Dead Horse Ranch State Park Fish Report for 4-23-2026
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.
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Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Thursday, April 23rd
Kaibab Lake: The lake is very low and launching a boat is challenging
Cataract Lake: Anglers have been catching tiger trout on worms, lures, and flies
City Reservoir: The reservoir is down about six feet and is muddy
Dogtown Lake: The lake level is just on the old boat ramp and launching a boat is a little challenging
Santa Fe Lake: Santa Fe Reservoir is full
J. D. Dam Lake: JD is full from recent storms
Whitehorse Lake: Nice Largemouth at Whitehorse Lake
Upper & Lower Lake Mary: Northern pike are starting to get active
Francis Short Pond: Rainbow trout were stocked last week
Ashurst Lake: FR 82E to Ashurst Lake is now open
Kinnikinick Lake: FR 125 to Kinnikinick Lake is now open
Mormon Lake: Mormon Lodge is still closed, but access to the pond is open
Oak Creek: Mornings are your best bet to beat the tourist crowd
West Clear Creek: Stream flow is at base flow with a recent reading of 12.5 cfs
Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Thursday, March 19th
Dead Horse Ranch State Park : Great day at Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Kaibab Lake: The lake is very low and launching a boat is challenging
Cataract Lake: Anglers have been catching tiger trout on worms, lures, and flies
City Reservoir: Buckskinner Park and access to City Reservoir are open
Dogtown Lake: With recent runoff, the lake is turbid and fishing has been challenging
Santa Fe Lake: Santa Fe Reservoir is full
J. D. Dam Lake: JD is full from recent storms
Whitehorse Lake: The lake is just barely on the boat launch and the water is currently dirty from recent runoff
Upper & Lower Lake Mary: Upper Lake Mary main launches are open, but the Narrows boat launch is closed
Francis Short Pond: Frances Short Pond Report
Ashurst Lake: FR 82E to Ashurst Lake is now open
Kinnikinick Lake: FR 125 to Kinnikinick Lake is now open
Oak Creek: Now is a great time to fish the catch-and-release section of Oak Creek
West Clear Creek: Stream flow is at base flow with a recent reading of 15.9 cfs
Wet Beaver Creek : Stream flow is at base flow with a recent reading of 8.12 cfs
Blue Ridge Reservoir: C.C. Cragin Reservoir is 74 percent full
Knoll Lake: Rainbow trout were stocked last week
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