Black River West Fork AZ

The west fork of the Black River is less visited but holds great trout if you know were to go. It's more popular with fly fisherman. The west fork runs along the eastern side of Mount Baldy. The west 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.

Creeks and Tributaries of the West Fork Black River

• Home Creek
• Horse Creek
• Thompson Creek
• Stinky Creek
• Hay Creek
• Burro Creek

West Fork Black River Map

Flows and Water Levels

There is not a flow monitor to check the water level or flows of the Black River West 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 West North Fork of Black River

The west fork of the Black River is popular for fly fishing. I have a hatch chart on the way for the west Black River. The same tactics that work for rainbow trout work for apache trout. Be sure and check the posted signs for "artificial fly and lure only"