Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site fishing
Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site
The Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site is also a great spot for family-friendly recreation activities, such as hiking, picnic areas, and nature trails. Additionally, fishing tips for this area include using jigs, worms, and live bait. Fishing at sunset or sunrise is also recommended for the best catch.
The average temperature for this area during the spring and fall months is around 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a comfortable time to visit. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the high 90s, but early morning or late evening fishing can still be enjoyable.
Overall, the Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site is a fantastic fishing destination in Arizona that offers plenty of fish species and recreational activities for visitors of all ages.
What's biting at Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek Near Cornville | 25 cfs | → |
| Dry Beaver Creek Near Rimrock | · | → |
| Verde River Near Clarkdale | 59 cfs | → |
| Oak Creek Near Sedona | 29 cfs | → |
| Wet Beaver Creek Near Rimrock | 8 cfs | → |
| West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde | 17 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Thousand Trails Rd Dispersed
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park
- Mingus Mountain Campground
- Mingus Mountain
- Playground Group Campground
- Powell Springs Campground
Parks
- Windmill Park
- Cottonwood Kids Park
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park
- Tuzigoot National Monument
- Montezuma Castle National Monument
- Jerome State Historic Park
Reservoirs
- Phoenix Cement Dam #1
- Sedona Effluent Reservoirs
- Camp Verde Wwtp Duck Ponds
- Foxboro Lake Dam
- Mesa Reservoir
- Lynx Creek
Boat launches
- East Lagoon Loop Trail Cottonwood
- Pheasant Road Cottonwood
- White Bridge Picnic Site And Boat Launch
- Clear Creek Fishing Site
- Beasley Flat Picnic Site
- Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp
Points of interest
- Lakes Of The Valley
- Life And Death At Tuzigoot
- Inside Living
- Late Pueblo Architecture
- Rooftop Living
- The Bountiful Verde Valley
Paddle runs
- White Bridge To Beasley Flat
- Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Boundary To Private Land In Sec 32, T15n, R6e
- Prescott National Forest Boundary To North Edge Of Private Land In Sec 33, T17n, R3e, Near Clarkdale
- Clear Creek Wilderness Boundary To Dispersed Camping Area At Clear Creek Campground
- Indian Gardens
- Little Ash Creek
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site
What fish species are found at Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site.
How do I get to Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site.