TUCSON URBAN — Rainbow were trout stockings the morning of Nov. 13.  Fishing should be good to excellent for anglers using scented dough baits (such as Power Bait), worms or small trout lures.  Trout stockings will continue every two weeks from November to March.  All lakes were recently stocked with bluegill and action is good for these feisty fighters.  Try mealworms, corn or dough balls fished below a small bobber for the best action. Catfish action is fair now that the fall stockings are over.

Top baits for catfish are shrimp, stink baits and hot dogs.  Activity is best in the evening and early morning.

Hybrid sunfish, redear sunfish and bluegill are biting well throughout the day on a variety of baits (mealworms, bread, hot dogs) and are ready to take wet flies in the late mornings and afternoon. Using light tackle with small hooks and bobbers will keep you and the youngsters busy catching bluegill.

RIGGS FLAT — Fishing is fair with reports of a few fish being caught in the late evenings on power bait and various spinners.  The lake is scheduled to be closed November 15th or earlier depending on winter weather.

CLUFF RANCH — No recent reports of success.  A new fishing pier has been installed which should provide a large increase in access for shore anglers.  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 – Fishing remains slow as the fish have gone deep to beat the heat.  Early morning and late evenings are producing a few fish though.  The lake was stocked last week.

KEARNY LAKES — The lake remains fishless due to golden algae problems.

ARIVACA —Water is stained and an algal bloom is ongoing.  The lake level has dropped a bit however anglers should have no problem launching their boats.  Please use caution on the sides of the ramp.  Erosion has caused some problems and we are working to repair it as quickly as possible.  The fishing is slow as water temps begin to cool.  Based on recent reports, the top water bite appears to be over.  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 released back to the water.

PENA BLANCA – Pena Blanca Lake is closed.

PATAGONIA — The lake was stocked with trout last week.  No reports of angler success have been received.  Warmwater species will continue to slow as cooler temperatures prevail.

Angler report: On Oct 12 2008 the Gourleys caught 79 pounds of catfish, and on Oct 19
we caught 65 pounds of catfish for a grand total of 144 pounds of catfish from Patagonia Lake using Shimano Bait runner reels 6500 series with Penn Pole and 20-pound test line with night crawlers as bait.

PARKER CANYON — The store at Parker Canyon is closed and currently there are no plans by the Forest Service to re-open it.  Anglers needing a license will need to purchase that prior to   Parker Canyon Lake is full due to above average amounts of monsoon moisture.  The lake was stocked with trout last week.

ROSE CANYON LAKE —  Anglers are having some success catching trout.  Recent reports are that anglers are having success catching Brown trout.  The lake is closed for the winter and anglers wishing to fish this lake will have to hike in.

Where:Rose Canyon Lake
When:11/06/08
Caught:Rainbow Trout
Technique:Power Bait on the bottom caught two fish. Nothing on small spinners. Fly fishing with drys, hoppers, adams, etc. only 1 fish. Nyphm caught 1 fish.
Comments:Biked in since the gates are closed. Lake was quiet. Lots of fish rising to the surface. Saw dozens of fish but they were spooky and action was very slow. Talked to a few other fishermen & they had slow days. One guy said he caught several in a row all day last week of October.
Name:Chris