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Fishing in Arizona

Click a region to explore top fishing spots, species, and local tips.

Arizona has over 120 lakes and reservoirs plus the legendary Colorado River. From bass fishing on Roosevelt Lake to trout on the Mogollon Rim and smallmouth in the Colorado, Arizona offers diverse fishing year-round.

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Central Arizona & Phoenix Area

Roosevelt Lake, Apache Lake, Canyon Lake, Saguaro Lake, Bartlett Lake -- Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Flathead Catfish

Northern Arizona & Mogollon Rim

Lake Powell, Lees Ferry, Willow Springs Lake, Woods Canyon -- Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass

Western Arizona & Lower Colorado

Colorado River, Lake Havasu, Parker Strip, Topoc -- Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish

Southeastern Arizona

San Carlos Lake, Patagonia Lake, Parker Canyon Lake, Roper Lake -- Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Catfish

Eastern Arizona & White Mountains

Big Lake, Sunrise Lake, Crescent Lake, Luna Lake, Becker Lake -- Rainbow Trout, Apache Trout, Brown Trout