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....
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
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
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Arivaca Lake Rating: Fair Fishing in the winter can be slow at Arivaca Lake as the fish go deeper and spend less time feeding. Although early mornings and late evenings are still going to be the most productive times, anglers should find fish to be active throughout the day. Arivaca...
Nothing like “Trout Fishing in the City” during the holidays. Trout fishing remains the best bet in the state due to more unstable weather. Good news: Last week, we stocked more than 4 tons of trout statewide. Wait until some stable weather to do some crappie fishing. Bass fishing should...
Roosevelt Lake Rating: Hot Lake temperatures are in the mid 60s. Water levels should remain steady as SRP is pulling water from the Verde system. Last winter along with the last few months there has been quite a bit of precipitation and the water level is currently at 69% full....
Oak Creek Rating: Fair Fly anglers and folks using lures can catch some nice sized brown trout on Oak Creek with some big browns possible, especially in the area around Grasshopper Point. Try woolly buggers or spinners. Remember the reach of the creek between Call of the Canyon Crossing (West...
MOGOLLON RIM CC Cragin (Blueridge) Rating: Unknown The road to the lake is closed. The lake is full and has been stocked with rainbow trout. Knoll Lake Rating: Unknown Fishing at lakes in the Flagstaff and Williams area is hard to predict during the winter months. Depending on the local...
Colorado River (Davis Dam to I-40 Bridge) Fishing rating: good Flows fluctuate quickly in the stretch of the river. Many anglers prefer not to navigate the river when less than three units are being released from Davis Dam. Check the projected releases before your trip. Trout are stocked weekly...
Alamo Lake Rating: Good Based upon recent surveys and fishing reports, we believe fishing at Alamo Lake should be good this winter, though not likely as good as during the warmer times of the year. The lake level has already increased 7 feet to 1,122 MSL as of this writing...
Although reports have slowed as Christmas creeps, the fishing likely has not slowed at certain low- to mid-elevation lakes. For one, trout fishing in Community waters is one of the best options in the state. See the stocking schedule below for confirmed stockings (8,200-plus ponds of trout were just stocked)....
