Arizona Fishing Waters

Arizona is a state enriched with beauty and exciting fishing locations. Come experience the unique diversity and exciting fishing opportunities on one of the Sonoran Deserts prestigious waters.

Fishing Lake Pleasant Arizona

Lake Pleasant

Just 30 minutes from Phoenix/Scottsdale, is Arizona’s premier bass fishery, Lake Pleasant. Lake Pleasant is a beautiful 10,000 surface acre lake at the base of the Bradshaw mountains. The lakes crystal clear waters and gorgeous desert backdrop make this lake a favorite amongst anglers and wildlife viewers alike. Loaded with largemouth bass, white bass, and striped bass, Pleasant has been noted as one of the southwest's premier fisheries. Pleasant has also been recognized as one of the best places to fly fish for bass and stripers on the west coast!

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Fishing Roosevelt Lake in Arizona

Roosevelt Lake

Located 2 hours north of Scottsdale is what many bass anglers are anticipating to be the best bass fishery in the southwest. A tremendously wet winter in 2004 flooded water in to what was already a great fishing lake, and increased the lake size from 9000 surface acres to 20,000 surface acres, resulting in a "new-lake effect" boom on the fish population. 50-100 fish days are common, and the fish are fat and mean. Bass anglers and fly fishermen will both fall in love with the variation of cover and techniques that work on this lake. This is bass fishing heaven!

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Fishing Oak Creek in Arizona

Oak Creek

This is one of Arizona's most beautiful classic trout streams. Lush vegetation and gorgeous scenery backdrop an incredible fishery flowing downstream through a deep canyon gorge. The stream is stocked year round with Rainbow trout, but is also home to some beautiful carry-over and wild Rainbows, as well as some big wary wild Brown Trout that date back to the early 1900's and Zane Grey. If you're looking for the most beautiful place to fly fish in Arizona, this is it!.

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Fishing the Little Colorado River and Silver Creek in AZ

Little Colorado River

A beautiful 4 hour drive from Phoenix/Scottsdale, these blue ribbon trout fisheries are a fly fishermans paradise. Loaded with Rainbow, Brown, and Apache Trout, these waters are home to some of the largest stream trout found anywhere in Arizona. Some brute Trout reach over 30 inches in length! This is considered the ultimate stream fly fishing location in Arizona.

Silver Creek

Fishing Lake Mary in Arizona

Lake Mary

Located just outside of Flagstaff, this gorgeous high mountain lake is one of the most exciting places to fish when the bite is on! Nestled in the cool pines of Arizona's high country, Lake Mary offers a welcome escape during the heat of the summer. Northern Pike are the main fish species sought in the lake, but you may also encounter walleye, crappie, and rainbow trout. There is no experience like having a monster pike blow up on your topwater bait. It will stop your heart!

Fishing Bartlett Lake in Arizona

Bartlett Lake

45 minutes from Scottsdale is one of the best lakes in Arizona, Bartlett Lake. This lake has long been known as a very consistent fishery, and is a great place to catch largemouth bass and crappie. Located in the beautiful Cave Creek area, the lake offers great fishing and fantastic views of the superstition mountain range.

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Fishing Saguaro Lake in Arizona

Saguaro Lake

Just 40 minutes outside of Scottsdale awaits one of the deserts most beautiful lakes. Towering canyons and lush aquatic habitat make Saguaro Lake a favorite with sightseers and photographers. The lake is also a great place to take kids fishing, as it has a very healthy population of little largemouth bass, yellow bass, and bluegill. Once known for its giant largemouth, Saguaro is more of a numbers lake now, and offers great excitement to those just looking to go out and catch some fish.

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Fishing Canyon Lake in Arizona

Canyon Lake

One of the most scenic and breathtaking lakes in Arizona! An exciting 60 minute drive from Scottsdale, this lake is sure to cost you a fortune in film development. Beautiful canyons and dramatic cliff faces tower hundreds of feet above the water. Once known for its trophy bass, the lake is now more of a sightseeing waterway, with the bass population starting to revive.

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Arizona High Country Lakes and Streams

High Country Lakes & Streams

There are 67 beautiful lakes and 33 streams, creeks, and rivers located throughout Arizona's high country. These waters are typically surrounded by ponderosa pines, aspens, oaks, and junipers, and are some of the most picturesque locations in the state. Each location offers anglers a different challenge. Some offer monster Browns, some offer gorgeous Rainbows & Brook Trout, others offer the elusive Apache Trout. These are perfect locations for wading, backpacking, or float tubing.