Fishing in Arizona

Arizona fishing and boating trips can range from a day of casting for trophy largemouth bass to fly-fishing for brown trout on Woods Canyon Lake.



FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU






TOP FISHING SPOTS IN ARIZONA

DEAD HORSE LAKE

This lake is stocked with rainbow trout throughout the winter months and channel catfish in the warmer season.

LAKE PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK

Called one of the most scenic water recreation areas in the Valley of the Sun. This lake is home to great fishing for 12 types of fish.

WOODS CANYON LAKE

This place offers good brown trout and rainbow trout fishing. Visitors can enjoy a picnic area with restrooms and a boat ramp.


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COMMON CATCHES IN ARIZONA



RAINBOW TROUT

RAINBOW TROUT

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.

GEAR TO USE
Rod Light (2-8 lbs) spinning rod
Reel 1500 spinning reel
Line 2-4 pound test fishing line
Lure Deli Shrimp, Dew Worm, Krill, Marshmellow, Single Salmon Egg, Artificial Baits


largemouth bass

LARGEMOUTH BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6.5 foot medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Frog & Toad Fishing Baits, Soft Plastic Baits, Topwater Fishing Baits


APACHE TROUT

APACHE TROUT

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The Apache trout is the state fish of Arizona, and is one of only two species of trout native to that state.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 10 foot system 4 or 9 foot system 5-6 fly rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 2-4 pound test fishing line
Lure Wet or dry flies, worms, salmon eggs


BROWN TROUT

BROWN TROUT

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6-7 foot 1-3kg or heavier carbon fibre, graphite, or nano rod
Reel 1000 or 2500 size reel
Line 4-pound-test monofilament fishing line
Lure Small Hooks (No. 12), Jigs, Crankbaits, Spoons, Minnows (use a sinker as well)


SMALLMOUTH BASS

SMALLMOUTH BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6-7.5 foot rod built for light line
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Jerkbaits, Crankbaits, Jigs, Spinnerbait, Hook and a Worm (the best)


FLATHEAD CATFISH

FLATHEAD CATFISH

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The flathead catfish, also called the mudcat, flatty, or shovelhead cat, is a freshwater fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 7-9 foot long heavy-action spinning rod
Reel Big heavy-duty levelwind or spinning reel
Line 30-50 pound-test fishing line
Lure Live Fish or Bait such as Shad, Sunfish, Chubs, Small Carp, Bullheads, Suckers

TYPES OF FISHING IN ARIZONA



FLY FISHING

FLY FISHING

Fly fishing is fun, relaxing and easy to learn.



streams and rivers

STREAMS & RIVERS

River & stream fishing means knowing where the water is moving, and how fish behave in it.



lakes and ponds

LAKES & PONDS

Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.

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