Mono County · stream · order 3 river · ~11 cfs typical
Hot Creek
Hot Creek is a stream in Mono County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
89°
60°
17 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
62°
17 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
87°
60°
16 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Tule Lake1.5 mi
- Junction Reservoir1.5 mi
- Molybdenite Creek1.9 mi
- Little Walker River2.5 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
- Kirman Lake2.6 mi
- Long Valley Ponds3.5 mi
- Emma Lake4.6 mi
- Mud Lake3.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hot Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hot Creek?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hot Creek?+
Hot Creek is a stream in Mono County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.