URBAN FISHING REPORT
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A new Urban Fishing Program record 27 pound channel catfish was caught May 9 from Payson’s Green Valley Lake. The 37 inch whopper is just five pounds shy of the state record. Fishing is good for channel catfish at Urban waters in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Top baits for catfish continue to be worms, shrimp, and dough/stink baits fished off the bottom. Cats have been biting best mid morning and in the evenings. As temperatures warm further, the catfish become even more aggressive. Bluegill and sunfish are biting well along the shorelines for anglers using worms and mealworms. Bass fishing is picking up again during the pre-summer period, however fish are wary. Try small plastics presented with split shot or drop shot rigs in the evenings and early morning. At Green Valley lakes (Payson) fishing is excellent for trout and good for crappie, bluegill, bass and catfish. The final spring stocking of rainbow trout into Green Valley was May 9 and included a double stocking. Plenty of trout remain to sustain great fishing for weeks to come. Best trout baits include Power Bait or worms. Worms, mealworms and small jigs work well for the bluegill. Fly anglers are having luck with peacock ladies, small midges and black Wooly Buggers.