Big Browns Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Sunday morning pwrguy and myself were able to hit Canyon Creek for a few hours. We got on the creek about 6:30 and fished until 10:30. The fishing was really slow. I managed to hook 5 fish and land 3, Rex was able to hook 2 rainbows. The creek is running a little faster than normal and a little dirty. We used a double dropper rig. We caught fish on numerous different nymph's. Black and Brown nymph's worked best. It was really cold at first with the rod guides icing up at each hole, but after a few hours in warmed up and was really nice! Over all it was a really nice day on the water. Thanks for coming with me Rex! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Looks like a good day of fishing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Wow! Nice browns! I haven't fished CC in quite some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted April 23, 2013 I used to fish CC a lot before the big fire. I feel the creek has become a better fishery since the fire. The average size of the fish seems bigger and healthier. Unfortunately I’ve been catching more Rainbow’s than I used to, but at least the Brown’s are doing well too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted April 23, 2013 "Big Browns" is right! Great write-up and pics. Thanks for sharing! S. PS: Hmmm...... Canyon Creek + Turkey Season?? = Cast and Blast??? Could be a fun combo this time of year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted April 23, 2013 We stopped at a couple of spots and attempted to locate some birds, but nothing answered. While we were getting ready at the truck we heard a bird chirping. A few minutes later I looked across the field and saw a bird walking across it. Looked like it was a Tom, but nor sure. We saw a lot of people camped on the top by the CC turn off. Lot's of Junior's heading out. Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Glad to see they finally started hitting and the water clearing a little. My buddy was up there last week and got skunked and he probably knows CC better than anyone I know. Good job and thanks for sharing. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayno945 Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Where is Canyon Creek located? Looks like a great spot to relax! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted April 23, 2013 I think the Creek would be better in the afternoon. I've always had my best day's fishing the creek from 4pm-10pm. With the cold weather I bet the fish are more active in the late afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted April 23, 2013 By your pics, looks like below the bridge. Is it still catch and release there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Yes we fished the Catch & Release Fly and Lure only section. Canyon Creek is located at the top of the rim. It's about an hour North East of Payson. Great Creek. It has a 1 1/2 mile section that is designated Catch & Release. It can be a very good fishing, but the water is usually very clear and the fish can be very spooky. Above the catch and release section the creek is stocked for put and take fishing. Great spot for the kids. The creek is usually really busy during the weekends in the summer month's. Get there early or late and be very stealthy. The Brown's will spook quicker than an old White Tail Buck:) If you catch a fish at Canyon Creek you did something right! Be advised that Canyon Creek is usually a very windy creek to fish! Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Yes we fished the Catch & Release Fly and Lure only section. Canyon Creek is located at the top of the rim. It's about an hour North East of Payson. Great Creek. It has a 1 1/2 mile section that is designated Catch & Release. It can be a very good fishing, but the water is usually very clear and the fish can be very spooky. Above the catch and release section the creek is stocked for put and take fishing. Great spot for the kids. The creek is usually really busy during the weekends in the summer month's. Get there early or late and be very stealthy. The Brown's will spook quicker than an old White Tail Buck:) If you catch a fish at Canyon Creek you did something right! Be advised that Canyon Creek is usually a very windy creek to fish! Adam That's a great summary! Again, thanks for sharing. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted April 24, 2013 Yep, ole Adam lived up to his handle, that was one big old brown trout. I had a great time even though Adam caught all the fish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungHuntr Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Canyon Creek is one of my favorites. I love the catch and release regs. Looks like you did a good job with that big brown trout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
