Arizona Fish Report
Watson Lake Fish Report for 7-17-2026


nglers report catching nice largemouth bass and catfish

Watson Lake - Prescott, AZ (Yavapai County)


by Arizona Game & Fish Department
7-17-2026
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Channel catfish were last stocked in the lake on the week of 5/25. Anglers report catching nice largemouth bass and catfish. Largemouth bass can be caught on smaller plastics, and are usually found within thicker patches of aquatic vegetation this time of year. Special Regulations: None. For species not listed, or bodies of water without special regulations, refer to the statewide fishing regulations.





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Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Friday, July 17th

Kaibab Lake: The lake is very low and launching a boat is challenging.
Cataract Lake: Rainbow trout were stocked last week
City Reservoir: Water temperature 66.76 F
Dogtown Lake: The lake level is below the old boat ramp and launching a boat is a little challenging
Santa Fe Reservoir: Santa Fe Reservoir Report
J.D. Dam Lake: Suggest early mornings before the water temperatures get too hot
Whitehorse Lake: Whitehorse Lake Report
Upper & Lower Lake Mary: Upper and Lower Lake Mary Report
Frances Short Pond: Surface temperature 73.76 F
Ashurst Lake: Try fishing early in the morning and in 6-12 feet of water
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Goldwater Lake: Goldwarer Lake Report

Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Friday, June 26th

Kaibab Lake: Lake level is low
Cataract Lake: Rainbow trout will be stocked
City Reservoir: Access is open
Dogtown Lake: Dogtown Lake Updates
Santa Fe Reservoir: Channel catfish were stocked last week
JD Dam Lake: Catch-and-release only for trout
Whitehorse Lake: Anglers are finding success
Russel Tank: The limit is 4 trout
Lower Lake Mary: Lower Lake Mary is currently dry
Upper Lake Mary: Fish are now more concentrated
Frances Short Pond: Frances Short Pond Updates
Ashurst Lake: The limit is 4 trout
Kinnikinick Lake: Some catches of nice channel catfish
Marshall Lake: Marshall Lake Updates
Oak Creek: Access to the upper creek is closed
West Clear Creek: Smallmouth bass are unlimited harvest
West Beaver Creek: Bass are unlimited harvest
Blue Ridge Reservoir: An algae bloom is present
Knoll Lake: Rainbow trout will be stocked this week
Huffer Tank: Levels are rapidly dropping
Lake Powell: Good catch rates of smallmouth bass
Lake Mohave: Trolling is the most productive
Colorado River - Davis Dam: Many productive spots for striper fishing