Clear Creek Reservoir - Winslow, AZ

Lake Information

Surface Area:45 acres
Maximum Depth:20+ ft.
Elevation:4870 ft.
Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Green Sunfish
Clear Creek Reservoir, located in Winslow, AZ, is a modest but well-maintained 45-acre lake offering productive seasonal fishing for rainbow trout, channel catfish, carp, and sunfish. Managed by Arizona Game and Fish, the reservoir is stocked regularly in spring and early summer with catchable-sized trout.

Shoreline access is excellent, especially near the fishing dock and day-use areas. Trout are commonly caught using PowerBait, worms, or salmon eggs, and spinners like Rooster Tails are also effective. Fly anglers do well with buggers and streamers in deeper sections.

As temperatures rise, catfish become more active, particularly in the evenings. Chicken liver, stink bait, and cut bait yield solid catches of 1–4 lb channel cats. Carp, often seen cruising the shallows, offer an exciting fight on corn or doughballs. Sunfish and bluegill provide action along weedy margins and rocky outcrops for kids and beginners.

Clear Creek Reservoir is part of a larger park that includes picnic facilities, restrooms, and recreational features like hiking trails and a swimming hole. Only non-motorized boats are allowed, and float tubes are popular among trout anglers.

Though water levels vary with seasonal runoff, Clear Creek offers a convenient and scenic spot for anglers in northern Arizona. It’s particularly appealing to families, novice anglers, and those looking for an accessible, well-rounded fisher



Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
8-7-2020 Nice Bluegill Catch at Clear Clear
Atalaya L's son was very excited to catch... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
9-16-2019 Clear Creek Reservoir Fishing Report
Rating: Fair Rainbow trout stocked in spring should be... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
11-17-2016 Clear Creek Reservoir Fishing Report
Fishing is poor for trout, but fair for... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
11-4-2016 Clear Creek Reservoir Fishing Report
Fishing is poor for trout, but fair for... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
10-21-2016 Clear Creek Reservoir Fishing Report
Fishing is poor for trout, but fair for... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department


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