Stream flow peaked at 287 cfs at 12:15 a.m. on 2/20/2024
by Arizona Game & Fish Department
2-28-2024
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Oak Creek - As of Jan. 1, 2023, the catch-and-release section on Oak Creek was expanded to include Oak Creek from the Highway 89A bridge at Slide Rock State Park upstream to the Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery property boundary including the West Fork Oak Creek. This section will be catch and release only for trout, artificial fly and lure only, barbless hooks only. Stream flow peaked at 287 cfs at 12:15 a.m. on 2/20/2024. Higher flows due to spring runoff may increase turbidity and limit fishing success this week. Cave Springs and Pine Flat Campgrounds are closed for the winter. Anglers are finding success on spinners and flies. Hellgrammite, Simi-seal Leech, Zebra Midge, Elk Hair Caddis, hoppers, and mayfly patterns are a good bet. Now is a good time to target the large brown trout that inhabit Oak Creek. Ice may start to form early in the mornings on the slower-moving sections of the stream near the top of Oak Creek Canyon.
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Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Wednesday, February 28thKaibab Lake: Kaibab Lake Report
Cataract Lake: This is a good time of year to target trout
City Reservoir: The road into City Reservoir is closed for the winter
Dogtown Lake: With the recent storm, road conditions are likely muddy
Santa Fe Reservoir: Santa Fe Reservoir Report
Whitehorse Lake: With the drop in temperatures, fish activity is likely minimal
J. D. Dam Lake: Complete ice cover likely this week
Russel Tank: Russell Tank is full
Upper & Lower Lake Mary: Upper and Lower Lake Mary Report
Francis Short Pond: The pond has been refilled
Ashurst Lake: FR 82E to Ashurst Lake is closed for the winter season
Kinnikinick Lake: FR 82 and 125 to Kinnikinick Lake are closed for the winter season
Roosevelt Lake: Roosevelt Lake Report
Bartlett Lake: Bartlett Lake Fishing Report
Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Wednesday, January 24thKaibab Lake: Kaibab Lake is likely completely ice covered this week
Cataract Lake: Cataract Lake is completely ice covered this week
City Reservoir: The road into City Reservoir is closed for the winter
Dogtown Lake: The lake is completely ice covered this week
Santa Fe Lake: Santa Fe Reservoir is completely ice covered this week
Whitehorse Lake: With the drop in temperatures, fish activity is likely minimal
J. D. Dam Lake: Complete ice cover likely this week
Upper & Lower Lake Mary: Upper Lake Mary is likely to be mostly to completely ice covered this week
Francis Short Pond: Frances Short Pond has been refilled, thanks to the City of Flagstaff
Ashurst Lake: Ashurst Lake is likely mostly to completely ice covered this week
Kinnikinick Lake: FR 82 and 125 to Kinnikinick Lake are closed for the winter season
Oak Creek: Stream flow was 33.6 cfs on 1/22/2024
Bartlett Lake: Bartlett Lake Fishing Report
Oak Creek: Oak Creek Fishing Report
West Clear Creek: Smallmouth bass are unlimited harvest in West Clear Creek
Colorado River - Lees Ferry: Lees Ferry Fishing Report
Knoll Lake: Complete ice cover likely
Lyman Reservoir: Lyman Lake Fishing Report
Lake Mead: Striped bass and catfish have been bending sticks
Lake Havasu: Striper fishing remains good near schools of shad