Arizona Fishing Reports ยท Lakes ยท Mogollon Rim Region
Blue Ridge Reservoir (C.C. Cragin) is a narrow canyon reservoir on the Rim, best fished from a small boat or float tube.
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Wind forecast
Blue Ridge Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is cold, and the access road may close with snow.
Streamers and nymphs along the steep canyon walls.
Stocking report
See the Arizona Game and Fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Blue Ridge Reservoir and other Arizona waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Blue Ridge Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-10, Mini Leech #8-10, Zebra Midge #14-18, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Parachute Adams #14-18, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Blue Ridge Reservoir lake details
| Access | A steep walk-down ramp. Small boats only. |
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| Elevation | About 6,700 ft |
| Nearest town | Pine, Arizona |
| Best season | May through October |
| Fish | Rainbow and brown trout |
| Regulations | Check the Arizona Game and Fish Department regulations before you go. An Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X to 5X |
| Ice fishing | Snow closes the roads in winter. |
| Camping | Rock Crossing and Blue Ridge campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. Steep access. |
| Good to know | Small electric or small boats only. Steep carry to the water. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Roads closed.
Spring
Stocking.
Summer
Trout early and late.
Fall
Browns.
How to get there
From Payson, take State Route 87 north past Clints Well and Forest Road 751.