Fishing in Arizona

Fishing Regulations in Arizona

Size limits, bag limits, and seasons by species in Arizona.

Arizona Game and Fish manages a surprisingly varied fishery, from the striped and largemouth bass of Lakes Powell, Mead, and Pleasant to stocked desert trout and the native Apache trout of the White Mountains. Size and bag limits differ between the big reservoirs, urban community waters, and wild trout streams, so confirm the rules for your water before you head out.

36 species with limits236 special regulation bodies of water

Notable waters

Cowpuncher Pond (town of Eager)Lake HavasuMittry LakeColorado River (California-Nevada boundary to Southern International Boundary with Mexico)Lake MeadLake MohaveMartinez Lake (Imperial NWR)Becker Lake

Statewide

Year-round

Daily bag6Possession12

Specific bodies of water may have special regulations.

Always confirm with the official state agency before keeping a fish. Regulations can change and local exceptions may apply.

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