| Catfishing at Urban lakes continues to be good to excellent with fall stockings well underway. Not much change in the top baits for channel cats: shrimp, stink baits and hot dogs. Activity is best in the evening and early morning with cooler temperatures making the cats active during mid-day periods as well. Bluegill and bass are biting well in the early mornings as they seek to fatten up before winter sets in. The special fall stocking of bluegill is scheduled for the week of October 26-31, so make sure to take the kids, grandkids or a friend. Earthworms, mealworms or a piece of hot dog on a small hook under a small bobber will keep you and the youngsters busy catching bluegill. The Green Valley Lakes (Payson) will receive their first delivery of rainbow trout on October 20, kicking off an eight month trout stocking season. Fishing should be excellent for the 11-14 inch trout. Best trout baits include Powerbait, small spinners and lures, and worms. Green Valley anglers continue to have success catching bass, bluegill and crappie.
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| Stocking Update |
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Last Stocking |
Week of Next Stocking |
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All UFP waters in Phoenix area and Tucson area
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October 9 catfish
(second of 4 fall stockings) |
Catfish the week of October 19-24
Sunfish the week of October 26-31 |
| Green Valley Lakes (Payson) |
May 9 trout
(last of spring stockings) |
Trout – Tuesday, October 20 (announced date of trout stocking season’s first delivery) |
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