Arizona
West Clear Creek near Camp Verde
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 09505800 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
77°F
Feels like
73°F
Wind
8 mph SE
Wind gust
10 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:45 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
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 83°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 92°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Sat 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 90°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 82°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 93°F / Low 74°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 95°F / Low 75°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 93°F / Low 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 95°F / Low 72°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 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.
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Fishing Overview
West Clear Creek near Camp Verde, Arizona. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 09505800 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Verde 09506000.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at West Clear 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
West Clear Creek is the Rim canyon tributary to the Verde near Camp Verde. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 09505800 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Rainbow trout are the selector species; AZGFD also lists unlimited bass and catfish on West Clear Creek. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only. Flow Context remains default-deny. Distinct from the Camp Verde Verde mainstem and from Fossil Creek.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AZGFD West Clear Creek: trout are the canyon-stream sport fish at USGS 09505800. Distinct from Verde near Camp Verde 09506000.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
AZGFD West Clear Creek: unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass. This remains a trout-capable Rim creek.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Perennial Mogollon Rim canyon creek in the Verde drainage, Yavapai 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 West Clear Creek listings and Coconino National Forest canyon access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. This is not Fossil Creek and is not Verde mainstem Camp Verde.
Stocking information
AZGFD manages West Clear Creek as a mixed trout and warmwater stream. Confirm current official stocking. Do not invent a calendar.
Official sources
AZGFD Commission Order 40 West Clear Creek: unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish. Statewide trout limits apply unless a later special rule is posted. Distinct from Verde 09506000 and from Fossil Creek roundtail C&R. Confirm current AZGFD maps.
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
Yavapai, 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
Yavapai
Management Category
Rim canyon trout and mixed stream
Regulation Scope
West Clear Creek near Camp Verde
Regulation Summary
West Clear Creek near Camp Verde: AZGFD West Clear Creek rules. Confirm current Commission Order 40.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
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