CATFISH COMING WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15-20
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CATFISH COMING WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15-20
As scheduled, channel catfish stockings will resume this week (September 15-20) at all 20 Urban Fishing Program waters in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Over 14,000 pounds of 1.5-2 pound catfish will be transported all the way from Arkansas in two large hauling trucks by our fish contractor. Game and Fish biologists will accompany each truck to every lake to ensure that all stocking operations run smoothly and successfully, and that all fish pass our high inspection standards for excellent condition and health. All lakes were recently checked for compliance with our water quality stocking guidelines and all lakes passed inspection. The fall catfish stocking season includes a total of four stockings at two week intervals through early November. Stockings will occur on random days during the designated stocking week (Mondays through Saturday). This alternating week schedule will only change if fish delivery problems occur (we have a 98% “on-time” delivery success) or conditions at an individual lake are unsuitable for stocking (for example high pH levels). Best baits for catfish are worms, stink/dough bait, shrimp or hot dogs. Catfish bag limits are 4 fish at the Urban Lakes or 2 fish at the Urban Ponds.
Please do some creel and license checks at Papago Park. There are at least a couple of fishermen who “ferry” their fish to coolers in their vehicles and keep wayyyy more than the 2-fish limit. They will continue until you catch and fine them.
Whats the regulations say about stringers can 2 people share a stringer? I see nothing in the regs do you know the answer to this question and if it is in the regs where? you both use the same live well on a boat why not a stringer?
David send me a little more info on these people. Vehicle description or plate number would be real helpful. Also is there a special day of the week you see them. I will try to catch these people if you have a little more info.
Kyle Cooper
unit 21 game warden