Lake Reports and Updates This forum is for any fishing reports, lake and river updates, and Q&A. Please tag the body of water and fish species in your post. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:05:30 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:05:30 +0000 HookedAZ - Arizona Fishing Community https://www.hookedaz.com/forums/lake-and-fishing-reports/ Winter striper fishing tips Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:49:47 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/winter-striper-fishing-tips.459/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/winter-striper-fishing-tips.459/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
If you’re able to cast-net live shad, the shad will help cause a bigger bite and more keeper-size fish. Shad can still be found in shallow water near the shores or structure. If you can’t catch shad, use frozen anchovies and don’t forget to chum to attract and hold a school under the boat.

Continue to cover water when casting and try different speeds...

Winter striper fishing tips]]> 1 pond/lake just north of metro-center Mon, 04 Jun 2018 03:22:47 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/pond-lake-just-north-of-metro-center.555/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/pond-lake-just-north-of-metro-center.555/ invalid@example.com (Staley) Staley 1 Lake pleasant fishing Thu, 01 Mar 2018 05:36:39 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/lake-pleasant-fishing.552/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/lake-pleasant-fishing.552/ invalid@example.com (Gteam) Gteam
]]> 3 Anyone fished any Navajo area lakes with success? Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:24:01 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/anyone-fished-any-navajo-area-lakes-with-success.537/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/anyone-fished-any-navajo-area-lakes-with-success.537/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ Tempe Town Lake Closed from debris Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:45:31 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/tempe-town-lake-closed-from-debris.528/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/tempe-town-lake-closed-from-debris.528/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
Salt River Project is releasing 20,000 cubic feet of water per second from the Granite Reef Dam into the Salt River to reduce excess water in the system

As of March 3rd, it was reported the lake is still a mess.]]> Reef Balls will Enhance Fish Habitat at Rosy Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:47:38 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/reef-balls-will-enhance-fish-habitat-at-rosy.525/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/reef-balls-will-enhance-fish-habitat-at-rosy.525/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
For anglers, this ongoing project will result in better fishing for generations to come.

Roosevelt Lake is planned to be the first to receive habitat. These artificial structures and concrete reef balls attract bait fish, which then attract predatory fish for sport-fishing anglers...

Reef Balls will Enhance Fish Habitat at Rosy]]> Low-level water releases begin from Verde River Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:03:51 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/low-level-water-releases-begin-from-verde-river.522/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/low-level-water-releases-begin-from-verde-river.522/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
"This weekend’s forecast of a return of wet weather to northern and central Arizona has prompted Salt River Project to begin releasing excess water from its two reservoirs on the Verde River to create additional storage capacity and provide maximum flexibility for likely future runoff events, according to a press release.

A low-level spill release of about 500 cubic feet per second was initiated the afternoon of Feb. 10 from...

Low-level water releases begin from Verde River]]> High flows from Bartlett Lake likely this weekend Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:46:30 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/high-flows-from-bartlett-lake-likely-this-weekend.519/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/high-flows-from-bartlett-lake-likely-this-weekend.519/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ Already, the Verde River watershed is at more than 184-percent precipitation for the year; Bartlett Lake is at 83-percent full.

The flows would likely begin Sunday night, move through Granite Reef Dam and into the Lower Salt River early Monday morning. The flows in the lower Salt River could continue...

High flows from Bartlett Lake likely this weekend]]> Crystal Gardens Sun, 05 Feb 2017 08:32:23 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/crystal-gardens.510/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/crystal-gardens.510/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
Crystal Gardens

Crystal Gardens]]> Arizona's highest lake water levels in years Fri, 03 Feb 2017 05:06:00 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/arizonas-highest-lake-water-levels-in-years.502/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/arizonas-highest-lake-water-levels-in-years.502/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
This is great news when looking at historic lake levels.

“We have to go all the way back to 2010 the last time we filled the reservoirs. In the seven years since then, we have progressively lowered the reservoirs to the current conditions,” said Ester.

So just how...

Arizona's highest lake water levels in years]]> Prescott lakes almost full to capacity Mon, 30 Jan 2017 04:06:46 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/prescott-lakes-almost-full-to-capacity.501/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/prescott-lakes-almost-full-to-capacity.501/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ Watson Lake or Willow Lake in Prescott, this year would be a good time with the high water levels.

"Gone are the cracked patches of dirt, the dry boat docks, and the water rings high up on granite formations.

For now at least, the low-water traces that are common at Willow and Watson lakes have been replaced with wide expanses of...

Prescott lakes almost full to capacity]]> Lower salt river overflowing causing road closures Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:27:32 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/lower-salt-river-overflowing-causing-road-closures.491/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/lower-salt-river-overflowing-causing-road-closures.491/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
"Gilbert Road is closed in both directions between Thomas Road and Beeline Highway early Monday morning. According to the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, the closure is due to flooding.The flooding is believed to be a result of recent rains causing the Salt River to overflow. McKellips Road is also closed between the Loop 202 and Alma School Road for the same reason. Country Club is an alternate...

Lower salt river overflowing causing road closures]]> An invasive Banded Water Snake has been found in Yuma waters Mon, 09 Jan 2017 04:39:32 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/an-invasive-banded-water-snake-has-been-found-in-yuma-waters.471/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/an-invasive-banded-water-snake-has-been-found-in-yuma-waters.471/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
“So where we’re heading right now is north of Yuma on Laguna Dam Road. We’re going to a lake called Mittry Lake," said Richard Meyers, an Arizona Game and Fish wildlife manager.

Meyers is investigating the arrival of the Southern Banded Water Snake at Mittry Lake and other Colorado River waters in the Yuma area.

On a humid...

An invasive Banded Water Snake has been found in Yuma waters]]> Cool footage of a flooded Verde River Tue, 03 Jan 2017 12:15:47 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/cool-footage-of-a-flooded-verde-river.468/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/cool-footage-of-a-flooded-verde-river.468/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
]]> Top five winter fishing spots in Arizona - by azgfd Mon, 02 Jan 2017 04:43:08 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/top-five-winter-fishing-spots-in-arizona-by-azgfd.466/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/top-five-winter-fishing-spots-in-arizona-by-azgfd.466/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
5. Alamo Lake
At any given time from Nov. – Feb., Alamo can have some of the best crappie fishing in the state.

4. Parker Canyon Lake
Stocked with rainbow November through March.
Its water temperatures remain cold enough to keep trout active throughout the day — not just during the late evening and early mornings.

3. Lees Ferry
Winter is traditionally the spawning period for this...

Top five winter fishing spots in Arizona - by azgfd]]> New Arizona Fishing Regulation updates for 2017 Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:26:59 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/new-arizona-fishing-regulation-updates-for-2017.456/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/new-arizona-fishing-regulation-updates-for-2017.456/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ Lake Mead to California-Nevada boundary (including Lake Mohave and Willow Beach).
Reduce the daily bag limits to two bass, minimum size 13 inches; and four catfish in any combination at Whitehorse Lake.
Change the season and daily bag limit from Glen Canyon Dam to the Paria Riffle to two rainbow trout;...

New Arizona Fishing Regulation updates for 2017]]> They're dumping some fish in Tempe Town Lake Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:22:05 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/theyre-dumping-some-fish-in-tempe-town-lake.454/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/theyre-dumping-some-fish-in-tempe-town-lake.454/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ Tempe Town Lake

]]> AZGFD Stocking Schedule for this weekend Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:49:42 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/azgfd-stocking-schedule-for-this-weekend.453/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/azgfd-stocking-schedule-for-this-weekend.453/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
OK, we'll even give you the exact day of the stocking ...

Friday.

Thank goodness for that day.

All of the "core" waters, plus Water Ranch in Gilbert and Green Valley lakes in Payson (23 waters total), are scheduled to be stocked.

Anglers will be able to catch some of the nearly 6,000 pounds of trout that are coming from Colorado.

We've scheduled a total of nine stockings...

AZGFD Stocking Schedule for this weekend]]> East Verde River Becoming Year-Round Trout Stream Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:23:37 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/east-verde-river-becoming-year-round-trout-stream.448/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/east-verde-river-becoming-year-round-trout-stream.448/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
The pump station is currently in operation, which has increased the water flow into the river. Traditionally, the pumps are shut down by Labor Day, not to be turned on until the first of May....

East Verde River Becoming Year-Round Trout Stream]]> 1 Urban Lakes Sun, 23 Oct 2016 06:26:40 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/urban-lakes.396/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/urban-lakes.396/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
Urban Lakes

Urban Lakes]]>