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Fishing Ponds in Arizona

Lake Powell stripers, Roosevelt Lake bass, and high-country trout streams. 24 venues listed across Maricopa County, Mohave County and Gila County, with strong stocks of brown trout, rainbow trout and trout.

24 venues mapped · 1 with confirmed species · 3 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Arizona?

You can fish at 24 mapped venues across Arizona, concentrated around Maricopa County and Mohave County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

24 Arizona venues plotted · click any pin for details

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  • 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,…

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Arizona: FAQ

Arizona has 24 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Maricopa County, Mohave County and Gila County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are brown trout, rainbow trout and 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 Game and Fish Department (AZGFD); 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. Our Arizona fishing license guide at /us/blog/arizona-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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