Near Show Low, Arizona
Silver Creek Fly Fishing Guide
October–January guided trips for experienced anglers pursuing Apache and rainbow trout on technical, spring-fed water.
Trophy Trout Fishing on Silver Creek
Silver Creek is a spring-fed fishery near Show Low, Arizona, managed for Apache and rainbow trout. During the October 1–March 31 catch-and-release season, fishing can be technical, with precise presentations and careful fly selection often required. Frenchie Fly Fishing offers guided trips from October through January, best suited to anglers with prior fly-fishing experience.
Trophy Trout
Silver Creek is managed by AZGFD as a Blue-Ribbon/Trophy coldwater fishery for Apache and rainbow trout. Fish size and catch rates vary with stocking and current conditions.
Technical Fishing
Clear water and fishing pressure can make Silver Creek technical. Careful fly selection, precise presentations and a patient approach may be required.
October – January Season
Frenchie Fly Fishing offers guided Silver Creek trips from October 1 through January 31, during part of AZGFD's catch-and-release season.
Catch & Release
AZGFD's catch-and-release season runs October 1 through March 31. Artificial flies or lures and single-pointed barbless hooks are required.
Pricing & Options
Choose Your Trip
Trips Temporarily Unavailable
Guided Silver Creek trips are temporarily unavailable. Please check back for future availability. For questions, call or text (928) 202-0200.
Half Day
Four hours of guided fishing for Apache and rainbow trout on Silver Creek. Best suited to anglers with prior fly-fishing experience.
Full Day
A full day of guided fishing for Apache and rainbow trout on Silver Creek, with additional time to adjust techniques as conditions change. Lunch, snacks and water are included.
Where We Fish
Creek Sections
Lower Silver Creek
Wide meadow flats often require a stealthy approach and precise casting. Water clarity and fish location vary with flow, weather and season.
Upper Reaches
Narrower than the lower creek, the upper reaches feature undercut banks and shaded pools. Access and fish location vary with current conditions.
Spring Seeps & Flats
Cold spring inflows and adjacent flats can provide holding water for trout. These areas may be a focus during Frenchie Fly Fishing's October–January guided season, depending on current conditions.
What You'll Catch
Target Species
Apache Trout
Arizona's state fish and a native trout species stocked at Silver Creek. Apache trout are managed here alongside rainbow trout.
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow trout are stocked and managed alongside Apache trout at Silver Creek. When the water is clear, careful fly selection and precise presentations can be important.
On the Water
Techniques We Use
Dry Fly Fishing
When conditions are right, Silver Creek trout may rise to well-presented dry flies. Your guide adjusts fly selection and presentation to current conditions.
Nymph & Midge Fishing
Small nymph and midge patterns are commonly used for subsurface fishing at Silver Creek. Precise depth control and drag-free drifts can improve the presentation.
Streamer Fishing
Streamer patterns may be used in lower-light conditions or when trout respond to a larger moving fly. Your guide selects techniques based on current water conditions and fish behavior.
Be Prepared
What to Expect on the Water
Your guide will meet you at the designated access point with the fly-fishing equipment included with your trip. Silver Creek is a walk-and-wade fishery, so expect to cover ground on foot and move between sections as conditions allow. The fishing can be technical, and your guide will assist with fly selection and presentation.
- All fly fishing gear provided — rods, reels, lines
- Waders and wading boots included
- Flies, leaders, and tippet included
- Snacks and water included; full-day trips include lunch
- Small group sizes — maximum 2 anglers per guide
- Arizona fishing license required (available online before your trip)
- Artificial flies or lures and single-pointed barbless hooks required — special regulations apply
Know Before You Go
Regulations During Our Guided Season
- All trout must be immediately released unharmed.
- Artificial flies or lures only; no bait or scented attractants.
- Single-pointed barbless hooks only.
- A valid Arizona fishing license is required for anglers age 10 or older unless an AZGFD exemption applies.
- Frenchie Fly Fishing offers Silver Creek trips October 1 through January 31. AZGFD's catch-and-release season continues through March 31.
Silver Creek regulations and access conditions can change. Guests should review current AZGFD regulations before fishing.
Plan Your Trip
Silver Creek Guided Availability
Spring
April – May
Frenchie Fly Fishing does not offer Silver Creek trips in spring. Public fishing remains available under AZGFD regulations, which change April 1 from catch-and-release to catch-and-keep.
Summer
June – September
Guided trips are not offered during summer. AZGFD's catch-and-keep season remains in effect through September 30.
Fall
October – November
Frenchie Fly Fishing begins guided trips October 1, when AZGFD's catch-and-release season starts. Conditions and fishing quality vary, and preferred dates may book early.
Winter
December – January
Guided trips continue through January 31. Cold mornings and changing weather can affect daily conditions. AZGFD's catch-and-release season continues through March 31.
Ready to Fish Silver Creek?
Book a half-day or full-day guided trip on Silver Creek near Show Low for opportunities to pursue Apache and rainbow trout. Trips are available October through January and are best suited to anglers with prior fly-fishing experience.
Guided Silver Creek trips are temporarily unavailable. Please check back for future availability.