Hot Creek Fishing near Mammoth Lakes, California

Hot Creek is a stream located just 11.1 miles from Mammoth Lakes, in Mono County, in the state of California, United States, near Benton Crossing, CA. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout and brown trout here. Whether you’re baitcasting, spinning or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Hot Creek.

Join us as we discuss the California Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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