Fishing in Arizona

132 verified fishing spots across Arizona, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in Arizona

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Eastern Canal

Gilbert, AZ· 33.3852, -111.7584
Channel Catfish • Common Carp • White Amur
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:47 AM
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Central Arizona Project Canal at Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ· 33.6214, -111.8841
Channel Catfish • Common Carp • Striped Bass
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:48 AM
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Willow Beach Pier

Willow Beach, AZ· 35.8679, -114.6617
Rainbow Trout • Striped Bass
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:03 AM
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Katherine Landing Pier

Bullhead City, AZ· 35.2238, -114.5627
Striped Bass • Rainbow Trout • Bluegill
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
6:01 AM
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Mesquite Bay

Lake Havasu City, AZ· 34.5422, -114.3948
Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
5:59 AM
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Cattail Cove Pier

Lake Havasu City, AZ· 34.3548, -114.1678
Striped Bass • Channel Catfish • Bluegill
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
5:58 AM
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Desert West Lake

Phoenix, AZ· 33.4735, -112.1994
Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
81.0Very Good
Best time
6:49 AM
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Steele Indian School Pond

Phoenix, AZ· 33.4984, -112.0673
Channel Catfish • Rainbow Trout • Bluegill
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:48 AM
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Roadrunner Park Pond

Phoenix, AZ· 33.6041, -111.9961
Channel Catfish • Rainbow Trout • Sunfish
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
6:48 AM
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Water Ranch Lake

Gilbert, AZ· 33.3638, -111.7378
Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:47 AM
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Freestone Pond

Gilbert, AZ· 33.3571, -111.7547
Channel Catfish • Rainbow Trout • Bluegill
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:47 AM
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Mansel Carter Oasis Lake

Queen Creek, AZ· 33.2505, -111.6689
Channel Catfish • Rainbow Trout • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:46 AM

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Fishing regulations in Arizona

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

Arizona Game & Fish Dept. — official regulations