FISHING
REPORT EDITOR: Rory
Aikens, (602) 789-3214
January 12, 2010
It
is becoming increasingly difficult for the Department to update
its weekly fishing report due to an inability to visit all of fishing
locations weekly to gather fishing reports. So in an effort to
provide a better report the Department is asking anglers to take
the time and report their fishing success stories here in southern
Arizona. Angler fishing reports can be sent to Don Mitchell, Regional
fish Program Manager by email at dmitchell@azgfd.gov.
These reports will then be complied and reported in our weekly
fishing reports.
During
the winter months fishing in the southern part of the state for
the most part turns to trout fishing with Parker Canyon Lake, Patagonia
Lake and Roper Lake and Cluff Ranch being stocked regularly between
November and March. To get the latest information on the stocking
schedule it is suggested that anglers check the Departments website
for the stocking schedule at the following link: 2009
- 10 Stocking Schedule. Although fishing reports have been
hard to come by it’s a safe bet that anglers wanting to catch trout
during this time of the year can do so using powerbait, worms and
small flashy spinners and lures.
TUCSON
URBAN - To kick off the New Year in a big way, the Urban
Fishing Program will be stocking incentive size trout at all
Program waters during the week of Jan. 11-16. Incentive stockings
include many trout from 13-18 inches, and some even larger going
three or more pounds. On average, one in every three trout is
a whopper over 13 inches with the remaining fish ranging from
11-12 inches.
RIGGS
FLAT - the road up Mt. Graham is closed
until April.
CLUFF RANCH - Check the stocking schedule on
the Departments website for the latest stocking information at 2009
- 10 Stocking Schedule. For lake information call (928) 485-9430.
ROPER LAKE - Water quality issues have been resolved
and Roper Lake will once again be stocked. Check the stocking
schedule on the Departments website for the latest stocking information
at 2009
- 10 Stocking Schedule. For lake information call (928) 428-6760.
DANKWORTH POND - Aquatic vegetation continues
to be a problem for anglers and because of this the lake is not
being stocked. For lake information call (928) 428-6760.
FRYE MESA RESERVIOR -
Try a small fly in the early mornings and late evenings. Bait
anglers should try powerbait and worms. Although this small lake
is not stocked on a regular basis it does provide some pretty
good trout fishing.
KEARNY
LAKES -
This small lake remains fishless due to impacts of golden algae.
ARIVACA - The Lake continues to drop making launching
of larger boats impossible, however fishing via small boat or float
tube remains good in the evenings and early mornings. Anglers
are asked to please be aware of your wake so as not to disrupt
other anglers fishing from other boats and the shore. Remember
that all bass must be immediately released back to the water.
PENA BLANCA - Pena Blanca Lake remains
closed. The removal of the sediment has been completed
and the lake is now beginning to re-fill as runoff from rain
fall events allows.
PATAGONIA -
Check the stocking schedule on the departments Web site for the
latest stocking information at 2009
- 10 Stocking Schedule. Anglers are reporting success with
trout, try spinners early in the morning; remember a trout stamp
is required to fish for trout. Adjust your bass tactics to the
changing season and new forage source. Fishing for bass has slowed
with fishing the best in the early mornings and late evenings,
remember bass will move to deeper water as the water continues
to cool.
PARKER
CANYON - Limits of trout continue to be
reported with most of the anglers using Power Bait or worms. Check
the stocking schedule on the departments Web site for the latest
stocking information at 2009
- 10 Stocking Schedule. The store at the lake is open
and information on the store and current conditions can be found
at www.parkercanyonlake.com.
ROSE
CANYON LAKE - The road to Rose Canyon is
closed, however anglers may still walk in.
OTHER
WAYS TO GET THE FISHING REPORT:
Fax-On-Request line (602) 530-2210, Document
#4001
Internet Home Page www.azgfd.com
Recorded Public Call-In Line (602) 789-3701
1-800-ASK-FISH
