Arizona Fishing Report

Night fishing, 20+" catfish

Fished Ashurst on July 3rd, 2018 for the first time. The lake is a few feet low making the shore somewhat muddy with a lot of moss near the shore. It was a very windy day (the lake is so open) so we shore fished. Caught a number of trout mid-morning to noon including a couple of large trout in the 15"+ range. Power Bait is the ticket for shore fishing. It's so dry and warm that the lake and camping wasn't at all busy. I'd love to find more information on the lake topography. It seems...

Fished from my kayak for 5 hours, nothing. Used vibration lures to get strikes as recommended. Maybe another day. Speedboats are allowed on this lake be careful

i take my kayak there a few times a month, close to home. I fished it and see people fishing, not muck catching. This lake should be deepened. Gets too hot for fish survival.

Fishing is poor. Few fish remain here, although we are not predicting a winterkill, because it was not stocked last year and won’t be this year either.

Fishing is good for holdover and stocked rainbow trout. Fish were stocked last week. Fish are being caught on any kind of PowerBait. Great place to get out of the wind this week!

Fishing is excellent! Fish population survey show good holdover numbers on brook trout and nice healthy rainbow trout (16in). We have stocked this lake heavily this year with more brook trout and rainbow trout. Go try out your luck before you even hit Big Lake! Brook trout are being caught, as are rainbow trout. Try black or olive green wooly buggers. Large rainbows 14-18 inches are being caught from boats and shore! Fishing pier and boat docks are accessible!

Fishing is good/fair for trout, but fair for sunfish, bullheads, and bass. Trout will be stocked this week at the upper end.

Fishing is good and will get better. Some days are limit days, others are slow. Surface water temperature has only been up to 47 degrees. A warming bump in the water temperature could get fish active once again. Most anglers are catching larger rainbow trout only — try baby cow bells or worms fished off the bottom. Orange PowerBait also has been effective. Fish are deeper and still in a winter-type feeding pattern. Try fishing at the mouths of coves. Some fly anglers are having luck with...

Fishing is excellent. Becker Lake is open to catch-and-release only for trout, artificial fly and lure only; single barbless hooks only. No bait. No trout may be kept. Many large, thick rainbow trout are being caught nymph fishing under a strike indicator at 8-10 feet. Tiger trout are also being caught. More tiger trout will be stocked this week. To apply for the state record or fish of the year, a picture of the fish must be taken on a reliable ruler. See pg. 42 of our regulations for...

Fishing is good! This is a community fishing water in St. John’s. A regular fishing license or a community fishing license is required to fish here. Channel catfish and sunfish fishing good, they were stocked in late April! The pond daily bag limits in community fishing waters (2 trout; 2 catfish; 5 sunfish) apply.

Fishing is good for stocked (12”+) rainbow trout and bass! The lake was stocked last week with regular rainbow trout home grown here at our local hatcheries and with an extra load of 12” rainbow trout from Colorado! An almost 7lb smallmouth bass (almost state record) was caught earlier this year! The lake is nearly full. Holdover rainbow trout and lots of cutthroat trout should be fishing well. The road over the dam is now open. There is a new restroom, fish cleaning station, and stairs...

Fishing is excellent for stocked (12”+) rainbow trout and bass! Lake was stocked last week. Lake is full and spilling still! Try your luck for largemouth bass with lures or try hanging a worm in the rocks for green sunfish or the bottom for bullhead or catfish! I’ve heard reports of catfish, bullhead, rainbow trout and pike being caught off the dam. The White Mountain Bass Fishing club recently adopted the lake and cleaned up trash along the public shoreline. Please don’t leave your trash...

Fishing is excellent for stocked (12”+) rainbow trout and bass! Lake was stocked last week. The lake is full for the first time in several years. Fishing pier and platforms are accessible! Large catfish were found in the shallow southern portion during a recent fish population survey.

Fishing is excellent. Store and boat rentals are open! Tiger Trout were stocked in late April, rainbow trout are stocked every week. The biggest reported Tiger Trout so far has been 14 inches. Green sunfish are easily caught on worms. A 2.5lb rainbow was caught last weekend! Rainbow trout will be stocked this week and tiger trout were stocked in late April. Fish are hungry and biting hooks! Try roostertails with green or copper Kastmasters, PowerBait and worms.

Fishing is currently excellent for rainbow and tiger trout. Tiger Trout were stocked in late April, rainbow trout are stocked every week. Try Kastmasters, small Rapalas, Panther Martins or flys for tigers. Try green PowerBait with garlic, worms, or roostertails for rainbows.

Fishing is fair for large wild brown trout. Recent survey showed few rainbow trout, but some large brown trout. Catchable rainbow trout were stocked earlier this month, improving fishing. All roads are open. Remember Chevelon Lake is a hike in lake.

Fishing is good. Last stocked in late April. The lake is full and has a new boat ramp. Accessible on Forest Road 86. Try PowerBait for rainbow trout. Recent survey found 16-inch holdover rainbow trout and many large >3 lb largemouth bass. Use flashy lures for

Fishing is excellent. This lake will be stocked this week. Many people are reporting catching limits on PowerBait. Roads are open.

Jim Goughnour of Rim Country Custom Rods reported trout fishing any Rim Country stream or lake is excellent. From the novice to expert, trout anglers are enjoying the outdoors and catching the quality trout offered in Rim Country. Dry flies, grubs, Powerbait and small spinner-baits in a size 0 were reported successful.

Lake elevation is 1,996 feet (41-percent full).

Majority of bass are in post spawn, as is the case at all central Arizona lakes. Bring a variety of baits. Spinners have been successful with smallmouth bass. Crankbaits and jigs also have been effective. Try reaction baits in the morning and during afternoons, jigs or dropshots. Not a bad time to drift along and throw crankbaits or spiinnerbaits. Various jigs also can be effective – try crawdad imitations. Points, islands and rocky structures tend to hold the majority of largemouth bass...

ngler Report: “The bass bite is on! I love encouraging others to get outdoors. I caught these four bass off my kayak in a little over a week … drop-shotting plastics. Many bass are in a post-spawn mode and with some windy weather this weekend, fishing could be tough (like at many Salt River-chain lakes). Top-water action had been picking up with a spell of warmer weather and some anglers were having success with frogs, Pop-r, and Ricos. With a string of predicted 90-degrees temperatures...

Many bass are in a post-spawn mode. Fishing should pick up with this stretch of warm, calm weather and top-water action should pick up once again. Try frogs, Pop-R’s, and Ricos. Crappie fishing has slowed. As the sun rises, try Texas-rigged lizards. Drifting gizzard shad swimbaits had been hooking some bass. Water should be clearing. One angler had success night-fishing with a wacky-rigged 5-inch watermelon red flake Flick’m Shimmy worms, in 4 to 10 feet of water. Yellow bass is an...

Water temperature has been 67-70 degrees. Majority of bass are in post-spawn. The top-water bite had been poor last weekend, but with calm, warm weather this week, top-water action could pick up. Try fishing shallow early in the morning (2-5 feet) with crankbaits, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits and switching to dropshots and Texa rigs. Gary Senft, the Bass Pro at the Mesa Bass ProShops, said Texas-rigged baby brush hogs in watermelon red and watermelon gold, as well as morning dawn Roboworms,...

May 5 report from Barry Worman, moderator of the Arizona Striper Fishing Facebook page. “Escaping the heat early and fill the cooler with striper” Well I know this triple-digit weather can take the wind out of an anglers’ sails but there are still some great opportunities in this late spring season. The striper are in the process of spawning or post spawn — finally — which means they will be more intrigued and aggressive to eat. With the air temperatures really heating up there is a...

. Water temperatures high-60s to low-70s during afternoons. May 18 report from Jim Goughnour of Rim Country Custom Rods: Fishing conditions are improving as the water is starting to flow out of Roosevelt Lake. Water is slowly being released for now, however, the rates will increase as the downstream demand grows for summer usage. The impact on the fishing has been that the algae in Roosevelt Lake mostly dissipated. Bass fishing conditions are being called good by local experienced anglers....

Billy G. had another successful trip to Willow Beach with a 12-pound striper. He caught six (mostly 2-3 pound stripers) on the day with the one big fish. He was using the Bomber Long A trout pattern

On Wednesday morning the river was flowing 8 7 cfs out of Stewart Mountain. Has been stocked with trout. No new reports of success.

Spinners have been successful with smallmouth bass. Crankbaits and jigs also have been effective. Try reaction baits in the morning and during afternoons, jigs or dropshots. Not a bad time to drift along and throw crankbaits or spiinnerbaits. Apache Lake’s final schedule trout stocking of the winter season was a month ago. Various jigs also can be effective – try crawdad imitations. Points, islands and rocky structures tend to hold the majority of largemouth bass – keep moving. Walleye...

The final rainbow trout stockings of the winter season took place a month ago. Fishing likely is pretty difficult – but Canyon is the land of lunkers when it comes to bass. For better numbers, try Bartlett or Saguaro. A new fishing pier is under construction in the Boulder Creek Recreation Area. This pier serves as excellent structure for sunfish. Some anglers have had success throwing dropshot Roboworms in morning dawn near cattails in 10-20 feet of water.

Bass are spawning. Try Texas-rigged lizards. Drifting gizzard shad swimbaits have been some bass. Water should be clearing. Yellow bass is an option if the largemouth bass are finicky. Try nightcrawlers on dropshot rigs.

Bartlett Lake is full and the water is clearing up. Bass fishing is good in 2-12 feet from the dam to the river using crankbaits, spinner baits (white or chartreuse) and baby brush hogs (watermelon red). Texas-rigs worms aren’t producing as much as the brush hogs. Bass are all phases of spawn. Visibility is about 1 foot deep.

Water temperature reached 68-69 degrees by Wednesday afternoon. As of Monday, the water was still green and murky and there was large pieces of wood floating in the water. That said, striped and largemouth bass fishing might be picking up. There have been some better reports during the past couple days. Live shad seems to be the ticket (and anchovies as usual). There will be a new moon on Monday, making using submersible lights at night a great option for stripers. Motorized access to...

March 23 report from Jim Goughnor of Rim Country Custom Rods: Spring fishing and water flows continue to be the talk of Rim Country anglers. Bass are in pre, post and spawning phases which means many are feeding heavily and anglers are reporting successful trips to the lake. The water flows into Roosevelt Lake from the Salt River and the Tonto Creek are back to normal flow rates for this time of year. However, during March and April, flow rates into the lake are traditionally higher than...

The road is open and the first load of 2,700 rainbow trout was stocked last week.

The striper bite is picking up along the Colorado River. That’s the word from Rusty Braun, proprietor of Riviera Marina in Bullhead City and provider of area fishing news for the Mohave Valley Daily News, the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Kingman Regional Medical - INSTORY 300X250 “Anchovies are the bait of choice and from shore or from boat, is producing some nice catches.” The Romero family — Chiwy, Tury, Chiman and Pelon — brought in seven...

Lower lake Mary has had about 9,000 larger (10 + inch) Rainbow Trout stocked in the last week along with about 8600 smaller (6-8 inch) Rainbow Trout. The recent stocking of Rainbow Trout contained some really nice trout with one being measured at about 18 inches. Folks yesterday were catching trout on flies and small lures. Some were also being caught on PowerBait. More stockings are on the way for Lower Lake Mary.

The current elevation is 1089 feet above msl. The National Park Service has been working to improve conditions at South Cove launch ramp, and latest report is that 4×4 is not needed to launch/retrieve boats. Be sure to check out launch ramp area prior to launching. Be careful boating because of low water level, many new islands and near surface rocks have appeared. The largemouth bass bite is slowing with the cold weather. Night crawlers were the bait for the channel catfish. The striper...

The lake level is currently 643 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine’s Landing can produced some nice fish. The striper bite has returned according to reports. Down deep by the dam and above the power lines are reported as the hottest spots. Lures that mimic trout are working for stripers as well as the old tried and true anchovies. Submersible lights fished during the new moon are an effective way to catch stripers. Check the moon phases before you go – the last new moon was...

Billy G. had another successful trip to Willow Beach with a 12-pound striper. He caught six (mostly 2-3 pound stripers) on the day with the one big fish. He was using the Bomber Long A trout pattern (see attached picture).

The new fish stocking season has begun in the Flagstaff and Williams region. That will include Lower Lake Mary, which has the highest water levels since 2010. Having been partially replenished, this 450-acre lake in Flagstaff is basically a new fishery. We'll be stocking some large rainbow trout on Thursday to kick things off. And Lower Mary will grow 'em quickly. This is Lower Mary on Monday after our fisheries biologists checked water quality: [IMG] Lower Lake Mary is as full as it's...

The lake is full. No recent reports have been received from this location. Find the winter trout stocking schedule here. For lake information contact Roper Lake State Park at (928) 428-6760. Sunfish live or dead is not legal bait at this lake.

The lake is full and water quality problems have improved and trout stocking is underway finally. The winter trout schedule can be found here. As the weather warms anglers are reminded of the recent change in the largemouth bass regulations at this lake. For details of those changes please see the current fishing regulations here: 2017 Fishing Regulations. Additionally all mercury advisories against the eating of warmwater fish caught at Pena Blanca Lake remains in effect. Future testing...

The lake is at 2.82 feet below the spillway and there are no problems with launching. Trout stocking is ongoing. For future stockings check the schedule here. The bag limit on white amurs is one fish over 30 inches in length. Anglers are asked to immediately release any smaller amurs that they may catch unharmed. Anglers can also contact the Store at the lake for updates on fishing at (520) 455-5847. Gasoline engines are restricted to 10 hp or less and boaters using gas motors are...

The lake is full and no reported launching problems. Trout stockings are ongoing. Find the schedule here. No recent reports of success.

The pond is 1.14 feet below the spillway with no reports of launching issues. Trout stocking is ongoing. The schedule can be found here. Anglers continue to report the fishing to be fair. Visitors are reminded that it is illegal to obstruct the use of the boat ramp by anglers trying to launch the boats. No parking, standing, sitting, swimming or fishing is allowed on the boat ramp. For lake information call (928) 485-9430.

No report. This tends to be one of the top early-bird bass lakes.

Lake level 91.5 percent full, 69+ degrees. A state record smallmouth bass was caught Thursday, Feb. 23.

March 1 report from Mark Knapp at Alamo Lake State Park: This going to very short, but worth reading. The lake is still coming up. When it's done we should be able to open the main ramp. Cholla ramp is open right now and the Dept. installed an 80-foot boat dock. Way cool. The lake looks like it did in '05 and is a giant milkshake. Logs jams all over. Fishing is terrible. If you value your boat, stay away from here for now. It's going to be killer fishing in about a month. We will...

Inaccessible and ice covered. Ice is thin and unsafe. Ice may be unsafe. Few fish remain here, although we are not predicting a winterkill. Highways 261 and 273 are closed for the winter.

GREER LAKES (River; Tunnel; Bunch) – All 3 lakes are full or nearly full, and ice covered. The ice is thin and not safe. Greer Fire District will be conducting prescribed burns Feb 22-Mar 10. The burns will be in the area of squirrel spring and the spade ranch areas. The community of Greer will be impacted by the smoke. Contact Greer Fire District staff if you have questions.

GREER LAKES (River; Tunnel; Bunch) – All 3 lakes are full or nearly full, and ice covered. The ice is thin and not safe. Greer Fire District will be conducting prescribed burns Feb 22-Mar 10. The burns will be in the area of squirrel spring and the spade ranch areas. The community of Greer will be impacted by the smoke. Contact Greer Fire District staff if you have questions.

Inaccessible and ice covered. Ice may be unsafe with warm winter days melting the ice. A winterkill is NOT predicted here as of Feb. 16. We look forward to fishing for large rainbow trout and brook trout in the spring! Highways 261 and 273 are closed for the winter.

Fishing is excellent. Fish surveys show large and healthy 20-inch rainbows and 15+ tigers. Weeds are low and the lake is high! More tiger trout were stocked last week. To apply for the state record or fish of the year, a picture of the fish must be taken on a reliable ruler. See pg. 42 of our regulations for more details! Fish are biting on black wooly buggers and nymphs.

Inaccessible and ice covered. Ice is still VERY thin and unsafe. During the winter survey on February 16, accessed with snow mobiles, ice was easily broken through just standing on it. Highways 261 and 273 are closed for the winter. Forest roads from the south are not passable due to deep snow.

Fishing is fair. Becker Lake is open to catch-and-release only for trout, artificial fly and lure only; single barbless hooks only. No bait. No trout may be kept.

This is a community fishing water in St. John’s. A regular fishing license or a community fishing license is required to fish here. Channel catfish and sunfish fishing is fair, but trout fishing is good. Catfish were last stocked in October and rainbow trout were just stocked in January 25! The pond daily bag limits in community fishing waters (2 trout; 2 catfish; 5 sunfish) apply.

No ice. Fishing is fair. Holdover rainbow trout should be fishing well. The 2 fishing piers have been disconnected so that winter ice does not damage them, thus, they are not available for shore fishing. The road over the dam is closed for the winter.

Fishing is fair. Lake is full and spilling no ice. We are doing northern pike removals, so beware of gill nets during the day. We have caught some bass, many 17 inch catfish, lots of northern pike and even one 16 inch rainbow trout! Northern pike are congregating to spawn to shallow weedy coves. Try your luck, they are a tasty fish!

Fishing is fair! No ice. Rainbow trout are being caught. The lake is full and spilling. Fishing pier and platforms are accessible! Northern pike should be congregating to spawn this time of year, try throwing Rapala lures or streamers in shallow coves. Northern pike spawn and congregate in weedy shallow coves.

Inaccessible. Forest Road 300 (the Rim Road) is closed for the winter as of 1/5/2017. Ice is thin and unsafe. There is some open water

Fishing is fair for stocked rainbow trout and tiger trout. Temperatures are freezing. Ice is thin and unsafe. Road is snow packed. Gate is closed. Sardine Point is open, but road is snow packed. You can walk in.

Inaccessible. Forest Road 300 (the Rim Road) is closed for the winter as of 1/5/2017. Road in from the north is snow packed due to 48 inches of snow. Ice is thin and unsafe. Some open water.

The latest rainbow trout stocking was January 30th. Catchable Brown Trout were stocked September 6th and catfish were stocked the week of September 22nd. Change baits if you are not having any luck and move down the shore a few hundred feet. Rob reports that the morning bite is best and limits can be caught in the 20 degree air temps. Later in the morning the trout move to the 14-35 feet in depth. Try yellow colored power bait or power eggs for trout if the spinners don’t work. The gold...

Bite has been slow to nonexistent with the cold water and air.

Goldwater was stocked the week of February 6th. The next stocking is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 6th. Try several colors of power bait and power eggs and if you don’t get bites try night crawlers or small spinners. They are a great option if you are not getting bites with other baits. Jonathan reports that he has success using orange and yellow power bait eggs on about a 12 to 18 inch leader. Small spinners work very well also. Michael reports that 1½ inch Crappie Tubes &...

Park is open and fish were stocked February 13th and are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 6th. Reports are that the fish are biting but bring a variety of bait.

The marsh will be closed until March 6th due to U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service management actions. For more information on the marsh, contact the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge at (760) 326-3853 or go to http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/havasu/index.html.

COLORADO RIVER BELOW DAVIS DAM- Trout stocking has begun and the latest stocking was the week of February 12th. The next stocking is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 1st. The stocking locations are at Davis Camp and Community Park. The best bait is reported to be yellow and orange power bait and of course night crawlers. Try small spinner baits if the power baits are not working. Try swim baits for stripers, especially ones that look like trout. You can check the Bureau of...

Try spinner baits along with cut anchovies for stripers. Trout are scheduled to be stocked the first week of February. If you fish Willow beach and are having luck, please e-mail me at gcummins@azgfd.gov so I can share your successes with others.

The National Park Service has been working to improve conditions at South Cove launch ramp, and latest report is that 4x4 is not needed to launch/retrieve boats. Be sure to check out launch ramp area prior to launching. Be careful boating because of low water level, many new islands and near surface rocks have appeared. The largemouth bass bite is slowing with the cold weather. Night crawlers were the bait for the channel catfish. The striper bite is steady on Lake Mead. Fishing the boils...

Striper fishing has slowed, but by the dam shore fishing is producing some nice fish. Anchovies are the bait of choice for these fish. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing can produced some nice fish. The striper bite has returned according to reports. Down deep by the dam and above the power lines are reported as the hottest spots. Lures that mimic trout are working for stripers as well as the old tried and true anchovies. Submersible lights fished during the new moon are an...

Jim Goughnour of Rim Country Custom Rods previously reported that most trout stream anglers are waiting for better weather and those who did fish reported poor conditions.

On Wednesday morning the river was flowing at 11 cfs out of Stewart Mountain. Has been stocked with trout. No new reports of success.

Water is being let out of Horseshoe Lake as of Thursday (down 1,448 acre feet during the past 24 hours). When the lake is full, there are a lot of spawning fish.

There has been a threadfin shad die-off due to golden algae. Golden algae is not harmful to humans and we are monitoring water quality and fish health on all Salt River-chain lakes. Spinners have been successful with smallmouth bass. Anglers might also consider rip baits. Try reaction baits in the morning and during afternoons, jigs or dropshots. Not a bad time to drift along and throw crankbaits or spiinnerbaits. Apache Lake’s final schedule trout stocking of the winter season was 3 weeks...

The final rainbow trout stockings of the winter season took place 3 weeks ago week. Fishing likely is pretty difficult – but Canyon is the land of lunkers when it comes to bass. For better numbers, try Bartlett or Saguaro. For a wall-hanger, throw your big swimbaits. A new fishing pier is under construction in the Boulder Creek Recreation Area. This pier serves as excellent structure for sunfish. Some anglers have had success throwing dropshot Roboworms in morning dawn near cattails in...

Saguaro Lake levels dropped 12% during the past 5 days. The levels were decreased to accommodate maintenance at Mormon Flat Dam. The dam outage is expected to last until around mid-March. The largemouth bass spawn was already in full swing by Monday, March 6. Try Texas-rigged lizards. Drifting gizzard shad swimbaits have been some bass. Yellow bass is an option if the largemouth bass are finicky. Try nightcrawlers on dropshot rigs.

Water temperatures on Wednesday, March 8 were 54 degrees and warming to 58 at midday. Bass fishing remains tough but will quickly pick up. On Wednesday morning, the lake was white-capping and the water is still dirty. Shad are spread out and had moved into 5-15 feet of water. Gary Senft, a Bass Pro at the Mesa Bass Pro Shops, fished from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day and said fishing was difficult but fish were nice-sized and in 3-10 feet of water. Best bets were brush hogs and Texas-rigged...

(Lake elevation 1,694 feet, 90 % full). With nights becoming increasingly more comfortable, moon phase consideration becomes important for anglers who want to catch striped bass at night. We have a full moon this weekend, but pay attention to a moon phase calendar. Fish the darkest nights, like during a new moon. Submersible lights attract the plankton-shad-sport fish combination and anglers will be competing with brighter moons. The Arizona Fishing Guides reported, "Lake Pleasant is...

(2,118 feet, 63-percent full). The lake level has increased seven feet during the past week. This week last year, the lake was at 51 percent full. March 3 report from Jim Goughnor of Rim Country Custom Rods: The amount of rain and snow from the recent storms is again the major topic of Rim Country anglers. There has been much more moisture this year throughout the West and the additional two feet of snow on the Rim will ensure good water flows into Roosevelt Lake for the next couple of...

http://www.wayneswords.com/images/danielmatthewbishop.jpg Bass fishing is getting much better with warming weather. Daniel and Matthew Bishop went fishing with grandpa Dan Bishop form Page AZ. Daniel caught this 3- pound largemouth in Navajo Canyon and has bragging rights over his brother and grandpa. Lake Powell Fish Report – March 8, 2017 Lake Elevation: 3594 Water Temperature: 49-54 F By: Wayne Gustaveson http://www.wayneswords.com Walleye and Largemouth Fishing Begins...

Topock Marsh on the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge will be closed Feb. 20 thru March 6 due to U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service management action. After March 6, try chicken livers or worms for catfish. You can access the marsh by boat at the North Dike, Catfish Paradise, and Five-Mile Landing. The cold weather has slowed the bite and access to the marsh is difficult due to low water levels. For more information on the marsh, contact the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge at (760) 326-3853 or...

The C.C. Cragin Reservoir has already filled to the brim, according to the Salt River Project.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Warning for the upcoming weekend due to snow, but Paysonites will only need an umbrella. Snow levels are predicted to drop to 6,500 feet by Sunday. The week’s sunny cool weather will become increasingly unsettled starting on Friday. As the weekend progresses, the storm will surge in intensity through to Sunday. “Some high elevation areas could see accumulating snow with winter driving conditions, especially Saturday night and...

Feb. 15 report from Mark Knapp at Alamo Lake State Park: Well folks, here's what I know while being at two places in one time (literally) : The lake level is about 1100ish. Cholla ramp is the only ramp open at this time. The lake still looks like a milkshake but is slowly clearing up. I have heard bass fishing is tough, but doable. Try flipping in the new growth around the lake. No reports on crappie fishing yet. Catfishing is OK. Try all the baits I have mentioned over the years...

The lake is full and water quality problems have improved and trout stocking is underway finally. As the weather warms anglers are reminded of the recent change in the largemouth bass regulations at this lake. For details of those changes please see the current fishing regulations here: 2017 Fishing Regulations. Additionally all mercury advisories against the eating of warmwater fish caught at Pena Blanca Lake remains in effect. Future testing will determine if and when these advisories...

The lake is full and no reported launching problems. Trout stockings are ongoing.

The pond is 1.14 feet below the spillway with no reports of launching issues. Trout stocking is ongoing. Anglers continue to report the fishing to be fair. Visitors are reminded that it is illegal to obstruct the use of the boat ramp by anglers trying to launch the boats. No parking, standing, sitting, swimming or fishing is allowed on the boat ramp. For lake information call (928) 485-9430.

During the past two years, water levels at Kaibab Lake near Williams had been far too low to stock fish. Thanks to recent heavy rains, the lake is full and spilling. All lakes in the Flagstaff region are ice free. We will not be stocking all lakes, and the ones that will be stocked will not get fish until after March 1. Some other updates from this region:

Try spinner baits along with cut anchovies for stripers. Trout are scheduled to be stocked the first week of February. If you fish Willow beach and are having luck, please e-mail me at gcummins@azgfd.gov so I can share your successes with others.

The lake level is currently 643 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing can produced some nice fish. The striper bite has returned according to reports. Down deep by the dam and above the power lines are reported as the hottest spots. Lures that mimic trout are working for stripers as well as the old tried and true anchovies. Submersible lights fished during the new moon are an effective way to catch stripers. Check the moon phases before you go – the last new moon was Jan....

The current elevation is 1087 feet above msl. The National Park Service has been working to improve conditions at South Cove launch ramp, and latest report is that 4x4 is not needed to launch/retrieve boats. Be sure to check out launch ramp area prior to launching. Be careful boating because of low water level, many new islands and near surface rocks have appeared. The largemouth bass bite is slowing with the cold weather. Night crawlers were the bait for the channel catfish. The striper...

On Tuesday morning the river was flowing at 8 cfs out of Stewart Mountain. Scheduled to be stocked with trout this week. Angler Justin M. has been fishing the Salt River the past six weeks or so on every Friday. He reported: “Most of the time I’m fishing at Water Users and have had success every outing. All I do is fly fish anymore and have caught quite a few bass and lots of bluegill. For the bass, my most productive flies have been AZ simi seal leeches in canadian black, halloween, blood...

Lake elevation is 2,022 feet (94-percent full). Water is being let out of Horseshoe Lake as of Thursday (down 1,448 acre feet during the past 24 hours). When the lake is full, there are a lot of spawning fish.

Lake elevation is 1,911 feet (96-percent full). Apache Lake’s final schedule trout stocking of the winter season was 2 weeks ago. There is a good smallmouth bass bite. Anglers can catch a lot of fish on jerkbaits. Also try dropshot-rigged Roboworms in morning dawn, or crawdads imitations in chartreuse chugger (Texas rig or Carolina rig). Various jigs also can be effective – try crawdad imitations. Points, islands and rocky structures tend to hold the majority of largemouth bass – keep...

Lake level is 1,654 feet (90-percent full.) The final rainbow trout stockings of the winter season took place last week. Angler Brian S. reported that water temps are warming up and in a few areas the bass are moving up, however most are still caught deep. This beauty was caught in 35 feet with a hinged spinnerbait with a zoom fluke trailer. He recommends utilizing sonar electronics is critical for deep water fishing. Find them, mark a way point and slowly work your baits into the strike...

The lake is 1,527 feet (95-percent full). Water conditions had been improving – one angler recently caught a 5.5-pound largemouth bass in 3-5 feet of water depth on a brown and yellow crankbait around noon from some reeds. Saguaro was stocked with trout last week. Although it is a little deeper than Alamo Lake and not quite the solar bowl, Saguaro can heat up as well -- in more ways than one. Trout and yellow bass are options if the largemouth bass are finicky. It’s also the early bird for...

Lake elevation is 1,795 feet, feet, 95 % full. With more rain expected for Saturday, and winter run-off keeping the lake temperatures from warming, the best bet remains fishing the main lake. The dropshot has been a productive rig using morning dawn-colored Roboworms, as well as jigs, Texas rigs and a new J rig. See a video of how to use a J rig at Bartlett during the winter. Look for bass to be following shad, and so the bass have not been in the same location from one day to another. In...

(Lake elevation 1,688 feet, 84 % full). Look for the spring bite to pick up any week now, despite rains predicted for Saturday – be sure to check the weather before heading out. Best bet might be frozen anchovies in 65-75 feet in northern coves. Shore anglers can try throwing jigs and jerkbaits – target shoreline structures. Some anglers continue having luck striper fishing in Castle Creek during late mornings and afternoons. Live shad continues to be a reliable bait. Try dropshot rigs for...

(2,110 feet, 55-percent full) Water temperatures on Thursday, Feb. 9 were 60 degrees on the Tonto end of the lake. Gary Senft, a Bass Pro at the Mesa Bass ProShop, said largemouth bass fishing has been difficult at Roosevelt. He said the Tonto end of the lake has stained water and from the dam to the Salt River, it’s muddy. Best bets this weekend is using spinnerbaits, dropshots and Texas-rigged plastic worms. Feb. 16 report from Jim Goughnour of Rim Country Custom Rods: Fishing...

Will be stocked with the normal weekly stockings starting in March. Anglers should be able to catch fish at Frances Short right now since they were catching them before it iced over (and since it was full at that time, the fish-to-water ratio is the same.) For all of the other lakes, until we can stock the fishing will probably be somewhat poor.

Lake is full. is about 1 foot from spilling (up 6 inches since Tuesday) and Lower Lake Mary is about 1/3 to 1/2 full. If more moisture comes this weekend, Upper Lake Mary will probably spill into Lower Lake Mary — and so it might fill this year.

The road to Ashurst Lake remains closed and is very muddy and there are some heavy snow drifts.

Should be full. Anglers who can get into Dogtown might catch some of the holdover rainbows and browns since spring fishing can be pretty good. The lake has probably picked up 10 to 11 feet of depth since December and so the fishing might be a little slow, but the trout should be feeding.

A recent influx of snow and subsequent run-off is giving many Flagstaff area lakes a refill. During the past two years, water levels at Kaibab Lake near Williams had been far too low to stock fish. Thanks to recent heavy rains, the lake is full and spilling. All lakes in the Flagstaff region are ice free. AZGFD will not be stocking all lakes, and the ones that will be stocked will not get fish until after March 1.

"Great day of fishing on one of Arizona's clearest lakes.Topwater bite was on all morning due to schools of shad being pushed up by striped and largemouth bass. Its early fall here in Arizona and the fishing couldn't be getting any better!" [MEDIA]

Some nice catches from the 11th. [MEDIA]

The pond is 1.47 feet below the spillway with no reports of launching issues. Trout stocking is ongoing. The schedule can be found here: Winter 2016 - 2017. Anglers continue to report the fishing to be fair. Visitors are reminded that it is illegal to obstruct the use of the boat ramp by anglers trying to launch the boats. No parking, standing, sitting, swimming or fishing is allowed on the boat ramp. For lake information call (928) 485-9430.

Current lake level is 2.95 below the spillway. Launching conditions are good. No recent reports of success. Gasoline engines are restricted to 10 hp or less and boaters using gas motors are asked to be courteous and not create wake problems for others boaters.

On Thursday morning the river was flowing at 8 cfs out of Stewart Mountain. Trout are scheduled to be stocked this week and were stocked the week of Jan. 10 into the lower portion of the Salt (above where the Verde River meets the Salt). Angler Justin M. has been fishing the Salt River the past six weeks or so on every Friday. He reported: “Most of the time I’m fishing at Water Users and have had success every outing. All I do is fly fish anymore and have caught quite a few bass and lots...

Lake elevation is 2,023 feet (94-percent full). Water levels have risen significantly during the past month. When the lake is full, there are a lot pf spawning fish. Below the dam on the Verde River, there's probably some great catfish action.

Lake elevation is 1,911 feet (96-percent full). Apache Lake’s final schedule trout stocking of the winter season was last week. There is a good smallmouth bass bite. Anglers can catch a lot of fish on jerkbaits. Also try dropshot-rigged Roboworms in morning dawn, or crawdads imitations in chartreuse chugger (Texas rig or Carolina rig). Various jigs also can be effective – try crawdad imitations. Points, islands and rocky structures tend to hold the majority of largemouth bass – keep...

Lake level is 1,654 feet (90-percent full.) The final rainbow trout stockings of the winter season are scheduled for this week. Angler Brian S. reported that water temps are warming up and in a few areas the bass are moving up, however most are still caught deep. This beauty was caught in 35 feet with a hinged spinnerbait with a zoom fluke trailer. He recommends utilizing sonar electronics is critical for deep water fishing. Find them, mark a way point and slowly work your baits into the...

The lake is 1,526 feet (94-percent full). Water conditions are improving – one angler caught a 5.5-pound largemouth bass in 3-5 feet of water depth on a brown and yellow crankbait around noon from some reeds. Saguaro is scheduled to be stocked with trout next week. Although it is a little deeper than Alamo Lake and not quite the solar bowl, Saguaro can heat up as well -- in more ways than one. Trout and yellow bass are options if the largemouth bass are finicky. It’s also the early bird...

Lake elevation is 1,784 feet, feet, 81 % full. Water temperatures should be warming – look for fishing to improve from now until July. The whole lake has been discolored this week and the best bet is fishing the main lake. The dropshot has been a productive rig using morning dawn-colored Roboworms, as well as jigs, Texas rigs and a new J rig. See a video of how to use a J rig at Bartlett during the winter. Look for bass to be following shad, and so the bass have not been in the same...

(Lake elevation 1,688 feet, 84 % full). Anchovies and live shad continue to be great baits – try dropshot rigs. An angler reported fishing Saturday, Feb. 4 and that fish were active after 1:30 p.m. in the back of Humbug. Smaller stripers were 30 feet down in a total of 65 feet of depth. So consider fishing northern coves during afternoons where there might be some pockets of warmer water. Shad can be found in the back of Castle Creek or Coles Bay. Anglers will need to keep finding...

(2,107 feet, 53-percent full) The lake level has risen 14 feet during the past month. Fishing conditions have improved recently and anglers are attributing the improvement to the stable weather. The water temperature is still in the low to mid 50s but the bright afternoon sun heating the water even slightly, can coax lethargic bass into chasing shad. Recently two local anglers fished Apache during the late afternoon and weighed 35 pounds for their best five fish. "All of these fish were...

Jan. 5 report from Mark Knapp at Alamo Lake State Park: Well folks, all said and done, the lake came up about 3 feet. It's a far cry from what we need, but we will take it. Plan on launching off the old rental boat area still. The lake looks like a mud hole. Lots of debris washed and floating all over the place. The only thing really biting is catfish. Anytime we get an inflow of water they go nuts and this is no exception. I don't know about shore fishing, but by boat just head up to...

Water temperature 65-68 degrees, Lake Elevation 3,609; 52 percent full. Lake Powell fish are now in prime time. Water temperature is in the mid 60’s which means that all fish can basically go anywhere they want to. During summer there is a separation of large and small stripers because big fish need cooler temperatures. Those barriers are now removed

Water quality problems continue to be a problem at Pena Blanca Lake and trout stocking is still on hold. All trout scheduled for stocking at Pena Blanca Lake will be sent to Patagonia Lake. Anglers are reminded that all largemouth bass caught must be immediately released alive. Additionally all mercury advisories against the eating of warmwater fish caught at Pena Blanca Lake remains in effect. Future testing will determine if and when these advisories will be lifted. Gasoline engines...

The lake is 2.76 feet below the spillway. Launching is greatly improved with increased water levels. Trout stocking is ongoing. For future stockings check the schedule here: Winter 2016 - 2017. The bag limit on white amurs is one fish over 30 inches in length. Anglers are asked to immediately release any smaller amurs that they may catch unharmed. Anglers can also contact the Store at the lake for updates on fishing at (520) 455-5847. Gasoline engines are restricted to 10 hp or less...

Trout stocking is ongoing. Anglers continue to report the fishing to be fair. The pond is down approximately 1.2 below the spillway and there should be no problems with boat launching. Visitors are reminded that it is illegal to obstruct the use of the boat ramp by anglers trying to launch the boats. No parking, standing, sitting, swimming or fishing is allowed on the boat ramp. For lake information call (928) 485-9430.

Current lake level is 6.45 below the spillway. Launching conditions are fair. As temperatures cool, expect fish to become more active throughout the day. Gasoline engines are restricted to 10 hp or less and boaters using gas motors are asked to be courteous and not create wake problems for others boaters.

Largemouth bass are the predominant species. Shore fishing is difficult due to the aquatic vegetation although the cold temperatures have helped cleared some of that mess. Try top water baits so you can eliminate some of the snagging. If you are in a boat or float tube you can always retrieve your baits without too much difficulty. Try drop shots from shore also.

Trout were last stocked the week of October 17th. The best bait is white or pink Powerbait, fished under a bobber or a spinner with a silver blade are doing well. The gate will be locked soon, with an anticipated mid-December locking. The lake is iced over according to reports so be careful if you fish there. Someone illegally stocked yellow bullhead into Mingus several years ago. These fish compete directly with the trout and keep growth rates very low. If you witness anyone, anywhere,...

The warming temperatures have increased the bite for largemouth and bluegill.

Goldwater was stocked the week of December 12th. The next stocking is tentatively scheduled for the week of February 6th. Try several colors of power bait and power eggs and if you don’t get bites try night crawlers or small spinners. They are a great option if you are not getting bites with other baits. Jonathan reports that he has success using orange and yellow power bait eggs on about a 12 to 18 inch leader. Small spinners work very well also. Michael reports that 1½ inch Crappie...

Park is open and fish were stocked January 10th. Reports are that the fish are biting but bring a variety of bait.

VERDE RIVER (throughout Verde Valley) – Trout were last stocked the week of January 9th and are tentatively scheduled for this week, the week of January 23rd. The smallmouth bass and catfish bite has slowed but the bass that are caught are on the small side and you can keep all you catch. Bring a variety of bait so you can change if the bite is absent.

Trout were stocked the week of January 16th and are tentatively scheduled for the week of February 6th. Bring a variety of baits just in case the fish aren’t biting. Try small spinners or spoons, Powerbait, night crawlers or any other bait. Bass bite has slowed.

Try chicken livers or worms for catfish. You can access the marsh by boat at the North Dike, Catfish Paradise, and Five-Mile Landing. The cold weather has slowed the bite and access to the marsh is difficult due to low water levels. The last report I received said that launching at North Dike was extremely difficult. For more information on the marsh, contact the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge at (760) 326-3853 or go to http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/havasu/index.html.

Use swim baits and pencil poppers if anchovies aren’t working. Stripers are being taken and are ranging between 1-4 pounds.

The lake level is currently 644 feet above msl. At this elevation reefs and sandbars are exposed so be very careful of rocks just under the surface. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing can produced some nice fish. The striper bite has returned according to reports. Down deep by the dam and above the power lines are reported as the hottest spots. Lures that mimic trout are working for stripers as well as the old tried and true anchovies. Submersible lights fished during the new moon are...

The current elevation is 1085 feet above msl. The National Park Service has been working to improve conditions at South Cove launch ramp, but 4x4 vehicles are recommended for launching/retrieving boats. Be sure to check out launch ramp area prior to launching. Be careful boating because of low water level, many new islands and near surface rocks have appeared. The largemouth bass bite is slowing with the cold weather. Night crawlers were the bait for the channel catfish. The striper bite is...

On Friday morning the river was flowing at 8 cfs out of Stewart Mountain. Trout were stocked the week of Jan. 10 into the lower portion of the Salt (above where the Verde River meets the Salt). Cooler air temperatures should help trout fishing to continue to pick up. Try using wet and dry flies. Many fly anglers typically have success with leech patterns. Remember that the walk to the shoreline is steep, and don’t wade into the river because of quick-sand spots. Try nightcrawlers, small...

Lake elevation is 2,017 feet (79-percent full). Water levels have risen significantly during the past month. When the lake is full, there are a lot pf spawning fish. Below the dam on the Verde River, there's probably some great catfish action.

Lake elevation is 1,910 feet (94-percent full). Apache Lake has been stocked this week with rainbow trout (last week’s stocking has been moved to this week). There is a good smallmouth bass bite. Anglers can catch a lot of fish on jerkbaits. Also try dropshot-rigged Roboworms in morning dawn, or crawdads imitations in chartreuse chugger (Texas rig or Carolina rig). Various jigs also can be effective – try crawdad imitations. Points, islands and rocky structures tend to hold the majority...

Lake level is 1,658 feet (97-percent full.) Rainbow trout stockings scheduled for last week were moved to next week. Trout were previously stocked in December. A new fishing pier is under construction in the Boulder Creek Recreation Area. This pier serves as excellent structure for sunfish. Fishing has been difficult for largemouth bass, as is the case during the dead of winter. Fish afternoons when water is at its warmest. Some anglers have had success throwing dropshot Roboworms in...

The lake is 1,527 feet (97-percent full). Rainbow trout stockings scheduled for last week were moved to this week. Although it is a little deeper than Alamo Lake and not quite the solar bowl, Saguaro can heat up as well -- in more ways than one. Trout and yellow bass are options if the largemouth bass are finicky. It’s also the early bird for channel catfish that like to feed on shad. Plus, Saguaro is just downright gorgeous. For now, it's typical winter fishing. Anglers are reporting...

Lake elevation is 1,780 feet, feet, 75 % full. The lake level has risen 8 feet (10-percent change) during the past week. High inflows of cold water seems to have slowed bass fishing, but with calmer, sunnier days, fishing could turn on any day. The whole lake ahs been discolored this week and the best bet is fishing the main lake. The dropshot has been a productive rig using morning dawn-colored Roboworms, as well as jigs, Texas rigs and a new J rig. Look for bass to be following shad,...

(Lake elevation 1,689 feet, 85 % full). A new moon this weekend means fishing with submersible lights at night for striped bass and crappie could be the best option. Anchovies and live shad have been great baits – try dropshot rigs. Otherwise, fish northern coves during afternoons where there might be some pockets of warmer water. Shad can be found in the back of Castle Creek or Coles Bay. Anglers will need to keep finding different spots when netting shad. The ideal depth for shad has been...

(2,102 feet, 49-percent full) The lake level has risen 14 feet during the past month. The talk among all anglers is the amount of water flowing into all of the lakes and streams throughout Rim Country and Northern Arizona. The snowfall records from the last storm will ensure a steady flow of water into Roosevelt Lake for the next couple of months. The lake level has increased more than 16 vertical feet during the past month going from 36 percent full to 49 percent full. The water...

For the first time in three years, Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery will release 1,000 rainbow trout into the Colorado River near Willow Beach Marina at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Arizona every Friday, starting February 3. A new pump and conveyance system were installed to deliver cold water to the federal fisheries facility, providing for proper trout growth. The stocked fish will be around 12 inches long. This weekly stocking schedule will continue year-round. Try spinner...

Partially ice covered. Fishing could be fair to good in the open water, but stay on the shore and off the ice.

Ice Covered but has thin, unsafe ice. The road is snow packed but passable.

Inaccessible and ice covered. Highways 261 and 273 are closed for the winter.

Fishing is poor. No ice. The lake is stocked with trout only in the spring, but catfish were stocked in early summer and could still be biting. Try a night crawler on the bottom.

Fishing is poor for trout, but fair for sunfish, bullheads, and bass. No ice.

Ice Covered. Forest roads to the lake have deep snow in spots and are not accessible all the way to the lake by vehicle.

Inaccessible and ice covered. Highways 261 and 273 are closed for the winter. Forest roads from the south are not passable due to deep snow.

Fishing is poor.

Fishing is fair for trout. The lake was stocked heavily with rainbow trout in September and water quality is good. Anglers are catching trout on PowerBait and nightcrawlers in the mornings. No ice present. The 2 fishing piers have been disconnected so that winter ice does not damage them, thus, they are not available for shore fishing. The road over the dam is closed for the winter.

Trout and catfish fishing is fair. Try fishing for catfish using chicken liver on the bottom. No ice present. The lake is full and very turbid.

Fishing is fair for trout. The lake was stocked heavily with rainbow trout in September and water quality is good. Anglers are catching trout on PowerBait and nightcrawlers in the mornings. No ice present. The 2 fishing piers have been disconnected so that winter ice does not damage them, thus, they are not available for shore fishing.

Fishing is fair for stocked rainbow trout and tiger trout. No ice and the road is open (may have some temporary skim ice in early mornings.

Fishing is fair for stocked rainbow trout wild brown trout. No ice. Forest Road 300 (the Rim Road) is closed for the winter as of 1/5/2017, but the lake is still accessible via Forest Road 504 from Heber.

Fishing is poor and the water is low. No ice and the road is open.

Inaccessible. Forest Road 300 (the Rim Road) is closed for the winter as of 1/5/2017.

Water temperature 72 degrees, many sandbars showing.

Trout have returned to the Community lakes Fortuna, Redondo, West Wetlands Pond and Council Ave. Pond in Somerton.

[IMG] Sue Nowak caught this 6.28 lb, 21 inches long and 17.25 inches wide bronzback fishing at Lake Havasu on Thursday. It's the new AZ state record smallmouth bass. The previous was also caught at Havasu. It was recorded at Havasu’s Bass Tackle Master Shop, at 260 London Bridge Road. Proof of the catch sent to AZGFD Friday morning.

Water temperature 65-68 degrees, Lake Elevation 3,609; 52 percent full. Lake Powell fish are now in prime time. Water temperature is in the mid 60’s which means that all fish can basically go anywhere they want to. During summer there is a separation of large and small stripers because big fish need cooler temperatures. Those barriers are now removed. See the full report from Wayne Gustaveson (www.wayneswords.com).

Water quality problems continue to be a problem at Pena Blanca Lake and trout stocking is still on hold. All trout scheduled for stocking at Pena Blanca Lake will be sent to Patagonia Lake. Anglers are reminded that all largemouth bass caught must be immediately released alive. Additionally all mercury advisories against the eating of warmwater fish caught at Pena Blanca Lake remains in effect. Future testing will determine if and when these advisories will be lifted. Gasoline engines...

The lake is 2.76 feet below the spillway. Launching is greatly improved with increased water levels. Trout stocking is ongoing. For future stockings check the schedule here: Winter 2016 - 2017. The bag limit on white amurs is one fish over 30 inches in length. Anglers are asked to immediately release any smaller amurs that they may catch unharmed. Anglers can also contact the Store at the lake for updates on fishing at (520) 455-5847. Gasoline engines are restricted to 10 hp or less...

Trout stocking is ongoing. Anglers continue to report the fishing to be fair. The pond is down approximately 1.2 below the spillway and there should be no problems with boat launching. Visitors are reminded that it is illegal to obstruct the use of the boat ramp by anglers trying to launch the boats. No parking, standing, sitting, swimming or fishing is allowed on the boat ramp. For lake information call (928) 485-9430.

Current lake level is 6.45 below the spillway. Launching conditions are fair. As temperatures cool expect fish to become more active throughout the day. Gasoline engines are restricted to 10 hp or less and boaters using gas motors are asked to be courteous and not create wake problems for others boaters.

Largemouth bass are the predominant species. Shore fishing is difficult due to the aquatic vegetation although the cold temperatures have helped cleared some of that mess. Try top water baits so you can eliminate some of the snagging. If you are in a boat or float tube you can always retrieve your baits without too much difficulty. Try drop shots from shore also.

Look for large holdover trout. Rob caught his first holdover recently, a beauty at 4 lbs. 2 oz. Trout were stocked the week of November 14th and the week of November 28th. Bring night crawlers if your other baits are not working.

Trout were last stocked the week of October 17th. The best bait is white or pink Powerbait, fished under a bobber or a spinner with a silver blade are doing well. The gate will be locked soon, with an anticipated mid-December locking. The lake is iced over according to reports so be careful if you fish there. Someone illegally stocked yellow bullhead into Mingus several years ago. These fish compete directly with the trout and keep growth rates very low. If you witness anyone, anywhere,...

The latest rainbow trout stocking was the week of November 7th. Catchable Brown Trout were stocked September 6th and catfish were stocked the week of September 22nd. Change baits if you are not having any luck and move down the shore a few hundred feet. Rob reports that the morning bite is best and limits can be caught in the 20 degree air temps. Later in the morning the trout move to the 14-35 feet in depth. Try yellow colored power bait or power eggs for trout if the spinners don’t work....

The warming temperatures have increased the bite for largemouth and bluegill.

Goldwater Lake was stocked several times in October and November including last week, the week of November 28th. The next stocking is tentatively scheduled for this week, the week of December 12th. Try several colors of power bait and power eggs and if you don’t get bites try night crawlers or small spinners. They are a great option if you are not getting bites with other baits. Jonathan reports that he has success using orange and yellow power bait eggs on about a 12 to 18 inch leader....

VERDE RIVER (throughout Verde Valley) – Trout were last stocked the week of November 14th and are tentatively scheduled for this week, the week of December 12th. The largemouth bass that Troy caught on the day of the super moon was an exception to the normal size of the bass caught around there. The smallmouth bass and catfish bite has slowed but the bass that are caught are on the small side and you can keep all you catch. Bring a variety of bait so you can change if the bite is absent.

Catfish were stocked the week of September 22nd and are still being caught. Trout were stocked the week of December 5th and are tentatively scheduled for next week, the week of December 19th. Deb and Bill started fishing a 7:30 in the morning using spoons, flies, worms and power bait. It was slow for 2 hours then the fish started biting the power bait and power eggs. They caught a released 22 fish and reported that people were having a hard time landing fish. Luck never hurts! Bring a...

Try chicken livers or worms for catfish. You can access the marsh by boat at the North Dike, Catfish Paradise, and Five-Mile Landing. The cold weather has slowed the bite and access to the marsh is difficult due to low water levels. The last report I received said that launching at North Dike was extremely difficult. For more information on the marsh, contact the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge at (760) 326-3853 or go to http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/havasu/index.html.

COLORADO RIVER BELOW DAVIS DAM - Trout stocking has begun and the latest stocking was the week of November 6th. The next stocking is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 18th. The best bait is reported to be yellow and orange power bait and of course night crawlers. Try small spinner baits if the power baits are not working. Try swim baits for stripers, especially ones that look like trout. You can check the Bureau of Reclamation Web site for flow predictions...

was stocked Monday, Dec. 19 with rainbow trout. Use the normal trout baits and if they aren’t working try small spinners. Watson Lake and Lynx Lake has slowed according to reports.

At Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, fish the shallow weed beds for largemouth bass and the shelves for smallmouth bass. Striped bass are usually easy to find on Mead but can be more difficult on Mohave. Barbara caught her three stripers from shore on Lake Mohave at the Telephone Cove area using anchovies. The Colorado River was stocked with rainbow trout on Monday at Davis Camp, Community Park and Rotary Park. Fishing is always great after the stockings. Try small spinners if the PowerBait isn’t...

An angler reported on Jan. 17 a 5-pound largemouth bass night-fishing at Lake Mohave. Another angler on Jan. 18 has luck on smallboth bass. Thelake level is currently 639 feet above msl. At this elevation reefs and sandbars are exposed so be very careful of rocks just under the surface. One angler reported that he had a blast with largemouth bass in the shallows and smallies attacking plastics along the shelves. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The striper...

Creeks below the Mogollon Rim Jim Goughnour of Rim Country Custom Rods reported that most all of the lakes and/or roads on the Mogollon Rim are frozen over. For those who like to ice fish, now is your time to enjoy winter fishing. Be sure to call for road conditions prior to heading to your favorite lake.

Lake elevation is 2,010 feet (65-percent full). Water levels have risen significantly during the past month. When the lake is full, there are a lot pf spawning fish. Below the dam on the Verde River, there's probably some great catfish action.

Mark DeLaRosa just got skunked at Martinez for bass. His first time but cool video http://www.hookedaz.com/threads/video-mark-delarosas-first-time-fishing-az-yuma-canals-and-martinez-lake.490/

Saturday, Jan. 28 — Family Fishing Day, 8 a.m. – noon, Red Mountain Lake (7745 E. Brown Rd., Mesa). The lake will be stocked prior to the event with 420 pounds of trout.

Love this spot. Caught some channel cats and a few carp on accident on Friday

Rainbow trout plants have resulted in good fishing below Davis Dam and from south beyond Big Bend. Be aware that Arizona is reducing the daily trout limit from Hoover Dam to the California-Nevada state line to 5 fish beginning Jan. 1. Along Casino Row and from there south anglers are finding catfish hidden amongst the submerged vegetation. - ndow

Black bass action has been sluggish, but anglers have found some success for striped bass. Cut anchovies and swimbaits have been catching the fish between Davis Dam and the power lines.

Anglers have found some action for black bass in the Callville Bay area. Striped bass can be taken with cut anchovies though live shad are generally the most productive bait for still fishing. Watch for the birds, they will let you know where to look for baitfish and stripers. Be prepared to fish deep during the daytime hours.

Brandon R. of Surprise: Fished Lynx on Sunday, Jan 8. Lake level is high. Excess water has been running over the spillway for the last 5 days. Fishing off the bank is limited due to water level. Found a nice point to fish from. Water clarity is medium to low visibility. Used PowerBait Nuggets in chartreuse glitter and rainbow on about a 3 foot leader. Have to cast toward the center, as the trout are in deeper water. Caught 10 rainbows in a 6-hour period, with an average length of 12-16...

Willow Beach, Ariz. – After a three-year hiatus, catchable-sized rainbow trout from Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery (NFH) will return to Colorado River waters downstream of Las Vegas. The hatchery will release 2,500 rainbow trout into the cold waters below Davis Dam on Jan. 12. The trout measure up to 12 inches long. Davis Camp and Bullhead City Park will be stocked once more in January, three times in February, four times in March, and once in April, for a total of 25,000 rainbow...

Experts say there’s been a noticeably improved environment for the fish community along the 23-mile stretch of the Santa Cruz River ever since Pima County’s wastewater treatment facilities, the Tres Rios Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and the Agua Nueva, were upgraded in 2013. The Sonoran Institute, joined by Pima County, has been working with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the University of Arizona, the U.S. Geological Survey and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct an...

From Mark Knapp at Alamo Lake State Park: Well folks, all said and done, the lake came up about 3 feet. It's a far cry from what we need, but we will take it. Plan on launching off the old rental boat area still. The lake looks like a mud hole. Lots of debris washed and floating all over the place. The only thing really biting is catfish. Anytime we get an inflow of water they go nuts and this is no exception. I don't know about shore fishing, but by boat just head up to the northeast...

Lyman Lake State Park is open. Fishing is fair for bass, walleye, carp and catfish. Use corn or night crawlers for carp and catfish. No ice.