{"id":4565,"date":"2018-03-20T06:37:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-20T13:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forestcamping.com\/blog\/2008\/09\/17\/fly-fishing-in-arizona\/"},"modified":"2018-03-06T20:50:02","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T03:50:02","slug":"fly-fishing-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestcamping.com\/dow\/suzi\/fly-fishing-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Fly-fishing in Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I say Arizona you might think Grand Canyon, Sedona, Painted Desert, maybe Spring training for baseball but not fly-fishing. Big mistake.<\/p>\n

Lake Roosevelt in Tonto NF<\/p><\/div>\n

Fred and I are not anglers (Fred even avoids the fish counter at our local grocery store) but the following list could also double for outstanding locations to enjoy Arizona scenery and quiet solitude. In other words, the Zen-like experience of fly-fishing does extend to the shoreline and to non-anglers.\u00a0 Check www.forestcamping.com<\/a> for campground information.<\/p>\n

Apache Lake<\/span> for Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow bass, crappies, and walleyes
\nArivaca Lake<\/span> for Largemouth bass, sunfish, and channel catfish
\nBartlett Reservoir<\/span> for Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappies, sunfish and catfish
\nBlack River<\/span> for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, Apache trout, and smallmouth bass
\nLake Powell<\/span> for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappies, sunfish, walleye and catfish.
\nLake Pleasant<\/span> for White bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, crappies, sunfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, carp, and tilapia.
\nLee\u2019s Ferry<\/span> for rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout
\nLittle Colorado River<\/span> for rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout
\nOak Creek<\/span> for rainbow, brown trout, and smallmouth bass
\nPatagonia Lake<\/span> for Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappies, sunfish and catfish
\nRoosevelt Lake<\/span> for Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappies, sunfish, catfish, and carp
\nWhite River – North Fork<\/span> for Brown trout and Apache trout<\/p>\n

Remember a valid fishing license is required for all anglers 14 and older.<\/p>\n

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