What flies are hatching on the Oak Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Oak Creek include Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Oak Creek?

The Oak Creek is running at 67 CFS at the Oak Creek Near Sedona gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Oak Creek fishable today?

Oak Creek is rated marginal right now. Flow is 67 CFS at the Oak Creek Near Sedona gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Oak Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Oak Creek — Oak Creek Near Sedona

Marginal

67CFS

Discharge

2.51ft

Gauge Height

66.0°F

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

24.16 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.

Local Weather

63°FOvercast

Wind 2 mph24.16 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

77° / 63°

0.12"

Tomorrow

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Rain

68° / 61°

0.28"

Sat

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Rain showers

76° / 59°

0.47"

Sun

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Rain

79° / 62°

0.32"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 67 CFS · 66°F · WARNING — water temps regularly exceed 68°F mid-day. Catch-and-release anglers should fish only at dawn or skip Oak Creek through August. Monsoon thunderstorms can color the water and spike flows. Hoppers

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Oak Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Oak Creek · July · Summer

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🟢 Active now at 66°F water

Caddis

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Pale Morning Dun

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WARNING — water temps regularly exceed 68°F mid-day. Catch-and-release anglers should fish only at dawn or skip Oak Creek through August. Monsoon thunderstorms can color the water and spike flows. Hoppers (size 10-14) when fishable.

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About Oak Creek

Flowing through Arizona's most iconic red rock canyon between Flagstaff and Sedona, Oak Creek is the state's most accessible trout fishery with pullouts along SR-89A and full facilities at Slide Rock State Park. AZGFD stocks rainbow trout heavily in cool months, and a remnant population of wild brown trout holds in deeper canyon pools below the tourist pressure. Crowds are intense spring through fall — target weekday mornings in October through March for the best experience.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisPale Morning DunHopper

Regulations

Open year-round with standard AZGFD trout regulations. Stocked rainbow trout are the primary quarry; check azgfd.com for current stocking schedule. Water temperatures regularly exceed 68°F from late June through August — catch-and-release anglers should avoid fishing mid-summer to prevent stress-related mortality. No fly-only sections on the main stem. Slide Rock State Park charges a day-use fee.

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Guides to help you fish Oak Creek with more confidence.