Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Discovery Ponds (Gilbert) Seth R.: Ken Ralls caught a nice 14-inch rainbow trout on lemon twist PowerBait at Discovery Ponds in Gilbert. The water was very murky and low visibility from the shoreline, but these fish couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fresh...
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov El Dorado Pond (Scottsdale) Jason D.: Brody caught this rare crappie in town at El Dorado Park. The influx of water from the rains has brought more bait fish into lake and fishing has been steady. He caught this crappie on a live minnow....
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Silverbell Lake (Tucson) Dave L.: Over the course of 2 weeks I managed to capture these four. A 14- , two 13-, and a 12-inch trout. You guys (AZGFD) rock! More reports Angler Reports are intended to be direct from anglers and are generally...
Water temperatures are falling as overnight lows in desert regions are forecast to be dipping into the low-40s by Monday. If you’re bass fishing in desert impoundments, a good strategy might be throwing crankbaits during mornings and closer to midday switching to smaller plastic baits (Roboworms or baby brush hogs)...
UPDATE: This project has been completed and the hatchery is again open. We will be closing to the public the Silver Creek Fish Hatchery, located in Show Low, on Wednesday, Dec. 11. This closure is necessary for public safety and to allow for replacement of a culvert. For more information,...
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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...
Arizona State Parks now plans to close the main boat ramp at Alamo Lake Jan. 2 until further notice. Date is subject to change. Cholla Ramp will remain open and is fully functional. ASP had initially planned the closure for Nov. 1-25 to allow for dam repairs.
Invasive New Zealand mudsnails discovered in Oak Creek and AZGFD hatcheries near Cornville The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has confirmed the presence of New Zealand mudsnails, an aquatic invasive species, in AZGFD’s Page Springs Fish Hatchery. Through environmental DNA technology, AZGFD believes wildlife may have introduced the mudsnails...
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Rio Vista Pond (Peoria) Forrest F., Dec. 3: Caught on a size 16 CJ nymph and an indicator. More reports Angler Reports are intended to be direct from anglers and are generally posted unedited. However, AZGFD reserves the right to not publish photos and...
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The trout stocking schedule has been updated through December. See the schedule. A reminder that due to operational issues at Page Springs Fish Hatchery, these scheduled trout stockings are being adjusted. Our goal is to have the hatchery back to operating at full capacity by Dec. 1. For questions or...
Lake Havasu fishing report Striper fishing is good near schools of shad. Majority of shad have been found from the mouth of the Bill Williams north towards Havasu Springs. Productive striper lures have been white 3/4 & 1-ounce Rat-L-Traps, Sassy shad swimbaits rigged on a 3/8- to 3/4-ounce jighead used...
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Alvord Lake My Dad and I caught our limit within an hour Nov. 26. More reports Angler Reports are intended to be direct from anglers and are generally posted unedited. However, AZGFD reserves the right to not publish photos and reports for any reason,...
It’s winter trout time. With some calm and stable weather, it should be crappie time, too. Fishing for trout in Community waters can be some of the best fishing in the state this time of the year. See the schedule — “core” waters are scheduled to be stocked again next...
The public is invited to the grand re-opening celebration of Avondale’s Festival Fields Park on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 101 E. Lower Buckeye Rd in Avondale. The lake is our newest Community Fishing Program water. This free event is being held in partnership with Haydon...
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Angler Report (Send your fishing reports and photos to BFishing@azgfd.gov) Lake Mead Anthony M.: My son Joe caught this 18-inch striper at Temple Bar on Nov. 20. He’s from Alaska so this is his first striper. Colorado River waters With the rainbow trout stocking back in full swing, anglers of...
No doubt, the best bet this week may likely be rainbow trout. Our Community fishing vendor from Colorado was able to make it through the storms to stock the rest of the scheduled waters for today. See a trout fishing report that includes waters we stocked this week with trout...
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Chaparral Lake Jared S.: Caught and released another monster at Chaparral last weekend. Caught on top water at sunset. More reports Angler Reports are intended to be direct from anglers and are generally posted unedited. However, AZGFD reserves the right to not publish photos...
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Lynx Lake Brandon R.: Fished Lynx Lake on Sunday, 11/17. Lake level is low. Fished the north shore, near the spillway. In a 2-hour period, I caught 5 trout, using rainbow & chartreuse Power Nuggets on a 1- to 2-foot leader. Fish ranged from...
Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov Dead Horse Ranch State Park lagoons Anonymous (Report sent Nov.17): Trout fishing was great a week ago. More reports Angler Reports are intended to be direct from anglers and are generally posted unedited. However, AZGFD reserves the right to not publish photos and reports...
