Water flow: Average flows
Visibility: 24 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 48 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: All Day
Best stretch: White Mountain Apache Reservation border to OW Bridge
Best access point: Take Young Rd off of HWY 260 and follow signs to Lower Canyon Creek. Part of the road is now closed off so you will have to park at the gate and hike in.
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
BWO Midge
Fish species: Wild brown and a few rainbow trout
Fishing season: March 1-November 25
Nearest airport: Show Low and Phoenix Sky Harbor
Recommended fly fishing leader: 7 ½ Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 7' 4 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Trout WF
Small stream that is catch and release, fly and lure only. Canyon Creek was affected by the Rodeo-Chedeski fire but has made a full recovery. The hatches on this stream are like nothing else you will see in Arizona.
Try to fish early morning or late afternoon with temps rising. Start with a dry dropper rig and change flies often if not getting bites.
Looks like some clouds will be rolling in this week. Fishing during overcast days will improve your chances. Thanks to all our customers
