Water flows out of Joe's Valley Reservoir into Straight Canyon before it joins Cottonwood Creek on its descent towards Orangeville. Very low flows occur some winters and can greatly reduce fish numbers. One of the big pools in Straight Canyon above Cottonwood Creek. Fish species Mostly brown trout with a few rainbows. Special regulations General season, bag, and possession limits apply.
Tactics Try drifting weighted or bead head nymphs through the deeper holes.
Small wooly buggers are also effective when fished slow and deep. There is some dry fly-fishing in this stream, but most of the action is underneath. Casting spinners and small spoons can be effective. Give them time to sink near the bottom of deep water sections. How to get there From Orangeville, go west on SR 29.