Arizona Fishing Reports ยท Mogollon Rim Region
Christopher Creek is a small, stocked trout stream in a pine forest along State Route 260 east of Payson.
Looking for the latest Christopher Creek river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Christopher Creek.
Current flows
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Check nearby gauges on the Arizona fishing reports page.
Wind forecast
Christopher Creek fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The creek is low.
Small flies at the campground and day-use area.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Christopher Creek, bring: Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Woolly Bugger #10, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Christopher Creek details
| Access | Christopher Creek Campground and the community area. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,900 ft |
| Nearest town | Christopher Creek, Arizona |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Stocked 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 | 7.5 ft leaders, 5X |
| Camping | Christopher Creek Campground |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Small water. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Stocking.
Summer
Stocking.
Fall
Quiet.
How to get there
From Payson, take State Route 260 east to Christopher Creek.