Community fishing news: golden algae battle winds down
This past winter, more Arizona lakes tested positive for golden algae than any year since 2005, when we first confirmed golden algae. But the end is in sight.
Phoenix-area Community waters such as Riverview, Cortez and Alvord lakes have been successfully treated and are receiving their regularly scheduled fish stockings again. Tempe Town Lake is on the verge of recovery and is again expected to be stocked with catfish the week of April 23-28.
Trout stockings will continue at Green Valley Lakes in Payson until early May. For more details check out the stocking schedule. The schedule is also posted inside the information cabinets at all CFP waters.
Wanna fish for free?
There are two upcoming opportunities to try fishing for free. We are proud to partner with the city of Glendale and the town of Payson to provide a few hours of fishing with free loaner rods and bait available at both events. A fishing license is not required during the event hours as long as anglers register at the AZGFD booth on during event hours. The events are:
- Saturday, April 21. Ocotillo District Councilmember Jamie Aldama will be hosting the 4th Annual Hook-A-Kid on Fishing event from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, at Bonsall Park South, 59th Ave. and Bethany Home Rd. For more information, please contact Janet Hidalgo at 623-930-2584 or Samuel Pena at 623-930-2250.
- Saturday, May 12. Green Valley Park in Payson will undergo a transformation when its grassy expanses turn into a carnival full of wildlife and hands-on outdoor activities for all. Join us for a fantastic day of activities during the Annual Payson Wildlife Fair, an annual cooperative event between the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Mogollon Sporting Association, US Forest Service, and Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department. Admission is FREE. Event hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Green Valley Park is located at 1000 W Country Club Dr, Payson For more information contact the Payson Parks, Recreation & Tourism at (928) 472-5110.
