Fly Fishing Stream Conditions Report: Hat Creek

Period:

May 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jun 2025Oct 2024Apr 2024Dec 2022

Report Summary for May 2026

This year: Hat Creek is in good shape and fishing is productive. Caddis are beginning to show in force, which is starting to drive consistent activity on the water. Keep in mind that wild trout spawn in this section, so please tread carefully and avoid disturbing any active redds. The most effective approach right now is stripping emergers and pupas through key holding water. Great choices to run include the Caddis Poopah and a Birds Nest to imitate the active caddis activity.

Prior years: No prior years report for this period.

This report combines publicly available data when available with our own analysis to give a comprehensive view of the stream conditions.

Spawning activity
Please be aware of redds. Use caution when wading.
Caddis Poopah fly pattern

Caddis Poopah

Size: 14 or 16
nymph
Birds Nest fly pattern

Likely species

A: Caddis Overview - likely hatch for this period

Caddis Overview

Golden Stonefly - likely hatch for this period

Golden Stonefly

Salmonfly - likely hatch for this period

Salmonfly

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