Goldwater Lake Fish Report - Prescott, AZ (Yavapai County)

The trout are still plentiful in Goldwater

Goldwater Lake - Prescott, AZ (Yavapai County)

by Arizona Game & Fish Department
4-23-2026
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The trout are still plentiful in Goldwater. Anglers are reported catching both Gila trout and rainbow trout using silver/gold spinners, PowerBait, and nightcrawlers. As the weather warms up, catfish and bass should be able to be caught too. Catfish are still normally caught on chicken heart/liver, nightcrawlers, and anchovies, while you can try small moving baits and plastics for largemouth bass. Upper Goldwater Lake was stocked with rainbow trout and Gila trout the week of March 16, and rainbow trout were stocked April 6. 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.

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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
Dead Horse Ranch State Park : Dead Horse Ranch State Park Report

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