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
Silver Creek
Upper Lake Mary
White River
Willow Springs
Woods Canyon Lake
Water flow: Low
Visibility: 9 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 54 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: Mid day to afternoon in the winter
Best stretch: Bear Flat to Kohls Ranch
Best access point: Kohls Ranch
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Caddis, Hoppers, Ants.
Fish species: Rainbow and Brown Trout
Fishing season: Year Round
Nearest airport: Payson
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 7' 6" 3 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Tonto Creek is one of several small streams along the Mogollon Rim NE of Payson, Arizona. It is one of the most accessible Rim creeks and boasts a hatchery at the headwaters. It is fed by Horton Creek just downstream of its headwaters, which is another favorite among small stream anglers. Further downstream Haigler Creek feeds it as it enters the Hellsgate Wilderness. Tonto Creek eventually ends up feeding ...
Small stream tactics are in order for this creek. Stealthy approach and making the first cast into each pool count. General attractor dries with small nymph or midge droppers will get it done on most days.
Tonto National Forest in closed untill further notice for fire danger
