Arizona Fishing News and Events

Give your kids the adventure of a lifetime this summer! The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Wildlife For Tomorrow are once again hosting a wildlife and outdoor recreation summer camp for children ages 8-13. Registration is now open for camp sessions being held June 12-15 and June 19-22. Learn about Arizona’s wildlife; experience outdoor recreation activities and all the wonders of the...

According to AZGF, Colorado River waters are expected to heat up this month, when Havasu’s fish are expected migrate to the Lake’s shallower waters before spawning. The Department recommends using dropshot-rigged plastic worms as bait, with nothing heavier than 8-pound fluorocarbon line. According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the spring bass-fishing season is off to a...

Arizona Game and Fish announced Wednesday a Family Fishing Day event will take place at Roper Lake State Park on Saturday, March 11. The Game and Fish Sport Fishing Education staff, as well as state park staff, will be on hand to help. Loaner rods and bait will be provided, or anglers can bring their own. The event is open to all ages and is free. No fishing license is required for those who...

March 25, and Sunday, March 26, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Admission and parking are free! Once again, there will be plenty of hands-on fun for all ages. See the video! Check out the huge family fishing tanks. See all sorts of live wildlife. Learn target archery and try other shooting sports in a safe, supervised, controlled environment on the range. Get a feel for...

Arizona Game and Fish Department Headquarters 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ Sponsored by AZGFD and AZ State Council of Trout Unlimited The conference is attended by those interested in meeting, networking, and developing future plans to promote restoration and management of native and wild coldwater fish species in Arizona and New Mexico. Over 100 individuals attend the conference...

Grab the family and come on out fishing at Lake Pleasant! Come try some fishing with the ranger. Loaner Fishing equipment, and some bait will be provided. You can also bring your own fishing gear and bait. No fishing license required during the hours of this program (7am to 10am) only at the location of this program. This is a joint program with the Arizona Game & Fish Department. Register at...

Designed to provide basic camping instruction while promoting enthusiasm for nature and outdoor activities, families are invited to spend a weekend at one of several participating state parks where coordinators will teach them such fundamental outdoor skills as pitching a tent, outdoor cooking and building a fire, a release posted on the Tucson Metro Chamber website said. Campers will also...

Full schedule from azgfd.

The annual event was organized by Glendale City Councilmember Jamie Aldama in cooperation with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, which will be sponsoring the giveaway of youth licenses. The giveaway coincides with a free fishing clinic -- loaner rods will be available, no license is required, and bait will be provided. Licenses will go to the first 1,000 youth ages 10-17 during the event at...