6. Trout Fishing
And great trout fly fishing can be experienced upstream. The Arizona Game and Fish Department seasonally stocks the creek with wild brown and rainbow trout populations. Trophy fish of both species have been regularly caught in this stretch of Oak Creek. However, fishing is not permitted within the swimming area. You need to take a short hike upstream into “vast pools, undercut banks, and gentle rifles” that trout love. Besides, trout look upstream for their next meal. By approaching from downstream, you will come unannounced. Cast beyond where the trout are hiding — catch and release is recommended, though.
Together with all the photos included here, you can now see why this is one of our favorite parks and consider it worthy of being a national park. There are a variety of things to do that turn into the best experiences. And you can enjoy all of these in a setting of the outstanding natural beauty of blazing red rocks.
