Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
65
Orvis Phoenix 's Tip of the Week
Water temps have been getting alot better. We are still avoiding fishing mid day though. Watch for cloud cover and we should have some BWO Hatches mid morning! If your fishing the afternoon, have some caddis ready to go! All year round we fish ants and beetles when there are no hatches popping off.
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5-Day Outlook as of 9/10/25
New Zealand Mud Snails have been found in Canyon Creek and AZGFD is asking for your cooperation in cleaning your boots when arriving and leaving! Spray your boots with Formula 409 and let dry for 15 mins and this has been working well. Make sure you take a 4x4, because that road can be a slippery one during the rainy and snowy season!
Techniques & Tips as of 9/10/25
Small stream tactics rule, make the first cast into each pool count. Limit false casting, start at the bottom of a section and work your way to the top. Place casts slightly above likely holding spots and be ready for an immediate eat. In the winter and early spring during high flows, focus on undercut banks and holding structure, large streamers or buggy dry flies can be productive when they are heavily feeding. During low water focus on particular spots and try and spot fish before casting.
Local Species Available Year Round-Check for road closures
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
Orvis Phoenix 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Flying Ant | black | 14-18 |
CDC Caddis | Olive, Grey, Tan | 12-20 |
Rosenbauer Parachute Beetle | Black | 12-16 |
Blue Winged Olive | BWO | 16-22 |
Sparkle Minnow | Brown | 8 |
Egan's Bionic Ant | Black, Cinnamon | 10-16 |
Tactical Peeping Caddis TH Jig | Natural | 10-12 |
Bead Head Emerging Sparkle Caddis Pupa | Olive, Tan | 14-20 |
Near Nuff Sculpin | Olive | 6 |
Hi-Viz Caddis | grey | 18 |
Orvis Phoenix 's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
4-Weight 8' 6" Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line