118 public waters in the Pinetop Region region — 68 lakes/reservoirs and 50 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Arizona licence.
See every public fishing venue in Arizona on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Warmwater fishery on the Navajo Nation (Apache Co), channel catfish stocked annually as water levels permit; receives very light fishing pressure. Requires a Navajo Nation Recreation fishing permit.
Lyman Lake State Park (Apache Co) is an Arizona walleye powerhouse with strong young-fish growth. A fish consumption advisory has been issued for walleye caught here.
Best fishery on the Fort Apache (White Mountain Apache) Indian Reservation, Apache County. Home to the native Apache Trout, brought back from the brink of extinction. A White Mountain Apache Tribal Fishing Permit is required -- Arizona state licenses are not valid here.
Red Lake (607 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Big Lake, a 450-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: A White Mountains lake managed for Apache Trout (Big Lake, Lee Valley, Crescent, Luna, Becker, Carnero) — Arizona's native state fish alongside stocked rainbows, Brook Trout and Arctic Grayling; Lee Valley is Apache-Trout and grayling only, artificial-fly-and-lure.
Apache County, Arizona — Ortega Sink is a 407-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
White Mountain Reservoir, a 352-acre impoundment in Apache County's Pinetop region, specializes in rainbow and Apache trout. The reservoir's managed cool-water environment makes it a reliable high-country trout option for anglers targeting native Arizona species.
Ganado Lake's 337 acres in Apache County provide a warm-water fishery centered on largemouth bass and channel catfish. This smaller impoundment offers accessible angling for bass and catfish anglers in the Pinetop region.
Reservation Lake's 280-acre alpine setting in Apache County hosts an exceptional trout lineup: rainbow, brown, brook, Apache, and cutthroat trout — a rare five-species trout fishery in the White Mountains. This high-elevation lake managed by Arizona Game and Fish is a destination for trout anglers seeking wild-type and native fish.
Tsaile Lake, a 263-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hawley Lake, a 254-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Wheatfield Lake is a 240-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Little Ortega Lake is a 236-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mexican Hay Lake, a 141-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Tolani, a 128-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Toh De Niihe (118 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Horseshoe Cienega Lake is a 115-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Becker Lake, a 100-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: A White Mountains lake managed for Apache Trout (Big Lake, Lee Valley, Crescent, Luna, Becker, Carnero) — Arizona's native state fish alongside stocked rainbows, Brook Trout and Arctic Grayling; Lee Valley is Apache-Trout and grayling only, artificial-fly-and-lure.
Crescent Lake (100 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A White Mountains lake managed for Apache Trout (Big Lake, Lee Valley, Crescent, Luna, Becker, Carnero) — Arizona's native state fish alongside stocked rainbows, Brook Trout and Arctic Grayling; Lee Valley is Apache-Trout and grayling only, artificial-fly-and-lure.
In Apache County, Arizona, Tonto Lake is a 78-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Luna Lake (75 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A White Mountains lake managed for Apache Trout (Big Lake, Lee Valley, Crescent, Luna, Becker, Carnero) — Arizona's native state fish alongside stocked rainbows, Brook Trout and Arctic Grayling; Lee Valley is Apache-Trout and grayling only, artificial-fly-and-lure.
Patterson Tank (64 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pacheta Lake (61 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Carnero Lake is a 60-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A White Mountains lake managed for Apache Trout (Big Lake, Lee Valley, Crescent, Luna, Becker, Carnero) — Arizona's native state fish alongside stocked rainbows, Brook Trout and Arctic Grayling; Lee Valley is Apache-Trout and grayling only, artificial-fly-and-lure.
Nelson Reservoir (60 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A Mogollon Rim or high-country Trout lake (Woods Canyon, Willow Springs, Bear Canyon, Knoll, Black Canyon, Chevelon Canyon, the Lakes Mary) — stocked and holdover rainbow, brown, brook and Tiger Trout in cool pine-country water, most with a Forest Service campground and ramp.
Little Reservoir (57 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Round Rock Lake, a 56-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Norton Reservoir, a 53-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Earl Park Lake is a 49-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Concho Lake (46 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Lake Sierra Blanca is a 41-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dipping Vat Reservior (41 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Lee Valley Reservoir is a 40-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dad Patterson Tank, a 40-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Sponseller Lake (39 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Christmas Tree Lake is a 36-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Kearn Lake (36 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Cyclone Tank is a 36-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Bunch Reservoir (35 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A Mogollon Rim or high-country Trout lake (Woods Canyon, Willow Springs, Bear Canyon, Knoll, Black Canyon, Chevelon Canyon, the Lakes Mary) — stocked and holdover rainbow, brown, brook and Tiger Trout in cool pine-country water, most with a Forest Service campground and ramp.
Apache County, Arizona — Cowpuncher Pond is a 35-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: An AZGFD Community Fishing Program water — a Phoenix, Tucson, Payson or Yuma-area urban pond stocked on a schedule with catchable Rainbow Trout (mid-September to late June) and Channel Catfish in the warmer months, with resident Largemouth Bass and Sunfish; a low-cost community licence covers these.
Lee Valley Lake (35 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A White Mountains lake managed for Apache Trout (Big Lake, Lee Valley, Crescent, Luna, Becker, Carnero) — Arizona's native state fish alongside stocked rainbows, Brook Trout and Arctic Grayling; Lee Valley is Apache-Trout and grayling only, artificial-fly-and-lure.
Patterson Ponds (35 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. An AZGFD Community Fishing Program water — a Phoenix, Tucson, Payson or Yuma-area urban pond stocked on a schedule with catchable Rainbow Trout (mid-September to late June) and Channel Catfish in the warmer months, with resident Largemouth Bass and Sunfish; a low-cost community licence covers these.
River Reservoir, a 35-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: A Mogollon Rim or high-country Trout lake (Woods Canyon, Willow Springs, Bear Canyon, Knoll, Black Canyon, Chevelon Canyon, the Lakes Mary) — stocked and holdover rainbow, brown, brook and Tiger Trout in cool pine-country water, most with a Forest Service campground and ramp.
Apache County, Arizona — Tunnel Reservoir is a 35-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: A Mogollon Rim or high-country Trout lake (Woods Canyon, Willow Springs, Bear Canyon, Knoll, Black Canyon, Chevelon Canyon, the Lakes Mary) — stocked and holdover rainbow, brown, brook and Tiger Trout in cool pine-country water, most with a Forest Service campground and ramp.
Basin Lake, a 33-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Rudd Reservoir, a 32-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Alejandro Tank is a 29-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Russell Reservoir is a 29-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Nutrioso Reservoir is a 29-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pit Tank (28 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Walker Creek Reservoir is a 26-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Pool Corral Lake is a 25-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Reagan Reservoir is a 25-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Rogers Marsh (24 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Saint Josephs Reservoir is a 24-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Fenceline Tank, a 24-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Shush Bezahze (21 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Upper Corn Creek Tank is a 20-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Ortega Lake is a 20-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, A One Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Salt House Tank, a 18-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Harris Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Slade Reservoir is a 18-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Shush Be Tou (17 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hurricane Lake (17 acres) sits in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
McKay Reservoir, a 16-acre lake in Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, H-V Reservoir is a 16-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Walls Lake is a 16-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache and Graham Counties, Arizona — Black River is a 186 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: An Arizona Trout stream — the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim creeks (the Black River and its forks, the Little Colorado headwaters, Canyon, Chevelon, Christopher, Haigler and Tonto creeks, Oak Creek) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, native Apache Trout under recovery regulations, and Gila Trout in a few southern streams (usually catch-and-release).
Little Colorado River (Greer) (19 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A Colorado River reservoir (Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Lake Havasu, Lake Powell) — Striped Bass (no limit; Havasu and Mohave have produced the world and state records), largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and big Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Bluegill and Redear Sunfish, with a stocked Rainbow Trout fishery in the cold water below Hoover, Davis and Glen Canyon dams. All four are quagga-mussel positive.
In Apache County, Arizona, West Fork of the Black River is a 13 km river or creek, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. An Arizona Trout stream — the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim creeks (the Black River and its forks, the Little Colorado headwaters, Canyon, Chevelon, Christopher, Haigler and Tonto creeks, Oak Creek) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, native Apache Trout under recovery regulations, and Gila Trout in a few southern streams (usually catch-and-release).
Apache County, Arizona — East Fork of the Little Colorado River is a 10 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: A Colorado River reservoir (Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Lake Havasu, Lake Powell) — Striped Bass (no limit; Havasu and Mohave have produced the world and state records), largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and big Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Bluegill and Redear Sunfish, with a stocked Rainbow Trout fishery in the cold water below Hoover, Davis and Glen Canyon dams. All four are quagga-mussel positive.
In Apache County, Arizona, South Fork of the Little Colorado River is a 8 km river or creek, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A Colorado River reservoir (Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Lake Havasu, Lake Powell) — Striped Bass (no limit; Havasu and Mohave have produced the world and state records), largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and big Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Bluegill and Redear Sunfish, with a stocked Rainbow Trout fishery in the cold water below Hoover, Davis and Glen Canyon dams. All four are quagga-mussel positive.
Apache County, Arizona — Burro Creek is a 13 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: A warm Arizona desert river (the Verde, the Gila, the lower Salt, the Colorado divisions along the California line) — flathead and Channel Catfish, largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Bass, Common Carp and Sucker; the lower Salt is tubed and floated hard in summer.
Apache County, Arizona — Coyote Creek is a 5 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: A warm Arizona desert river (the Verde, the Gila, the lower Salt, the Colorado divisions along the California line) — flathead and Channel Catfish, largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Bass, Common Carp and Sucker; the lower Salt is tubed and floated hard in summer.
In Apache County, Arizona, Hayground Creek is a 3 km river or creek, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. An Arizona Trout stream — the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim creeks (the Black River and its forks, the Little Colorado headwaters, Canyon, Chevelon, Christopher, Haigler and Tonto creeks, Oak Creek) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, native Apache Trout under recovery regulations, and Gila Trout in a few southern streams (usually catch-and-release).
In Apache County, Arizona, Mamie Creek is a 3 km river or creek, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A warm Arizona desert river (the Verde, the Gila, the lower Salt, the Colorado divisions along the California line) — flathead and Channel Catfish, largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Bass, Common Carp and Sucker; the lower Salt is tubed and floated hard in summer.
Nutrioso Creek runs 43 km through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: A warm Arizona desert river (the Verde, the Gila, the lower Salt, the Colorado divisions along the California line) — flathead and Channel Catfish, largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Bass, Common Carp and Sucker; the lower Salt is tubed and floated hard in summer.
Apache County, Arizona — Stinky Creek is a 3 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: An Arizona Trout stream — the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim creeks (the Black River and its forks, the Little Colorado headwaters, Canyon, Chevelon, Christopher, Haigler and Tonto creeks, Oak Creek) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, native Apache Trout under recovery regulations, and Gila Trout in a few southern streams (usually catch-and-release).
A rare Arizona trout fishery near Greer in the White Mountains, and one of the few places to legally fish for the federally threatened Apache trout (stocked by Arizona Game and Fish at Greer and the West Fork near Sheep Crossing). Different reaches are managed for different wild, self-sustaining trout populations, with some stretches trophy-managed catch-and-release only.
East Fork Black River (44 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Chinle Creek is a 79 km river or creek, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache and Navajo Counties, Arizona — Dry Wash is a 29 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Laguna Creek (102 km) flows through Apache and Navajo Counties, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Black Creek is a 105 km river or creek, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Home to the critically endangered Zuni bluehead sucker (New Mexico's most endangered fish); native roundtail chub has been extirpated from this drainage.
Canyon del Chelly Wash runs 25 km through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dead Wash runs 37 km through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Ninemile Wash is a 34 km river or creek, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Big Bonito Creek (68 km) flows through Apache and Navajo Counties, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Corn Creek is a 22 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Little Bonito Creek (29 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Wide Ruin Wash (48 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Tsitah Wash runs 36 km through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Bis Ii Ah Wash runs 36 km through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Nazlini Creek is a 46 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Walker Creek (79 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Toh Chin Lini Canyon is a 27 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Wheatfields Creek is a 37 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Whiskey Creek is a 18 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Whitewater Arroyo is a 12 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Ord Creek (58 km) flows through Apache and Navajo Counties, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
East Fork White River runs 49 km through Apache and Navajo Counties, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
West Fork Black River (24 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Little Diamond Creek runs 23 km through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lithodendron Wash runs 38 km through Apache and Navajo Counties, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Shoe Game Wash is a 16 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Toh Dahstini Wash (22 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Red Wash is a 35 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Standing Redrock Creek (21 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cove Wash (31 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Apache County, Arizona — Blackrock Wash is a 23 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Blackhorse Creek is a 26 km river or creek, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Sanostee Wash runs 7 km through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Tsaile Creek runs 32 km through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Reservation Creek (23 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Apache County, Arizona, Pacheta Creek is a 28 km river or creek, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Charrizo Wash (67 km) flows through Apache County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Across its mapped waters, Apache County holds 32 species on PiscaMaps, including Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass and Apache Trout.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Arizona map Join PiscaMapsOne Arizona fishing licence covers every public water in the state, Lake Mead, Roosevelt Lake and Lees Ferry included — the resident annual is about $37, the non-resident annual about $160, and the separate trout stamp was abolished in 2013. A low-cost resident Community licence (~$24) covers the urban Community Fishing ponds. Youth under 10 fish free. Buy at azgfd.com. Tribal waters need a tribal permit instead.