 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Southern Waters
Arizona Game and Fish Department's Fishing Report
FISHING REPORT EDITOR: Rory Aikens, (602) 789-3214
January 26, 2012
Note: Please send me your fishing reports from Southern Arizona! 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.
The trout stocking season is in full swing! You can see the latest stocking schedule for the entire state at the following link: 2011 Winter Stocking Schedule . This schedule is updated regularly as changes occur so check back often!
URBAN LAKES -- Incentive-sized rainbows up to 6 pounds are being stocking this week.
RIGGS FLAT - Closed for the winter.
CLUFF RANCH - No recent reports of success. The pond is low and boat launching is difficult. For lake information call (928) 485-9430. For the entire stocking schedule please check here: 2011 Winter Stocking Schedule
ROPER LAKE - For lake information and status of the park call (928) 428-6760. Due to high pH levels the lake will not be stocked until water conditions improve.
DANKWORTH POND - Remains closed to fishing during renovation.
FRYE MESA RESERVIOR - Anglers are reporting success in catching Gila trout. Remember that the daily bag and possession limit for this species is 1 fish.
ARIVACA - Open to anglers, water levels are up but it will still be difficult to launch larger boats. Use caution when launching your boat and pay attention for submerged trees and rocks that are near the surface due to low water levels. Boaters using gas motors are asked to be courteous and not create wake problems for others boaters.
PENA BLANCA - Conditions have improved and trout stocking will resume this week. For information on future stockings please visit the stocking Schedule at 2011 Winter Stocking Schedule
PATAGONIA - No recent reports of success. For the entire winter trout stocking schedule please check here: 2011 Winter Stocking Schedule
PARKER CANYON - The lake has been stocked. For the entire stocking schedule please check here: 2011 Winter Stocking Schedule Contact the Parker Canyon Lake Store for up to date information on lake levels and fishing activity at www.parkercanyonlake.com or by phone at (520)455-5847.
ROSE CANYON LAKE - The lake is closed to vehicle access however anglers are still able to walk to the lake. There have been no recent reports of fishing success but the lake was reported to have lots of ice covering the surface.
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