Hot Creek shares many characteristics with the Verdigre, not the least of which is that the two are spring creeks. Hot Creek, like its sister, the upper Owens rises from springs in the high desert between the Sierras and the Glass mountains. In the short course from its source, hot springs feed into Hot Creek, hence its name. Below the springs the water remains too warm for trout. Above the springs, though, Hot Creek is a very healthy stream supporting about 12,000 fish per mile. All wild trout....

Air Temperature: 34 degrees (f), warming to 45 degrees in the afternoon, overcast, chilly
Wind: ~5 mph from the North
Water Temperature: 48.1 degrees
Insect activity: Sporadic midge hatches, no caddis pupae active
Catch: 7 Rainbows, 15 Browns
Comments: The cold front that had gone through had slowed the insect activity. The fish were hanging deep in their holes, very few would reveal their position. No real big fish on this trip.