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DIRTY VERDE OUTFITTERS

Urban Carp on the Fly

Arizona's Top Guides

Step into one of the Southwest's most unexpected fly fishing experiences. Our guides specialize in chasing massive carp through Arizona's urban waters, where stealth, precision, and a well placed fly make all the difference.

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THE DESERT BONEFISH

See the fish.
Make the cast.
Earn the eat.

Carp are powerful, intelligent, and incredibly wary. They can be cruising in plain sight one moment and disappear at the slightest wrong movement the next. That is what makes them such a compelling target on the fly.

Our trips are built around sight fishing. We walk the banks, read the water, find individual fish, and make deliberate presentations to feeding carp. You aren't simply casting and waiting. You are watching the fish, anticipating its movement, and putting the fly exactly where it needs to be.

Often called the desert bonefish, these fish can turn a quiet morning into an unforgettable fight. When a massive carp finally eats, every part of the experience feels earned.

Ready to chase Arizona's desert bonefish?

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Featured Guided Trip
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Private water.
Personal experience.

A personalized fly fishing experience on the private waters of Oak Creek in the heart of Sedona.

In collaboration with
Tailwater Fly Co.
Dirty Verde Outfitters

Sedona Oak Creek
Private Waters Fishing Trip

Escape to the private waters of Oak Creek and spend four hours chasing trout in the heart of Sedona. Your guide will tailor the experience to the conditions, your skill level and your goals for the day.

Duration
4 Hours
Location
Oak Creek
Starting At
$400
Private Waters
Trout Fishing
Personalized Instruction
About Dirty Verde Outfitters

Your Home Base for
Arizona Fishing

Dirty Verde Outfitters is the Verde Valley and Northern Arizona's all-in-one fly shop, tackle lounge, and guide service. Built by anglers for anglers, we're bringing together quality gear, local knowledge, guided adventures, and a laid-back fishing community in Camp Verde, Arizona.

Now Open
564 South Main Street, Suite 109
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Local roots. Heritage brands.
Real fishing culture.
On The Water

Fish Arizona With Local Guides

Our guide service is already running throughout the Verde Valley, Oak Creek, Sedona, and beyond. From wild trout and bass to hard fighting carp, we offer experiences for beginners, families, experienced anglers, and everyone in between.

What We Offer

More Ways To Fish

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Guided Fishing Trips
Half-day and full-day trips built around your goals.
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1:1 Casting Sessions
Learn the fundamentals of fly casting with a seasoned guide.
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Quality Gear & Supplies
Rods, reels, tackle, bait, apparel, and accessories.
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Local Fishing Knowledge
Current reports, seasonal tips, and local water knowledge.
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Family-Friendly Adventures
Fun, approachable fishing experiences for anglers of all ages.
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Custom Outings
Groups, corporate retreats, bachelor parties, and private access.
Dirty Verde Outfitters.
Where Your Next Fishing Adventure Begins.
DVO · Northern Arizona

Conditions

Current river conditions for Oak Creek and the Verde River. Live gauge readings from the U.S. Geological Survey help you understand flow, water level, temperature and clarity before heading to the river.

Oak Creek
Near Sedona · USGS 09504420
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Reading this page

Flow is measured in cubic feet per second (CFS), while gage height describes the water level at the monitoring station. Neither measurement tells the entire story of a river, but together they provide useful context for planning a day on the water.

Conditions can change

USGS measurements are real-time monitoring data and may be provisional. Conditions at your specific access point can differ from the gauge. Always evaluate the river yourself before entering the water.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey · Waiting for update

Arizona Hatch Guide

Seasonal fly patterns for Northern and Central Arizona. Tap a month, then open a body of water to see what to throw.

January — Winter Flows

Available in store
Oak Creek
Small Pheasant Tail
#16–20 · Natural
Zebra Midge
#18–22 · Black
San Juan Worm
#12–16 · Red
Verde River
Hare's Ear
#12–16 · Natural
Woolly Bugger
#8–12 · Olive / Black
Egg Pattern
#12–16 · Natural
Salt River
Woolly Bugger
#6–10 · Olive
Clouser Minnow
#4–8 · White
San Juan Worm
#10–14
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Zebra Midge
#18–22
Hare's Ear
#14–18
White Mountains
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Hare's Ear
#12–16
Midge Patterns
#18–22

February — Early Season

Available in store
Oak Creek
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Zebra Midge
#18–22
Hare's Ear
#14–18
Verde River
Woolly Bugger
#8–12 · Olive / Black
Egg Pattern
#12–16
San Juan Worm
#12–16
Salt River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Hare's Ear
#10–14
Payson & Rim Lakes
Zebra Midge
#18–22
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Woolly Bugger
#8–12
White Mountains
Midge
#18–22
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Hare's Ear
#12–16

March — Spring Hatches

Available in store
Oak Creek
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Parachute Adams
#14–18
Blue-Winged Olive
#16–20
Verde River
Hare's Ear
#12–16
Woolly Bugger
#8–12
Clouser Minnow
#6–10
Salt River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Hare's Ear
#10–14
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Adams
#14–18
Hare's Ear
#12–16
White Mountains
Adams
#12–16
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Prince Nymph
#12–16

April — Bugs & Baitfish

Available in store
Oak Creek
Parachute Adams
#12–16
Hare's Ear
#12–16
Elk Hair Caddis
#12–16
Verde River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
San Juan Worm
#10–14
Salt River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Game Changer
#4–8
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Adams
#12–16
Hare's Ear
#12–16
Elk Hair Caddis
#12–16
White Mountains
Adams
#10–16
Caddis
#12–16
Pheasant Tail
#12–18

May — Prime Spring

Available in store
Oak Creek
Elk Hair Caddis
#10–16
Stimulator
#10–14
Hare's Ear
#10–16
Verde River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Game Changer
#4–8
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Salt River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Game Changer
#4–8
Streamer Patterns
#4–8
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Elk Hair Caddis
#10–14
Stimulator
#10–14
Hare's Ear
#12–16
White Mountains
Caddis
#10–14
Stimulator
#10–14
Prince Nymph
#10–14

June — Summer Starts

Available in store
Oak Creek
Elk Hair Caddis
#10–14
Stimulator
#8–12
Chubby Chernobyl
#8–12
Verde River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Game Changer
#4–8
Foam Hopper
#6–10
Salt River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Game Changer
#4–8
Hopper
#6–10
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Stimulator
#8–12
Caddis
#10–14
Hopper
#8–12
White Mountains
Stimulator
#8–12
Caddis
#10–14
Hare's Ear
#10–14

July — Terrestrials

Available in store
Oak Creek
Chubby Chernobyl
#8–12
Hopper
#8–12
Elk Hair Caddis
#10–14
Verde River
Foam Hopper
#6–10
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Game Changer
#4–8
Salt River
Hopper
#6–10
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Game Changer
#4–8
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Hopper
#8–12
Stimulator
#8–12
Caddis
#10–14
White Mountains
Hopper
#8–12
Stimulator
#8–12
Caddis
#10–14

August — Terrestrials & Baitfish

Available in store
Oak Creek
Chubby Chernobyl
#8–12
Hopper
#8–12
Perdigon
#14–18
Verde River
Game Changer
#4–8
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Foam Hopper
#6–10
Salt River
Game Changer
#4–8
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Hopper
#6–10
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Hopper
#8–12
Stimulator
#8–12
Caddis
#10–14
White Mountains
Hopper
#8–12
Stimulator
#8–12
Pheasant Tail
#14–18

September — Fall Transition

Available in store
Oak Creek
Hopper
#8–12
Elk Hair Caddis
#12–16
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Verde River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Hopper
#6–10
Salt River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Hopper
#6–10
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Hopper
#8–12
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Caddis
#12–16
White Mountains
Hopper
#8–12
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Caddis
#12–16

October — Fall Fishing

Available in store
Oak Creek
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Blue-Winged Olive
#16–20
Elk Hair Caddis
#12–16
Verde River
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Egg Pattern
#10–14
Salt River
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Egg Pattern
#10–14
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Caddis
#12–16
Hare's Ear
#12–16
White Mountains
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Caddis
#12–16
Woolly Bugger
#8–12

November — Cooling Water

Available in store
Oak Creek
Pheasant Tail
#16–20
Zebra Midge
#18–22
Blue-Winged Olive
#16–20
Verde River
Woolly Bugger
#8–12
Hare's Ear
#12–16
Egg Pattern
#12–16
Salt River
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Hare's Ear
#10–14
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Zebra Midge
#18–22
Hare's Ear
#12–16
White Mountains
Midge
#18–22
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Hare's Ear
#12–16

December — Winter Patterns

Available in store
Oak Creek
Zebra Midge
#18–22
Pheasant Tail
#16–20
San Juan Worm
#12–16
Verde River
Woolly Bugger
#8–12
Egg Pattern
#12–16
Hare's Ear
#12–16
Salt River
Woolly Bugger
#6–10
Clouser Minnow
#4–8
Hare's Ear
#10–14
Payson & Mogollon Rim
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Zebra Midge
#18–22
Hare's Ear
#12–16
White Mountains
Midge
#18–22
Pheasant Tail
#14–18
Hare's Ear
#12–16
Arizona water, one guide.
Hatch activity can vary with elevation, weather, flows, water temperature, and local conditions. Use this guide as a starting point and check current conditions before heading out.

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Dirty Verde Outfitters
Fishing Report
Northern Arizona fishing conditions, target species and guide recommendations.
Oak Creek Verde River White Mountains
Oak Creek
Sedona and Upper Oak Creek
Good
Oak Creek offers opportunities for rainbow and brown trout throughout the creek. Focus on deeper pools, riffles, pocket water and shaded stretches. Early mornings and evenings are generally the best times to be on the water.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Gila Trout
Recommended
Dry-dropper rigs, small nymphs, terrestrials and small streamers.
Dirty Verde Guide Note
Start small and natural. Work shaded water and don't overlook small pockets and seams. Adjust your depth throughout the day. Always verify current regulations before targeting any protected species.
Arizona Game & Fish Hatch Chart
Verde River
Clarkdale, Cottonwood and Camp Verde
Good
The Verde offers a completely different style of fishing from Oak Creek. Look for current seams, structure, deeper pools, eddies and shaded banks. Smallmouth bass are a primary target, with additional opportunities depending on location and conditions.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Carp Catfish
Recommended
Streamers, soft plastics, small crankbaits and presentations worked around structure and current seams.
Dirty Verde Guide Note
Concentrate on structure and current. When the sun gets high, look for deeper or protected water and slow your presentation down.
Verde River Info Hatch Chart
White Mountains
Eastern Arizona High Country
Good
The White Mountains offer a wide range of trout opportunities. Conditions vary by elevation and individual water, so anglers should be prepared to move between lakes, streams and rivers depending on the day.
Big Lake
Trout
Greer Lakes
Trout
Silver Creek
Trout
Black River
Trout
Target Species
Rainbow Trout Brook Trout Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout
Recommended
Small nymphs, dry flies, streamers, spinners and bait presentations depending on the individual water.
Dirty Verde Guide Note
Cooler periods are generally worth prioritizing. Check individual lake and stream conditions before making the drive, especially when planning a full day in the high country.
AZGFD Fishing Reports Hatch Chart
Dirty Verde Outfitters
Fishing conditions can change quickly. Always check current regulations, access, closures and weather before heading out.