http://www.azgfd.net/fish The Official Blog of the Arizona Game and Fish Department Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:26:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rory's tips: Stocking update just in (Dec. 10). The Page Springs Hatchery this week stocked the following: Tempe Town Lake, 3,760 rainbows, water temp 58 F. Dead Horse Ranch, 3,008 rainbows, water temp 44F. Canyon Lake, 3,760 rainbows, 59 F. Verde River, 2,256 rainbows, 52 F. Fain Lake, 1,105 rainbows, 43 F. Fortuna Pond (Yuma), 1,320 rainbows, ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/rorys-tip/fishing-report-dec-7-2010/2010/12/13/ Rainbow trout stockings have started and will continue all winter long at two week intervals. Trout range in size from 11-12 inches in length, with some recently stocked fish in the 13-15 inch range. Fishing is good to excellent for anglers using scented dough baits (such as Power Bait), worms ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/urban-fishing-report-26/2009/11/30/ In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Urban Fishing Program in 2010, a new guidebook has been created. The attractive, high quality books were designed to make it easier for you to figure out where to fish, when to fish, how to fish, what to fish with and much ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/25th-anniversary-of-urban-fishing-program-guidebook/2009/11/30/ In the midst of the holiday rush, don’t forget to buy your 2010 Class U (Urban) fishing license for the new year. Urban fishing licenses are on sale for $18.50 at over 340 license dealers statewide. The Class U license is valid only at the 21 designated Urban Fishing Program ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/2010-fishing-licenses-make-great-gifts/2009/11/30/ Winter stockings of rainbow trout will continue every two weeks through early March at all 21 Urban Fishing Program waters. Trout average 11-12 inches in size and are stocked in generous amounts. Stay on the lookout for golden alga, a microscopic organism that releases substances that are toxic to fish. Game ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/2009-urban-fishing-end-of-year-reminders/2009/11/30/ November fishing is excellent at Urban Program lakes with catfish, bluegill, bass and rainbow trout stockings all taking place this month.  The rainbow trout stocking season is scheduled to begin Monday, November 16 at all Urban Fishing Program waters.  Fishing should be good to excellent for anglers using scented dough ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/arizona-urban-fishing-report-2/2009/11/13/ END OF YEAR REMINDERS Time is running out to submit your big fish catches for the 2009 Fish-of-the-Year contest.  With less than two months to go, there are plenty of chances to report your big fish catches in either of two categories; kept or released.  Application forms and instructions for the ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/2009-fish-of-the-year-contest-submit-your-entries-now/2009/11/13/ If you recently found out about the great fishing in the urban lakes and the start of the trout stocking season, we have a deal for you.  The 2009 Class U Urban Fishing license is now 50% off for the last two months of the year.  Stop by a Game ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/2009-urban-fishing-licenses-50-off-sale/2009/11/13/ The scheduled date for the first trout delivery of the winter season is Monday, November 16 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 Urban ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/arizona-trout-season-kicks-off-november-16th/2009/11/13/ URBAN WATERS – Catfishing at Urban lakes continues to be good to excellent with fall stockings well underway.  Not much change in the top baits for channel cats: shrimp, stink baits and hot dogs.  Activity is best in the evening and early morning with cooler ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/southern-waters/southern-arizona-fishing-report/2009/11/05/ Note: Contact the US Forest Service in Springerville for up to date information on forest conditions at (928) 333-4372. BECKER LAKE— Fishing is fair.  The boat ramp is accessible.  Becker is open to artificial lures and flies only, barbless hooks, and a 2-trout bag and possession limit. Try ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/white-mountains/white-mountains-fishing-report-12/2009/11/05/ CHEVELON LAKE — Fishing is fair.  Try lures such as (Mepps, Panther Martin, and Rooster Tail), and spoons such as Super Dupers, KastMasters, Z-rays, and Rapalas, and flies such as peacock ladies, wooly worms, wooly buggers, and semi-seal leeches, (black or brown colors).  Anglers have been ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/mogollon-rim/mogollon-rim-fishing-report-9/2009/11/05/ WILLIAMS LAKES: KAIBAB LAKE — Campground area is closed.  Fishing was fair-good on powerbait and worms. CATARACT LAKE — Campgrounds are closed.  Anglers were catching some nice crappie using Flies.  A 3lb bass was reported by an angler. CITY RESERVOIR —   Road is open. DOGTOWN LAKE —. Campground area is closed.  Fishing ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/central-mountains/central-mountains-fishing-report-9/2009/11/05/ HAVASU --No recent angler reports, but this is the time of year to experience topwater action for striped bass, smallouth bass and largemouth bass. Let us know how you do. Topock Gorge Fishing Report from Capt. Doyle’s Guide Service. Crappie are on the bite at both the South ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/southeastern-arizona/southeastern-arizona-fishing-report-8/2009/11/05/ LAKE POWELL -- Report courtesy Wayne Gustaveson, Utah Division of Wildlife. October 28, 2009 Lake Elevation: 3633. Water Temp: 62-64 F A fantastic fishing season is drawing to a close. It has been a banner year for all species. Habitat, food/forage and fish numbers have peaked at near ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/colorado-river-northwest/colorado-river-northwest-fishing-report-13/2009/11/05/ URBAN LAKES – Catfish Season to end, Trout Stockings start Nov. 16 The fall catfish stocking season wraps up the week of November 2-7 with another 14,000 pounds of fish delivered to the 20 Urban Fishing Program waters in the Phoenix and Tucson areas.  Starting in a couple ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/central-waters/central-waters-fishing-report-7/2009/11/05/ With cool temps and clear skies its a great time of the year to find Crappie in “winter patterns” and schooled up. Try trolling over flats or casting into and around cover and structure. Two-inch Kalin Grubs have always been a favorite bait for AZ Slab Seekers ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/crappie-report/crappie-report-3/2009/11/05/ Check out the August image in the 2010 Arizona Wildlife Calendar. That gorgeous photo of Fossil Creek chub was taken by an award-winning underwater photographer from New River, Arizona. Ron Watkins is such a good photographer that he recently won a trip to Fiji for a best-in-show ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/fishing-news/catch-the-new-calendar/2009/11/05/ Apache Lake is definitely on the comeback trail -- I talked with a number of anglers who did well fishing for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow bass and walleye (9 to 10 inchers). It is well worth a visit right now, but don't forget there is ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/rorys-tip/rorys-tips-24/2009/11/05/ Fishing is great family fun. PHOENIX -- The stars have aligned – rainbow trout are coming to a galaxy of waters close to home for millions, plus 2009 fishing licenses for state waters or the urban program lakes are now on sale for half price, advises Arizona Game and ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/fishing-news/half-priced-fishing-licenses-and-trout-stockings-return/2009/11/05/ The month of November offers some of the best fishing available at Urban Program lakes.  The lakes have been loaded with catfish all fall with one last stocking the week of Nov. 2-7.  Stockings of bluegill sunfish took place October 28-29 at all lakes.  The first trout delivery for the ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/arizona-urban-fishing-report/2009/11/02/ If you recently found out about the great fishing in the urban lakes and the start of the trout stocking season, we have a deal for you.  The 2009 Class U, Urban Fishing, license is now 50% off for the last two months of the year.  Stop by a Game ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/2009-arizona-urban-fishing-licenses-50-off-sale-only-9-25/2009/11/02/ Urban waters were stocked with 5-6 inch bluegill sunfish on October 28-29.  Bluegills are stocked twice a year (fall and spring) to provide fishing fun for kids and families.  Fish sizes ran on the smaller side this last delivery, but our productive lakes should support rapid growth.  A truckload ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/arizona-lakes-receive-sunfish-stockings-bass-coming-soon/2009/11/02/ The fall catfish stocking season wraps up the week of November 2-7 with another 14,000 pounds of fish delivered to the 20 Urban Fishing Program waters in the Phoenix and Tucson areas.  Starting in a couple weeks, fish stocking trucks change from delivering channel catfish to rainbow trout.  Lake temperatures ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/urban-fishing/catfish-season-to-end-trout-stockings-start-november-16/2009/11/02/ URBAN WATERS – Catfishing at Urban lakes continues to be good to excellent with fall stockings well underway.  Not much change in the top baits for channel cats: shrimp, stink baits and hot dogs.  Activity is best in the evening and early morning with cooler temperatures making the cats active ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/southern-waters/southern-waters-fishing-report-8/2009/10/29/ Note: Contact the US Forest Service in Springerville for up to date information on forest conditions at (928) 333-4372. The weather service was predicting snow mid week, so check road conditions before venturing out. BECKER LAKE— Fishing is fair.  The boat ramp is accessible.  Becker is open to artificial lures and ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/white-mountains/white-mountains-fishing-report-11/2009/10/29/ CHEVELON LAKE — Fishing is fair.  Try lures such as (Mepps, Panther Martin, and Rooster Tail), and spoons such as Super Dupers, KastMasters, Z-rays, and Rapalas, and flies such as peacock ladies, wooly worms, wooly buggers, and semi-seal leeches, (black or brown colors).  Anglers have been catching trout on ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/mogollon-rim/mogollon-rim-fishing-report-8/2009/10/29/ WILLIAMS LAKES: KAIBAB LAKE — Campground area is closed.  Fishing was fair-good on Power Bait and worms. CATARACT LAKE — Campgrounds are closed.  Anglers were catching some nice crappie using Flies.  A 3-pound bass was reported by an angler. CITY RESERVOIR —   Road is open. No angler reports. DOGTOWN LAKE — Campground area is ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/central-mountains/central-mountains-fishing-report-8/2009/10/29/ HAVASU --No recent angler reports, but this is the time of year to experience topwater action for striped bass, smallouth bass and largemouth bass. Let us know how you do. Topock Gorge Fishing Report from Capt. Doyle’s Guide Service. Crappie are on the bite at both the South and the North ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/southeastern-arizona/southeastern-arizona-fishing-report-7/2009/10/29/ LAKE POWELL -- Report courtesy Wayne Gustaveson, Utah Division of Wildlife. October 28, 2009 Lake Elevation: 3633. Water Temp: 62-64 F A fantastic fishing season is drawing to a close. It has been a banner year for all species. Habitat, food/forage and fish numbers have peaked at near optimum conditions. Great fishing ... http://www.azgfd.net/fish/colorado-river-northwest/colorado-river-northwest-fishing-report-12/2009/10/29/