• Celebrating 31 years of "bringing fish to the people!" • 17 communities and growing • 37 total waters with more to come • New waters in Avondale and Casa Grande • More lakes + More fish = More fun! SECTION HEADERS 2 01 6 COMM UNI TY FISH I NG G U I DEBOOK Arizona’s Community Fishing Program motto is: “If people can’t get to the fish, we’ll bring fish to the people.” We take great pride in providing a fun, family-friendly fishing opportunity at city park lakes and ponds across Arizona. For 31 years, we’ve been providing excellent customer value through the consistent, reliable delivery of quality fish throughout the year. We will continue to work with new communities to bring more fish to more waters for more people. 37 waters to fish! As of 2016, we have established fishing waters in 17 Arizona communities. For more detailed information on specific locations of the Community Fishing Waters see the lake and park maps within this Guidebook. You can also find additional information at www.azgfd.gov or pick up a copy of the 2016 Arizona Fishing Regulation booklet at your local license dealer. Fish Stocked in Community Fishing Waters (see page 6 for delivery schedules) Channel Catfish 13-18 inches (stocked in the spring and fall) Bluegill 5-7 inches Rainbow Trout 10-13 inches (stocked once in spring) (stocked in the winter) Table of Contents Welcome ........................................................ 2–3 New Changes ..................................................3 Licenses & Regulations ........................ 4–5 Regulations At A Glance ............................4 Bag and Size Limits.........................................5 Program & Fish Stocking Info .......6–9 Fishing Tips ................................................10-16 Basic Fishing Setups .................................... 10 Other Fishing Resources............................ 12 Releasing & Caring for Your Catch .........13 Are the Fish Safe to Eat?.............................15 Aquatic Invasive Species.............................. 16 Operation Game Thief.............................. 17 Lake Maps & Park Info......................19–64 Tucson Area Map.................................... 20 Silverbell Lake............................................... 21 Kennedy Lake................................................ 22 Lakeside Lake.................................................23 Sahuarita Sahuarita Lake......................... 24 Yuma Area Map........................................ 26 West Wetlands Pond................................. 27 Fortuna Lake................................................ 28 Redondo Lake.............................................. 29 Council Avenue Pond..................................30 Payson Green Valley Lakes........................32 Phoenix Area Map............................34–35 Avondale Friendship Pond — NEW.......36 Chandler Desert Breeze Lake.......................................37 Veterans Oasis Lake.....................................38 Gilbert Discovery Ponds...........................................39 Freestone Pond .......................................... 40 McQueen Pond............................................. 41 Water Ranch Lake....................................... 42 Glendale Bonsall Pond...........................43 Mesa Red Mountain Lake..................................... 44 Riverview Lake...............................................45 Peoria Pioneer Lake................................................. 46 Rio Vista Pond.............................................. 47 Phoenix Alvord Lake................................................... 48 Cortez Lake................................................... 49 Desert West Lake..........................................50 Encanto Lake..................................................51 Papago Ponds................................................52 Roadrunner Pond........................................53 Steele Indian School Pond........................54 Scottsdale Chaparral Lake..............................................55 Eldorado Pond.............................................56 Surprise Surprise Lake................................57 Tempe Evelyn Hallman Pond..................................58 Kiwanis Lake...................................................59 Tempe Town Lake.....................................60-61 Maricopa Copper Sky Lake........................................... 62 Pacana Pond..................................................63 Casa Grande — NEW Dave White Regional Park Pond............. 64 Fish-of-the-Year Program...............65-67 Fishing Equipment Checklist.............. 68 PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE ANDREJKO The Arizona Game and Fish Department is the state agency charged with conserving and managing Arizona’s fish and wildlife resources. Its money comes from the sale of licenses, permits, fees and federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and fishing equipment and boats. Policies are decided by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, whose members are appointed by the governor. The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Director’s Office, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr. Mail Stop: WSFR-4020, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Director’s Office as listed above. 1 WELCOME Welcome to Arizona’s Community Fishing Program New name, same great program, and more locations Whether you are an experienced, occasional or new angler, the Arizona Community Fishing Program offers fishing opportunities that you are sure to enjoy. There are currently 37 city park lakes participating in the Program, a partnership between the Arizona Game and Fish Department and 17 cities across the state. Detailed maps and park-specific information on all Community Fishing waters are found on pages 19–64. To ensure fishermen have a good chance of catching fish, plenty of ready-to-catch fish are stocked during the fall, winter and spring seasons. More than 4 million Arizona residents live within a 20-minute drive of a stocked Community Fishing Program lake. Close by and convenient, all the parks offer parking, restrooms and other amenities to make your fishing trip and park visit enjoyable. Why fish community lakes? • All lakes are regularly stocked • Lakes and parks are well maintained • Fishing is a fun and rewarding sport • Anyone can fish • Fishing is relaxing and peaceful • Parks are pleasant and safe environments • Fish are safe to eat and good for you Distinctive Community Fishing Program signs are posted at key locations at all participating waters, uniquely identifying these fisheries from other city waters. The signs also highlight the fishing license requirements and special bag limit regulations that apply to Community Fishing waters. 2 2016 Changes & Highlights 37 waters to fish! New waters have been added in Avondale and Casa Grande, and we now have a total of 37 fishing waters established in 17 communities in Arizona. We’ve added catfish to the stocking schedule for Tempe Town Lake, and we’re planning to add crappie as a feature species for 2016 in three waters (Tempe Town Lake, Alvord Lake, and Riverview Lake). We’re also working hard to expand the program into new rural communities, and we hope to eventually add new waters in places like St. Johns, Benson, Mammoth and Kingman, Ariz. See the inside cover and table of contents for a complete listing, or look for NEW fishing locations identified in the lake and park map section on pages 19–64. Simpler licenses make it easier to go fishing Effective Jan. 1, 2014, the Game and Fish Department’s license menu shrank to a simple list of five fishing options, including the Community Fishing license. All extra privileges and stamps have been bundled into the General Fishing license creating value and new opportunity. This is exciting because it means anglers can now fish Community Fishing waters using any valid fishing or combination hunt and fish license. All 37 lakes and ponds in this guidebook are specially designated Community Fishing Program waters that require one of the following licenses for anglers 10 years of age or older: • Community Fishing, or • General Fishing, or • Youth Combination Hunt and Fish (ages 10–17), or • Combination Hunt and Fish (18 and over) What stays the same • All original urban fishing waters will continue to be managed and stocked with fish in the same amounts. See pages 6–7 for fish stocking details. • Daily bag limits for designated lakes and ponds are the same. • Commitment to quality, customer service, and angler satisfaction. • Reliable, consistent, 100% on-time delivery of healthy, tasty, ready-to-catch fish. 3 LICENSES & REGULATIONS Community Fishing Regulations at a Glance The Game and Fish Commission specially designates certain municipal lakes and ponds as Community Fishing Program waters. These waters have their own special rules and regulations. Here are some key Community Fishing regulations anglers should be aware of. License Requirements: All persons 10 years or older, while fishing any public fishing water in Arizona, must have on their person a current Arizona fishing or combination (combo) hunt and fish license. Community Fishing Program waters require any of the following license types.1 FEE AGE LICENSE TYPE Under age 10 Ages 10 – 17 Age 18 and over RESIDENT No license required Youth Combo Hunt/Fish $5 $5 Community Fishing $24 $24 General Fishing $37 $55 Combo Hunt/Fish $57 $160 $15/day $20/day Complimentary N/A Short Term Combo Hunt/Fish Valid one day only Age 70 and over and AZ resident past 25 years NON-RESIDENT Pioneer – Combo Hunt/Fish Available only from Game and Fish offices 1Other valid licenses include blind and disabled veteran complimentary licenses, and youth-group two-day fishing license. ALL Arizona fishing and combo hunt/fish licenses: • Are valid for one year (365 days) from date of purchase. • Include Community Fishing privileges, valid at any of the 37 waters found in this guidebook. • Include the two pole privilege, allowing for the simultaneous fishing with two poles (lines) in the water at once. This privilege applies to Community Fishing licenses also. • Are valid for ALL fish species including trout. Licenses can be purchased at any one of 320 convenient sporting goods or retail dealers statewide, any Game and Fish office, or online at www.azgfd.gov. GOODBYE EXTRA STAMPS! Trout stamp Two-pole stamp 4 Operation: GAME THIEF Report Violators Call 24/7, 1-800-352-0700 Bag and Size Limits Community Fishing waters are designated either as a lake or a pond and have different daily bag limits. Lake or pond status is specified throughout this guidebook and on signs posted at each park. FISH SPECIES DAILY BAG LIMITS Lakes Ponds MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT Catfish 4 2 None Trout 4 2 None Bass 2 1 13 inches or more Sunfish: various species including bluegill, redear, green and hybrid 10 5 None White Amur (grass carp) 1 1 30 inches or more None None Other None Once you catch a fish and do not release it, it now counts toward your daily bag limit. This includes any fish you catch and give away to someone else. Once your daily limit is reached, you must stop fishing for that species. Angling: Method of Take, Use of Bait • All fishing and combo licenses allow the angler to fish with two poles or lines simultaneously. In no case are more than two poles allowed to be used at the same time. • Anglers may have no more than two hooks, or one artificial lure with more than one hook attached, or two artificial flies or lures, attached to the same line or pole. • No snagging or use of seine nets, cast nets or dip nets to capture sport fish. Other: • Park rules and regulations vary by city and are identified on signage at each park. Posted open park hours are also the times that anglers may fish. • When fishing, Game and Fish laws require you to attend your line, that is, stay near your fishing pole at all times. • When fishing, the hook, fly or lure must be used in such a manner that the fish voluntarily attempt to take it in their mouths. • It is a violation to fail to keep all edible portions of fish in an edible condition or to leave fish to die. This is wasting “game” meat. • It is illegal to transport live fish from a lake or to transfer live fish from one body of water to another. Unauthorized stocking of fish, minnows and crayfish is illegal. • The use of live bait fish (such as minnows) is illegal at all Tucson area lakes (Silverbell, Kennedy, Lakeside and Sahuarita), and also at Green Valley Lakes in Payson. • It is a violation to litter. This includes hooks, fishing line, bait containers, wrappers, etc. 5 PROGRAM & FISH STOCKING INFO All About Fish Stockings Stocked Fish Catfish – Ready-to-catch channel catfish averaging 1.5-2 pounds (14-18 inches) are stocked during the warmer seasons in the spring and the fall. Farm-raised catfish are delivered by contracted fish suppliers based in Arkansas. Trout – Catchable rainbow trout from 10-13 inches are stocked during the winter season from four sources. Two Colorado-based trout farms are contracted to supply most of the fish, and a trout vendor in Arizona will provide fish for expansion waters in the Phoenix area. Game and Fish state trout hatcheries will continue to stock fish into Tempe Town Lake and the four Yuma area waters. Bluegill or Redear Sunfish – Adult sunfish from 5-8 inches are stocked once annually in the spring. These fish are brought in from Arkansas farm ponds. Annual Stocking Schedules – Primary Fish Delivery Strategies With new Community Fishing locations come more adaptable and customized fish stocking strategies. These distinct strategies will be applied to the Community Fishing waters. “Traditional” strategy: 21 waters will be stocked with catchable catfish or trout from September to June, at two-week intervals. Catfish are stocked 4 times in the fall and 7 times in the spring. There are 9 trout stockings in the winter, and one sunfish stocking in the spring for 21 total stockings per year. Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 9 STOCKINGS Trout 7 4 Catfish Sunfish 1 “Expansion” strategy: 9 waters in the Phoenix area, and 4 waters in the Yuma area, will be routinely stocked with catchable catfish or trout from October to June, at two-month intervals. Catfish are stocked once each in October, April and June. Trout are stocked once in December and again in February, and sunfish are stocked in June for at least 6 total stockings per year.* Sep Oct Trout Catfish Nov Dec 1 1 Jan Feb Mar Apr May 1 Sunfish *Note: All 4 Yuma-area waters receive monthly stockings of hatchery trout from November to March. Casa Grande will receive catfish in March rather than in April. 6 Jun 1 1 1 “Trout Only” strategy: Only catchable rainbow trout are stocked into Payson’s Green Valley Lakes from October to May, every two weeks (15 total stockings). Payson - Green Valley Lakes (Trout Only) Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 15 STOCKINGS “Custom” Strategy: Waters in this category may receive stockings tailored to meet special demands. Water Ranch in Gilbert is a great example as a Special Regulation Water where trout will be stocked monthly from November to February (4 stockings), catfish will be stocked monthly in September, October, March, and April (4 stockings), and bass and sunfish will be stocked once in the spring, for a total of 10 stockings. Tempe Town Lake receives hatchery trout 5 times from November to March, monthly. Catfish will be stocked in October, April and June (3 stockings). Water Ranch Lake Sep Oct Trout Catfish 1 Nov Dec Jan Feb 1 1 1 1 1 Mar Apr 1 1 Largemouth Bass 1 Sunfish 1 May Jun May Jun Tempe Town Lake Sep Oct Trout Catfish 1 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 1 1 1 1 1 Apr 1 1 7 PROGRAM & FISH STOCKING INFO About the Community Fishing Program The nationally acclaimed Arizona Community Fishing Program is a significant contributor to quality of life for urban residents. Fishing is a wholesome activity well suited for families and anglers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Spending time in the outdoors at a beautiful park setting is relaxing and enjoyable, and catching a tasty fish is a great benefit. Partnerships with Parks There would be no Community Fishing Program without the support and participation of willing cities across the state. Community Fishing waters are all located in city park lakes that are funded, managed and maintained by the cities for public use and enjoyment. Parks departments pay annual fees to the Department to help offset the high costs associated with the stocking of fish and installation of signage. Growth and What’s Next? The expansion of the Community Fishing Program to include more locations is a testament to the Department’s commitment to “bring fish to the people.” The Community Fishing Program is positioned to expand even more in the years ahead. As the economy recovers and city budgets grow, new park construction projects will follow that include new lakes for fishing. Our Goal is become established in at least 36 Arizona Communities by 2025. Funding and SFR partnership Funding support for the Community Fishing Program is based on a user play, user pay model. The program is financed by the sale of fishing licenses, Sport Fish Restoration (SFR) Program (federal) funds, and annual fees collected from the city parks and recreation departments. SFR funds originate from federal taxes that are collected every time an angler purchases fishing equipment or merchandise. These funds are returned to the states to spend on sport fishing programs and fish stocking. The Arizona Game and Fish Department receives no money from Arizona’s general fund. Your purchase of a fishing license contributes to the department’s ability to manage wildlife. 8 Where to Get More Information Current information on Program activities and a stocking schedule is prepared every two weeks in the Community Fishing Program Bulletin. Bulletins are posted at Fishing Information Stations at your nearest Community Program lake or they can be downloaded from the Web at www.azgfd. gov. To receive your free copy of the bi-weekly Community Fishing Program Bulletin or the weekly Fishing Report, subscribe under AZGFD eNews. Game and Fish Online Fishing Information www.azgfd.gov/fishing Community Fishing Program (CFP): • CFP Bulletin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bi-weekly newsletter, what’s biting • CFP Stocking Schedule. . . . . . . . Weekly fish stocking schedules • CFP Lake Locations. . . . . . . . . . . Find nearest lake, see lake maps • Find links to all participating park websites ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT OFFICES PHOENIX HEADQUARTERS, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086 • (602) 942-3000 REGIONAL OFFICES PINETOP FLAGSTAFF KINGMAN YUMA TUCSON MESA 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935....................................(928) 367-4281 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86001..............................................(928) 774-5045 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409......................................(928) 692-7700 9140 E. 28th St., Yuma 85365...................................................................(928) 342-0091 555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745.............................................(520) 628-5376 7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207....................................................(480) 981-9400 9 FISHING TIPS Basic Fishing Setups Proper rigging of your hooks, weights and baits is a fundamental part of your fishing success. The following methods have proven to work well for trout, catfish and sunfish in urban waters. Use lighter line and smaller hooks and weights for trout and bluegill. Some baits such as worms are effective for all fish; however, most other baits are species-specific. NOTE: See the inside back cover for illustrations and a complete checklist of the essential fishing equipment and baits that are recommended for community fishing. STIFF SPINES ON FRONT EDGE OF FINS (BE CAREFUL) Channel Catfish Line: 8 to 12 lb. test Hook Size: 2 to 6 baitholder Bait: Worms, stink baits, hotdogs, liver, shrimp 14”-18” AVERAGE SIZE Catfish are best caught using a hook and sinker setup (fig. 1 and fig. 2). Catfish bite best in darker environments. Fish the deepest spots during the daytime and shallower areas after dark. Figure 1: Egg Sinker Setup Swivel 8–18 inches Egg Sinker ¼–½ oz. Split Shot Sinker 8–18 inches 10 Figure 2: Split Shot Sinker Setup Rainbow Trout Line: 4 to 6 lb. test Hook Size: 8 to 12 baitholder Bait: Worms, salmon eggs, Power Bait 10”-12” AVERAGE SIZE When using prepared floating baits, the bottom fishing set up with an egg sinker is most effective (fig. 1). When fishing for trout, use the egg sinker set-up with 2- or 4-pound line tied below the swivel to the hook. Fishing with a bobber (fig.3) can work well for trout when using non-floating baits such as worms or salmon eggs. For trout lures, small in-line spinners such as Panther Martins or Mepps, or spoons such as KastMasters or Super Dupers, can be effective. Sunfish Line: 2 to 6 lb. test Hook Size: 8 to 12 baitholder Bait: Worms, mealworms, corn 5”-8” AVERAGE SIZE Sunfish or bluegill can be caught using the bobber setup (fig. 3). Use a small pencil or round bobber and fish along the lake edges in 4-8 feet of water. Use enough weight below the bobber so that it can be pulled underwater easily. Try to cover up the hook with the bait. Pencil Bobber 2–4 feet Split Shot Sinker 8–18 inches Figure 3: Bobber Setup 11 FISHING TIPS Know the difference between these two carp species! Keep white amur in our lakes. They are helping to keep our waters clean and free of weeds. If caught, please consider releasing them unharmed. SHORT DORSAL FIN WITH NO SPINE DARKER TAIL BONY HEAD & MOUTH NO BARBELS 20”-30” AVERAGE SIZE LARGE, DARK-EDGED SCALES White Amur (also called Grass Carp - Limit 1 fish 30” minimum length) White Amur (also called grass carp) are weed eating fish specially stocked by lake managers to control aquatic weed problems. They are an important biological tool used to rid lakes of nuisance weeds and algae, helping to reduce or eliminate the need to apply chemicals in the water. Stocked white amur are expensive, certified as sterile, and will not reproduce. These “underwater lawnmowers” are vital to keeping lakes clean, healthy and fishable. STIFF SPINE LONG DORSAL FIN OLIVE GREEN BACK LARGE SCALES, APPEAR CROSSHATCHED STIFF SPINE YELLOW TO GOLD COLOR FLESHY BARBELS DEEP BODIED 15”-22” AVERAGE SIZE Common Carp (Unlimited harvest) Common Carp are found in some lakes. They are not stocked, but can reproduce in some of the larger lakes. A variation of the common carp, the Israeli or mirror carp, is found in Tempe Town Lake and is very unique with irregular sized and spaced scales along the sides. 12 Proper Release Methods Fish are a valuable resource, and fishing for them is a fun and exciting recreational experience. Fresh fish are also a great source of nutrition. Keeping only what you plan to eat and releasing the rest is good stewardship of this precious resource. By limiting your harvest, and practicing good catch-and-release techniques, you can help preserve the fishery and ensure that fish remain for another day. Fish can easily die when subjected to excessive handling and poor release techniques. The fish may swim away at first, but likely dies in a matter of minutes or days if it is left out of the water too long, covered in dirt, squeezed too hard, or injured from forced removal of a deeply impaled hook. The following catch-and-release tips will greatly improve the fish’s chance of survival. Do’s: Don’ts: Quick hook sets: Avoid letting fish swallow hooks by paying attention to your line. Avoid forcefully removing swallowed hooks: If the hook is embedded down the throat, clip the line as close to the eye of the hook as possible. Hooks will dissolve over time. A fish that has a hook pulled out from its throat has less than a 50% chance of survival. A fish with the hook left in its throat has a 90% chance. Quick retrieve: Exhaustion stress can be fatal, the longer you play a fish, the more stress it endures. Wet hands and a gentle touch: Handling fish with wet hands will help keep their protective slime from coming off. Keep the fish in the water as much as possible: It is best to unhook the fish while it is still in the water. If you want a picture, have your camera ready to go and limit holding the fish out of the water for too long. Carefully remove the hook: Grasp the hook firmly and back it out the same direction it went in. Use pliers, a hook removal tool, or grasp the hook at the eyelet. Quick Release: Gently place the fish back into the water. If it doesn’t swim away, you may need to move the fish forward and back under water so oxygen flows over the gills and it can recover. Avoid touching the gills or eyes: Holding a fish by the gills can be lethal; these are extremely sensitive and easily damaged organs. Avoid letting the fish flop around on the ground: A fish can easily harm itself on land and lose some of its protective slime coating. It is best to minimize the amount of time it spends out of the water. Avoid a firm grip: Fish are slippery and wiggly. Instinct will lead an angler to tighten their grip on the fish, and potentially crush its internal organs with force. Other helpful techniques may include using barbless hooks, circle hooks, hook removal tools, and rubberized nets for handling fish. 13 FISHING TIPS Caring For and Preparing Your Catch If you’re going to eat your catch, you should know how to care for it from the hook to the frying pan. Nothing tastes better than a freshly caught fish. Our urban lakes offer high quality fish that are delicious, nutritious, and an affordable alternative to buying fish from a store. Responsible anglers catch only what they plan to eat – making sure the fish does not go to waste before it is eaten. Here are some tips to keep your catch fresh and tasty, and avoid having to throw a fish away. • A cool, moist place to put your catch. One of the quickest ways a fish can go bad is by being left in a warm area (on land or in the water). A good solution is to bring an ice chest with enough ice for the trip and immediately place the catch on ice. You can also keep the fish on a stringer if the water is cool. • Keep the fish alive until you are ready to leave. The longer you can keep a fish alive and fresh, the better it will taste when you eat it. Using a wire basket or a stringer is a typical tactic used by most anglers. If using a stringer, thread the stringer through the fish’s lower jaw instead of the gills. This keeps the fish alive a lot longer. Once you are ready to leave the lake, place the fish in a cooler or container. When you leave, remember it is against the law to transport your fish alive in water. • Clean the fish as soon as you get home, and store it properly: The sooner you get home and gut and clean your fish, the better it will taste. Once properly cleaned, the fish will keep for up to 2–3 days in the refrigerator sealed in a container. If you need to store it for longer, you can freeze it in water or a ziplock bag and it will keep for 2–4 months. For tips and instructions on preparing your catch, including gutting, filleting and cleaning your fish, go to www.takemefishing.org. Click on the Fishopedia tab and go to Preparing Your Catch. Hundreds of recipes for cooking and preparing delicious trout and catfish can be found at www.foodnetwork.com. Enter “trout” or “catfish” in the search box. 14 Are the Fish Safe to Eat? Is the Water Safe for Fish? Yes. The fish stocked into Community Fishing waters are fresh off the farm and safe to eat. These fish farms are inspected regularly, maintain current health certifications, and have excellent reputations. During each stocking, the fish are also inspected by Game and Fish biologists to ensure that only healthy fish are delivered into the community lakes and ponds and established protocols are followed. It’s very likely that the fish you catch made the journey from the fish farm less than two months ago. Many people may not realize it, but a greenish water color and reduced water clarity is a good sign. It means a lake is productive. The color you see is a planktonic algae community that supports a food chain that allows fish in community waters to feed, reproduce and grow. Game and Fish biologists regularly check the Community lakes to verify that the water is suitable for the fish. Parks departments and lake management consultants also keep an eye on the lakes and use best management practices to control nuisance weeds and algae, monitor fish health, and keep our lakes clean from pollutants and litter. Finally, remember that proper care, cleaning and cooking of your catch will ensure a delicious meal with many health benefits. 15 FISHING TIPS Aquatic Invasive Species Aquatic invasive species in Arizona are defined as “any aquatic species that is not native, and whose introduction may cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” Typically they are moved from lake to lake by common recreational activities such as boating and fishing. When these invaders come into contact with our native, resident species, they often out-compete them for food and territory because there are no natural predators to stop them. What you can do • To prevent spreading aquatic invasive species, at the end of every fishing trip make sure to remove any visible mud, plants or fish from your equipment. • Clean, drain and dry all equipment before using it again. • Don’t transport or stock live fish (or aquatic plants). It’s illegal. • Find out more at www.azgfd.gov/mussels Do not move fish between waters or introduce fish to waters from which they did not come. Doing so can have far-reaching consequences, posing threats to resident fish and perhaps infecting waters and spreading disease. Arizona’s Community Fishing Program Most Unwanted Invasive Species: 1. Golden Alga is a one-celled microscopic alga that produces a toxin that can kill fish and clams. It is already found in numerous Arizona waters including some Community Fishing waters in the Phoenix area. The algal toxins are harmless to humans, pets and birds. 2. Quagga mussel is a shelled bivalve that attaches to many different surfaces, natural and manmade. It filters the water through a siphon and eats large amounts of microscopic algae, the base of the food web. A single adult can produce four million larvae (called “veligers”) a year, quickly clogging pipes and blanketing large areas of the lake bottom. Quagga mussels were discovered in Red Mountain Lake in 2012. 3. Crayfish are sometimes used as bait. They consume large quantities of aquatic plants, fish, and even each other. They annoy anglers by stealing their bait. 4. Tropical fish such as Plecostomus (alga eaters), goldfish, pacu and even piranhas have been illegally released from fish tanks and ponds. They carry diseases, prey on food items important to sport fish, and may create fear and panic when found. 5. Hydrilla and other tropical/aquarium plants can rapidly infest ponds, becoming a nuisance as they cover the surface or the bottom. Expensive to control, they can be a persistent pest. 16 A 24/7 hotline to report fish and wildlife violations Report a violation. Rewards of $50–$1,000 are offered for information leading to an arrest for fishing violations. Callers can remain anonymous. Call 1-800-352-0700. Bag and possession limits provide everyone with a chance at a quality fishing experience and protect the fishery. Any angler that keeps or gives away more than their limit is breaking the law — they are thieves stealing fish from you and other responsible anglers. Call to report a violation or visit www.azgfd.gov/thief Your help is needed to catch these violators. If you witness an angler keeping more than the daily bag and possession limit, fishing without a license, fishing with more than two poles at the same time, or not complying with other fishing rules, contact the Operation Game Thief Hotline to report the violation. Reported violations are prioritized based on the quality of the information provided. Because the department has a limited number of wildlife officers statewide, it is not possible to have an immediate response to every call. That is why it is important that you be a good witness so that follow-up by an officer can be conducted. Be a good witness: • Recognize what specific activities are violations. • Do not put yourself in danger or confront the violator. • Write down the date, time and specific park and lake location. • Write down a description of the person(s) (physical and clothing). • If possible, get the vehicle description and license plate number. • Try to take pictures or video of the violation and violator. • Call or go online to report the violation as soon as possible. Poaching is not fishing! Poachers are not fishermen! Do the right thing. Report a violator. Your tip can make the difference in apprehending a fish thief. 17 OPERATION GAME THIEF Operation: GAME THIEF Rainbow Trout stocking at Rio Vista Pond, Peoria MAPS & PARK INFO Community Fishing Program Waters This section includes maps and specific information on each of the 37 Community Fishing Program waters located in 17 cities across Arizona. • Lakes are grouped by city, and key lake and city park information is listed to ensure you have a pleasant and enjoyable fishing experience when you visit. • Most parks have parking, restrooms, picnic tables, drinking water, handicap access, and much more. Facilities, landscaping and lakes are well maintained by parks staff. • Community Fishing Program bulletin boards and regulation signs are posted at all lakes to keep you informed of the current fishing regulations and license requirements. • Enjoy fishing the park lakes. Please help keep your community parks clean and follow the rules and regulations. Key to map symbols Dog Parks 19 TUCSON AREA Tucson Area Community Lakes     20 Silverbell Kennedy Lakeside Sahuarita p.21 p.22 p.23 p.24 Sep Silverbell Lake Location: Christopher Columbus Park 4600 N. Silverbell Road Tucson, AZ 85745 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Size: 13 acres. Maximum depth 7 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. No live baitfish allowed. Canoes up to 17 feet and boats 14 feet and under must be properly licensed and permitted. Must have proper floatation devices on board. Gasoline motors prohibited. No fishing allowed in Archer Lake. Feeding of ducks and geese prohibited. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Tucson Parks and Recreation (520) 791-4873 www.tucsonaz.gov/parks Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Boating • Model Airplane Area • Large Shade Trees • Model Boat Lake • Group Ramadas (Archer Lake) • Playground • Dog Park Joined CFP in 1984 21 TUCSON Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks TUCSON Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Kennedy Lake Location: J. F. Kennedy Park 3600 S. La Cholla Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85713 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Size: 10 acres. Maximum depth 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. No live baitfish allowed. Canoes up to 17 feet and boats 14 feet and under must be properly licensed and permitted. Must have proper floatation devices on board. Gasoline motors prohibited. Feeding of ducks and geese prohibited. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Tucson Parks and Recreation (520) 791-4873 www.tucsonaz.gov/parks 22 Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Boating • Group Ramadas • Playground • Sports Fields • Swimming Pool Joined CFP in 1984 Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Lakeside Lake Location: Chuck Ford Lakeside Park 8300 E. Stella Road Tucson, AZ 85730 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Size: 1 4 acres at full capacity. Maximum depth 35 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. No live baitfish allowed. Canoes up to 17 feet and boats 14 feet and under must be properly licensed and permitted. Must have proper floatation devices on board. Gasoline motors prohibited. Feeding of ducks and geese prohibited. Other rules as posted. Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Boating • Playgrounds • Sports Fields • Walking Trail Joined CFP in 1986 For more park information, contact: Tucson Parks and Recreation (520) 791-4873 www.tucsonaz.gov/parks 23 Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Sahuarita Lake Catfish al lel 1 4 stockings Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Size: 10 acres. Maximum depth 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers, littering, cleaning of fish on premises, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. No live baitfish allowed. Boating permitted only between sunrise and sunset. Gas motors prohibited. Must have proper floatation devices on board. Animals must be restrained by a leash at all times. Other rules as posted. 24 Jun 17 stockings 1 0.8 miles to Sahuarita Road Location: Sahuarita Lake Park 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. Sahuarita, AZ 85629 For more park information, contact: Sahuarita Parks and Recreation (520) 822-8896 www.sahuaritaaz.gov May Parking A Camino Lago 1.3 miles to Sahuarita Road Feb Mar Apr Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. ar Jan 1 9 stockings 1 1 zul P SAHUARITA LAKE PARK La Villita Road SAHUARITA Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Boating • Outdoor Amphitheater • Group Ramadas • Walking Trail Joined CFP in 2002 West Wetlands Pond, Yuma YUMA 4TH AVE 95 W COUNTY 9TH ST W COUNTY 11TH ST     26 E 32ND ST 95 S AVENUE 3 F SOMERTON AVE 4 JEFFERSON ST ARABY RD S AVE B W 8TH ST N 22ND AVE 1 W 1ST ST N 12TH AVE 8 W COUNTY 14TH ST E COUNTY 14TH ST W COUNTY 15TH ST E COUNTY 15TH ST 95 West Wetlands Pond Fortuna Lake Redondo Lake Council Avenue Pond p.27 p.28 p.29 p.30 195 3 E COUNTY 6TH ST 95 2 LEVEE RD / E COUNTY 7 1/2 ST 8 S FORTUNA RD S AVENUE 7 E (LAGUNA DAM RD) Yuma Area Community Lakes & Ponds Annual Fish Stocking Schedule – fish delivered every other month, plus extra trout Sep West Wetlands Pond e d Av 22n N. To Oct Trout Nov Dec 1 Catfish 1 Jan 1 1 W. Water St. Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 1 1 To Colorado River/ Boat Launch WEST WETLANDS PARK Park Hours: Sunrise to 11:00 p.m. Size: 1 .3 acres. Maximum depth 14 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Leashed dogs are permitted in the park. Motorized vehicles are not permitted off roadways and are to be parked in designated areas only. No open fires are permitted. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Yuma Parks and Recreation - (928) 373-5243 www.yumaaz.gov To W. 1st St. Location: West Wetlands Park 282 North 12th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 N. 12th Ave. Canal Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Ramadas • Walking Trails • Playgrounds Joined CFP in 2014 27 YUMA Annual Fish Stocking Schedule – fish delivered every other month, plus extra trout Sep Oct Trout Fortuna Lake Nov Dec 1 Catfish 1 Jan Feb Mar Apr 1 May 1 1 er er ilaRRiviv GGila Levee Rd. / To S. Ave. 7 E. / Hwy. 95 1/2 St. Canal (4.9 miles) Location: From I-8, turn north on Araby Road and travel 1.5 miles to Highway 95. Turn east on Highway 95 and travel ½ mile to Ave. 7 E. Turn north on Ave. 7 E and travel 1.5 miles to the levee. The levee is on the north side of the Main Outlet Drain. Turn east on the levee road and travel approximately 3.4 miles, Fortuna Pond will be on your left. Park Hours: Open 24 hours. Size: 9 acres. Rules: Powerboats restricted to a single electric motor. Camping limited to 14 days. No facilities on site. For more park information, contact: Yuma Region AZ Game and Fish Office (928342-0091), Bureau of Land Management, Yuma Field Office (928-317-3200) www.blm.gov (search: Fortuna) 28 E. County 7 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Perimeter parking • Primitive camping • Large shade trees Joined CFP in 2014 Jun 1 1 Annual Fish Stocking Schedule – fish delivered every other month, plus extra trout Sep Redondo Lake Catfish E t un o .C th y6 Nov Dec 1 1 1 To To S. Ave. 7 E. Oct Trout ve S. A Jan 1 Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 1 1 9E St. S. Ave. 8 1/2 E. Hwy. 95 (4.7 miles) Yuma Lakes RV Resort Location: 1.5 miles east of Laguna Dam Road (Avenue 7E) on County 6th Street. Park Hours: Open 24 hours. Size: 1 1 acres. Maximum depth 14 feet. Rules: Camping limited to 14 days. No facilities on site. Powerboats restricted to a single electric motor. For more park information, contact: Yuma Region AZ Game and Fish Office (928-342-0091), Bureau of Land Management, Yuma Field Office (928-317-3200) www.blm.gov (search: Redondo) Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Boat launch • Fishing pier Joined CFP in 2014 29 Sep Council Avenue Pond Oct Trout Catfish Nov Dec 1 1 Jan Feb Mar Apr 1 May 1 To Yuma Jefferson St. COUNCIL AVENUE PARK Fulton St. Location: Council Avenue Park 801 N. Council Avenue Somerton, AZ 85350 Park Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Size: 1 acre. Maximum depth 8 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Leashed dogs are permitted in the park. All vehicles are prohibited from entering the park. Wheeled vehicles are prohibited from the walkway during the hours of 6-9 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Somerton Parks and Recreation Department (928) 627-2058 www.cityofsomerton.com 30 To Hwy. 95 Canal St. Somerton Ave. Library Sports Field Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Picnic tables • Playground • Ramadas • Sports Fields Joined CFP in 2014 Jun 1 1 Council Ave. SOMERTON Annual Fish Stocking Schedule – fish delivered every other month, plus extra trout 1 Green Valley Lake, Payson PAYSON Annual Fish Stocking Schedule – trout delivered every two weeks Green Valley Lakes Sep Trout Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 15 stockings Special Note: Trout are stocked at two-week intervals from October to May. Catfish, bass and sunfish are not stocked, but are present in good numbers. Location: G  reen Valley Park 1000 W. Country Club Drive Payson, AZ 85541 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Size: Total of 13 acres. Upper lake 2 acres, middle lake 1 acre, and main lake 10 acres. Maximum depth of main lake 21 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. No live baitfish allowed. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating permitted only between sunrise and sunset. Gas motors prohibited. Must have proper floatation devices on board. Lake receives treated effluent, therefore full body contact is prohibited. All animals must be restrained by a leash. Other rules as posted. Joined CFP in 1998 32 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species For more parks information, contact: Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism (928) 474-5242 ext. 7 www.paysonrimcountry.com Park Amenities • Accessible • Boating Fishing Docks • Playground (north of Lake Drive) • Historic Buildings • Walking Trails Pioneer Lake, Peoria PHOENIX AREA 1 3 8 83RD AVE 4 5 10 9 6 59TH AVE 2 LAKES PONDS 7 SURPRISE 1 Surprise p.57 AVONDALE 2 Friendship p.36 PEORIA 3 Rio Vista 4 Pioneer GLENDALE 5 Bonsall Phoenix continued p.47 p.46 p.43 PHOENIX 6 Desert West p.50 7 Alvord p.48 8 Cortez p.49 34 9 Encanto p.51  Steele Indian School p.54  Roadrunner p.53  Papago p.52 TEMPE M Hallman p.58 N Tempe Town p.60-61 O Kiwanis p.59 SCOTTSDALE P Chaparral Q Eldorado p.55 p.56 MESA R Riverview p.45 S Red Mountain p.44 GILBERT T 21 Water Ranch 21 22 Freestone 22 McQueen 23 23 24 Discovery 24 p.42 p.40 p.41 p.39 CHANDLER 24 Veterans Oasis p.38 24 Desert Breeze p.37 25 25 Phoenix Area Community Lakes & Ponds 11 16 17 12 13 14 19 18 15 25 20 LINDSAY RD 22 21 23 24 35 Sep Friendship Pond Oct Nov Dec Trout Jan 1 Catfish Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 1 1 1 To Avondale Blvd. To Dysart Rd. o cD ll we ad Ro Multi Use Field 1 Fria R iver M Agu a Multi Use Field 10 Multi Use Field 9 Multi Use Field 8 Multi Use Field 7 Multi Use Field 6 Multi Use Field 5 Multi Use Field 4 Multi Use Field 3 Basketball Court Multi Use Field 2 Tennis Courts Maintenance Facility Location: Friendship Park 12325 W. McDowell Road Avondale, AZ 85323 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Size: 1 acre. Maximum depth to 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, boating, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Avondale Parks, Recreation and Libraries (623) 333-2400 www.avondale.org To I-10 AVONDALE Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every other month Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Ramadas • Playgrounds • Sports Courts • Sports Fields • Dog Park • Walking Trails Joined CFP in 2015 36 Sep Desert Breeze Lake Location: Desert Breeze Park 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. East Chandler, AZ 85226 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Size: 4 acres. Maximum depth 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Chandler Community Services (480) 782-2727 www.chandleraz.gov Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Large Shade Trees • Playground • Walking Trails • Splash Park • Carousel/Train Rides • Hummingbird Habitat (west of park) Joined CFP in 1990 37 CHANDLER Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks CHANDLER Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Veterans Oasis Lake Location: V eterans Oasis Park 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road Chandler, AZ 85249 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 14 feet Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. No fishing in recharge basins. Dogs must remain on leash at all times. Dogs prohibited from lake and recharge basins. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: The Environmental Education Center (480) 782-2890 www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis or email eec@chandleraz.gov 38 Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Walking Trails • Environmental Education Center • Open Play Area • Equestrian Trail • Excellent Bird Watching Joined CFP in 2008 Sep Discovery Ponds 02 p2 al .V ta Vis . Dr n Sa n Ta Hw Oct Nov Dec Trout Jan 1 Catfish 1 Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 1 1 San tan Vill ag eP ark wa y y. o Lo ds rt o Sp l Fie Lower S To Upper field Rd. To Green DISCOVERY DISTRICT PARK E. Pecos Rd. Location: Discovery Park 2214 East Pecos Road Gilbert, AZ 85297 Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Size: Upper 1 acre, Lower 2 acres. Maximum depth to 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, boating, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department (480) 503-6200 www.gilbertaz.gov/parks Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Ramadas • Playground • Sports Courts • Sports Fields Joined CFP in 2014 GA Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. 39 GILBERT Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every other month Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Freestone Ponds Jan 1 May Jun 1 1 1 Fre es to ne Pa rk wa y Catfish Feb Mar Apr 1 Retention Basin Tennis Courts Juniper Avenue Ball Courts FREESTONE DISTRICT PARK Juniper Avenue Batting Cages Skate Park North Lake Amphitheater Lindsay Road GILBERT Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every other month Soccer Field South Lake Railroad Amusement Ride Retention Basin Location: Freestone Park 1045 East Juniper Avenue Gilbert, AZ 85234 Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Size: 4 acres. Maximum depth to 10 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, boating, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department (480) 503-6200 www.gilbertaz.gov/parks GA 40 Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Playground • Sports Courts • Sports Fields • Batting Cages • Skate Park • Carousel/Train Rides Joined CFP in 2014 Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every other month Sep Nov Dec Jan 1 Catfish Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 1 1 1 Sports Field McQueen Rd. Rec. Center McQueen Park Rd. MCQUEEN DISTRICT PARK Horne St. To Guadalupe Rd. McQueen Pond To Elliot Rd. Oct Trout mber Ave. W. Cullu n Rd. cQuee To M Location: M  cQueen Park 510 N. Horne Street 525 N. McQueen Road Gilbert, AZ 85233 Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Size: 2 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet Rules: Swimming, wading, boating, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: McQueen Park Activity Center and District Park (480) 503-6294 www.gilbertaz.gov/parks Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Ramadas • Communtity Center • Sports Courts • Sports Fields Joined CFP in 2014 GA Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. 41 GILBERT Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered monthly • SPECIAL REGULATION WATER • Water Ranch Lake Location: R iparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E. Guadalupe Road Gilbert, AZ 85234 Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 15 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, boating, glass containers and littering are prohibited. No fishing from bridge. Float tubes for fishing purposes are allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Gilbert Parks and Recreation (480) 503-6200 www.gilbertaz.gov/parks GA 42 Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. Sep Oct Trout Catfish Nov Dec 1 1 1 1 Jan 1 Feb Mar Apr May 1 1 1 Daily Bag Limits CUSTOM 2 catfish 2 trout 0 bass (catch-and-release only) 0 sunfish (catch-and-release only) 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Single barbless hooks required Use of live bait is allowed Park Amenities • Ramadas • Playground • Riparian Preserve with Walking Trails • Library • Excellent Bird Watching • Campsites Joined CFP in 1999 Jun Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Bonsall Pond Catfish 1 1 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 1 1 HARRY BONSALL SR PARK 58th Ave. 59th Ave. Bethany Home Rd. Residental Location: B onsall Park 5840 W. Bethany Home Road Glendale, AZ 85301 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Size: 2 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Glendale Parks and Recreation (623) 930-2000 www.glendaleaz.com/ParksandRecreation Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Ramadas • Large shade trees • Playground • Sports Courts, In-line Hockey Rink north of Bethany Home Rd Joined CFP in 2014 43 GLENDALE Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every other month MESA Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Red Mountain Lake Location: Red Mountain Park 7745 E. Brown Road Mesa, AZ 85207 Park Hours: Sunrise to 10 p.m. Size: 8 acres. Maximum depth 17 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. No distilled alcoholic beverages permitted. Boating not allowed. No pets allowed in park. Other rules as posted. Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Playground • Sports Fields • Walking Trail • Multi-generational Center Joined CFP in 1995 44 Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species For more park information, contact: Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities (480) 644-2352 www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec QM Quagga mussels occur here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Riverview Lake w 202 H Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 y. T Hwo 20 y. 2 Riverview Auto Dr. RIVERVIEW PARK Sports Fields Dobson Road Cubs Spring Training Facility To 101 Hwy. May St. Sports Fields Rio Salado Pkwy. / E. 8th St. Location: R iverview Park 2100 W. 8th St. Mesa, AZ 85201 Park Hours: Sunrise to 10 p.m. Size: 4 acres. Maximum depth 28 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. No distilled alcoholic beverages permitted. Boating not allowed. No pets allowed in park. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities (480) 644-2352 www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec To Alma School Rd. Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Playground • Sports Fields • Splash Pad • Baseball Stadium Joined CFP in 1987, lake rebuilt in 2014 45 Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Pioneer Lake Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 81st Ave. Catfish Olive Avenue 79th Avenue 83rd Avenue PEORIA Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks PIONEER PARK Soccer Fields Butler Drive Location: Pioneer Community Park 8755 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Leashed dogs are permitted in park. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Peoria Community Services (623) 773-7137 www.peoriaaz.gov Daily Bag Limits- Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Playgrounds • Sports Fields • Splash Pad • Walking Path • Dog Park • Heritage Court Joined CFP in 2014, constructed in 2013 46 Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep ist aB lvd Nov Dec Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 . Rio V Rio Vista Pond Oct Trout Location: Rio Vista Community Park 8866-D W. Thunderbird Road Peoria, AZ 85381 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Size: 2.7 acres. Maximum depth 14 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Leashed dogs are permitted in park. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Peoria Community Services (623) 773-7137 www.peoriaaz.gov Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenites • Group Ramadas • Sports Fields • Splash Park • Batting Cages • Skate Park • Recreation Center • Playground and Tot Lot Joined CFP in 2004 47 Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish y Feb Mar Apr 1 4 stockings Baseline Road Sports Field Jan May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 CESAR CHAVEZ PARK 17 stockings 1 35th Avenue Alvord Lake Li b ra r PHOENIX Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks ke Alvord La Adobe Public Golf Course Location: Cesar Chavez Park 7858 S. 35th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85041 Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Size: 25 acres. Maximum depth 18 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating permitted only between sunrise and sunset. Only canoes, rowboats and sailboats are allowed (no rafts). No motors allowed (gas or electric). Must have proper floatation devices on board. Fishing from a boat is prohibited. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department (602) 262-6111 www.phoenix.gov/parks 48 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Boating • Sports Fields • Large Shade Trees • Library • Group Ramadas • Walking Trail • Playground Joined CFP in 1987 GA Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Cortez Lake Location: Cortez Park 3434 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85051 Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Size: 3 acres. Maximum depth 14 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department (602) 262-6575 www.phoenix.gov/parks GA Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Playground • Large Shade Trees • Sports Fields Joined CFP in 1989 Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. 49 PHOENIX Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Desert West Lake Location: D  esert West Park and Sports Complex 6602 W. Encanto Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85035 Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 15 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department (602) 262-6575 www.phoenix.gov/parks Nov Dec Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Playground • Sports Fields • Community Center (west of park) Joined CFP in 1995 GA 50 Oct Trout Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Encanto Lake Oct Nov Dec Trout Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 Catfish 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 fishing is prohibited along the golf course shoreline Location: E ncanto Park 2605 N. 15th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Size: 7.5 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Private boats not allowed. Fishing prohibited from golf course as posted. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department (602) 261-8991 www.phoenix.gov/parks Joined CFP in 1989 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Playground • Paddleboat • Ball Courts Rentals • Swimming Pool • Enchanted Island Amusement Park GA Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. 51 PHOENIX Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Papago Ponds Location: P apago Park 625 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Size: Total of 3 ponds. Pond #1: 1 acre, maximum depth 8 feet. Pond #2: 2 acres, maximum depth 7 feet. Pond #3: 3 acres, maximum depth 11 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department (602) 261-8318 www.phoenix.gov/parks Joined CFP in 1993 52 Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Multi-purpose Trails • Next to Phoenix Zoo • Hole-in-the-Rock GA Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information. Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every other month Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Roadrunner Pond Jan Feb Mar Apr 1 Catfish 1 May Jun 1 1 1 E. Columbine Dr. Lake Sports Field N. 36th St. Hwy. 51 N. 34th St. ROADRUNNER PARK Aquatic Center/ Pool Tennis E. Cactus Rd. Location: Roadrunner Park 3502 E. Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Size: 2 acres. Maximum depth 8 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Northeast Phoenix Division Parks and Recreation Phone: (602) 262-6696 www.phoenix.gov/parks Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Playground • Large Shade Trees • Sports Fields • Ball Courts • Aquatic Center/ Pool Joined CFP in 2014 53 PHOENIX Steele Indian School Pond Location: Steele Indian School Park 300 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Size: 2.5 acres. Maximum depth 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department (602) 495-0935 www.phoenix.gov/parks Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Feb Mar Apr 1 4 stockings May Jun 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Playground • Dog Park (north of park) • Historic Buildings Joined CFP in 2005 54 Jan 1 9 stockings 1 1 Sep Chaparral Lake Location: Chaparral Park 5401 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:30 p.m. Size: 10 acres. Maximum depth 15 feet. Rules: New in 2012: Feeding wildlife (e.g., ducks, geese, pigeons) is unlawful. Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Must obtain a permit to drink beer in the park. All other alcoholic beverages prohibited. Boating permitted only between sunrise and sunset. Must have proper floatation devices on board. Electric trolling motors may be used. Gas motors prohibited. Model boats may be operated only in areas that are designated for that purpose. Other rules as posted. Joined CFP in 1983 Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species For more park information, contact: Scottsdale Community Services (480) 312-2353 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks Park Amenities: • Exercise, Walking • Boating Course • Large Shade Trees • Swimming Pool • Group Ramadas • Playground • Sports Fields and Dog Park (north of park) 55 SCOTTSDALE Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Eldorado Pond Jan 1 Catfish Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 1 1 1 To Thomas Rd. E. Murray Lane Aquatic Center/Pool To Hayden Rd. E. Oak St. 77th Street To McDowell Rd. E. Miller Rd. Rec. Center To McDowell Rd. SCOTTSDALE Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every other month ELDORADO PARK Location: Eldorado Park 2311 N. Miller Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:30 p.m. Size: 3.5 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet. Rules: New in 2012, feeding wildlife (e.g., ducks, geese, pigeons) is unlawful. Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Eldorado Park and Community Center (480) 312-2483 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks 56 Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Playgrounds • Picnic Areas • Community Center • Sports Fields Joined CFP in 2014 • Ball Courts • Outdoor Amphitheater • Aquatic Center/ Pool • Skate Park Sep Surprise Lake Location: C ommunity Park 15930 N. Bullard Ave. Surprise, AZ 85374 Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 p.m. Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Surprise Community and Recreation Services (623) 222-2000 www.surpriseaz.com Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Playground • Swimming Pool • Sports Fields • Library • Baseball Stadium • Dog Park Joined CFP in 2003 57 SURPRISE Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks TEMPE Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Evelyn Hallman Pond Location: Evelyn Hallman Park 1900 N. College Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Size: 3 acres. Maximum depth 7 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. A permit is required to drink beer in the park. All other alcoholic beverages prohibited. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Tempe Parks and Recreation Department (480) 350-5200 www.tempe.gov/parks 58 Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Walking Trails • Group Ramadas Joined CFP in 1987 Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Sep Kiwanis Lake Location: Kiwanis Park 5500 S. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85283 Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Size: 13 acres. Maximum depth 8 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. A permit is required to drink beer in the park. All other alcoholic beverages are prohibited. City of Tempe annual boating permit required (call (480) 350-5200). Must have proper floatation devices on board. Gas and electric motors prohibited. Boating permitted only between sunrise and sunset. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Tempe Parks and Recreation Department (480) 350-5200 www.tempe.gov/parks Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Boating • Group Ramadas • Playground • Sports Fields • Recreation Center with Wave Pool • Paddleboat Rentals (seasonal) Joined CFP in 1984 59 Oct Nov Dec Tempe Town Lake 1 Catfish 1 Jan Feb Mar Apr 1 1 1 1 ton . Rd ing n ure nB Va To Wa sh May St. E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Park Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Anglers may fish from 5 a.m. until midnight Size: 224 acres. Maximum depth 18 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permit required. City of Tempe annual boating permit required (call (480) 350-5200). Must have proper floatation devices on board. Powerboats restricted to single electric motor. All boats operating after dark and before sunrise are required to have lights on. Other rules as posted. 60 Mill Ave. Ash Ave . Tempe Beach Park Location: North Tempe 80 E. Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ 85281 1 Curry Tempe Center For Arts To Priest Dr. Jun 1 Lake View Dr. Sep Trout N. Ctr. Pkwy. TEMPE Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — trout delivered monthly Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species For more park information, contact: Tempe Parks and Recreation Department (480) 350-5200 www.tempe.gov/parks Rd. Miller Rd. Scottsdale Rd. 68th St. . College Ave Gilbert Dr. Gilbert Dr. . 02 HWY LOOP 2 To Hwy. 101 Playa Del Norte Tempe Town Lake E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Rural Rd. ASU Stadium Packard Dr. To McKellips Rd. 0 SCALE 0.5 Park Amenities • Boating & Rentals • Marina • Ramadas • Picnic tables • Multi-use Trails • Playground • Splash Playground • Light Rail & Bus Stops Joined CFP in 2014 61 Sep Catfish Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May 1 4 stockings 17 stockings 1 To Smith Enke Rd. John Wayne Parkway / Hwy. 347 Multi-Gen Center Aquatic Center COPPER SKY RECREATION COMPLEX Sports Field Sports Field Park Hours: Sunrise to 11:00 p.m. Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 13 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: City of Maricopa Community Services Department (520) 316-6960 www.maricopa-az.gov Jun 1 9 stockings 1 1 Bowlin Rd. Location: Copper Sky Recreation Complex 45345 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. Maricopa, AZ 85138 62 Oct Trout Copper Sky Lake To AK Chin Casino MARICOPA Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every two weeks Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Playgrounds • Recreation Center • Aquatic Center • Sports Fields • Play Courts • Amphitheater • Dog Park • Skate Plaza Joined CFP in 2014, constructed in 2014 Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every other month Nov Dec Pacana Pond Catfish Jan 1 Feb Mar Apr May 1 1 1 Allen Stephens Pkwy. W. Smith Enke Rd. W. Honeycutt Rd. W. M ari PACANA co pa -C asa W. Bowlin Rd. Gr an de Hw y. N. Porter Rd. Hwy. 347 / N. John Wayne Pkwy. To Hwy. 84 (11.4 miles) N. Porter Rd. Sports Field To I-10 (15.6 miles) COPPER SKY Location: Pacana Park 19000 N. Porter Rd. Maricopa, AZ 85138 Park Hours: Sunrise to 11:00 p.m. Size: 2 acres. Maximum depth 11 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: City of Maricopa Community Services Department (520) 316-6960 www.maricopa-az.gov Jun 1 PACANA PARK To Honeycutt Rd. Oct To Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. Sep Trout Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramada • Playground • Sports Fields • Sports Courts Joined CFP in 2014 63 Dave White Regional Park Pond Sep Oct Nov Dec Trout Catfish 1 1 Jan Feb Mar Apr May 1 Golf Course Basketball Court al gion te Re Whi Tennis Court Tennis Court Golf Course Bldg. Tennis Courts The Links Way Thornton Rd. Location: Dave White Regional Park 2121 N. Thornton Road Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Park Hours: Sunrise to 11:00 p.m. Size: 1 acre. Maximum depth to 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: City of Casa Grande Community Services Department (520) 421-8677 www.casagrandeaz.gov 64 Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Playgrounds • Exercise, Walking Course Joined CFP in 2015 Jun 1 Dave CASA GRANDE Annual Fish Stocking Schedule — fish delivered every other month • Sport Courts • Golf Course • Play Courts 1 (Preliminary as of Nov. 12, 2015. Final results will be available in February 2016 at www.azgfd.gov ) Kept: Carp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 lbs. 9.6 oz., 32 in. Caught 8/1/15 at Kiwanis Lake by Kyle Johnson Channel Catfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 lbs. 6.72 oz., 27.75 in. Caught 10/18/15 at Freestone Park by Augustine Pupungatoa Rainbow Trout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 lbs. 14.4 oz., 20.25 in. Caught 1/9/15 at Surprise Lake by Kevin Wood Catch and Release: Channel Catfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 in. Caught 6/4/15 at Rio Vista Community Park by Joel Gapayao White Amur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 in. Caught 9/15/15 at Green Valley Lake by John Posey All-time Arizona Urban (Community) Fish Records (kept or released) Black Crappie Common Carp Channel Catfish Channel Catfish (released) Bluegill Largemouth Bass (released) Rainbow Trout Redear Sunfish Tilapia White Amur1 1 0 lb. 15.04 oz., 11.9 in. 30 lb. 0.6 oz., 35.5 in. 26 lb. 14.4 oz., 37.5 in. 11 lb. 5.44 oz., 28 in. 0 lb. 8.6 oz., 8.5 in. 11 lb. 10.4 oz., 24.5 in. 7 lb. 15.75 oz., 22.75 in. 2 lb. 9.6 oz., 13.2 in. 5 lb. 4.16 oz., 18.25 in. 47 lb. 1.6 oz., 46.5 in. Kiwanis Lake, 2010 Encanto Lake, 2002 Green Valley Lake, 2009 Evelyn Hallman Pond, 2002 Kiwanis Lake, 2009 Papago Pond, 2000 Green Valley Lake, 2006 Cortez Lake, 2012 Kiwanis Lake, 2012 Encanto Lake, 2002 Arizona state record fish How to Measure the Length of a Fish On a flat surface, measure in a straight line the maximum length between the tip of the snout and the tip of the pinched tail. PINCH MOUTH CLOSED PINCH TAIL TO POINT TOTAL LENGTH 65 FISH-OF-THE-YEAR 2015 Urban (Community) Fish-of-the-Year and Catch-and-Release Records FISH-OF-THE-YEAR Arizona Community Fishing Program Fish-of-the-Year/Catch-and-Release Instructions Over the years, some remarkable fish have been caught and officially documented from the department’s Community/Urban Fishing Program waters (see page 65). The Fish-of-the-Year and Catch-and-Release programs are your opportunity to claim some fame for your trophy catches, whether you keep it or release it. Each year’s winners will receive prizes. We love seeing your pictures and hearing your stories. Good Luck! Requirements for reporting Rule #1 Fish must be weighed on a certified fair trade scale in pounds. All Game and Fish offices have scales. The statewide Arizona Fishing Regulations includes a listing of certified fishweighing scale locations across the state. Scale locations, register number and expiration date of scale certification must be recorded on an entry form. The department reserves the right to cut open any fish after weighing. (Rule #1 not required for catch and release entries). Rule #2 Total length of the fish must be measured in inches by a straight line from the tip of the snout to the tip of the pinched tail (see page 65). For catch-and-release entries, a clear photograph verifying species and length must be included with the entry form; include a tape measure, ruler or other measuring device next to the fish in the photograph. Rule #3 Fish must be caught in an Arizona Community Fishing Program water. Fish must be taken during the legal open season and by the legal method of take for the water where taken. Any illegal act associated with taking or handling of the fish will disqualify the record. Rule #4 Identification of species must be verified by a member of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. A photograph of the fish is required for the record file and for identification purposes. Rule #5 Angler must provide their valid Arizona Fishing License number. A photocopy of the current valid license, or verification by a member of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, is required. Rule #6 If the weights and measurements are not witnessed by the department personnel, two witnesses must be present at the time the fish is weighed and measured. Rule #7 The Arizona Game and Fish Department reserves the right to further check identification and/or verification of witnesses and to refuse an application that is questionable. Rule #8 Eligible fish species for both State record and Fish-of-the-Year entries are those sportfish listed under current State records. Illegally released fish species from pet and aquarium trades are not eligible for a State record or Community Fish-of-the-Year. Fish taken from private waters that are closed to public access are not eligible. Rule #9 In the event of any dispute regarding the authenticity of the fish record application, the fish must be made available for inspection by Arizona Game and Fish Department personnel. The determination made by department personnel shall be conclusive. 66 Arizona Community Fishing Program Fish-of-the-Year/Catch-and-Release Entry Form Check One: Kept Fish Catch-and-Release Angler’s Name:_________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________________________________ Fish Species:___________________________________________________________ COMMON NAME Date Caught:__________________________________________________________ Certified Weight (Rule #1): ________________ lbs (example: 3.18 lbs) Total Length (Rule #2):______________ inches (example: 17.3 inches) Location of Catch (Rule #3):________________________________________________ Type of Lure or Bait:______________________________________________________ Species Identified By (Rule #4):______________________________________________ Fishing License Number:___________________________________________________ License Verified by (Rule #5):_______________________________________________ Scale Location:_________________________________________________________ Registered Scale Number:_______________________________________________ Expiration Date of Scale Certification:________________________________________ Witnesses to Weight (except catch and release entries): We, the undersigned, witnessed the weighing of the fish described above and attest to the weight and length as listed (Rule #1, 2, 6). 1. Name and Signature:_________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________________________ 2. Name and Signature:________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________________________ Submit your completed entry form and photograph to: Arizona Game and Fish Department Fisheries Branch 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086 67 EQUIPMENT Fishing Equipment Checklist The following items are considered good, basic equipment for an enjoyable and successful community fishing experience. Tackle Box Items . Tackle box Hooks (baitholder style, 6-10 per package) • Sizes 8, 10 and 12 for trout and bluegill • Sizes 6 and 4 for catfish Sinkers (6-10 per package) • Egg type – 1/8 and ¼ ounce sizes • Split shot – size 7 and 4 Swivels (by package), sizes 7 and 12 Bobbers – 2 each • Round, 1 inch and 1.25 inch diameter • Pencil type, balsa or plastic Fishing line/leader: 2-4 pound for trout & bluegill, 6-10 pound for catfish and bass Needle nose pliers, or hook removal tool Clippers Stringer Fishing Rod and Reel 5-6 foot spincast rod (medium action) with matching push button reel Main fishing line, 4-6 pound for trout & bluegill, 8-12 pound for catfish and bass Bait Powerbait or similar scented doughbait (jar) Worms (nightcrawlers or dillys) Mealworms Stinkbait (package or container) Corn (small can) Salmon eggs (jar) Standard Fishing Knot Trilene Knot (a strong all-purpose knot) 1. Run the ends of the line through the eye of the hook two times. 68 2. Loop the line around 4 or 3. P ull tight. Trim the loose end. 5 times, then thread the loose end back between the two loops near the hook as shown. SECTION HEADERS Basic Fishing Equipment SWIVELS SINKERS HOOKS SALMON EGGS POWERBAIT BOBBERS WORMS STRINGER PLIERS & CLIPPERS MEAL WORMS STINK BAIT LINE TROUT SPINCAST ROD/REEL COMBO CATFISH SUNFISH BASS REFER TO PAGE 68 CHECKLIST CORN Arizona’s Community Fishing Program now includes 37 convenient locations. “If people can’t get to the fish, we’ll bring fish to the people.” www.azgfd.gov