How to go fish the Canyon Creek (Rim)

The months we list for the Canyon Creek (Rim) are May, June, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for October.

October

No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.

Flies to tie — October

We hold no hatch chart for October on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Upper Canyon Creek Campground
34.289, -110.803parking
Valentine Ridge
34.244, -110.797parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Arizona fishing license required for anglers 10 and older. Rules cite Arizona Game and Fish Commission Order 40 (2025-26 regulations). Unless a special regulation applies, the statewide limit is four trout per day in any combination, and roundtail chub are catch and release only. Upstream of OW Bridge: statewide trout limits. From OW Bridge to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary: catch and release only for trout, artificial fly and lure only, single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Canyon Creek (Rim) page →