Also, as mentioned, we’re adjusting our trout stockings due to operational issues at our Page Springs Fish Hatchery. Stockings from Page Springs have been halted, yet we’ve been purchasing fish from out-of-state vendors to ensure most waters scheduled to be stocked do indeed receive trout. Read more.

Canyon, Apache and Saguaro lakes are scheduled to be stocked with trout in January.  See the latest trout stocking schedule. 

Great opportunities for anglers also remain in Community Fishing Program waters — some were stocked this week with rainbow trout.

Finally, we’re stocking 1,500 fingerling Gila trout from the Mora National Fish Hatchery (N.M.) into Watson Lake, and another 2,000 at Lynx Lake in Prescott.

Volunteers needed in January for Bartlett Lake Christmas tree habitat installments

Start 2020 off right and help us drop Christmas trees into Bartlett Lake.

We’re looking for volunteers on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3-4, and Saturday Jan. 11 to install these used Christmas trees that will help ensure robust fish populations at this Tonto National Forest impoundment. We’ll be starting at 8:30 a.m. each day from the yellow cliffs boat ramp.

Just bring a pair of gloves and help conserve sport-fishing opportunities for future generations!

Contact Bryant Dickens at 623-236-7593 if you have any questions.

Silver Creek Fish Hatchery to close Wednesday

We will be closing to the public the Silver Creek Fish Hatchery, located in Show Low, on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

This closure is necessary for public safety and to allow for replacement of a culvert.

For more information, contact the hatchery at 928-537-7513.

What’s been stocked this week

(“Catchable” sizes only; water temp in parenthesis if available)

Rainbow trout: “Core” Community waters.

Upcoming Family Fishing Event