South Fork of the Little Colorado River

A White Mountains headwater tributary recognized for Apache trout recovery.

At a glance

Fishing: Yes

Access season: Year-round

Overview

Arizona Game and Fish reports that the South Fork of the Little Colorado River upstream of the fish barrier is an Apache trout recovery stream and reopened to catch-and-release angling on May 1, 2023.

Activities

Fishing

Fish species: Apache Trout

Fishing conditions

Fishing conditions
Easy
Shore fishing
Easy
Boat fishing
Easy
Fly fishing
Easy
Wade fishing
Easy

Boating and paddling

Directions and map

Permits, regulations, and managing agency

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