How to go fish the Haigler Creek

The months we list for the Haigler Creek are April, 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

Haigler Canyon Campground
34.220, -110.963parking
Haigler Canyon Picnic Area
34.218, -110.964parking

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. Statewide trout limits apply on Haigler Creek.

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 Haigler Creek page →