Dead Horse Ranch State Park Report

Dead Horse Ranch State Park - AZ


by Arizona Game & Fish Department
4-23-2026
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While the trout fishery is still going strong, with warmer weather comes a better chance to catch largemouth bass and channel catfish. Anglers are typically catching rainbow trout using PowerBait, small spinners/spoons, and corn. Largemouth bass are typically being caught using Senkos, especially from kayaks in the lower lagoon. The best choices for catfish remain chicken hearts/liver, nightcrawlers, and cut-up hotdogs. Rainbow trout were stocked for the last time until November the week of March 23. Special Regulations: The limit is 4 trout, 2 bass, 4 catfish, and 10 sunfish. For species not listed, or bodies of water without special regulations, refer to the statewide fishing regulations.