Hat Creek restoration project.....video

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I fished it in the 1970s when it was a real big deal.

Hat Creek and Fall River dominated the interest of fly fishers back then.

Back then you edge waded it because it was deep.

You could only cross it in the riffle below Powerhouse 2.

It has filled in so much there is not depth for holding the big trout anymore.

It had a lot of hot fish and some big ones too.

It was very hard to fish with standard fly fishing methods.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As1K5ys9BQc

[Baja Fly Fisher]

I fished that area from the early 70's to about the mid 80's. It was an amazing fishery. Also fished Fall River out of Ricks Lodge and the Pit. I hope they also do some work on the Fall. It has really silted in.

[goby]

I've heard the same, that it needs a dredging because it's just too shallow. I've never had luck at Powerhouse #2 riffle, although I discovered the slow part and absolutely love it.