Fishing in arizona
Apr 2, 2021 14:49:19 #
Apr 2, 2021 15:39:32 #
Kimobig wrote:
Any suggestions?
Can't help you but I'm listing. I'm going out there next month.
Apr 2, 2021 15:47:13 #
Kimobig: Im sorry, I live too far away and have never fished there. I suggest you hire a guide for 1/2 day to fish the area where you want to fish. That is the best way to learn what and how to fish the area, baits, everything. Just Sayin....RJS
Apr 2, 2021 17:47:17 #
Kimobig wrote:
Any suggestions?
Arizona is a big state. There is plenty of fishing opportunities but you have to be willing to drive a bit. If you look at a map, you can break it down into quadrants. So narrow things down to what species, location, boat or shore. if I had a choice for April & May I would try Alamo, Roosevelt, Powell, Lee's Ferry, not in any order. RJS has the right idea: figure out where you want to go and hire a guide to show you the ropes. I fished in Arizona for 40+ years before I move to Oklahoma.
Apr 3, 2021 12:56:17 #
If you're fishing Arizona, you
have a lot of choices, so you
need to be more specific - what
is your target species ?
If you're primarily a bass fisherman looking for BIG bass, you have a few options within
a 2-hr. drive of the city, like Saguaro or Canyon lakes, or you can try this - there is a small, private lake (about 60 acres) in Buckeye that was opened to the public just this past January you may want to consider ! Buckeye
is only about 40 minutes south- west from downtown Phoenix,
and the lake is just a few minutes south of town; the lake is being
developed as a trophy-bass destination ! There is a daily fee, and bass fishing is catch-and -release, artificial lures only - NO LIVE BAIT (for bass) ! Hidden
Lake also holds some pretty big catfish, decent-sized black crappie, carp, sunfish and
tilapia ! The bass, crappie, and 'sunnies' are all catch-and-
release, but you can keep any
of the other species ! Quite a
few bass in the 5- to 8-lb. range have already been caught, including several exceeding
10-lbs. !
So far, fishing is limited to week-ends and during any of their special events - again, this is
a pay-by-the-day location , so reservations are highly recommended, as chance of
entry is pretty slim without one !
If interested, further information
can be had from their website
at hiddenlakeaz.com, including photos of some impressive-sized bass and catfish !
have a lot of choices, so you
need to be more specific - what
is your target species ?
If you're primarily a bass fisherman looking for BIG bass, you have a few options within
a 2-hr. drive of the city, like Saguaro or Canyon lakes, or you can try this - there is a small, private lake (about 60 acres) in Buckeye that was opened to the public just this past January you may want to consider ! Buckeye
is only about 40 minutes south- west from downtown Phoenix,
and the lake is just a few minutes south of town; the lake is being
developed as a trophy-bass destination ! There is a daily fee, and bass fishing is catch-and -release, artificial lures only - NO LIVE BAIT (for bass) ! Hidden
Lake also holds some pretty big catfish, decent-sized black crappie, carp, sunfish and
tilapia ! The bass, crappie, and 'sunnies' are all catch-and-
release, but you can keep any
of the other species ! Quite a
few bass in the 5- to 8-lb. range have already been caught, including several exceeding
10-lbs. !
So far, fishing is limited to week-ends and during any of their special events - again, this is
a pay-by-the-day location , so reservations are highly recommended, as chance of
entry is pretty slim without one !
If interested, further information
can be had from their website
at hiddenlakeaz.com, including photos of some impressive-sized bass and catfish !
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Apr 3, 2021 14:28:52 #
Kimobig wrote:
Any suggestions?
I live in the eastern AZ white mtns. Decent trout fishing here and in Western New Mexico.
Apr 11, 2021 15:36:33 #
AZmark wrote:
I live in the eastern AZ white mtns. Decent trout fishing here and in Western New Mexico.
I'm right on the Mesa/Gilbert line
in the East Valley - I prefer to hit the 'Rim' lakes for trout, and would like
to try for pike and walleye out of several lakes in the area as well !
I have fished a couple of small
lakes in the Alpine area, such as Hulsey Lake (in the shadow of Escudilla Mtn.) and Blue Lake in
Alpine ! Have you ever fished Silver Creek ? If so, what useful info can
you tell me about it, as I'm considering it as a 'bucket list' location ?
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