Arizona Fishing Reports ยท Mogollon Rim Region
Upper Tonto Creek near Kohls Ranch and the Tonto Creek hatchery is a stocked trout stream under the Rim.
Looking for the latest Tonto 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 Tonto Creek.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Tonto Creek fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low and clear.
Nymphs and small dries near the stocked areas.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Kohls Ranch, bring: Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Parachute Adams #14-18, Woolly Bugger #8-10, Zebra Midge #18-22, 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.
Tonto Creek details
| Access | Forest roads near Kohls Ranch and the hatchery. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,500 to 6,300 ft |
| Nearest town | Payson, Arizona |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| 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 | 7.5 ft leaders, 5X |
| Camping | Upper Tonto Creek Campground |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Busy in summer. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Stocking.
Summer
Stocking.
Fall
Browns.
How to get there
From Payson, take State Route 260 east to Kohls Ranch.