FISHING
REPORT EDITOR:
Rory
Aikens, (602) 789-3214
Regional editors:
Pinetop Region - Richard
Dreyer, (928) 367-4281
Flagstaff Region - Chuck
Benedict, (928) 774-5045
Kingman Region - Andy
Clark, (928) 692-7700
Yuma Region - Brad
Jacobsen (928) 342-4051
Tucson Region - Don
Mitchell, (520) 388-4451
Mesa Region - Richard
Wiggins, (481) 324-3544
October
21, 2009
URBAN
WATERS - Catfishing at Urban lakes continues to be good
to excellent with fall stockings well underway. Not much change
in the top baits for channel cats: shrimp, stink baits and hot
dogs. Activity is best in the evening and early morning with cooler
temperatures making the cats active during mid-day periods as well.
Bluegill and bass are biting well in the early mornings as they
seek to fatten up before winter sets in. The special fall stocking
of bluegill is scheduled for the week of Oct. 26-31, so make sure
to take the kids, grandkids or a friend. Earthworms, mealworms
or a piece of hot dog on a small hook under a small bobber will
keep you and the youngsters busy catching bluegill.
The Green Valley Lakes (Payson) received its first delivery of
rainbow trout on Oct. 20, kicking off an eight month trout stocking
season. Fishing should be excellent for the 11-14 inch trout.
Best trout baits include Power Bait, small spinners and lures,
and worms. Green Valley anglers continue to have success catching
bass, bluegill and crappie.
STOCKING SCHEDULE
- All UFP waters in Phoenix area and Tucson area - Last stocked
catfish Oct. 9 (second of four fall stockings). Next stocking,
catfish the week of Oct. 19-24 and sunfish the week of Oct. 26-31.
RIGGS FLAT - No recent reports.
CLUFF
RANCH - Scheduled to be stocked this week with rainbow
trout. A new fishing pier has been installed which should provide
a large increase in access for shore anglers. For lake information
call (928) 485-9430.
ROPER
LAKE - No recent reports of success. The lake is down
a bit due to problems with the pumps on the well. For lake
information call (928) 428-6760. Scheduled to be stocked with
trout the second week of November.
DANKWORTH
POND - Sunfish are biting in the early morning before
the day begins to heat up. Aquatic vegetation continues to be a
problem for anglers. For lake information call (928) 428-6760.
FRYE
MESA RESERVIOR - Anglers continue to have the best
success when fishing the early hours around sunrise on small
lures silver in color.
KEARNY
LAKES - This small lake remains fishless due to impacts
of golden algae.
ARIVACA - The fishing remains good in the evenings
and early mornings. The lake continues to drop and launching of
larger boats is impossible. 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 - Scheduled to be stocked with trour the
first week of November. Fishing for warmwater species is good with
fishing the best in the early mornings and late evenings. Flipping
in the cattails is still the most productive for larger bass. Anglers
wanting to catch flathead catfish should try live bluegills off
the points and along the rock walls in Ash canyon. Deep cove on
the southwest side of the lake is also a good spot for flatheads.
PARKER
CANYON - Scheduled to be stocked this week with rainbow
trout. The store has been re-opened at the lake. Information on
the store and current conditions can be found at www.parkercanyonlake.com.
The fishing is reported to be good for bass and sunfish with a
few hold over trout being reported as well.
ROSE CANYON LAKE - The road is open and the lake
has been stocked. Anglers continue to have success with flies on
the surface and Power Bait.
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