Water flow: Good

Visibility: 42 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 48 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