Gila County · stream · order 5 river · ~117 cfs typical
East Verde River
Stocked 18× since 2025 · AZGFD
East Verde River is a stream in Gila County, Arizona, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 29, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from AZGFD; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
106°
82°
11 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
112°
84°
14 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
111°
86°
18 mph
6%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 29 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 25 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Oct 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Oct 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does East Verde River get stocked?
Going by 18 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in March through May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Houston Creek1.2 mi
- Fossil Creek1.5 mi
- Long Creek1.4 mi
- Hardscrabble Creek2.1 mi
- Bee Tree Tanks2.1 mi
- Cedar Basin Tank2.2 mi
- Pigeon Creek2.4 mi
- Beck Tank2.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AZ regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
East Verde River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Verde River?+
East Verde River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Gila County, Arizona, most recently on Jun 29, 2026 by AZGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Verde River get stocked?+
Going by 18 records since 2025, stocking at East Verde River peaks in March through May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish East Verde River?+
Yes — Arizona requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is East Verde River?+
East Verde River is a stream in Gila County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: AZGFD · updated Jun 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.