URBAN FISHING REPORT
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Fishing has tapered off at all Urban Fishing waters statewide now that the spring fish stocking season has ended. Fish stockings will resume in mid September once temperatures start to cool once again. Fishing is still fair at lakes as many catfish still remain, bluegill and other sunfish species are still plentiful, and bass are still lurking around. To be successful, anglers may have to try some new baits and methods, mixed with some persistence and patience to have regular success (see above article). With water temperatures creeping towards 90 degrees, the resident fish are becoming more lethargic. Fish activity is best after dark or in the early morning during these summer months. The usual catfish baits such as worms, shrimp, and dough/stink baits are good to try, but this is a good time to experiment and combine baits or mix up a new catfish bait concoction you discovered on the internet. At Green Valley lakes (Payson) the best fishing is for crappie, bluegill, bass and catfish. Try small marabou jigs or curly tail grubs for the sunfish and bass. Catfish are biting on worms and liver. With no trout stockings at Green Valley for two months, there’s not much action for these cold water fish.