Angler Report: Eldorado Pond
Max T. caught a few carp on corn last Thursday (4/23) from Eldorado Pond. All were safely released.
Your fishing license dollars at work!
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Angler Report: Lower Lake Mary
Jim N. Jr. reported that trout fishing was good at Lower Lake Mary, located about 15 miles south of Flagstaff. Some 14 to 18-inch rainbow trout were stocked recently. He was catching rainbows on Berkley power balls using from one to three different color power balls floated up 24 about...
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Angler Report: Bartlett Lake
John S. got his catch of the week at Bartlett Lake on April 23, north end of the lake near the upstream buoys. It was caught on a watermelon color plastic work. Weighed in at 4 pounds and measured 20 1/4 inches.
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Angler Report: Arivaca Lake
Dave L. reports he went out on March 21 and the lake is back to normal shoreline. Over the course of five hours, he caught these bluegill about 10 to 15 feet out and about 3 to 4 feet deep using worms and mealworms on a bobber.
AZ trout fishing report: Community stockings return; high country updates
Thanks to those who took last week’s survey about what species you want us to feature in a report. Rainbow trout won in a landslide with 48 percent of the vote. Here, then, is that report: Trout return to Community Fishing Program waters this week. In the high country areas...
Angler Report: Bartlett Lake
Took the grandkids out on the boat for the first time. We went to Bartlett on Presidents Day (Feb. 17) and my 6-year-old grandson, Graham, caught his first fish! 5-lb. largemouth. Bartlett bass, hooked for life! Caught on a waterdog from Liars Corner.
Huge Flathead Catfish starts off 2020 Fat Cat Challenge
Bobby Wright starts off the 2020 Fat Cat Challenge with a bang! A huge 64.38 pound “flatty” from the Colorado River caught on February 16. The fish had a girth of 34.375 inches and was 50.75 inches long. The catch is being evaluated for the State Catch and Release Record...
Drawing for AZ Hawg Bass, 10 pound club prize to happen at Bass Pro Shops-February 11th
The 2019 AZ Hawg Bass and Fat Cat Challenges have closed and the prize drawing is fast approaching. Only two entries into the 10-pound club for 2019. One name will be drawn on February 11th at the Bass Pro Shops in Mesa at 7pm. The prize will be worth $1,000....
Angler Report: Colorado River below Davis Dam
Caught this on the Colorado River Laughlin side near Davis Dam on 1/2/2020. It was caught using anchovies at sunset. Didnt get the weight. Very slow fishing… Lance Sinclair Tucson, az
Angler Report: Goldwater Lake Rainbow Trout
More proof that the AZGFD is dedicated to providing the state of Arizona, in all four corners, with great recreational opportunities. Andrew Ballard 4.23lbs Casting a Silver Phoebe 1/6oz Caught on January 5, 2020
Arizona fishing report: The Reel Deal
The dead of winter has arrived, but in Arizona, we can still catch fish and renew adventures. With some stable winter weather, this can be an excellent time to fish for crappie as they head into deeper waters of our desert impoundments such as Alamo, Bartlett and Roosevelt lakes. Some...
Angler Report: Central region Community waters (Greenfield, Evelyn Hallman)
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Greenfield Pond (Mesa) John G.: Caught this rainbow trout at Greenfield Park on Saturday, Dec. 28 on a Panther Martin spinner. Evelyn Hallman Pond (Tempe) 3-pound rainbow trout caught at Evelyn Hallman Pond on Thursday, Dec 19. Caught on pink garlic Power Eggs. More...
Angler Report: McQueen Pond (Gilbert)
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov McQueen Pond Chase R.: My 13-year-old son Barrett R. caught a 4-pound, 12-ounce rainbow trout at 11 a.m. , Dec 30. It was 22 inches in length. He is on the left. His friend Bobby Y. is on the right. Both are licensed and...
Angler Report: Silver Creek
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Silver Creek My name is Morgan and I am a local angler. I wanted to share these rainbows caught on silver creek with a size 22 bubble back red midge and a 5 weight Sage rod. Fish measured 22 inches. I am excited about...
Fishing Report: Colorado River-region waters
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Colorado River We have Scott Buckly and his grandson Mikael with a 4.1-pound striper at 23 3/4 inches. They were using anchovies and fishing from shore in the Community Park area. The striper bite has been a bit slow along both here below the...
Angler Report: Patagonia Lake largemouth bass
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Patagonia Lake Jeff C. of Marana: Caught this largemouth bass at Patagonia Lake on Monday, Dec. 23. About 12 feet of water, water temp was 52. Bass, just under 3 pounds. Thanks. More reports Angler Reports are intended to be direct from anglers and...
