50 public waters in the Mesa Region region — 10 lakes/reservoirs and 40 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.
Gila and Maricopa Counties, Arizona — Roosevelt Lake is a 21,500-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: One of the Salt River chain lakes below the Mogollon Rim (Roosevelt, Apache, Canyon, Saguaro, Bartlett, Horseshoe on the Verde) — Arizona's premier desert bass water: largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Bass on several; Roosevelt is the biggest and best-known.
San Carlos Reservoir on the San Carlos Apache Reservation currently or historically holds Arizona state records for largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and flathead catfish - an unusually complete record sweep for one water. Requires a tribal San Carlos fishing permit rather than a standard Arizona license.
Gila County reservoir on the Salt River, famous for trophy largemouth bass (10+ lb specimens), strong crappie fishing, and smallmouth in rockier sections. Flathead catfish reach large sizes.
In Gila County, Arizona, Lake Takalai is a 179-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.
Gila County, Arizona — Solitude Tailings Pond is a 143-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.
Georges Basin, a 81-acre lake in Gila 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.
Gila County, Arizona — Granite Dells Lake 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.
Gila County, Arizona — Green Valley Park Lakes 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.
Gila County, Arizona — Phillips Park Tank is a 31-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 Gila County, Arizona, Gimme Tank 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.
In Gila County, Arizona, Tonto Creek is a 109 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).
Gila County, Arizona — Upper Salt River is a 39 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.
East Verde River runs 87 km through Gila County, Arizona, 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).
Canyon Creek (33 km) flows through Gila, Coconino and Navajo Counties, Arizona, 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).
Gila and Coconino Counties, Arizona — Fossil Creek is a 32 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 Gila County, Arizona, Christopher Creek is a 12 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 Gila County, Arizona, Dude Creek is a 8 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 Gila and Coconino Counties, Arizona, Ellison Creek is a 18 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.
Haigler Creek (26 km) flows through Gila County, Arizona, 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).
Horton Creek (4 km) flows through Gila County, Arizona, 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).
Gila County, Arizona — Mule 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).
Webber Creek (24 km) flows through Gila County, Arizona, 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 Gila County, Arizona, Workman Creek is a 15 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).
Species composition is reach-dependent: rainbow trout are stocked only in the cool tailwater below Saguaro Lake, while warmwater bass, catfish, perch and walleye dominate from Cherry Creek down to Roosevelt Lake. The lower river near Phoenix runs mostly dry outside of flood releases due to diversion at Granite Reef Dam.
In Gila County, Arizona, Cedar Creek is a 23 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.
Campaign Creek (27 km) flows through Gila, Maricopa and Pinal 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.
Pinto Creek (54 km) flows through Gila 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.
Gila County, Arizona — Hardscrabble Creek is a 24 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.
Rye Creek (28 km) flows through Gila 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.
Gun Creek runs 43 km through Gila 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.
Gila County, Arizona — Salome Creek is a 34 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.
Greenback Creek (30 km) flows through Gila 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.
Rock House Creek (22 km) flows through Gila 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.
Hess Canyon (23 km) flows through Gila 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.
Yankee Joe Canyon (20 km) flows through Gila 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.
Cherry Creek (101 km) flows through Gila 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.
Gila County, Arizona — Coon 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.
Pinal Creek (50 km) flows through Gila 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 Gila County, Arizona, Salt River Draw is a 29 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.
Gila County, Arizona — Sawmill Canyon is a 31 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.
Amos Wash (20 km) flows through Gila 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.
White River runs 30 km through Gila 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 Gila and Graham Counties, Arizona, San Carlos River is a 74 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.
In Gila County, Arizona, Rocky Gulch 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.
Carrizo Creek runs 74 km through Gila 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.
Cibecue Creek (48 km) flows through Gila 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 Gila County, Arizona, Sevenmile Wash is a 45 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.
Dripping Spring Wash runs 24 km through Gila and Pinal 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.
Gila County, Arizona — East Cedar Creek is a 25 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.
Wet Bottom Creek (33 km) flows through Gila and Yavapai 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.
Across its mapped waters, Gila County holds 28 species on PiscaMaps, including Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Striped Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
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.