Trip brief · Chevelon Creek
How to go fish the Chevelon Creek
The months we list for the Chevelon Creek are April, May, June, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for October.
October
Reading the gauge…
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
Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground
34.509, -110.841parking
Chevelon Crossing Campground
34.591, -110.788parking
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. From the confluence with Willow Springs Creek to Chevelon Crossing, including Chevelon Canyon Lake: two trout, artificial fly and lure only. Chevelon Canyon Lake: unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass and channel and flathead catfish. From Chevelon Crossing to the Little Colorado River: unlimited rainbow and brown trout September 1 through March 31, statewide trout limits the rest of the year. Roundtail chub are catch and release 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 Chevelon Creek page →