Arizona
West Clear Creek near Camp Verde
Location Snapshot
West Clear Creek near Camp Verde is a central Arizona canyon stream descending from the Mogollon Rim toward the Verde Valley. Trout occupy the cooler water while bass add a warmwater component, giving the creek a mixed canyon-stream fishery.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 09505800 · Direct monitoring location
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
76°F
Feels like
71°F
Wind
11 mph S
Wind gust
17 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 PM
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 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 3 AM
Rain
Temp 64°F
Chance 39%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 7 AM
Rain
Temp 62°F
Chance 35%
Precip 0.19 in
Wind 1 mph
Wed 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 51%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 75°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 56°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 75°F / Low 61°F
Chance 51%
Precip 0.52 in
Max gust 23 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Heavy rain
High 67°F / Low 58°F
Chance 94%
Precip 0.32 in
Max gust 22 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 68°F / Low 54°F
Chance 40%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 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 in the mixed fishery on the West Clear Creek near Camp Verde.
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
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- 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
- Mixed wild and 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
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
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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