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Arizona Game and Fish Department's Weekly Fishing Report

FISHING REPORT EDITOR: Rory Aikens, (602) 789-3214

March 2, 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.

RIGGS FLAT - The road up Mt. Graham is closed until April.

CLUFF RANCH - Check the stocking schedule on the departments Web site 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 Web site 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 Power Bait 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 is full and spilling. Anglers should have no problems launching boats.  Use caution however as there is debris floating in the lake. Anglers are asked to please be aware of your wake so as not to disrupt other anglers fishing from other boats and the shore. Some anglers have reported catching 5o to 60 bass a trip. Remember that all bass must be immediately released back to the water.

PENA BLANCA - Pena Blanca Lake is full. The department has stocked the lake with catchable sized rainbow trout. Anglers are reporting tough fishing conditions with very few fish being caught.  Because trout is the only species of fish currently in the lake anglers need to have a trout stamp to fish. Currently there are no boat launching facilities available for launching boats. Small boats that can be carried to the lake shore and float tubes are possible and those wanting to use such watercraft should use caution as there is a lot of debris floating in the lake. Shoreline anglers should have no trouble finding a place to fish.
 
PATAGONIA - Patagonia Lake is full and spilling. 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. Fishing for bass has slowed with the constantly changing weather. A few anglers are reporting success flipping in the cattails.

PARKER CANYON - Limits of trout continue to be reported with most of the anglers using powerbait or worms. Check the stocking schedule on the Departments website 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

 

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