Arizona Fish Report
Fish Report for 9-20-2019
Fish Report for 9-20-2019
Arizona fishing report: The Reel Deal
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by Arizona Game & Fish Department
9-20-2019
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The first day of fall, also known as the autumn equinox, is Monday. Air temperatures in desert regions are dropping to the low-70s at night. For “Fish AZ” fanatics, this means:
- The fall/winter trout stocking schedule is out. Stockings at some streams are over, but anglers still can try for holdovers. At times, anglers may have their own stretch of stream. Please remember to check for any Special Regulations before heading out. For example, Lower Canyon Creek (From the O.W. Bridge to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation) is catch-and-release only for trout, artificial flies and lures only, with single-pointed barbless hooks. No trout may be kept.
- Bass and trout fishing should improve a bit with this cool off. As mentioned in last week’s report, more and more, bass should be chasing reaction baits such as crankbaits, top-water lures and buzzbaits. Flathead catfish in November typically feed heavily to prepare for winter.
- Channel catfish return this week in Community Fishing waters. See the schedule. Remember that along with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, we’ve released a “green light” list of fish species from specific waters that may be consumed without limits — and that includes all of the channel catfish supplied for the Community Fishing Program. The “green light” list — not to be confused with daily bag limits — also includes ALL trout statewide as well as notables such as largemouth bass at Lake Havasu and flathead catfish on the Colorado River in Yuma. See the map.
- The Fall Fishing Forecast is out. Your complete guide of ratings and reports for more than 70 waters statewide is written primarily by our regional fishing experts. See the forecasts.
- On Saturday, Oct. 1, the catch-and-release season at Silver Creek opens — and that means the upper section also opens to fishing for the first time since early spring. This catch-and-release section of Silver Creek requires trout to be immediately released unharmed, and is artificial flies and lures only with single-pointed barbless hooks. No trout may be kept. This segment of Silver Creek is open for fishing from Oct. 1 through March 31 of each year. See more fishing regulations.
More Reports
Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Monday, September 16th, 2019Becker Lake: Becker Lake Fishing Report
Big Lake: Big Lake Fishing Report
Greer Lakes: Greer Lakes Fishing Report
Carnero Lake: Carnero Lake Fishing Report
Clear Creek Reservoir: Clear Creek Reservoir Fishing Report
Concho Lake: Concho Lake Fishing Report
Crescent Lake: Crescent Lake Fishing Report
: Fool Hollow Lake Fishing Report
Lee Valley Lake: Lee Valley Lake Fishing Report
Luna Lake: Luna Lake Fishing Report
Lyman Lake: Lyman Lake Fishing Report
Nelson Reservoir: Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report
Scott Reservoir: Scott Reservoir Fishing Report
Show Low Lake: Show Low Lake Fishing Report
Woodland Reservoir: Woodland Fishing Report
Silver Creek AZ: Fishing is Hot at Silver Creek Right Now
Black River West Fork: West Fork Black River Fishing Report
Bear Canyon Lake: Bear Canyon Lake Fishing Report
Black Canyon Lake: Black Canyon Lake Fishing Report
Chevelon Canyon Lake: Chevelon Canyon Lake Fishing Report
Willow Springs Lake: Willow Springs Lake Fishing Report
Woods Canyon Lake: Woods Canyon Lake Fishing Report
: Fall Fishing Forecast: White Mountains & Mogollon Rim
Saguaro Lake: Angler Report: Saguaro Lake
Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Thursday, September 12th, 2019: Fishing Report: North Central region
Lake Powell: Lake Powell Fishing Report
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