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Fishing East Clear Creek: what the data says
East Clear Creek below Blue Ridge (C.C. Cragin) Dam. a below-dam trout run toward Leonard Canyon. The river tops out around 5 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Rainbow Trout fishing at East Clear Creek
Spring rainbow trout on East Clear Creek hold shallow, usually 1 to 5 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 5 ft. The spot to know is Current seam (mile 0.3), a current seam in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. 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 | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 5 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Trout fishing at East Clear Creek
In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 5 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 5 ft. Current seam (mile 0.3) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Best bite is after dark and early morning. Tie on a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 1 to 5 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Notable structure
- Outside-bend hole (mile 3.3): creek channel, around 4 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 5.7): creek channel, around 4 ft
- Current seam (mile 0.3): current seam, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is East Clear Creek?
East Clear Creek is about 5 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 East Clear Creek?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout on East Clear Creek.
Where is the best fishing spot on East Clear Creek?
Current seam (mile 0.3) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 3 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 East Clear 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
C.C. Cragin Reservoir (Blue Ridge Reservoir) · Knoll Lake · Bear Canyon Lake · Christopher Creek · Tonto Creek · Webber Creek
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