Special Regulations and Seasons – Fish: Commission Order 40

The following bodies of water identified under Special Regulations and Seasons have special fishing seasons (R12-4-313), daily bag and possession limits, length limits or closures that differ from General Statewide Regulations or Statewide Daily Bag and Possession Limits. Exceptions to General Statewide Regulations and General Sport Fishing Season are emphasized and listed. Community Fishing Waters are indicated by (C) includes information about the program.

Region 1 Fishing Waters - Pinetop

Special Regulations include fishing seasons, daily bag and possession limits, length limits, bait and hook restrictions, legal methods, and waters and areas closed to fishing.

Notes:

1. General Statewide Regulations apply to all waters and fish species within the Pinetop region except as listed below.
2. For each water listed, the possession limit is two times the daily bag limit, unless a different possession limit is specified.
   

Aker Lake Catch-and-release only for trout. Trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Bear Canyon Lake Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

(NEW) Bear Wallow Creek (including connected tributaries) in Apache County would be closed to fishing from January 1 to April 30. It would be open to fishing by catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only from May 1 to December 31.

(NEW) Becker Lake Catch-and-release only for trout. Trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only. Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish. General statewide regulations apply to all other fish species.

Black Canyon Lake Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Burro Creek Closed to fishing from Jan. 1 to April 30. Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only from May 1 to Dec. 31.

Carnero Lake The limit is 2 trout; artificial fly and lure only.

Chevelon Canyon Lake The limit is 2 trout; artificial fly and lure only. Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Chevelon Creek

• From the confluence with Willow Springs Creek to Chevelon Crossing including Chevelon Canyon Lake. The limit is 2 trout; artificial fly and lure only.
• From Chevelon Crossing to the Little Colorado River. Unlimited rainbow and brown trout from Sept. 1 through March 31. Statewide daily bag limits apply for trout.

(C) (NEW) Cowpuncher Pond (town of Eager) The limit is 2 trout; 2 catfish; 1 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 5 sunfish, 5 crappie.

East Fork of the Little Colorado River in Apache County is closed to fishing from Jan. 1 to April 30. Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only from May 1 to Dec. 31.

(NEW) Hayground Creek Closed to fishing from Jan. 1 to April 30. Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only from May 1 to Dec. 31.

Lee Valley Lake The limit is 2 trout (includes any combination of trout and grayling); artificial fly and lure only.

Little Colorado River (Greer) upstream of River Reservoir to the confluence of the East and West Forks Little Colorado River; catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only from Oct. 1 through April 30. General statewide regulations apply from May 1 to Sept. 30.

Long Tom Tank Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Mamie Creek Catch-and-release only for trout. Trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Nutrioso Creek From its confluence with the Little Colorado River upstream to Highway 180 in the city of Nutrioso excluding Nelson Reservoir. Unlimited rainbow and brown trout from Sept. 1 through March 31. Note: from April 1 through Aug. 31 statewide daily bag limits for trout apply.

(C) Patterson Ponds (city of St. Johns) The limit is 2 trout; 2 catfish; 1 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 5 sunfish.

River Reservoir Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only from Oct. 1 through April 30. General statewide regulations apply from May 1 to Sept. 30.

(C) Show Low Creek (city of Show Low) The limit is 2 trout; 2 catfish; 1 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 5 sunfish; 1 white amur (minimum size 30 inches).

Silver Creek In Navajo County within the boundaries of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission-owned property, excluding that portion designated as state fish hatchery. Artificial fly and lure fishing only using single-pointed barbless hooks and catch-and-release only for trout from Oct. 1 through March 31. No trout may be kept. Trout must be immediately released unharmed. From April 1 through Sept. 30 fishing is limited to the designated area below the section boundary fence and general statewide regulations apply.

South Fork of the Little Colorado River In Apache County from the upper fish barrier (Phone Line Road crossing) to its headwaters, including tributary Bill Reilly Creek catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only from May 1 to Dec. 31; closed to fishing from Jan. 1 to April 30.

(NEW) Stinky Creek Closed to fishing from Jan. 1 to April 30. Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only from May 1 to Dec. 31.

Thompson Creek Closed to fishing from Jan. 1 to April 30. Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only from May 1 to Dec. 31.

West Fork of the Black River from the confluence of Hayground Creek upstream including tributaries is closed to fishing from Jan. 1 to April 30. Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only from May 1 to Dec. 31.

Willow Springs Lake Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Woods Canyon Lake Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Waters and Areas Closed to Fishing

• Region I headquarters in Pinetop Posted boundary.
• State or federal hatcheries Posted boundaries.

Native Trout Recovery Closures

• Coleman Creek in Apache and Greenlee counties
• Conklin Creek in Greenlee County
• Mineral Creek in Apache County, upstream of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests boundary.
• Raspberry Creek in Greenlee County
• Soldier Creek in Apache County
• (NEW) KP Creek in Greenlee County
• South Fork Little Colorado River from confluence of Little Colorado River upstream to upper fish barrier (Phone Line Road crossing) in Apache County.
• West Fork of the Black River from the upper Apache trout barrier ¼ mile below Forest Service Road 116, downstream for .3 miles to a point 100 yards below the next Apache trout barrier in Apache County.

NOTE: Other seasonal closures may be in effect within some areas due to bald eagle breeding closures and/or Wildlife Area closures. See page 46 for information on Concho Lake, Crescent Lake, Greer Lakes (Tunnel and River), Luna Lake and Show Low Lake.

Live Baitfish Regulations

No live baitfish may be used or in possession on any waters in this fishing area in Coconino, Navajo or Apache counties, no exceptions. See pages 8–9 for legal areas to use live baitfish.

Watercraft and Motor Restrictions

The use of watercraft and motors are restricted on the following waters in this fishing area:

Single electric motor only: Aker Lake, Bear Canyon Lake, Bunch Reservoir, Carnero Lake, Hulsey Lake, Lee Valley Lake, Pratt Lake, Scott’s Reservoir, Tunnel Reservoir, Woods Canyon Lake, Woodland Reservoir

10 horsepower or less: Becker Lake, Big Lake, Black Canyon Lake, Chevelon Canyon Lake, Concho Lake, Crescent Lake, Fool Hollow Lake, Luna Lake, Mexican Hay Lake, Nelson Reservoir, Rainbow Lake, River Reservoir, Show Low Lake, White Mountain Lake (Apache Co), Whipple Lake, Willow Springs Lake.

Region 2 Fishing Waters - Flagstaff

Special Regulations include fishing seasons, daily bag and possession limits, length limits, bait and hook restrictions, legal methods, and waters and areas closed to fishing.

Notes:

1. General Statewide Regulations apply to all waters and fish species within the Flagstaff region except as listed below.
2. For each water listed, the possession limit is two times the daily bag limit, unless a different possession limit is specified.

Beaver Creek, Wet and Dry Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Bright Angel Creek Unlimited trout; unlimited striped bass; unlimited catfish. Trout taken at Bright Angel Creek shall be killed and retained as part of the bag limit or immediately released.

C.C. Cragin Reservoir (Blue Ridge Reservoir) Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Cataract Lake The limit is 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 4 channel catfish.

City Reservoir The limit is 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 4 channel catfish; the limit is 5 sunfish.

Colorado River

• From the Paria riffle to Navajo Bridge, including all tributaries. The limit is 6 rainbow trout per day. Rainbow trout taken from this portion of the Colorado River shall be killed and retained as part of the bag limit or immediately released; there is no limit on other sport fish species which includes all species of bass (including sunfish and stripers), all species of catfish, all species of trout other than rainbow trout, and walleye.
• From Navajo Bridge to Separation Canyon, including all tributaries within the Grand Canyon National Park. There is no limit on sport fish species which includes all species of bass (including sunfish and stripers), all species of catfish, all species of trout, and walleye.

Dogtown Reservoir The limit is 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 4 channel catfish.

Elk Tank Catch-and-release only for trout. Trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Fossil Creek Seasonally, from the first Saturday in October through April 30, fishing is allowed between the waterfall located approximately 1 mile above the Flume Trailhead parking lot along FS 708 and the downstream-most power line crossing (immediately below Sally May Wash). Catch-and-release only for roundtail chub. Roundtail chub must be immediately released unharmed; no chub may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Frances Short Pond The limit is 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 4 catfish; the limit is 5 sunfish.

J.D. Dam Lake Catch-and-release only for trout. Trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Kaibab Lake The limit is 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 4 channel catfish.

Knoll Lake Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Lake Mary, Lower The limit is 4 channel catfish.

Lake Powell The limit is 20 for smallmouth bass and 5 for largemouth bass; unlimited for striped bass; unlimited for walleye; the limit is 10 crappie. Carp may be taken by spearfishing and bow and arrow during daylight hours. Striped bass may also be taken by spearfishing during daylight hours.

Lees Ferry on Colorado River The limit is 2 rainbow trout per day; artificial fly and lure only; barbless hooks only. Rainbow trout taken from this portion of the Colorado River shall be killed and retained as part of the bag limit or immediately released; there is no limit on other sport fish species which includes all species of bass (including sunfish and stripers), all species of catfish, all species of trout other than rainbow trout, and walleye.

Middle Tank Catch-and-release only for trout. Trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Oak Creek

• Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.
• Between the Highway 89A bridge crossing of Oak Creek at Slide Rock State Park upstream to the Sterling Springs Hatchery Property line including the West Fork Oak Creek and Oak Creek. Catch-and-release only for trout. Trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only, barbless hooks only.

Oak Creek, West Fork Catch and release only for trout. Trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only, barbless hooks only. Between the Highway 89A bridge crossing of Oak Creek at Slide Rock State Park upstream to the Sterling Springs Hatchery Property line.

Perkins Tank Catch-and-release only for trout. Trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Santa Fe Reservoir The limit is 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 4 channel catfish.

(C) Stone Dam Lake (Ash Fork) The limit is 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 4 catfish.

Virgin River Unlimited bass; unlimited catfish.

West Clear Creek Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

White Horse Lake The limit is 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 4 catfish.

Waters and Areas Closed to Fishing

• Fossil Creek In Yavapai County; except for the 4.5 mile middle reach portion during open season and open area as described under Fossil Creek, Middle Reach Special Regulation/Season language opposite column.
• Lake Mary, Upper Posted area immediately above the dam.
• State or federal hatcheries Posted boundaries
• Colorado River (those portions listed below) :
  • Posted areas immediately below Glen Canyon Dam (Lake Powell).
  • One-half mile upstream and one-half mile downstream from its confluence with the Little Colorado River.
• Little Colorado River That portion lying within the Grand Canyon National Park.

Live Baitfish Regulations

No live baitfish may be used or in possession on any waters in Coconino County, no exceptions.

Watercraft and Motor Restrictions

The use of watercraft and motors are restricted on the following waters in this fishing area:

Single electric motor only: Coconino Reservoir, Dogtown Reservoir, J.D. Dam Lake, Knoll Lake, Santa Fe Reservoir, Solider Lake, Stoneman Lake, Whitehorse Lake, Willow Valley Lake

10 horsepower or less: Ashurst Lake, Cataract Lake, C.C. Cragin Reservoir (Blue Ridge Reservoir), Kaibab Lake, Kinnikinick Lake, Lower Lake Mary, Marshall Lake

For more information and a complete listing, please refer to page 47.

Region 3 Fishing Waters - Kingman

Special Regulations include fishing seasons, daily bag and possession limits, length limits, bait and hook restrictions, legal methods, and waters and areas closed to fishing.

Notes:

1. General Statewide Regulations apply to all waters and fish species within the Kingman region except as listed below.
2. For each water listed, the possession limit is two times the daily bag limit, unless a different possession limit is specified.

Colorado River below Davis Dam

• From Separation Canyon to Hoover Dam (including Lake Mead). The limit is 5 trout; the limit is 20 striped bass 20 inches in length or larger; unlimited for striped bass under 20 inches in length; the limit is 15 crappie.
• From Hoover Dam to Davis Dam (including Lake Mohave and Willow Beach) the limit is 5 trout in any combination; the limit is 20 for striped bass 20 inches in length or larger; unlimited for striped bass under 20 inches in length; striped bass may be taken by spear or spear gun from that portion of Lake Mohave between Hoover Dam and Cottonwood Landing.
• From Davis Dam to the California-Nevada boundary the limit is 5 trout in any combination; the limit is 6 bass, minimum size 13 inches.

Dead Horse State Park Lagoons The limit is 2 bass; the limit is 4 catfish; the limit is 10 sunfish.

(C) Fain Lake (town of Prescott) The limit is 4 catfish; 4 trout; 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 10 sunfish.

Goldwater Lake (Upper) The limit is 1 bass, minimum size 13 inches.

Goldwater Lake (Lower) Catch and release only, artificial flies and lures only.

Granite Basin Lake The limit is 4 catfish in any combination.

Lake Mead The limit is 5 trout; the limit is 20 striped bass 20 inches in length or larger; unlimited for striped bass under 20 inches in length; the limit is 15 crappie.

Lake Mohave The limit is 5 trout in any combination; the limit is 20 for striped bass 20 inches in length or larger; unlimited for striped bass under 20 inches in length; striped bass may be taken by spear or spear gun from that portion of Lake Mohave between Hoover Dam and Cottonwood Landing.

Topock Marsh The limit is 6 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 25 crappie.

Verde River — Upper Downstream from Granite Creek to Horseshoe Dam. Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Willow Beach on Colorado River The limit is 5 trout in any combination; the limit is 20 for striped bass 20 inches in length or larger; unlimited for striped bass under 20 inches in length; striped bass may be taken by spear or spear gun from that portion of Lake Mohave between Hoover Dam and Cottonwood Landing.

(C) Yavapai Lakes The limit is 4 catfish; 4 trout; 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 10 sunfish.

Waters and Areas Closed to Fishing

• Colorado River Posted areas immediately below Davis Dam (Lake Mohave).
• Lake Mead Posted portions and the area immediately above Hoover Dam.
• State or federal hatcheries Posted boundaries
• Riviera Marina To include the public waterway into and within the marina

Watercraft and Motor Restrictions

The use of watercraft and motors are restricted on the following waters in
this fishing area:

Single electric motor only: Goldwater Lake (Upper), Granite Basin Lake

10 horsepower or less: Lynx Lake

Watercraft are prohibited on Lower Goldwater Lake.

Watson Lake is flat wake only, but no motor restrictions.

Region 4 Fishing Waters - Yuma

Special Regulations include fishing seasons, daily bag and possession limits, length limits, bait and hook restrictions, legal methods, and waters and areas closed to fishing.

Notes:

1. General Statewide Regulations apply to all waters and fish species within the Yuma region except as listed below.
2. For each water listed, the possession limit is two times the daily bag limit, unless a different possession limit is specified.

(C) NEW Benders Pond (town of Gila Bend) The limit is 2 trout; 2 catfish; 1 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 5 sunfish.

Canals in Yuma County Catch-and-release only for white amur. White amur must be immediately released unharmed; no white amur may be kept. Note: White amur are similar to, and can be mistaken for, common carp. Bow hunters should use caution and not shoot white amur.

Colorado River From California-Nevada boundary to the Southern International Boundary with Mexico including Lake Havasu, Martinez Lake, Mittry Lake and associated backwaters. The limit is 10 trout; the limit is 6 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 25 sunfish or crappie in any combination.

(C) Council Avenue Pond (city of Somerton) The limit is 2 trout; 2 catfish; 1 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 5 sunfish.

(C) Fortuna Lake (Yuma area) The limit is 4 catfish; 4 trout; 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 10 sunfish.

Lake Havasu The limit is 10 trout; the limit is 6 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 25 sunfish or crappie in any combination.

Martinez Lake (Imperial NWR) The limit is 10 trout; the limit is 6 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 25 sunfish or crappie in any combination.

Mittry Lake The limit is 10 trout; the limit is 6 bass, minimum size 13 inches; the limit is 25 sunfish or crappie in any combination.

(C) Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex Pond (city of Yuma) The limit is 2 trout; 2 catfish; 1 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 5 sunfish.

Redondo Lake (Yuma area) The limit is 4 catfish; 4 trout; 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 10 sunfish.

(C) West Wetlands Pond (city of Yuma) The limit is 2 trout; 2 catfish; 1 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 5 sunfish.

Waters and Areas Closed to Fishing

• Alamo Lake Posted area immediately above the dam.
• Cibola Lake From the first Monday in September (Labor Day) through March 15.
• Lake Havasu Posted portions.
• Martinez Lake Posted portions from Oct. 1 through March 1.

Watercraft and Motor Restrictions

The use of watercraft and motors are restricted on the following waters in this fishing area:

Single electric motor only: Fortuna Lake, Quigley Lake, Redondo Lake

Colorado River

Special-use stamps (including the Colorado River Stamp-California) are no longer required or available. A valid Arizona fishing license or combination hunt/fish license (youth, adult or short-term) is all that is required to fish on these waters. These licensees may fish from a boat on any waters that form the mutual boundaries between Arizona and California, or Nevada and Utah; or when fishing from the California, or Nevada, shorelines of these waters.

Region 5 Fishing Waters - Tucson

Special Regulations include fishing seasons, daily bag and possession limits, length limits, bait and hook restrictions, legal methods, and waters and areas closed to fishing.

Notes:

1. General Statewide Regulations apply to all waters and fish species within the Tucson region except as listed below.
2. For each water listed, the possession limit is two times the daily bag limit, unless a different possession limit is specified.

NEW Cluff Ranch Pond 3 Catch and release for all fish species (excluding Rainbow Trout) from January 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Thereafter, statewide daily bag and possession limits would apply (except a four catfish in any combination daily bag limit special regulation).

Dankworth Pond The limit is 4 catfish in any combination.

Frye Mesa Reservoir The limit is 2 trout, any combination.

(C) Graham County Fairgrounds Pond The limit is 2 catfish, 2 trout, 1 bass minimum size 13 inches, statewide limits for all other species.

Grant Creek Catch and release only for trout, trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

(C) Kennedy Lake (city of Tucson) The limit is 4 catfish; 4 trout; 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 10 sunfish.

(C) Lakeside Lake at Chuck Ford-Lakeside Park (city of Tucson) The limit is 4 catfish; 4 trout; 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 10 sunfish.

Parker Canyon Lake Daily bag limits have been reduced to 4 channel catfish.

Peña Blanca Lake The limit is 4 catfish in any combination.

Roper Lake The limit is 4 catfish in any combination.

(C) Sahuarita Lake (town of Sahuarita) The limit is 4 catfish; 4 trout; 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 10 sunfish.

(C) Silverbell Park Lake at Christopher Columbus Park (city of Tucson) The limit is 4 catfish; 4 trout; 2 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 10 sunfish.

Waters and Areas Closed to Fishing

• Archer Lake at Christopher Columbus Park in Pima County
• Aravaipa Creek in Pinal and Graham counties
• Ash Creek and Marijilda Creek and their tributaries in Graham County (Gila trout recovery)
• Bog Hole Wildlife Area Posted portions
• Bonita Creek in Graham County
• Cienega Creek Posted portions in Pima County
• Frye Creek in Graham County
• Kino Environmental Restoration Project in Pima County
• Lower Sabino Canyon From the confluence of the East and West forks of Sabino Creek, downstream to the U.S. Forest Service boundary in Pima County
• O’Donnell Canyon in Santa Cruz County
• Sycamore Creek in Santa Cruz County
• West Turkey Creek in Cochise County

NOTE: Other seasonal closures may be in effect within some areas due to bald eagle breeding closures and/or Wildlife Area closures.

Live Baitfish Regulations

No live baitfish may be used or in possession on any waters in Pima or Cochise Counties, no exceptions. See pages 8–9 for legal areas to use live baitfish.

Watercraft and Motor Restrictions

The use of watercraft and motors are restricted on the following waters in this fishing area:

Single electric motor only: Cluff Ponds, Dankworth Pond, Riggs Flat Lake, Roper Lake

10 horsepower or less: Arivaca Lake, Parker Canyon Lake, Pena Blanca Lake

No watercraft allowed on: Frye Mesa Reservoir, Rose Canyon Lake

Waterdog Prohibitions

No live waterdogs or salamanders may be taken, used or possessed in that portion of Santa Cruz County lying east and south of State Highway 82, or that portion of Cochise County lying west of the San Pedro River and south of State Highway 82 (this includes Parker Canyon Lake). See R12-4-313.C.4 and R12-4-316.A & C.

Region 6 Fishing Waters - Mesa

Special Regulations include fishing seasons, daily bag and possession limits, length limits, bait and hook restrictions, legal methods, and waters and areas closed to fishing.

Notes:

1. General Statewide Regulations apply to all waters and fish species within the Mesa region except as listed below.
2. For each water listed, the possession limit is two times the daily bag limit, unless a different possession limit is specified.

REVISED Apache Lake Limit is 15 crappie. The limit is 5 catfish, any combination, when taken by bow and arrow (Note: the catfish limit is 10, any combination, for all other legal methods).

Bartlett Lake The limit is 15 crappie.

Canyon Creek From the O.W. Bridge to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

REVISED Canyon Lake Limit is 15 crappie. The limit is 5 catfish, any combination, when taken by bow and arrow (Note: the catfish limit is 10, any combination, for all other legal methods).

Crystal Gardens Wetlands (city of Avondale, 17 lake complex) Catch-and-release only for all resident fish species. All fish must be immediately released unharmed; single-pointed barbless hooks only. Note: the city of Avondale requests that anglers use artificial flies and lures, and not use any prepared baits with the exception of worms.

East Verde River

• From the creek source to the SRP Pumphouse. Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only. Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.
• From the Pumphouse downstream. Statewide daily bag limits apply for trout. Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Eldorado Park Lake The limit is 2 trout; 2 catfish; 1 bass, minimum size 13 inches; 5 sunfish; 1 white amur, minimum size 30 inches.

Dude Creek In Gila County is closed to fishing from Jan. 1 to April 30. Catch-and-release only for trout; trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only from May 1 to Dec. 31.

NEW Frontier Family Park The limit is 4 catfish, 4 trout, 10 sunfish, and 2 bass, 13 inches or greater.

NEW Granite Dells Lake The limit is 2 trout any combination rainbow trout or Gila trout; 5 bluegill.

Horseshoe Lake Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Horton Creek Catch and release only for trout, trout must be immediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Lake Pleasant Unlimited for striped bass; striped bass may be taken by spear or spear gun.

NEW Painted Sky Park at Blossom Rock Catch-and-release, single-barbless hook only

Roosevelt Lake The limit is 15 crappie.

REVISED Saguaro Lake Limit is 15 crappie. The limit is 5 catfish, any combination, when taken by bow and arrow (Note: the catfish limit is 10, any combination, for all other legal methods).

Salt River Project Canal System (135 miles of canals) Catch-and-release only for white amur. White amur must be immediately released unharmed; no white amur may be kept.

The Pond at Town Hall (town of Gilbert) Catch-and-release only for all resident fish species. All fish must be immediately released unharmed; artificial fly and lure only; barbless hooks only.

Upper Salt River From Roosevelt Diversion Dam upstream to the boundary junction of the San Carlos and Fort Apache Indian Reservations. Unlimited smallmouth and largemouth bass; unlimited channel and flathead catfish.

Waters and Areas Closed to Fishing

• Agua Fria River Posted areas immediately below Waddell Dam (Lake Pleasant)
• Apache Lake Posted areas immediately below Roosevelt Dam (Roosevelt Lake)
• Canyon Lake Posted areas immediately below Horse Mesa Dam (Apache Lake)
• Saguaro Lake Posted areas immediately below Mormon Flat Dam (Canyon Lake)
• Chase Creek in Gila County.

NOTE: Other seasonal closures may be in effect within some areas due to bald eagle breeding closures and/or Wildlife Area closures (Roosevelt Lake). See page 46 for information on Lake Pleasant, Salt River, Tonto Creek and Verde River.

Watercraft and Motor Restrictions

The use of watercraft and motors may be restricted on some waters in this fishing area.

Region 6 Community Fishing Program Waters - Mesa

Special Regulations include fishing seasons, daily bag and possession limits, length limits, bait and hook restrictions, legal methods, and waters and areas closed to fishing.

Notes:

1. General Statewide Regulations apply to all waters and fish species within the Mesa region except as listed below.
2. For each water listed, the possession limit is two times the daily bag limit, unless a different possession limit is specified.

(C) Each water in the managed Community Fishing Program is designated as either a Lake or a Pond and has been named accordingly. Refer to the table below for daily bag limits; waters with additional regulations are listed here in full. Community Fishing Program Waters:

Alamar Park Pond (city of Avondale)

Alvord Lake at Cesar Chavez Park (city of Phoenix)

Bonsall Park Lake (city of Glendale)

Chaparral Park Lake (city of Scottsdale)

Copper Sky Lake (city of Maricopa)

Cortez Park Lake (city of Phoenix)

Dave White Regional Park Pond (city of Casa Grande)

Desert Breeze Lake (city of Chandler)

Desert West Lake (city of Phoenix)

Discovery Park Ponds (town of Gilbert)

Eastmark Park Pond (city of Mesa)

Encanto Park Lake (city of Phoenix)

Evelyn Hallman Pond (city of Tempe)

Festival Fields Pond (city of Avondale)

Freestone Park Pond (town of Gilbert)

Friendship Park Pond (city of Avondale)

Gilbert Regional Park Pond (town of Gilbert)

Green Valley Park Lakes (town of Payson)

Greenfield Park Pond (city of Mesa)

Heroes Regional Park Pond (city of Glendale)

Kiwanis Park Lake (city of Tempe)

Mansel Carter Oasis Park Lake (town of Queen Creek)

McQueen Park Pond (town of Gilbert)

Pacana Park Pond (town of Maricopa)

Paloma Park Lake (city of Peoria)

Papago Park Ponds (city of Phoenix)

Pioneer Lake (city of Peoria)

Red Mountain Lake (city of Mesa)

Rio Vista Pond (city of Peoria)

Riverview Lake (city of Mesa)

Roadrunner Park Pond (city of Phoenix)

Steele Indian School Park Pond (city of Phoenix)

Sundance Park Lake (city of Buckeye)

Surprise Lake (city of Surprise)

Tempe Town Lake (city of Tempe)

Veterans Oasis Lake (city of Chandler)

Water Ranch Lake (town of Gilbert) The limit is 2 trout; the limit is 2 catfish; catch and release only for bass and sunfish; bass and sunfish must be immediately released unharmed; no bass or sunfish may be kept; single-pointed barbless hooks only.

Watercraft and Motor Restrictions

The use of watercraft and motors may be restricted on some waters in this fishing area.