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Fishing in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ

Arizona, United States

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Top fish species in Oak Creek Canyon

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Brown trout
Brown trout

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Bluegill

Frances Short Pond

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Bluegill

Frances Short Pond

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Bluegill

Frances Short Pond

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Rainbow trout

Oak Creek

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Northern pike

Upper Lake Mary

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Bluegill

Frances Short Pond

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Channel catfish

Frances Short Pond

22 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Walleye

Upper Lake Mary

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Northern pike

Upper Lake Mary

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Oak Creek

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About Oak Creek Canyon fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,391 catches for Rainbow trout, 1,366 catches for Largemouth bass, and 584 catches for Northern pike.

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Fishing regulations in Oak Creek Canyon

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Arizona can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of July 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4

Special gear

Aggregate

4
Additional information
No size limit.These regulations apply statewide unless Site-Specific Special Regulations apply to that body of water. Click here to see Site-Specific Special Regulations Statewide includes all state and federal refuges, parks and monuments; open areas do not include any area closed to hunting, fishing, or trapping.CATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only, single-pointed barbless hooks:Aker LakeBecker LakeBurro Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31Canyon Creek-OW Bridge to the Fort Apache Reservation BoundaryCoyote CreekDude Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31East Fork, Little Colorado River-above Colter Dam — May 1 through Dec. 31East Verde River-origin to the pumphouseElk TankGrant Creek – Pinaleno MountainsGrapevine Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31Horton CreekJ.D. DamMamie CreekMiddle TankPerkins TankRiver Reservoir — Oct. 1 through April 30Silver Creek — Oct. 1 through March 31Thompson Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31West Fork Black River- Hayground Creek to Fort Apache Reservation Boundary — May 1 through Dec. 31CATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only, barbless hooks:Oak Creek-West Fork Oak CreekCATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only:Lower Goldwater2 TROUT LIMIT artificial flies and lures only:Carnero LakeChevelon Canyon LakeChevelon Creek, from the Confluence with Willow Springs Creek to Chevelon CrossingLees FerryLee Valley CreekLee Valley Lake2 TROUT LIMIT:Alamar Park PondBonsall PondCommunity fishing pondsCouncil Avenue PondDave White Regional Park PondDiscovery Park PondsEastmark Park PondEldorado Park PondEvelyn Hallman PondFestival Fields PondFreestone PondFriendship PondFrye Mesa ReservoirGilbert Regional Park PondGraham County Fairgrounds PondGreenfield Park PondHeroes Regional Park PondMcQueen PondPacana PondPacific Avenue Athletic Complex PondsPapago Park PondsPatterson PondsRio Vista Park PondRoadrunner Park PondShow Low Creek Meadow Steele Indian School Park PondWater Ranch Park Lake (barbless hooks only)West Wetlands Pond4 TROUT LIMIT:Community fishing lakes5 TROUT LIMIT:Colorado River-Separation Canyon to the California/Nevada Boundary, including Lake Mead and Lake Mohave10 TROUT LIMIT:Colorado River-California/Nevada Boundary to the International BoundaryUNLIMITED TROUT REGULATIONS:Colorado River-Navajo Bridge to Separation CanyonSEASONAL UNLIMITED TROUT REGULATIONS SEPT. 1 – MARCH 31 ANNUALLY:Chevelon Creek-Chevelon Crossing to the confluence with the Little Colorado RiverEast Clear CreekNutrioso Creek
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Regulations for

34°56′56.4″N 111°45′1.8″W
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FAQ about Oak Creek Canyon fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona?
Anglers in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ recommend these top fishing spots: Upper Lake Mary, Oak Creek, Verde River, Lower Lake Mary, and Odell Lake.
🐟 What fish can you catch in Oak Creek Canyon?
Most commonly caught species around Oak Creek Canyon, AZ:
📢 What are the latest Oak Creek Canyon fishing reports?
The latest Oak Creek Canyon, AZ fishing reports are:
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