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Fishing report, June 13

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:49:17 PST

High country trout hot spots include Crescent Lake, Big Lake, Nelson Reservoir, the Greer lakes in the Springerville and Greer areas; Woods Canyon and Willow Springs Lakes in the Rim lakes area, and Show Low Creek, Show Low Lake and Silver Creek in the Show Low-Pinetop area.

Fishing report, June 7

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:26:40 PST

The final Arizona Free Fishing day is Saturday, which means no fishing licenses are required for fishing in the state’s public waters. Bring the family, wet a hook and take advantage.

Fishing report, May 30

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:33:35 PST

Water temperatures in shallow areas of desert lakes will begin to reach 80 degrees this weekend and largemouth bass are recovered from their post-spawn and will be feeding frequently once again. Try top-water lures in the morning and late afternoon, and when the sun is high, sink an assortment of dropshot and Texas-rigged soft plastics. In the high country, trout stockings are taking place at numerous fisheries.

Fishing report, May 23

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:46:11 PST

Fishing report, May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:03:10 PST

One month ago, the record for the heaviest recorded fish in state history went, “timber.” This week, another record nearly dropped.

May 9 Fishing Report

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:35:35 PST

Overall, not a lot has changed in the state-wide fishing scene since last week. With this weekend’s new moon, nighttime crappie fishing with lights should be effective, and striper fishing is picking up in fisheries such as Lake Pleasant. In the high country, trout stockings are in full swing and all the rim lakes and streams are open. Many anglers are limiting out in a matter of hours using Power baits, salmon eggs and small size-0 spinners.

Fishing report, May 2

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:10:46 PST

All the high country lakes are open, and not only that, get ready -- there’s hardly a better way to catch a fish than to watch it explode on the water on a chugger or popper or stick bait. The top-water bite, in many fisheries, is either a week away, or has arrived. At most desert lakes, where water temperatures are sneaking into the 70s, the best top-water action will be early in the morning. Unfortunately, many bass haven’t sufficiently recovered from their spawning process to be in an aggressive feeding mood.

April 25 Fishing Report

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:18:54 PST

A triple-digit weekend prediction is as good a time as any to prepare for those trips to the high country. Pine-scented, refreshing trout trips will be popular, and traces of snow will serve as a final reminder of winter, or maybe a friendly snow ball fight.

April 18 Fishing Report

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:17:24 PST

The good news is highways 273 and 261 are open -- time to fish Big Lake. But more on that later, because the great news is state history was made last weekend. By a man nicknamed "Flathead Ed."

April 11 Fishing Report

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:29:58 PST

April 4 Fishing Report

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:03:16 PST

March 29 Fishing Report

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:08:19 PST

March 22 Fishing Report

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:07:15 PST

March 15 Fishing Report

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:59:01 PST

March 8 Fishing Report

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:31:19 PST

Feb. 28 Fishing Report

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:19:42 PST

Feb. 22 Fishing Report

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:27:18 PST

Urban Fishing Bulletin for the weeks of Feb 17-March 2, 2013

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:01:49 PST

Feb. 15 Fishing Report

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:32:31 PST

Feb. 7 Fishing Report

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:57:35 PST