Hat Creek

October 20, 2026

By Barbless, compiled each morning from the gauges, forecasts and sources on this page.

Hat Creek

Current conditions for Hat Creek · Map, access and gauges

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Conditions

The valley is cooling off with October Caddis emerging soon in riffles above the 299 bridge. Look for good BWO and midge hatches in the flats and Powerhouse 2 Riffle area as temperatures drop into fall. Nymphs and small dries should both produce as the season transitions.

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Recommended flies

Lance's Jigged X-MayRubberlegsSweet Pea Jigged BaetisPheasant TailsMercer's Missing LinkS&M NymphWalt's WormPeaches n GreenBP Weiss NymphWeiss FireflyOlive HotspotsSweet PeasZebra MidgesAdamsBaetis driesSweet PeaZack's BWO Jig NationOlive S&MBlack Micro May