Haigler Creek Fishing Report

Haigler Creek - Haigler Creek, AZ (Gila County)


by Arizona Game & Fish Department
2-6-2026
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Haigler Creek - Haigler Creek has been productive for wild rainbow trout in the headwater section of the creek upstream of Fisherman’s Point. Anglers accessing this portion should be prepared for a steep ½-mile hike down the stream. Once at the bottom, start working your way upstream. The trout in this part of the creek are eager for the fly or spinner. Pools and runs in this creek are deeper than others in Rim Country, making spinners and crankbaits easier to fish without getting hung up on the bottom. Fly patterns such as leeches with chartreuse or orange bead heads work well. Warm afternoons will provide good dry fly action with ants and smaller Elk Hair Caddis patterns. Further downstream there are chances to catch holdover rainbow trout and wild brown trout in the deep holes upstream of the Haigler Creek Campground, with heavy nymphs under an indicator.