Hat Creek
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Good
Monday, Apr 27 2026
Up on Hat the caddis are beginning to show in force, probably Glossosoma. Stripping emergers/pupas like a #14 or 16 Cinnamon Fox Poopah or Bird's Nest will work. Some Golden Stoneflies and PMDs are beginning to show, the Salmonfly hatch should begin soon below the Hwy 299 bridge soon. Anglers fishing the Powerhouse 2 Riffle are reporting good fishing
Monday, Apr 27 2026
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Hat Creek
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Good
Up on Hat the caddis are beginning to show in force, probably Glossosoma. Stripping emergers/pupas like a #14 or 16 Cinnamon Fox Poopah or Bird's Nest will work. Some Golden Stoneflies and PMDs are beginning to show, the Salmonfly hatch should begin soon below the Hwy 299 bridge soon. Anglers fishing the Powerhouse 2 Riffle are reporting good fishing
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