Black River East North Fork AZ

The east fork of the Black River runs from above Crescent Lake. The stretch northeast of Crescent Lake is often called the North Fork of the Black River . There are Rainbow Trout, Apache Trout and Brown Trout in the east fork of the Black River, so of which are stocked. The east fork of the Black River lies on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest which is not reservation land so you don't need a White Mountains, or San Carlos Apache Permit.

Important Creeks and Tributaries of the East Fork Black River

• Boneyard Creek " Runs from Lake Sierra Blanca south to the East Fork"
• Coyote Creek " Two mile south of Boneyard"

Map of the East North Fork Black River

Flows and Water Levels

There is not a flow monitor for to check the water level or flows of the Black River East or North Fork that I know of. You can look at the USGS site for surrounding monitoring stations or contact the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest at (928) 339-5000 .

Fishing Tips and Reports for the East North Fork Black River

The Black River is popular for fly fishing. I have a hatch chart on the way for the Black River. The same tactics that work for rainbow trout work for apache trout. Wooly Buglers are popular for browns depending on the time of year. Be sure and check the posted signs for "artificial fly and lure only"