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Live fly fishing recommendations across 6 Arizona waters. Top 25 flies ranked by FlyFindr confidence score from the last 14 days.

All Arizona waters

6Waters tracked

6Reports read

Oct 5Updated

01
Zebra Midgenymph
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for picky fish in fall.
Tonto Creekfrom 4 reports
80%
02
Mysis Shrimpnymph
A primary and consistent food source in this tailwater year-round, effective when fished dead drift near the bottom for both Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Colorado River (Lees Ferry)from 1 report
80%
03
PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Colorado River (Lees Ferry)from 3 reports
80%
04
Zebra Midgenymph
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters year-round, making this a staple subsurface pattern for Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Colorado River (Lees Ferry)from 4 reports
80%
05
Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymphnymph
An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various active aquatic insects that are present year-round, effective for Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Colorado River (Lees Ferry)from 1 report
80%
06
Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer
A reliable year-round streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger is effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, especially in the cooling fall waters for aggressive Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Colorado River (Lees Ferry)from 5 reports
80%
07
Jujubaetisnymph
One of the best Baetis nymphs available, effective year-round in tailwaters, especially during the consistent BWO hatch periods for Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Colorado River (Lees Ferry)from 2 reports
80%
08
October Caddis (Dry)dry
The October Caddis is one of the largest caddis hatches of the year in many western rivers during fall, making this a prime dry fly for rising Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Colorado River (Lees Ferry)from 5 reports
80%
09
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)dry
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early fall, especially on overcast days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on Oak Creek.
Oak Creekfrom 1 report
80%
10
Zebra Midge (Black)nymph
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round on Oak Creek, and this black variation is highly effective as a subsurface searching pattern in fall, particularly in colder water.
Oak Creekfrom 1 report
80%
11
October Caddis (Dry)dry
The October Caddis hatch is a significant fall event on Oak Creek, and this large dry fly is perfect for imitating the adult caddis, drawing aggressive strikes.
Oak Creekfrom 5 reports
80%
12
Baetis Nymphnymph
Baetis nymphs are active year-round on Oak Creek, but are particularly effective during fall BWO hatch periods, making this a crucial subsurface pattern.
Oak Creekfrom 2 reports
80%
13
Trico Spinnerdry
Trico hatches are still occurring in early fall mornings on Oak Creek, and this pattern mimics the active spinner falls, targeting rising fish in slower water.
Oak Creekfrom 2 reports
80%
14
Copper Johnnymph
The Copper John is a versatile attractor nymph that imitates various mayfly nymphs and is effective year-round in faster water on Oak Creek, making it a reliable fall choice.
Oak Creekfrom 1 report
80%
15
PMD (Pale Morning Duns)dry
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall on Oak Creek, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders.
Oak Creekfrom 3 reports
80%
16
Olive Woolly Buggerstreamer
A reliable year-round streamer on Oak Creek, the Olive Woolly Bugger is excellent for imitating leeches and baitfish, enticing aggressive strikes from larger Brown and Rainbow Trout in the colder fall water.
Oak Creekfrom 1 report
80%
17
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymphnymph
This is an excellent general searching nymph on Oak Creek, mimicking various aquatic insects active in the currents year-round, and particularly effective as a subsurface pattern in fall.
Oak Creekfrom 1 report
80%
18
Mohogany Dundry
Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns) on Oak Creek, providing dry fly opportunities for trout.
Oak Creekfrom 1 report
80%
19
Juan's Slim Shadydry
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are active in the fall, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on adults.
Verde River (Upper Verde)from 1 report
80%
20
Woolly Bugger (Olive)streamer
A versatile and reliable streamer, effective year-round for imitating leeches and baitfish, which are actively pursued by aggressive trout in colder fall waters.
Verde River (Upper Verde)from 5 reports
80%
21
October Caddis (Dry)dry
The October Caddis is a significant fall hatch, and this large dry fly effectively imitates the adult caddis, drawing aggressive strikes.
Verde River (Upper Verde)from 5 reports
80%
22
Schroeder’s Parachute Hopperterrestrial
Terrestrial activity is still strong in early fall, and hoppers are a substantial food source, especially along grassy banks, appealing to opportunistic trout.
Verde River (Upper Verde)from 1 report
80%
23
Zebra Midgenymph
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, becoming increasingly important in fall as water temperatures drop. This weighted pattern effectively gets into the strike zone.
Verde River (Upper Verde)from 4 reports
80%
24
Parachute BWOdry
Consistent BWO hatches are expected in the fall, and this pattern is effective for rising fish in softer water, especially on overcast days.
Verde River (Upper Verde)from 1 report
80%
25
Jujubaetisnymph
Baetis (BWO) nymphs are active year-round and become particularly important during fall hatches, making this an essential subsurface pattern.
Verde River (Upper Verde)from 2 reports
80%

Ranked by Fly Findr confidence across recommendations issued in the last 14 days. Mentions count approved bite reports for Arizona waters in the same window.