How to go fish the Show Low Creek

The months we list for the Show Low 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

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
34.273, -110.061parking

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. Show Low Creek within the city of Show Low: two trout, two catfish, one bass with a 13-inch minimum, five sunfish, and one white amur with a 30-inch minimum. Show Low Creek Meadow: two trout.

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 Show Low Creek page →