60 public waters in the Mesa Region region — 8 lakes/reservoirs and 52 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.
Pinal County reservoir built in the 1920s as part of the San Carlos Irrigation Project. Water level is highly variable and the lake is completely dry in some years, so fishing depends heavily on current conditions.
Pinal County, Arizona — Lake Saint Clair is a 258-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.
Whitlow Ranch Flood Control Basin, a 211-acre lake in Pinal 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.
Siphon Draw Basin, a 84-acre lake in Pinal 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.
Pinal County, Arizona — Copper Sky 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 Pinal County, Arizona, Dave White 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.
Pacana Park (35 acres) sits in Pinal 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 Pinal County, Arizona, Painted Sky Park at Blossom Rock 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 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.
In Pinal County, Arizona, Smith 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.
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.
In Pinal County, Arizona, Florence Casa Grande Canal is a 66 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 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.
In Pima and Pinal Counties, Arizona, Cañada del Oro is a 72 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 Wash (46 km) flows through 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 Pinal County, Arizona, Santa Rosa Canal is a 37 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.
In Graham and Pinal Counties, Arizona, Aravaipa Creek is a 77 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.
Deer Creek (35 km) flows through Graham 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.
One of the last major undammed rivers in the American Southwest, the San Pedro is a significant native-fish conservation stream. The endangered Gila chub is a headline species here, and a 2011 federal court ruling blocked groundwater pumping plans to help protect the river's flow and associated riparian/aquatic habitat.
Central Main Canal (26 km) flows through Pinal 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.
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.
Pinal County, Arizona — Santa Cruz 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.
Greene Wash (27 km) flows through Pinal 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 Pima and Pinal Counties, Arizona, Santa Rosa Wash is a 141 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.
Pinal County, Arizona — Casa Grande Canal is a 47 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 Pinal County, Arizona, Pima Lateral Canal is a 30 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.
Coronado Wash (55 km) flows through Pinal 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.
Suffering Wash (27 km) flows through Pinal 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.
Pinal County, Arizona — Durham Wash is a 36 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 Pinal County, Arizona, Tucson 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.
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 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.
In Pinal County, Arizona, Donnelly 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.
Camp Grant Wash (32 km) flows through Pinal 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.
Pinal County, Arizona — Palmer 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.
Putnam Wash runs 20 km through Pinal 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.
Pinal County, Arizona — Eskiminzin 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.
Pinal County, Arizona — Brady Wash is a 61 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.
Suizo Wash runs 46 km through Pinal 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.
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.
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.
Bitter Well Wash (24 km) flows through Pinal 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 Pinal County, Arizona, Peppersauce Wash is a 20 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.
North Side Canal runs 24 km through Pinal 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.
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.
In Pinal County, Arizona, Bogard 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.
South Cochie Canyon Wash runs 52 km through 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.
Pima and Pinal Counties, Arizona — Los Robles 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.
In Pinal County, Arizona, McClellan Wash is a 43 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.
Greene Canal runs 26 km through Pinal 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 Pinal County, Arizona, Tom Mix Wash 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.
In Pinal County, Arizona, Parker 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.
Paisano Wash runs 25 km through Pinal 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.
Guild Wash (29 km) flows through Pinal 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.
North Branch Santa Cruz Wash (28 km) flows through Pinal 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.
Pima and Pinal Counties, Arizona — Tat Momoli Wash 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.
Mesa Wash runs 22 km through Pinal 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.
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.
Across its mapped waters, Pinal County holds 23 species on PiscaMaps, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish 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.