The Power House 2 riffle area and Carbon Flat have been fishing well. Nymphing in the riffle is always good if you don't mind company. Spinner falls in the morning has made searching the flats below a great option in the morning.

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
Wild Waters Fly Fishing

Water flow: Good

Visibility: 42 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 65 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: All day

Best stretch: Power House #2 riffle, below Hat Creek park

Best access point: From the junction of Highways 89 & 299, continue north 2.7 miles to a road on the right marked "Hat No. 2." This is the PG&E access road to Hat Creek Power House #2. At this point the water from Baum Lake that was diverted to the power house several miles downstream re-enters the river.

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

PMD's, Salmonfies and Drakes

Recommended fly fishing leader: 12 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line