Arizona
Oak Creek near Sedona
Location Snapshot
Oak Creek near Sedona is a clear Arizona canyon stream winding through red-rock country below the Mogollon Rim. Brown and rainbow trout define the coldwater fishery through pools, runs, and shaded canyon habitat.
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
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
Wednesday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Forecast precipitation during this hour is elevated.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Cautions
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 59.9 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.41 ft
- Water Temperature
- 57.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 09504420 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
57°F
Feels like
52°F
Wind
7 mph NE
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:30 AM
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
Tue 5 AM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 9 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 1 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 1 AM
Drizzle
Temp 66°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 56°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 71°F / Low 62°F
Chance 75%
Precip 0.25 in
Max gust 22 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Showers
High 67°F / Low 57°F
Chance 95%
Precip 0.47 in
Max gust 24 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 65°F / Low 51°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 7 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
Rainbow trout are stocked in the Oak Creek near Sedona.
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
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Official sources
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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