21 public waters in the Yuma Region region — 7 lakes/reservoirs and 14 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.
A Colorado River backwater near Parker, Arizona, in the Parker Strip area. Locally noted as a top spot for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and flathead catfish alongside the adjacent mainstem river.
Alamo Lake, a 3,000-acre lake in La Paz and Mohave Counties, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: An Arizona warmwater lake or desert impoundment (Alamo, Pleasant, Patagonia, Roper, Arivaca, Peña Blanca, Martinez, Mittry) — Largemouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish and Carp; Alamo is one of the best Crappie and bass lakes in the state.
La Paz County, Arizona — Cibola Lake is a 278-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.
Island Lake (228 acres) sits in La Paz 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.
Adobe Lake, a 181-acre lake in La Paz 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.
Nortons Lake (49 acres) sits in La Paz 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.
Cowbell Lake (26 acres) sits in La Paz 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.
Colorado River - Palo Verde/Cibola Division (42 km) flows through La Paz 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.
Colorado River - Imperial Division (24 km) flows through La Paz 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.
Colorado River - Parker Strip runs 28 km through La Paz 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 La Paz County, Arizona, Hayden-Rhodes Aqueduct (Central Arizona Project) is a 82 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.
The CAP Canal carries Colorado River water 336 miles across Arizona, and fish enter as eggs/larvae from Lake Havasu and Lake Pleasant at each end, growing into adults throughout the system. SRP stocks grass carp and channel catfish annually for vegetation/insect control; largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and channel catfish are the most popular sport targets. An Arizona fishing license is required.
Bill Williams River (78 km) flows through La Paz and Mohave 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 La Paz County, Arizona, Tyson Wash is a 53 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.
Date Creek (66 km) flows through La Paz 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.
La Paz and Yuma Counties, Arizona — Alamo Wash is a 39 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 La Paz County, Arizona, Mohave Wash is a 36 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 La Paz County, Arizona, Trigo Wash 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.
In La Paz County, Arizona, Cinnabar Wash 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.
Bouse Wash runs 59 km through La Paz 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 La Paz, Mohave and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, Santa Maria River is a 83 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.
Across its mapped waters, La Paz County holds 15 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Common Carp.
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.