Upper East Verde River - Upper East Verde River has been fishing well for wild rainbow trout with a handful of bugs working well. The fish here are very opportunistic and have been still eating the dry fly. Mini hoppers and other dry flies have been working well in the late morning to early evening, whereas a more subsurface presentation will be better in the morning as it warms up. Various small nymphs presented well around habitat will entice these fish to come out to eat. Try Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, or Prince Nymphs as well as leeches (black or olive). Please remember this is a special regulation water upstream of the Pumphouse. This is catch-and-release only for trout; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.