Arizona Fishing

BIG FISH REPORTS FROM LAST TROUT STOCKING
Some big rainbow trout in the 2 to 6 pound range were caught by urban anglers in the past few weeks. The January 9 special incentive stocking at all 20 Urban Fishing Program waters included many trout over 16 inches. Two days after these super-sized trout were stocked, Tony Morello of [...]

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SUPER-SIZED INCENTIVE TROUT COMING THIS WEEK
The start of the new year means it’s time for the annual “incentive” rainbow trout stocking at all Urban Fishing Program waters. All lakes will receive the incentive stocking the week of January 7-12. In addition to the normal 10-13 inch trout, larger than usual trout are added to the delivery. These trophy-sized [...]

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NEW 2008 URBAN FISHING BROCHURES NOW AVAILABLE
The new, 2008 Urban Fishing Program brochures are now available at all Department offices and fishing license dealers in Arizona. The brochures highlight information on Chandler’s new urban lake, Veterans Oasis, and include many new pages to help people get started fishing [...]

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FISH STOCKING PROCESS EARNS TOP AWARD
The Arizona Game and Fish Department was recently informed by the Arizona Quality Alliance (AQA) that the Urban Fishing Program Fish Stocking process has been selected as a Showcase in Excellence Award recipient of the 2007 AZ State Quality Awards Program!  This prestigious award recognizes Urban Fish Stocking process [...]

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TROUT SEASON OFF TO GREAT START All 20 lakes were successfully stocked with rainbow trout on the season opening date of November 15. Lake temperatures ranged from 65-70 degrees and pH levels were well within stocking requirements at all waters. Trout sizes averaged 11-12 inches with some fish in the 14-16 inch range. Anglers have [...]

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TROUT SEASON KICKS OFF NOVEMBER 15
The scheduled date for the first trout delivery of the winter season is Thursday, Nov. 15 for all lakes in the Phoenix and Tucson areas.  Trout averaging from 11-12 inches will be stocked at rates of 80-100 fish per lake surface acre for Urban Lakes and at lower rates for [...]

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