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URBAN — LAST STOCKING OF SPRING CATFISH SEASON was JUNE 23-28. The last of eight, every-other-week spring catfish stockings will take place the week of June 23-28. With lake temperatures climbing rapidly towards 90 degrees and air temperatures well above 100, it becomes impractical to haul live fish into Arizona’s Urban lakes. No fish stockings will be scheduled during July, August and the first half of September. Fall catfish stockings will resume in mid-September after lake and weather conditions improve enough to safely transport and stock catfish once again. Anglers can still fish for catfish, bass and bluegill at urban waters throughout the summer, but the action is generally slower. Angler reports:
Where:Riggs Flat Lake 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 – A few fish are being caught in the very early morning and late evenings. KEARNY LAKES — The lake remains fishless due to golden algae problems. ARIVACA — Anglers wanting to catch some trophy sized redear sunfish should definitely visit this lake. Recent surveys show outstanding numbers of large redear’s at this lake. A few bass are being caught in shallow water using swim baits. The lake level has a dropped a bit but launching is not a problem and the aquatic vegetation is not a factor. Jan. 1 marked a change in the motor restrictions at this lake. Motors 10 horsepower or less are legal for use at Arivaca. Anglers are encouraged to please be aware of your wake so as not to disrupt other anglers fishing from other boats and the shore. Remember that all bass must be immediately released back to the water. PENA BLANCA – Be aware that the lake will be drained and renovated late this summer to remove mercury contaminated sediment form the lake bottom. Anglers wishing to comment on the proposed dredging of this lake should contact the U.S. Forest Service at (520) 281-2296. The fishing is slow. Aquatic vegetation is becoming a problem. Recent storms have filled the lake and there should be no problem launching please be aware of debris floating in the lake and use caution. The lake now has a 10 HP limit but be aware of your wake so as not to disrupt other people fishing in boats or on shore. 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. 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 — The catfishing is doing well using everything from worms to commercial baits for channels. Smaller ones in the 12-14 inch range are being caught all day and larger ones at night. Flatheads are biting on rigged live bluegill and red ear mostly in the dark hours. Bass fishing is fair to good using almost any crank baits or worms. There are lots of bluegill and red ear being caught on any bait. Most are pretty small but great fun for kids. PARKER CANYON — Warm water fish are biting in the early a.m. and late p.m. including bluegill and bass, it seems the later in the morning the deeper you need to fish near the weed lines. Worms seem to be the best bait for the bluegills, and deep water lures for the bass. Bass at night is better with top water lures and buzz baits. Trout are very slow, in deep water only. Where:Parker Canyon Lake PICACHO RESERVOIR — No Report at this time. ROSE CANYON LAKE — The fishing continues to be outstanding and anglers are encouraged to get up there and try their luck. Where:Rose Canyon Lake |