Near Show Low
A spring-fed, AZGFD-managed blue-ribbon coldwater fishing stream near Show Low, known for Apache and rainbow trout and documented state-record catches.
Access: Public
Fishing: Yes
Access season: Unknown or verify before travel
Silver Creek is a high-volume spring-fed stream managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department as a blue-ribbon coldwater fishery. Silver Creek Fish Hatchery sits downstream of Silver Springs and produces Apache trout; the hatchery itself is closed to fishing. The public fishing reach supports Apache and rainbow trout, and AZGFD lists state-record catches from Silver Creek.
Current Arizona fishing license and regulations required
AZGFD describes a catch-and-keep season from April 1 through September 30, when baits and barbed hooks may be used, and a catch-and-release season from October 1 through March 31, limited to artificial flies or lures with barbless hooks. Confirm current Arizona fishing regulations before travel.
From Show Low, travel east on Highway 60 for about 5 miles, turn north onto Bourdon Ranch Road for 5 miles, then east on Hatchery Way Road for about one-half mile. Use the main gate on Hatchery Road for property access.
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