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Lakes of Arizona A - Z
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Fishing At Blue River Arizona
The Blue River in Arizona does not consist of forks but many small creeks as it runs from the bottom of the San Francisco River near Alpine then meeting up with the San Francisco River again about 30 miles south near Clifton. The Blue River takes a small detour and goes through New Mexico near the northern end. Be sure to have a New Mexico fishing license if you enter their state. Also there are many private homes and ranches along the Blue River so be careful and read posted keep out signs. The Blue River is most popular with fly fisherman in Arizona. Reports have shown the river holds brown, apache, hybridized apache-rainbow and rainbow trout. It's possible you catch a brook trout as well.
The Blue River is located on the Apache-Sitreaves National forest of Arizona. Although its in the White Mountains its not on the White Mountain indian reservation. So what you need is a valid fishing license from the Arizona Game and Fish with a trout stamp.
Campers may set up at established sites Upper Blue, Blue Crossing or KP Cienega to the south.
Flows and Water Level
To check the flows of the Blue River AZ to see it's water level pull up this page from the USGS.This particular spot is monitored near Clifton. The water level of the Blue River and it's tributaries depend on snow fall.
Major Tributaries and Creeks of the Blue River
- Campbell Blue Creek "Northern tributary"
- KP Creek "Southern tributary"
Other Smaller Creeks of the Blue River.
- Pigeon Creek
- Dutch Blue Creek
- Little Blue Creek
- Thomas Creek
- Rosensock Creek
- Squaw Creek
- Strayhorse Creek
- Raspberry Creek
- Mckittrick Creek
- Grant Creek
- Cienega Creek
- Lamphier Canyon
- Indian Creek
- Dry Blue Creek
- Pace Creek
- Castle Creek
- Coleman Creek
- Buckalou Creek
- Cienega Creek
- Foote Creek
- Bush Creek
Map of Blue River Arizona
Directions to Blue River Arizona
Use the map above to get directions to Blue River. The Blue River basically runs parallel to the 191. Directions depending on were your coming from and whether your going to the north end or south end. You can use one of our interactive maps to get exact direction to print up.
Information for Blue River Arizona
| Consumption Advisory |
To check if there is an advisory read this Game and Fish page. |
| Restrictions/Season of Use |
Roads to the Blue River may be closed Nov. through March do to ice |
| GPS |
Latitude: 33° 29' 35.90"N Longitude: 109° 12' 44.43"W |
| Land Ownership |
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
6200- 4000 |
| Max Surface Acers |
20 fishable miles
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| Spawning Season |
There are naturally occurring Brown Trout in the Blue River. There may be some area close to help the fish during spring and possible the rest of the year. |
| River lake Impounds |
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| Water Temp |
cold |
| Average Depth |
The Blue River has some deep pools on the north end but you can expect the majority of the river to be walk able |
| Road Condition |
Paved to Dirt |
| Fly Fishing |
You can fly fish at Blue River They do have Trout, It may also be artificial fly and lure only |
| Bait Fishing |
Baitfishing may be prohibited |
| Access Fee |
There is not usually a fee when fishing on a Apache-Sitgreaves owned bodies of water. You might have to pay at the campsites or for parking. |
| Tonto Pass |
No |
| Bag Limit |
As posted |
| Boats to Rent |
No |
| Licenses for Sale |
In Alpine |
| Swimming |
Yes |
| Camping |
Yes at established campsites |
| Drinking Water |
Yes at campsites |
| Barrier free Access |
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| Restrooms |
Yes there are restrooms at Blue River . |
| Trailer Spaces |
Yes |
| Electricity |
No |
| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
Not for boats. |
| Launching Area |
No |
| Water Skiing |
No |
| Cleaning Stations |
No |
| Phone Number for Water Level |
Pinetop game and fish (928)367-4281 or Alpine |
| Marinas |
No |
| Ranger Station |
Alpine and Clifton are the closest |
| Ranger District |
Pinetop |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 21 November 2010 18:24 |
