Bonita Creek - This stream is one of our recreational Gila trout fisheries that was stocked in the fall of 2024 and 2025. The fish have been doing well here. Access to the creek is provided by entry on the Tonto National Forest using FR144, which is east of the drainage and following the Highline Trail over to the west. Please do not use Bonita Creek Estates as that is private land. Please respect private property. Small stream fly fishing tactics such as dabbing and bow-n-arrow casting is essential on this small, brushy creek. Himalayan blackberries choke a few areas of the creek out. Eager Gila trout will eat a variety of flies, including dries, nymphs, and streamers. They have not been very picky as long as it is presented in front of them. Foam ants and beetles have been working in the afternoons as well as black hot head leeches and bead-headed nymphs (Prince Nymph, Hares Ear, and Pheasant Tails) have been the ticket. Targeting plunge pools, undercuts, logs, and other fish holding habitat will provide success.