AZ Trout Fishing: Catching Some Big Brown Trout in Arizona

Dallas finally came up for the weekend and I take a break from shed hunting and take him fishing with my friend Tom and his dad Darren to a local fishing hole for some Rainbow and Brown Trout. We didn’t go to Alaska this year to hit the salmon runs so we need to make time for some Arizona fishing trips. Dallas and I both catch 2 brown trout on a short half day trip.
Thanks for watching.

_What an incredible place, Congratulations Beautiful Video._ 👍 _Hugs and _*_good Fishing_*_ always!_ 😊

[@Equity4profit]

A lot of people don't realize due to drought, heat and pressure those streams cant support a lot of wild brown trout. A few groups of people going down over the summer and keeping 2-3 of the best big breeding fish can wipe out an area. That's already happened in most areas on the rim. In hunting we need tags due to supply and demand - to not deplete the population. Of course people can keep the fish up there, but the next time you might consider throwing those big breeding fish back to support the population. It's not the same as all the areas stocked by game and fish.

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Denver Nowicz that’s what we’ve been doing lately, letting the bigger ones go.

[@Equity4profit]

@@RogueOutdoorsmen Well if those aren't your bigger ones! LOL

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

There are browns twice as big as those in there.

[@waynemiiller9583]

@@RogueOutdoorsmen Your comment seems to contradict your Instagram. "rogueoutdoorsmen Dallas said this might be the biggest trout he’s caught in Arizona. Since we blindfolded him, he thought maybe we snuck him on a plane to Alaska somehow." If you were in a creek that allows you to take the fish, then it's legal, but not a sustainable practice for AZ creeks. I would assume you would want your children and grandchildren to be able to catch wild browns in AZ. Being from the White Mountains, I would also assume you know how fragile the ecosystems are in AZ. Nice job on all the shed hunting and happy fishing...

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Wayne Miiller LOL, does it though? No contradiction, simply “his” biggest AZ fish. I’ve seen browns twice that big come out of there. Been fishing that creek my whole life, the topography keeps the lazy people out. You do realize that Brown trout are not native to Arizona, right? What about the ecosystem change of having those predatory browns in that creek? I wonder if your grandpa was up in arms about destroying the local ecosystem when AZGF first introduced them here in the 30’s? There is a 4% mortality rate with catch and release fishing, even higher the more you handle the fish. We catch fish to eat them, same reason we aren’t out in the woods hunting deer/elk with tranq guns, just to take a picture with them.

[@fishingwcp]

New sub here awesome vid can’t wait to see some more and I 👍’ed!

[@hookjawhunters9419]

Those are some healthy browns and beards! Just subscribed.

[@2007cjt]

Nice feesh....havent been in there since my mountain lion encounter a couple years ago. the greatest gift you can give another fisherman is letting the good ones go to be caught again ;)

[@stuartbrasher2314]

These are hunters that don't give 2 shits about the Passion of fishing .different values. It has to be a macho piss contest or nothing at all. It's people like this that destroy good fishing spots within hours

[@e-n-gfishing137]

@@stuartbrasher2314 most hunters care more about the fish than anyone just like me and my family don't talk smack about people u don't know or say it to there face

[@e-n-gfishing137]

@@stuartbrasher2314 but to be honest majority of people not just hunters do kinda make fishing tough just something game and fish needs to focus on that's all

[@flyguy4515]

Where is this spot? @2007cjt

[@lross7253]

Its_ Lucas lmk if you find out, those trout had been there for a while, you don’t get them that big in the rim lakes unless your lucky

[@charlesgrymko6796]

Chevlon Canyon Creek And lake north side of Mogollon Rim relatively close to Payson , mostly walk in road, helps keep Most away joins Little Colorado East of Winslow. So actually huge population of browns. Might be nicer to have Native Golden Apache Trout there and clear out non natives

[@KK51500]

Sweet spot!

[@rockhunter6260]

Those are some nice Browns guys, they must of stretched your lines👍🏻

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

They were some nice ones.

[@jeroenkoopman3368]

Too bad its not catch and release . Keep the smaller 12" fish for supper.

[@gimli-qy8zd]

great looking fish...my wife makes a great mango salsa we put on the filets with slices of lime and lemon...cook on the grill....DELICIOUS!!!

[@aznitebiters7578]

How can I buy one of them shirts? I usually watch your shed videos but stumbled upon this one 👍🏻

[@smokeeater8387]

Outfrickenstanding brother! I’m not sure I would have been able to leave. Wish I would have been with you guys on that one, that’s how I’d like to die, on a river after just catching a good fish and having a beer and a good pull off a great cigar. Way way down the road hopefully though👍🇺🇸

[@greatbasinman]

Beautiful browns, any measurements on em, hopefully no poison ivy 😎😎😎

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Didn’t measure or weigh any of them.

[@laurencetsosie9625]

What’s the location your at? Would love to check it out , I mainly fly fish at Lees Ferry, or in my home town up north in Window Rock, Az , there’s a lake called Wheat Fields

[@sand011]

So nice

[@kycarden820]

Bro where!!! I need to catch a brown like this before I die

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Nice man that’s good stuff

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Thanks for watching, it was good to take a break from finding antlers.

[@GavbinTitle]

Where is this stream located? It's freaking beautiful😍.

[@andrewlybbert9527]

Beard length and fish size seem to be positively correlated… no wonder I don’t catch anything too big with only my stubble… I need to unlock the power of the beard!

[@poopypuppyproductions7409]

The rough road the Razor went down looks like the street in front of my house. (in Marana, AZ) lol

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

POOPY PUPPY PRODUCTIONS I hope not, that is one rough ass road.

[@InstrumentalArcanum]

Where was this?

[@unbelievable34]

Just saw this video. Have you ever fished for bass there or in the lake. Also, I had no idea eating a few browns was federal offense.

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Never fished for bass there. Lol, definitely not a federal offense, but the “catch and release” crowd sure makes it seem like it. AZGF actually put out a kill order on Browns last year to get rid of them in a lot of lakes/rivers.

[@jamesmartuccio5424]

Going out to Arizona soon, would love to know where this is or an idea where it’s at. Love the video

[@jestes7]

How far are you casting those hoppers with the spinning rod? Is there something else on that rig or something to help cast them??

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

jestes7 no, just halfway out or a few feet from the shore. Just let them sit out there once in a while.

[@nicksandoval4618]

Nice fish 👍🏽is that above or below the lake? I used to fish the lake a lot caught some monsters. Seen a lot of bears there for sure😂never fished the stream, though my coach used to fish it and told me of the big browns in there. You proved his stories. He also said there are A lot of rattlesnakes along the stream👍🏽

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

We were north of the lake, but there are big ones north and south, and of course in the lake itself.

[@portersweet8713]

@@RogueOutdoorsmen just came up on this video looking for some good spots in az, which lake are you talking about?

[@portersweet8713]

@@RogueOutdoorsmen just came up on this video looking for some good spots in az, which lake are you talking about?

[@adelehill7088]

Oh no . . . I'm never going off-roading again !!! Dang near gave me a heart attack !!!

[@jTroutuorT7034]

Those are some hefty wild browns Rogue outdoorsman. Hey, if you're allowed to take the fish home under the AZ regulation then these guys have all the rights to take the fish home and enjoy them. I am an avid fly fisherman who releases 99.9% of them but time to time I do enjoy eating a brown trout (pan size, male only) where allowed to keep couple.

[@fx4guy]

Which river is this? I live in payson

[@charlesgrymko6796]

But When are you guys gonna sing some ZZ Top ?! !!! Nice place to fish !!!

[@danholland131]

Sweet video brother

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Thanks for watching Dan.

[@scottwillie1442]

Bad ass video, were you fishing the lake out there? Or the creek?

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

The creek.

[@scottwillie1442]

Rogue Outdoorsmen pretty dang awesome! I’m assuming that was quite a ways back there!

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

There is one road down to the creek. Everywhere else you have to hike to. But the harder it is to reach, the less people that will be around.

[@lross7253]

Rogue Outdoorsmen where

[@MuddyBootsOutdoors]

Nice, what did you guys catch them on?

[@specialedday]

Ah, I know exactly where you are! My favorite spot! So peaceful, and monster browns and bows to make it even better!

[@kemalheco2326]

specialedday where is this?

[@weenee2625]

where is it?

[@christatsumi2865]

How long of a hike is it? I tried to access the lake last year but it became extremely steep in the area I tried to access. How far of a drive was it for you guys and how could I get down there? Great video.

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

We usually hike in from the east side, there are some spots we like. You can access the lake from the West side. There is one road (rough 4x4) road on the east side where you can drive down to the creek.

[@christatsumi2865]

Really appreciate you replying. Is that road a walkable distance then? I have a car and trying to find the best access or if it’s possible for me to get down there. Getting tired of being home haha. My email is [e-mail]

[@001jdogg]

What lake is thos

[@Sills71]

There is no legitimate reason to keep those fish. Big fish are too scarce a resource to be killed.

[@jestes7]

How about to eat them? You know, some people like to catch and cook. If they were so scarce you would think AZGFD would implement more strict regulations. I might be going off on a limb here but I'm going to say they know more than you.

[@christianniem844]

As an AZ Fly angler I agree these are huge fish indeed and should be thrown back. But you cant take your big ol ham and egger net and dump the fish in the dirt a couple of times and think that throwing it back would allow it to survive. Stick to the 32 Ford, and she got legs Dusty.

[@scottbroyles2114]

I'd LOVE to know at least the general area of this .. the road into it looks like either black or white river .. but neither of those dump into any lakes that i'm aware of

[@jamesgibbs8827]

Did you release them or eat them? How do they taste?

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

James Gibbs my friend Dallas took them home and cooked them up that night. He said they were as good or better than the salmon we catch in Alaska.

[@nathangiacomelli8009]

Nice catch man. Fly rod would be hella fun.. chevlon I'm assuming.

[@zacharyfisher9794]

I'm just starting to explore the rivers in AZ and love catching browns. Any recommendations as to where to start?

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Zachary Fisher you are probably better off in the bigger lakes for browns. Only the ones that go over the spillways, end up in the creeks.

[@stuartbrasher2314]

What a load of bullshit

[@stuartbrasher2314]

Take video of your hunts and quit advertising these last remaining honey holes for likes .. We all know exactly where this is and now 10x more people because of you.

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

I do cupcake. Check them out sometime. Thanks for the comments.

[@hunterhastings6860]

@@stuartbrasher2314 agreed this guys a clown

[@ArizonaMMJ]

Where is this?

[@johnacarver]

Nice job. You know that because of anglers that practice catch and release, you were able to catch and kill them.

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

I sure do, praise be to god for these “anglers”. If I ever saw one practice such a thing, he would get a pat on the back. Probably has nothing to do with the engineering design of these lakes overflowing with the snow melt and allowing some of the lake fish to swim around the dams. I guess my whole life, I thought that’s how it worked. Who knew it was because of these “anglers”.

[@johnacarver]

Rogue Outdoorsmen exactly the response I expected. Good luck to you.

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

LOL, likewise. When confronted with alternate solutions and facts, that’s the typical response I’ve seen.

[@ericbonofacio4695]

My sentiments exactly the trout the swim down the dam spillways are stuck. How successful the traped trout are in surviving I can't say, but it's long odds. Drought, small dried up pools and low oxygen in summer. Long snowy cold winter's under ice ... so might as well harvest those instead.

[@ethaneberson1709]

@johncarver It sure is a shame to see people take natural bred brown trout out of one of Arizona’s last pristine fisheries just to eat it. Congrats Rogue you got a lb of meat...

[@TheGhillieGuyYY4U]

I was in AZ fly fishing the White Mountains for the first time exploring new areas. What Creek or area is this???

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

Really ?

[@TheGhillieGuyYY4U]

@@moneyandtimefreedom3352 really what?!!! I, unlike the guys in the video, would catch and release those large wild brown trout...

[@Mrpuzzlepeace]

Damn it’s kinda fucked to keep those guys

[@dubgrug89]

Those are some big ole trout! What river is this?

[@albertledesma5173]

The water river.

[@tracetucker6602]

Where was this at?

[@hunterhastings6860]

Nice fish, hurts seeing them killed, takes a long time for them to get that size and we want to keep these genetics in our state

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

That’s why G&F puts a limit on what you can keep. Thanks for watching.

[@hunterhastings6860]

@@RogueOutdoorsmen they do a poor job, we need more it’s very obvious, a couple fillets of brown trout really worth ruining a fishery? Hopefully game and fish bans wild trout harvest all together.

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

@@hunterhastings6860 lol, damn. Didn’t realize we ruined a fishery by keeping less than our limit. How many test samples and fish counts have you completed down there exactly?

[@hunterhastings6860]

@@RogueOutdoorsmen not enough and I’m not overly salty, but enough tnay every spot I’m that area has noticeably less fish than even 5 years ago, wasn’t the case 20 years ago

[@oldfartjohnson6354]

My guess is they fished it out.

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Old Fart Johnson, you guessed it, not a fish left in there from one day of fishing! SMDH, some people.

[@brianday9216]

I'd love to try and get there again , but I don't enjoy the hike out ... but with a razor hmmmmm... I've some strange thing down there for sure , bear and cat...be careful

[@nickroberts3567]

Where is that at?

[@johnwestcott2258]

Where?!?!

[@alexanderzatusevschi4309]

most people don't understand that if you spend 20 minutes on google earth you'll find this spot. hint: look at the cafe they eat at towards the end of the video.

[@bjonh3099]

Ugh.. I hope the Forest service stops allowing loud, invasive ATVs in National Forest. Annoying

[@imthenoid69]

I will try to find the number for 911 for you to call and report the atvs. Hang on while I look it up.....

[@bjonh3099]

Typical fucking hick Arizonans.

[@ArturoGarcia-oe1ib]

It’s az baby we don’t give no fucks stay in Cali wild Wild West too if guns are scary to you don’t come here we don’t want ya

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

These guys look like the wanna-be Diesel Bros

[@rozzilladidit]

LOL so no one knows what fish and game do when you buy fishing licenses?

[@nickroberts3567]

Is this public fishing or private?

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Public land.

[@gilbertamthor5098]

I guess catch and release does not apply here? Video kind of has a “deliverece” kind of feel.

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

Cool day! What State?

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

Arizona, I believe it says the state in the title of the video.

[@richardgriner5224]

Please don’t throw the guts in the river. The fish don’t eat them and they only increase the crawdad population which wipe out the trout numbers.

[@christianlavender3990]

Is that chevlon? I go for antlers in that area. Between miles markers 15 up to about 21

[@ArturoGarcia-oe1ib]

APACHE TROUT YOU WILL ONLY FIND THEM IN AZ

[@ShaneLOVESfish]

Arizona Is so ugly and dry looking lol so glad I live in wny we got trout streams every direction. I got like 30 different places to fish within an hour from anything from pike, muskie, channels, brookies, browns, rainbows, perch, steelhead, salmon, smallies , largies. Some of my favorite brookie and brown spots you couldn't get a razor in there to save a life. Them are the gem spots. When we see guys on side by sides we call them wallios( LAZY city slicker weekend warriors usually)

[@acy0029]

Can I get your address so I know where to send you your "Most Pointless Comment Brownie Badge".

[@jacobhornsby5579]

This looks like a “notellem” spot.

[@stuartbrasher2314]

But yet they post it for the world to see ...you kill trophy browns and then you advertise the spot to the world? These neck beards take take take then complain the fishing sucks. Keep these spots off the intergoogles you bunch of try hard brotendos.

[@Junkyard129]

Beautiful fish can you share the location?

[@albertledesma5173]

Is this a serious question? If it is, I can’t believe people actually ask.

[@jakemartin1999]

Wish you wouldn't kill them, take the rainbows if you wanna take fish

[@RogueOutdoorsmen]

That’s like me commenting on hunting videos telling the creators that I would prefer they not shoot the bag limit tags they are allowed to take.

[@gimli-qy8zd]

a lot of people complaining about keep and cook, stop your complaining. they only took a few fish and the fish they kept they ate. where is the problem with that. they even explained the life expectancy of the fish in those areas... some people cant help but bitch and complain about other peoples success. nothing wrong with keeping the fish to eat. the DOW takes into account the catch and release of people who fish hence the reason they have established catch and bag limits, which it looks like the guys were within. i too have run into fishermen that complain about keeping the fish to eat...what a joke. if you want to throw them back do so, but stop complaining about others who fish for the enjoyment and the food...get a life. great fishing video ...i just moved here from colorado and havent had the opportunity to fish arizona yet, but videos like this get me excited, as does the fish cook with my wife and aunt afterwards

[@dalershodarvozov3305]

Guys I hate anglers like this, born n raised in Az now living on the south fork of the snake river. They or on show low creek or fool hollow lake on a outlet creek. Some rooks; if you want good fishing in this area head towards San Francisco river; fat trout all year around. Spreading love to all anglers

[@fishingnoob2216]

Where in Arizona?

[@albertledesma5173]

At the river.

[@desertBirdDogs]

Good on ya for leaving the comments on this video and putting up with this crap. See the same stuff in the upland community, the self appointed social media game wardens that know better than trained biologists.

[@carlosdominguez9040]

People asking for the location your not going to get it. You either know or you don’t.

[@carson1969]

I'm late but people know it's just hard to get there which just stops a lot of people who don't want to hike and go down rough roads

[@lross7253]

Stuart Brasher where is it

[@doubledoublecapncrunch8306]

@@lross7253 chevlon

[@HuntGatherChatters]

New subscriber here. Love your video, we have a similar KZbin channel if you want to check it out, "Hunt and Gather with the Chatters".