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Workman Creek in the Sierra Ancha above Roosevelt. Small meadow trout pools above Workman Creek Falls. The river tops out around 4 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
The outline encloses 57 acres, worked by 13.2 miles of shoreline. An index of 12.5 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Tip to tip the water measures near 6.2 mi with a 0.6-mi widest point. It sits in Gila County. If the bite dies, Roosevelt Lake is 13 mi to the southwest.
Spring rainbow trout on Workman Creek hold shallow, usually 1 to 4 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 1 to 4 ft in summer, 1 to 4 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Outside-bend hole (mile 0.3) — creek channel, 3 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Riffle & run (mile 2.0) (3 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Outside-bend hole (mile 0.3) (3 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Riffle & run (mile 2.0) (3 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Outside-bend hole (mile 0.3) (3 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Workman Creek; the deepest is Outside-bend hole (mile 0.3) at about 3 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Arizona waters are set by the Arizona Game & Fish Department — and special regulations can apply to Workman Creek specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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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.
Anglers target rainbow trout 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. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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.
Fishing on Workman Creek is regulated by the Arizona Game & Fish Department. Check the official Arizona regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Roosevelt Lake 13 mi · Upper Salt River 15 mi · Apache Lake 22 mi · Haigler Creek 26 mi · Canyon Lake 31 mi · Willow Springs Lake 33 mi · Tonto Creek 34 mi · Christopher Creek 34 mi · Woods Canyon Lake 35 mi · Saguaro Lake 36 mi · Black Canyon Lake 37 mi · Bartlett Lake 37 mi
See how Workman Creek stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in Arizona
More water nearby: Gila County fishing maps (10 charts). Browse all Arizona fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.