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Fishing Chevelon Creek: what the data says
Chevelon Creek below Chevelon Canyon Lake. remote hike-in wild and stocked trout in a rim-country canyon. The river tops out around 6 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Chevelon Creek
Spring rainbow trout on Chevelon Creek hold shallow, usually 2 to 6 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 6 ft. Chevelon Canyon Dam tailrace is the standout, a dam tailrace at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for spring rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 6 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Trout fishing at Chevelon Creek
In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 6 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 6 ft. The spot to know is Chevelon Canyon Dam tailrace, a dam tailrace in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in spring. Best bite is after dark and early morning. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 1 to 6 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 1 to 6 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Notable structure
- Chevelon Canyon Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 5 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 4.7): creek channel, around 5 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 6.8): creek channel, around 5 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 0.5): eddy pocket, around 3 ft
- Riffle & run (mile 2.8): rock pile, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Chevelon Creek?
Chevelon Creek is about 6 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Chevelon Creek?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout on Chevelon Creek.
Where is the best fishing spot on Chevelon Creek?
Chevelon Canyon Dam tailrace is the top-rated area: a dam tailrace in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Chevelon Creek?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Chevelon Canyon Lake · Black Canyon Lake · Bear Canyon Lake · Willow Springs Lake · Woods Canyon Lake · Knoll Lake
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