Arizona
Oak Creek near Sedona
Current River Rating
Fair · 54
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Sunday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 31.9 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.21 ft
- Water Temperature
- 67.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 09504420 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
77°F
Feels like
74°F
Wind
5 mph S
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 81°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 1 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 89°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 89°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 81°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 91°F / Low 70°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 93°F / Low 73°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 92°F / Low 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Oak Creek near Sedona, Arizona. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 09504420 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Cornville 09504500.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Oak Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Oak Creek near Sedona is the public Sedona / Oak Creek Canyon trout stream. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 09504420 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). AZGFD stocks catchable rainbow trout from the headwaters to the Verde confluence. Rainbow trout are the selector species. Slide Rock upstream to Sterling Springs, including West Fork, is catch-and-release artificial fly and lure, barbless. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only. Flow Context remains default-deny. Distinct from Cornville 09504500.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AZGFD Oak Creek: intensively stocked catchable rainbow trout. USGS 09504420 Sedona. Distinct from Cornville 09504500. Gila trout (Oncorhynchus gilae) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
AZGFD Oak Creek: unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass. This remains a trout identity. Confirm current warmwater rules.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Perennial red-rock canyon trout stream in the Verde drainage at Sedona, Coconino County.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by AZGFD Oak Creek special rules and Coconino National Forest / Slide Rock State Park access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Sedona point. Do not trespass. West Fork and Slide Rock C&R water is not this pin.
Stocking information
AZGFD intensively stocks catchable rainbow trout on Oak Creek. Headwaters to Grasshopper Point also receive Gila trout; Gila trout are not a selector ID. Confirm current official stocking. Do not invent a calendar.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Official sources
AZGFD Commission Order 40 Oak Creek: unlimited bass and catfish on the mainstem; between the Highway 89A Slide Rock bridge upstream to Sterling Springs Hatchery, including West Fork, catch-and-release trout, artificial fly and lure, barbless hooks only. This ID is the Sedona USGS reach, not Cornville and not West Fork. Confirm current AZGFD maps. New Zealand mudsnails are confirmed in Oak Creek — clean, drain, and dry.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Coconino, Arizona
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Coconino
Management Category
Stocked trout stream
Regulation Scope
Oak Creek near Sedona
Regulation Summary
Oak Creek near Sedona: AZGFD Oak Creek special rules including Slide Rock / West Fork C&R. Confirm current Commission Order 40.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
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