148 public waters in the Mesa Region region — 72 lakes/reservoirs and 76 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.
In Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, Lake Pleasant is a 10,000-acre lake, 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.
Flag for status check before publishing: this Gila River impoundment near Gila Bend was once Arizona's second-largest in-state lake, but was closed to public access in 2009 after major flooding concentrated DDT-contaminated agricultural sediment from the Gila River in the lakebed.
Bartlett Lake, a 2,815-acre lake in Maricopa County, Arizona, 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.
Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, Arizona — Horseshoe Reservoir is a 2,700-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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Apache Lake is a 2,600-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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Saguaro Lake is a 1,280-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.
A 1,023-acre reservoir in Maricopa County managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department, Bartlett offers a solid mixed warm-water fishery in the Mesa region. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are the primary targets, with black crappie, sunfish, and channel catfish providing excellent supporting action. Flathead catfish add an exciting option for night anglers seeking hard-fighting larger specimens.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Canyon Lake is a 950-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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Borrow Pit Reservoir is a 241-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.
Granite Reef Underground Storage Project, a 194-acre lake in Maricopa 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.
Firebird Lake (124 acres) sits in Maricopa 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, New River-Agua Fria River Underground Storage Project is a 109-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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Cave Creek Reservoir is a 83-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.
Tres Rios Environmental Restoration Project (61 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
Desert Harbor Lake, a 61-acre lake in Maricopa 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Lower Queen Creek Basin is a 54-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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Ellsworth Basin 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.
Hank Raymond Lake (44 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — North Lake is a 42-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.
Dawn Lake, a 38-acre lake in Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — City of Mesa, Salt River Aquifer Replenishment 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Alamar Park 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.
Alvord Lake (35 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
Benders Pond, a 35-acre lake in Maricopa 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.
Bonsall Park Lake (35 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Chaparral Park Lake 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.
Cortez Park Lake, a 35-acre lake in Maricopa 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.
Crystal Gardens Wetlands (35 acres) sits in Maricopa County, 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Desert Breeze 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Desert West 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Discovery District Park 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Eldorado Park Lake 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Encanto Park Lake 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.
Evelyn Hallman Pond, a 35-acre lake in Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Festival Fields 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.
Freestone Park (35 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Friendship Park 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.
Frontier Family Park (35 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Gilbert Regional Park 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.
Greenfield Park Pond (35 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Heroes Regional Park 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Kiwanis Park Lake 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Mansel Carter Oasis Park Lake 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.
McQueen Park (35 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Paloma Park Lake 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Papago Park 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Pioneer 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Red Mountain 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Rio Vista 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.
Riverview Lake, a 35-acre lake in Maricopa 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Roadrunner Park Lake 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.
Steele Indian School Park Pond (35 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Sundance Park Lake 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Surprise 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.
Tempe Town Lake (35 acres) sits in Maricopa County, 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.
The Pond at Town Hall (35 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
Veterans Oasis Lake, a 35-acre lake in Maricopa 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Water Ranch 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.
Najahli Bay (34 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
Viewpoint Lake (33 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
Islands Lake 3, a 30-acre lake in Maricopa 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.
South Lake, a 30-acre lake in Maricopa 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.
Fountain Lake, a 29-acre lake in Maricopa 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Islands Lake 1 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — City of Goodyear Aquifer Recharge Facility is a 23-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.
Layton Lake (20 acres) sits in Maricopa 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.
Islands Lake 2, a 19-acre lake in Maricopa 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Marguerite Lake is a 19-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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Regatta Lake is a 17-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.
Encanto Lagoon (16 acres) sits in Maricopa 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Deep Water Basin A is a 15-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 River (820 km) flows through Pinal, Graham, Maricopa and 1 more county in 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.
Verde River - Lower runs 63 km through Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Lower Salt River is a 16 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).
Maricopa County, Arizona — Salt River Project Canal System is a 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.
Eastern Canal (32 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
Buckeye Canal runs 38 km through Maricopa 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.
Roosevelt Canal (66 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
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.
The Hassayampa's bed is normally bone-dry for most of its ~100-mile course between the Bradshaw Mountains and the Gila River -- that's its natural state, not a drought symptom. Real fishing water exists only at its perennial reaches: the Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness and The Nature Conservancy's Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenburg.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Arizona Canal Diversion Channel is a 26 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.
Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Arizona — Queen Creek is a 93 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Indian Bend Wash is a 26 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.
Blue Tank Wash runs 27 km through Maricopa 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.
Cave Creek (74 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Skunk Creek 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.
Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, Arizona — New River is a 98 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.
Beardsley Canal runs 53 km through Maricopa 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.
The Agua Fria River, protected in part by Agua Fria National Monument, is notable for hosting native Southwestern desert fish including longfin dace, Gila mountain sucker and speckled dace, plus federally endangered Gila chub and desert pupfish — a genuine native-fish conservation stronghold rather than a typical stocked sport fishery. The river also feeds Lake Pleasant Reservoir downstream.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Apache Wash 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.
Arlington Canal runs 32 km through Maricopa 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.
One of Arizona's few major undammed, free-flowing rivers, supporting 27 documented fish species overall. The upper river above Camp Verde (~70 miles, avg. 3,800 ft elevation) offers year-round fishing with rainbow trout present in winter, while native Gila chub and roundtail chub give it significant conservation value alongside its warmwater bass/catfish sport fishery.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Winters 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Gila Bend Canal is a 62 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.
Weekes Wash runs 22 km through 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.
Sols Wash runs 34 km through Maricopa 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.
Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, Arizona — Morgan City Wash 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.
Sauceda Wash runs 67 km through Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Waterman Wash is a 71 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.
West Prong Waterman Wash runs 20 km through Maricopa 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.
Phillips Wash runs 24 km through Maricopa 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.
Padelford Wash runs 23 km through Maricopa 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.
Picacho Wash runs 39 km through Maricopa 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.
Iona Wash (29 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
Trilby Wash runs 53 km through Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Camp Creek is a 30 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Harquahala Diversion Channel is a 24 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.
Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, Arizona — Odzilaayé Creek is a 21 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Jackrabbit Wash is a 58 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.
Star Wash runs 27 km through Maricopa 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.
Box Wash (30 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Little San Domingo Wash is a 20 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.
San Domingo Wash runs 26 km through Maricopa 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.
Wagner Wash (28 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
Daggs Wash (37 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
Fourth of July Wash (35 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
Yellow Medicine Wash runs 27 km through Maricopa 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.
Loudermilk Wash runs 34 km through Maricopa 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.
Nottbusch Wash (42 km) flows through Maricopa and Yuma 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.
Columbus Wash (48 km) flows through Maricopa and Yuma 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.
Sand Tank Wash (49 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
Tenmile Wash (125 km) flows through Maricopa, Pima and Yuma 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Quilotosa Wash is a 56 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Bender Wash is a 47 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.
Vekol Wash (77 km) flows through 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.
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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Fish Creek 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.
Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Arizona — Tortilla Creek is a 28 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 Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Arizona, La Barge Creek is a 27 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.
Tiger Wash (39 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Arizona — Kohatk Wash is a 62 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.
Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, Arizona — Sheep Creek 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.
Davenport Wash runs 24 km through Maricopa 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.
Maricopa and Pima Counties, Arizona — Daniels Arroyo is a 77 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.
East Maricopa Floodway (44 km) flows through 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Rainbow Wash 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.
Mill Wash (24 km) flows through Maricopa 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.
Jimmie Wash runs 26 km through Maricopa 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Powerline Wash is a 28 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.
Deadman Creek runs 32 km through Maricopa 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.
Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, Arizona — Lime Creek is a 26 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.
Kaka Wash (34 km) flows through Maricopa, Pima 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.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Old Camp 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.
Maricopa County, Arizona — Fourmile 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Copper Wash is a 38 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 Maricopa County, Arizona, Midway Wash is a 49 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.
Hickiwan Wash runs 50 km through Maricopa and Pima 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, Maricopa County holds 33 species on PiscaMaps, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Striped Bass and Common Carp.
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