Fishing is Red Hot

Woods Canyon Lake - Payson, AZ (Coconino County)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis Company

by Orvis Company
2-10-2020

Chironomids under and indicator or leech rigs will produce fish. A strong baetis hatch generally occurs during a windy day. Check with forest service to see if gate is open.

Water flow:

Visibility: 1 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 56 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: No winter access

Best stretch:

Best access point:

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

 

Fish species: Rainbow and Tiger Trout

Fishing season: April through November(no winter access)

Nearest airport: Payson

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line





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