Gila County · stream · order 5 river · ~41 cfs typical
Fossil Creek
Fossil Creek is a stream in Gila County, Arizona. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Arizona's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
81°
9 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
112°
83°
16 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
111°
86°
18 mph
6%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Hardscrabble Creek0.9 mi
- East Verde River1.5 mistocked Jun 29, 2026
- Long Creek1.7 mi
- Houston Creek1.7 mi
- Beck Tank1.5 mi
- Ikes Tank1.8 mi
- Pigeon Creek1.6 mi
- Cedar Basin Tank1.7 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.
Fossil Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Fossil Creek?+
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 Fossil Creek?+
Fossil Creek is a stream in Gila County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.