98 public waters in the Mesa Region region — 22 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.
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.
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 Yavapai County, Arizona, Willow Lake is a 254-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.
Watson Lake, a 150-acre lake in Yavapai 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.
Pecks Lake (94 acres) sits in Yavapai 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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Lynx Lake is a 55-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.
Dead Horse State Park Lagoons, a 35-acre lake in Yavapai 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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Fain 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 Yavapai County, Arizona, Granite Basin Lake is a 35-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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Horsethief Basin Lake is a 35-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.
Lower Goldwater Lake, a 35-acre lake in Yavapai 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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Mingus 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 Yavapai County, Arizona, Upper Goldwater 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.
Willow Creek Reservoir (Willow Lake), a 35-acre lake in Yavapai 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.
Yavapai Lakes (35 acres) sits in Yavapai 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.
Jumbo Tank, a 33-acre lake in Yavapai 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.
Mormon Peak Tanks, a 26-acre lake in Yavapai 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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Stehr Lake is a 21-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.
Meadow Lake (20 acres) sits in Yavapai 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.
Dillon Wash Tank (17 acres) sits in Yavapai 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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Billingsley Reservoir Number Two 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.
In Yavapai County, Arizona, Wash is a 16-acre lake, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
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.
Oak Creek (83 km) flows through Yavapai and Coconino Counties, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. An Arizona Trout stream — the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim creeks (the Black River and its forks, the Little Colorado headwaters, Canyon, Chevelon, Christopher, Haigler and Tonto creeks, Oak Creek) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, native Apache Trout under recovery regulations, and Gila Trout in a few southern streams (usually catch-and-release).
Verde River - Upper (44 km) flows through Yavapai County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. A warm Arizona desert river (the Verde, the Gila, the lower Salt, the Colorado divisions along the California line) — flathead and Channel Catfish, largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Bass, Common Carp and Sucker; the lower Salt is tubed and floated hard in summer.
Verde River - Middle runs 42 km through Yavapai County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: An Arizona Trout stream — the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim creeks (the Black River and its forks, the Little Colorado headwaters, Canyon, Chevelon, Christopher, Haigler and Tonto creeks, Oak Creek) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, native Apache Trout under recovery regulations, and Gila Trout in a few southern streams (usually catch-and-release).
Beaver and Wet Beaver Creeks runs 3 km through Yavapai County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: An Arizona Trout stream — the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim creeks (the Black River and its forks, the Little Colorado headwaters, Canyon, Chevelon, Christopher, Haigler and Tonto creeks, Oak Creek) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, native Apache Trout under recovery regulations, and Gila Trout in a few southern streams (usually catch-and-release).
Yavapai County, Arizona — Sycamore Creek is a 35 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: An Arizona Trout stream — the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim creeks (the Black River and its forks, the Little Colorado headwaters, Canyon, Chevelon, Christopher, Haigler and Tonto creeks, Oak Creek) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, native Apache Trout under recovery regulations, and Gila Trout in a few southern streams (usually catch-and-release).
West Clear Creek (72 km) flows through Yavapai County, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. An Arizona Trout stream — the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim creeks (the Black River and its forks, the Little Colorado headwaters, Canyon, Chevelon, Christopher, Haigler and Tonto creeks, Oak Creek) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout, native Apache Trout under recovery regulations, and Gila Trout in a few southern streams (usually catch-and-release).
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.
In Mohave and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, Trout Creek is a 88 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.
Ash Creek runs 57 km through Yavapai 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 Yavapai County, Arizona, Mint Wash is a 32 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.
Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona — Partridge Creek is a 89 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.
In Yavapai County, Arizona, Big Chino Wash 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.
Chino Wash runs 72 km through Coconino 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.
Eightmile Creek runs 26 km through Coconino 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 Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, Johnson Creek is a 33 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.
Williamson Valley Wash runs 29 km through Yavapai 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 Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, Pineveta 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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Turkey Creek is a 51 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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Bug Creek runs 48 km through Yavapai 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.
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.
In Yavapai County, Arizona, Kirkland Creek 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.
Granite Creek runs 60 km through Yavapai 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.
Castle Creek runs 39 km through Yavapai 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 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.
Garfias Wash (21 km) flows through Yavapai 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.
Martinez Creek (30 km) flows through Yavapai 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.
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.
In Yavapai County, Arizona, Boulder Creek is a 52 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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Humbug Creek is a 41 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.
Ledni Líí Creek (30 km) flows through Yavapai 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.
Bishop Creek (37 km) flows through Yavapai 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.
Black Canyon Creek runs 32 km through Yavapai 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 Yavapai County, Arizona, French Creek 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.
Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona — Dry Creek is a 37 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Slate Creek is a 29 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Lynx Creek is a 34 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Yarber 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.
Indian Creek runs 22 km through Yavapai 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 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.
Wolf Creek (20 km) flows through Yavapai 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 Yavapai County, Arizona, Arrastre Creek 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.
In Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, Spring Creek 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.
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.
In Yavapai County, Arizona, Weaver Creek is a 22 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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Minnehaha Creek is a 22 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
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.
In Mohave and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, Truxton Wash is a 124 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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Red 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.
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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Black Canyon 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.
Coffee Creek runs 21 km through Yavapai 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.
Grindstone Wash runs 22 km through Coconino 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.
Meath Wash (31 km) flows through Coconino 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.
Rattlesnake Wash runs 25 km through Coconino 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.
Wagon Tire Wash (22 km) flows through Yavapai 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 Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, Hell Canyon is a 57 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.
Wet Beaver Creek winds 41.7 km through Coconino and Yavapai counties as a premier trout stream in the Flagstaff region. Rainbow and brown trout are the main draw, while smallmouth bass inhabit lower sections, creating a mixed cool- and warm-water fishery within striking distance of central Arizona.
Government Canyon runs 23 km through Coconino 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.
Dry Beaver Creek (31 km) flows through Yavapai 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.
Wickiup Creek (25 km) flows through Yavapai 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.
Wet Bottom Creek (33 km) flows through Gila and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Tangle Creek 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.
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.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Wilder Creek is a 22 km stream, managed by Arizona Game and Fish Department: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Yavapai County, Arizona — Zana Canyon 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.
Francis Creek (37 km) flows through Mohave 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 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, Yavapai County holds 28 species on PiscaMaps, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Striped Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Arizona map Join PiscaMapsOne Arizona fishing licence covers every public water in the state, Lake Mead, Roosevelt Lake and Lees Ferry included — the resident annual is about $37, the non-resident annual about $160, and the separate trout stamp was abolished in 2013. A low-cost resident Community licence (~$24) covers the urban Community Fishing ponds. Youth under 10 fish free. Buy at azgfd.com. Tribal waters need a tribal permit instead.