Located just outside of Mammoth Lakes, Hot Creek draws anglers from around the world to test their skills. There is limited water to fish in the Wild Trout section, but one does not have to move far to cast to a multitude of fish. There is a fairly consistent hatch pattern on the creek which makes it a little easier to stock your flybox. The key to success at Hot Creek is presentation.
Anglers do well to concentrate on feeding lanes between weeds that are close to shore.
The substrate of the creek provides habitat and forage for the trout and could be damaged by the large volume of anglers that use the creek. Wading in the creek may uproot aquatic vegetation and damage this fragile system. Anglers can easily cast to any spot on the creek from shore. The only thing that could rival the fishing on this river is the surroundings. Flowing through a pristine canyon, the McCloud River provides the perfect setting for flyfishers and lure anglers alike.