TUCSON URBAN — 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 14-18 inch range. Fishing is good to excellent for anglers using scented dough baits (such as Power Bait), worms or small trout lures.  Small spinners such as Rooster Tails and Panther Martins, or spoons such as KastMasters and Super Dupers work well for trout in the early morning. In addition to a good morning bite, some anglers have reported excellent fishing midday and late afternoon. Patience is the key, as the trout bite sporadically throughout the day. When the bite is on, anglers are catching limits in an hour.  Action for catfish, bass and bluegill is poor due to colder water temperatures that slow down the activity of these warm water species.

RIGGS FLAT — The lake is closed for the winter.

CLUFF RANCH — The lake is scheduled to be stocked with trout next week.  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 — Scheduled to be stocked with trout next week.  For lake information call (928) 428-6760.

DANKWORTH POND — No reports of success. Due to the lack of open water and poor angler access, the Department has decided not to stock this lake until conditions can be improved.  For lake information call (928) 428-6760.

FRYE MESA RESERVIOR –No reports.

KEARNY LAKES — Fishing is likely poor – there was a recent fish kill and biologists are trying to determine the causes.

ARIVACA — A 9-pound largemouth bass was reported recently.  No other reports have been received.  The lake level continues to drop however anglers are not reporting problems with launching.  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 remains slow as water temps continue to cool.  Anglers are asked 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 – Pena Blanca Lake is closed.

PATAGONIA — The lake is scheduled to be stocked with trout the second week of January. No reports of angler success have been received.  Warmwater species will continue to slow as cooler temperatures prevail.

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 arriving at the lake.  The aquatic vegetation has been cut but anglers may still experience difficultly.

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