🐟 What fish can you catch in Oak Creek Canyon?

Most commonly caught species around Oak Creek Canyon , AZ : Rainbow trout - 1,361 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,290 reported catches Northern pike - 498 reported catches Channel catfish - 279 reported catches Brown trout - 189 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Oak Creek Canyon fishing reports?

The latest Oak Creek Canyon , AZ fishing reports are: @ottooxford reported a nice Northern pike at Frances Short Pond . @Y33z reported a nice Northern pike at Upper Lake Mary . @jarretherbel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Scholz Lake . @TheFishingFox reported a nice Rainbow trout at Frances Short Pond . @marco-luviano reported a nice Sea trout at Kinnikinick Lake . .

Fishing in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona?

Anglers in Oak Creek Canyon , AZ recommend these top fishing spots: Oak Creek , Verde River , Upper Lake Mary , Lower Lake Mary , Odell Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Oak Creek Canyon?

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Arizona, United States

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Top fish species in Oak Creek Canyon

Latest Oak Creek Canyon fishing reports

Northern pike

Frances Short Pond

length · weight

Northern pike

Upper Lake Mary

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Scholz Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Frances Short Pond

length · weight

Sea trout

Kinnikinick Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Sea trout

Kinnikinick Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Frances Short Pond

16 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Frances Short Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Frances Short Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Ashurst Lake

11 in · 1 lb

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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 May 9th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Special gear

Aggregate

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 Lake
Becker Lake
Burro Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31
Canyon Creek-OW Bridge to the Fort Apache Reservation Boundary
Coyote Creek
Dude Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31
East Fork, Little Colorado River-above Colter Dam — May 1 through Dec. 31
East Verde River-origin to the pumphouse
Elk Tank
Grant Creek – Pinaleno Mountains
Grapevine Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31
Horton Creek
J.D. Dam
Mamie Creek
Middle Tank
Perkins Tank
River Reservoir — Oct. 1 through April 30
Silver Creek — Oct. 1 through March 31
Thompson Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31
West Fork Black River- Hayground Creek to Fort Apache Reservation Boundary — May 1 through Dec. 31

CATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only, barbless hooks:

Oak Creek-West Fork Oak Creek

CATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only:

Lower Goldwater

2 TROUT LIMIT artificial flies and lures only:

Carnero Lake
Chevelon Canyon Lake
Chevelon Creek, from the Confluence with Willow Springs Creek to Chevelon Crossing
Lees Ferry
Lee Valley Creek
Lee Valley Lake

2 TROUT LIMIT:

Alamar Park Pond
Bonsall Pond
Community fishing ponds
Council Avenue Pond
Dave White Regional Park Pond
Discovery Park Ponds
Eastmark Park Pond
Eldorado Park Pond
Evelyn Hallman Pond
Festival Fields Pond
Freestone Pond
Friendship Pond
Frye Mesa Reservoir
Gilbert Regional Park Pond
Graham County Fairgrounds Pond
Greenfield Park Pond
Heroes Regional Park Pond
McQueen Pond
Pacana Pond
Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex Ponds
Papago Park Ponds
Patterson Ponds
Rio Vista Park Pond
Roadrunner Park Pond
Show Low Creek Meadow
Steele Indian School Park Pond
Water Ranch Park Lake (barbless hooks only)
West Wetlands Pond

4 TROUT LIMIT:

Community fishing lakes

5 TROUT LIMIT:

Colorado River-Separation Canyon to the California/Nevada Boundary, including Lake Mead and Lake Mohave

10 TROUT LIMIT:

Colorado River-California/Nevada Boundary to the International Boundary

UNLIMITED TROUT REGULATIONS:

Colorado River-Navajo Bridge to Separation Canyon

SEASONAL UNLIMITED TROUT REGULATIONS SEPT. 1 – MARCH 31 ANNUALLY:

Chevelon Creek-Chevelon Crossing to the confluence with the Little Colorado River
East Clear Creek
Nutrioso Creek

Excellent

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Regulations for

34°56′56.4″N 111°45′1.8″W

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FAQ about Oak Creek Canyon fishing

Anglers in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ recommend these top fishing spots: Oak Creek, Verde River, Upper Lake Mary, Lower Lake Mary, and Odell Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Oak Creek Canyon, AZ:

Rainbow trout - 1,361 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,290 reported catches
Northern pike - 498 reported catches
Channel catfish - 279 reported catches
Brown trout - 189 reported catches

The latest Oak Creek Canyon, AZ fishing reports are:

@ottooxford reported a nice Northern pike at Frances Short Pond.
@Y33z reported a nice Northern pike at Upper Lake Mary.
@jarretherbel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Scholz Lake.
@TheFishingFox reported a nice Rainbow trout at Frances Short Pond.
@marco-luviano reported a nice Sea trout at Kinnikinick Lake.

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