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Fishing Haigler Creek: what the data says
Spring-fed Haigler Creek north of Young. perennial trout pools flowing to Tonto Creek. 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Haigler Creek
Spring rainbow trout on Haigler 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 Outside-bend hole (mile 0.4), a creek channel in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 Haigler Creek
Spring brown trout on Haigler Creek hold shallow, usually 1 to 5 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 5 ft. The spot to know is Riffle & run (mile 6.3), a rock pile in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 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 0.4): creek channel, around 4 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 2.4): creek channel, around 4 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 4.5): creek channel, around 4 ft
- Riffle & run (mile 6.3): rock pile, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Haigler Creek?
Haigler 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 Haigler Creek?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout on Haigler Creek.
Where is the best fishing spot on Haigler Creek?
Outside-bend hole (mile 0.4) is the top-rated area: a creek channel in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Haigler 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
Woods Canyon Lake · Willow Springs Lake · Christopher Creek · Tonto Creek · Bear Canyon Lake · Knoll Lake
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