Becker Lake
Big Lake
Black River, East and West Forks
Canyon Lake
Chevelon Canyon Lake
Colorado River, Lees Ferry
Green Valley Lakes
Kinnikinick Lake
Lower Canyon Creek
Little Colorado River
Oak Creek
Phoenix Urban Lakes and Canals
Reservation Lake
Saguaro Lake
Salt River
Tonto Creek
Upper Lake Mary
White River
Willow Springs
Woods Canyon Lake
Water flow:
Visibility: 12 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 57 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: All Day
Best stretch: Upper Section, first big hole about 1/4 mile from parking and large run just below Upper Section and mid stream.
Best access point: Hatchery Way just off of Bourdon Ranch Road in Showlow
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Few, if any, occur in the winter, but fish will often rise to attractors. There is a occasional surface bite, small Parachute Adams, and caddis can get some love. .
Fish species: Rainbow and Apache Trout
Fishing season: All Year, Best fishing is October 1st-March 31st
Nearest airport: Showlow
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 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
Silver Creek is located just outside of the town of Show Low and is a good option in the winter when other area creeks and lakes become inaccessible due to weather. This creek is located on Game and Fish property and has a catch and release season from Oct-March. It is heavily stocked during this time of year and every year there is a good amount of brood stock fish release in the 5-8lbs range. This fishery ...
Open, try swinging flesh flies, eggs, and drifting midges.
SC gets trickier later in the season. Your midge box should be full and ready to go!
