Fishing Ponds in Arizona
Lake Powell stripers, Roosevelt Lake bass, and high-country trout streams. 24 venues listed across Maricopa County, Mohave County, Gila County, with strong stocks of brown trout, rainbow trout, trout.
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24 Arizona venues plotted · click any pin for details
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- Open in Google Maps33.3744, -112.1377
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Canyon Creek Fish hatchery
Gila County
Canyon Creek in Gila County is one of Arizona's best trout streams, set in the Mogollon Rim area with the upper section running through Tonto National Forest. Holds brown and rainbow trout.
- Species
- Brown trout, Rainbow trout
- Facilities
- bait; camping
Open in Google Maps34.2909, -110.8061- Open in Google Maps32.9729, -111.9125
- Open in Google Maps33.5122, -111.9074
- Open in Google Maps33.5703, -112.1319
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- Open in Google Maps33.6676, -111.8581
Desert West Lake
Phoenix, Maricopa County · 85035
Desert West Lake is an urban fishing lake at Desert West Park on West Encanto Boulevard in west Phoenix, Maricopa County. It falls under the Arizona Game and Fish Department's urban fishing program — the linked AZGFD page covers stocking and rules. Park surroundings make access straightforward, but you'll need the appropriate Arizona fishing license before wetting a line here.
Open in Google Maps33.4751, -112.1937
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- Open in Google Maps33.9822, -109.7340
- Open in Google Maps33.4755, -112.0882
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- Open in Google Maps34.2717, -110.0618
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- Open in Google Maps33.4014, -111.7409
- Open in Google Maps33.1585, -111.5506
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- Open in Google Maps33.9879, -109.7494
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- Open in Google Maps34.4105, -114.2510
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- Open in Google Maps34.5076, -114.3653
- Open in Google Maps34.5139, -114.3673
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- Open in Google Maps33.4534, -111.9473
- Open in Google Maps33.4542, -111.9452
- Open in Google Maps33.4542, -111.9435
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- Open in Google Maps33.5672, -111.4912
- Open in Google Maps32.2859, -111.0340
- Open in Google Maps33.4192, -112.5445
- Open in Google Maps33.6298, -112.3740
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- Open in Google Maps33.7028, -111.1090
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Fishing in Arizona: FAQ
Arizona has 24 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Maricopa County, Mohave County, Gila County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are brown trout, rainbow trout, trout. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Arizona venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly — open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes — anglers fishing in Arizona need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Arizona Department of Fish & Wildlife (or equivalent state agency); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Check the state F&W website for current pricing and exemptions.
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