Fly-fishing in Arizona?
When I say Arizona you might think Grand Canyon, Sedona, Painted Desert, maybe Spring training for baseball but not fly-fishing. Big mistake.
Lake Roosevelt in Tonto NF
Fred and I are not anglers (Fred even avoids the fish counter at our local grocery store) but the following list could also double for outstanding locations to enjoy Arizona scenery and quiet solitude. In other words, the Zen-like experience of fly-fishing does extend to the shoreline and to non-anglers. Check www.forestcamping.com for campground information.
Apache Lake for Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow bass, crappies, and walleyes
Arivaca Lake for Largemouth bass, sunfish, and channel catfish
Bartlett Reservoir for Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappies, sunfish and catfish
Black River for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, Apache trout, and smallmouth bass
Lake Powell for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappies, sunfish, walleye and catfish.
Lake Pleasant for White bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, crappies, sunfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, carp, and tilapia.
Lee’s Ferry for rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout
Little Colorado River for rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout
Oak Creek for rainbow, brown trout, and smallmouth bass
Patagonia Lake for Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappies, sunfish and catfish
Roosevelt Lake for Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappies, sunfish, catfish, and carp
White River – North Fork for Brown trout and Apache trout
Remember a valid fishing license is required for all anglers 14 and older.
