URBAN FISHING REPORT
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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. Catfish up to 4 pounds were included in the last load of fish. Bluegill and bass are biting well in the early mornings as they seek to fatten up before winter sets in. A 6.5 pound largemouth bass was recently caught and released at Red Mountain. The special fall stocking of sunfish is scheduled for the week of October 20-25, 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 trout on October 17, kicking off an eight month 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, but the lower temperatures are expected to shut down the bite on these warm water species.