Goldwater Lake (Upper) -With the water beginning to cool off in Prescott, the trout bite should be picking up soon. Anglers targeting trout typically do well with PowerBait, Power Eggs, or small inline spinners. Those targeting channel catfish may find success with cut-up hot dogs, chicken livers, or anchovies. The lake was recently surveyed by department personnel and resulted in the sampling of channel catfish measuring over two feet and just over six pounds. Upper Goldwater was last stocked with channel catfish the week of Aug. 18. Special Regulations: The limit is 1 bass; minimum of 13 inches. Single electric motor only. For species not listed, or bodies of water without special regulations, refer to the statewide fishing regulations.

Goldwater Lake (Lower) - Artificial Fly and Lure Only. Similar to the upper lake, the trout fishing should improve on lower Goldwater Lake as the water temperatures begin to fall. Trout anglers typically do well on inline spinners like Panther Martins or Mepps. The largemouth bass are expected to be active this fall. As the water temperatures cool, the bass may key in on more finesse style presentations. Small soft plastic lures would be a good place to start. Department personnel recently surveyed the lake and sampled a few big largemouth bass, the biggest of which was measured to be about 21 inches and 7 pounds. Special Regulations: Catch and release only, artificial flies and lures only. Float tube only watercraft restriction. For species not listed, or bodies of water without special regulations, refer to the statewide fishing regulations.