Arizona Fishing Reports ยท Verde Valley Region
The West Fork of Oak Creek is a narrow, shaded side canyon with small wild browns and a popular hiking trail.
Looking for the latest West Fork of Oak 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 West Fork of Oak Creek.
Current flows
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Check nearby gauges on the Arizona fishing reports page.
Wind forecast
West Fork of Oak Creek fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is low and clear.
Small dries and nymphs in the pools along the trail.
Load your fly box
Before you head to West Fork, bring: Parachute Adams #16-20, Elk Hair Caddis #16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, 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.
West Fork of Oak Creek details
| Access | West Fork trailhead off State Route 89A (fee parking). |
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| Elevation | About 5,300 ft |
| Nearest town | Sedona, Arizona |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Wild brown trout |
| Regulations | Special rules apply. 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 to 6X |
| Camping | Oak Creek Canyon campgrounds |
| Kids | Yes. Easy trail. |
| Good to know | Very busy trail. Parking is limited. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Caddis.
Summer
Small dries.
Fall
Small dries and color.
How to get there
From Sedona, take State Route 89A north about 10 miles to the West Fork trailhead.