Fishing Regulations in Arizona
Last updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations shown are approximate and may be outdated. Always check the official Arizona fish and game agency for current regulations.
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Arizona requires a fishing license for anglers 10 and older. Resident and non-resident annual licenses are available, along with short-term options for visitors. A Community Fishing License is available for designated urban lakes. A two-pole stamp allows using a second rod.
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| Species | Bag Limit | Size Limit | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| largemouth-bass | 6 per day | 13 inches minimum | Year-round | Always verify current regulations with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, as limits may vary by specific water body. |
| channel-catfish | 10 per day | No minimum | Year-round | |
| rainbow-trout | 6 per day | No minimum | Year-round (stocked November-March in many areas) | |
| crappie | 10 per day | No minimum | Year-round | |
| striped-bass | 6 per day | No minimum | Year-round | |
| carp | No limit | No minimum | Year-round |
Bag Limit: 6 per day
Size Limit: 13 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Notes: Always verify current regulations with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, as limits may vary by specific water body.
Bag Limit: 10 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 6 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round (stocked November-March in many areas)
Bag Limit: 10 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 6 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: No limit
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Top Fishing Waters
Lake Powell
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, striped-bass, crappie, channel-catfish, bluegill
Roosevelt Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, crappie, channel-catfish, bluegill, carp
Apache Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, channel-catfish, crappie, bluegill
Canyon Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, rainbow-trout, channel-catfish, bluegill
Saguaro Lake
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, channel-catfish, bluegill, crappie
State Records
| Species | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| largemouth-bass | 16 lbs 7 oz | 1997 | Canyon Lake |
| striped-bass | 67 lbs 1 oz | 1997 | Lake Powell |
| channel-catfish | 35 lbs 15 oz | 2002 | Lake Havasu |
| rainbow-trout | 23 lbs 12 oz | 1979 | Show Low Lake |
| crappie | 4 lbs 10 oz | 2006 | San Carlos Lake |
| bluegill | 3 lbs 14 oz | 2016 | Private Pond |
| carp | 41 lbs | 1987 | Lake Havasu |