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Fishing Workman Creek: what the data says
Workman Creek in the Sierra Ancha above Roosevelt. small meadow trout pools above Workman Creek Falls. The river tops out around 4 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 Workman Creek
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 ft. Outside-bend hole (mile 0.3) is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for summer rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Outside-bend hole (mile 0.3): creek channel, around 3 ft
- Riffle & run (mile 2.0): rock pile, around 3 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 4.0): creek channel, around 3 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 5.9): creek channel, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Workman Creek?
Workman Creek is about 4 ft (1 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 Workman Creek?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Workman Creek.
Where is the best fishing spot on Workman Creek?
Outside-bend hole (mile 0.3) is the top-rated area: a creek channel in about 3 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 Workman 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
Roosevelt Lake · Upper Salt River · Apache Lake · Haigler Creek · Willow Springs Lake · Tonto Creek
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