Arizona Fishing

TUCSON URBAN — Trout will be stocked this week. We’ll be switching to catfish fairly soon.

TUCSON URBAN — Channel catfish are being stocked this week.

RIGGS FLAT —Lake is closed for the season.

CLUFF RANCH — No recent reports of success. For lake information call (928) 485-9430.

ROPER LAKE — No recent reports of success. For lake information call (928) 428-6760.

DANKWORTH POND — No recent reports of success. For lake information call (928) 428-6760.

FRYE MESA RESERVIOR – No recent reports.

KEARNY LAKES — The golden algae is blooming and the test fish we placed in the lake died almost immediately. The Department has no further plans at this time to try and restock the lake. Later this year once temperatures begin to warm and the threat form golden algae diminishes the Department will re-evaluate the situation.

ARIVACA — Bass fishing has been slow with the cooler temperatures. However anglers are reporting some bass being caught with crankbaits and Senkos. Jan. 1 marks a change in the motor restrictions at this lake. Motors 10 horsepower or less will now be legal for use at Arivaca. Remember that all bass must be immediately released back to the water.

PENA BLANCA – No recent reports of success. The fishing pier has been repaired and anglers can once again access it. The mercury advisory for all warm water fish is in effect. Bass less than 13 inches long must be immediately released. The daily bag limit for bass is four. Also, be advised that Pena Blanca is not an urban lake; therefore an urban fishing license is invalid to fish at this lake. Jan. 1 marks a change in the motor restrictions at this lake. Motors 10 horsepower or less will now be legal for use at Pena Blanca.

PATAGONIA — A recent tournament at this lake was won by an angler that caught three largemouth weighing over 6 pounds each. No other recent reports.

PARKER CANYON — The lake is full and it appears that the algae bloom has subsided. Fishing remains slow but there are plenty of trout to be caught. Early mornings and late evenings are producing fish.

PICACHO RESERVOIR — No Report.

ROSE CANYON LAKE — The access road is now closed for the season. Anglers can still access the lake by walking in.