Tonto Creek has been getting stocked with nice sized rainbows throughout the month of October at various recreation sites (primarily downstream of the powerlines) as well as at Bear Flats. The best chance to catch them is the first few days post stocking on a variety of gear types. I had success earlier this month with a black copper john about one foot under an indicator, casting it into some of the deeper pools and pockets. Orange and salmon peach PowerBait will also work for rainbow trout. Tonto Creek also has a population of wild brown trout that are becoming more active and transitioning into the spawning season. Please take care to watch out for spawning redds. This is the time of year for an opportunity for really nice brown trout in deeper pools by stripping large streamers or throwing jiggy streamers under an indicator. Tonto Creek has New Zealand mudsnails documented in the creek, although not as prevalent as Canyon Creek. Please check fishing gear and disinfect to stop the spread of these aquatic invasives.