Southeastern Arizona Fishing Report
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URBAN FISHING — The urban lakes have been stocked with channel catfish. Fishing is generally good using stink bait, hot dogs, and corn.
RIGGS FLAT — The lake is now open and anglers are catching limits of rainbows. The lake should be stocked for the first time in the next week.
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. 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 – The road has been graded recently and is in much better condition. Anglers are reporting success in the early morning and late evenings using worms and panther martin lures. Two anglers called and said the fishing was terrific at first light – it was easy to catch-and-release a limit or better.
KEARNY LAKES — Conditions at this lake have taken a turn for the worse and golden algae has caused a fish kill. The Department and the town of Kearny continue to work on the problem.
ARIVACA — The fishing continues to pick up with some anglers catching as many as 25 bass in an afternoon of fishing.
Some repair work has been completed n the ramp but it is still in rough shape. Plans to totally rebuild the ramp are underway with construction slated to start later this year following the summer rainy season. 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 remains closed closed.
PATAGONIA — Warmwater species are really beginning to pick up with anglers reporting that bass are being caught on plastic worms and spinner baits. Some of the larger bass being caught are coming while flipping the cattails. Bass are reported to be spawning at this time.
PARKER CANYON — The store at Parker Canyon remains closed. Anglers needing a license will need to purchase that prior to arriving at the lake. The fishing remains fair with most angler success coming in the early morning just after sunrise. Anglers are reporting that worms and Power Bait are working the best currently. Opportunities for warm water species should begin to pick up as weather continues to warm.
ROSE CANYON LAKE — The road is open and the lake has been stocked. Anglers continue to have success with flies on the surface. For the bait anglers corn and worms remain the best option.
