Arizona Fishing Reports ยท White Mountains Region
Silver Creek near Show Low is a spring-fed stream below a hatchery with special catch-and-release winter rules and big rainbows and Apache trout.
Looking for the latest Silver Creek, Arizona 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 Silver Creek (Show Low).
Current flows
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Check nearby gauges on the Arizona fishing reports page.
Wind forecast
Silver Creek fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The winter catch-and-release season brings big fish into easy reach.
Midges, small nymphs and leeches in the slow water.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Show Low, bring: Zebra Midge #18-22, Mini Leech #10-12, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Woolly Bugger #8-10, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Silver Creek details
| Access | Silver Creek Hatchery area and the public reach below. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Show Low, Arizona |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Rainbow and Apache trout |
| Regulations | Catch-and-release with special rules in fall and winter. 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, 5X to 6X |
| Camping | Camp near Show Low |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Small creek that gets busy. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Catch-and-release season.
Spring
Catch-and-release season.
Summer
Harvest season.
Fall
Catch-and-release season starts.
How to get there
From Show Low, take US-60 east and the Bourdon Ranch Road.