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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, 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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  • Desert Spring Park Lake

    Scottsdale city, Maricopa County

    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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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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