19 January-6 February: UEFA Futsal EURO 2022 final tournament 28 January: UEFA Women's Futsal EURO final tournament draw. Reminder: Online applications for 2018 elk/pronghorn hunt draw are due by Feb. 13. /JavaScript A valid fishing license is required and is available online at several Chandler retailers including Walmart, Sport Chalet and Big 5 Sporting Goods. Theres a good chance the trout will like one (or all) of them. Learn More 0 Arizona trout fishing destinations are diverse and beautiful, begin your search for an Arizona rainbow by clicking the "Go Fishing" button below, then hook some unforgettable memories in a state park! << The Arizona Game and Fish Department makes a minimum of six (6) fish stockings per year. Arizona Game and Fish Commission to meet Jan. 20 in Phoenix Read More. 3. It's #NationalTartarSauceDay! /Nums Great colors to start with are black, brown, white, and yellow. Fish typically can be found in 15-30-feet of water. While AZGFD places a high priority on meeting its stocking schedule found on the departments website (azgfd.com/fishing/stockschedule), all scheduled stockings are subject to change based on weather, water quality, or road conditions. /Page Stay safe on your OHV this Labor Day weekend, Dove season outlook: Scout now for desert hot spots, Paper applications for 2018 spring hunts now being accepted, AZGFD submits comments on federal draft Mexican wolf recovery plan, AZGFD exchanges more than 700 old life jackets for new ones in 2017, Dove-banding benefits management of popular game bird, Reminder: Public comment deadline nears for two federal documents, Turkey, youth-only javelina hunt permit-tags still available, Boat explosions at Lake Havasu highlight crucial role of proper ventilation systems, Snuffed Boundary Fire leads to temporary closure of Kendrick Mountain area, With reduction of golden algae, fishing tournaments can resume at Saguaro Lake, OHV riders: Protect the habitat and stay safe, dont go mudding, Sandhill crane regulations now available online, Arizona Game and Fish accepting applications for 2017 Heritage Fund grants, Deadline to submit nominations for Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards is Aug. 24, Flotilla of kayakers, AZGFD biologists to float down Lower Salt River to battle invasive apple snail, Lake Havasu checkpoint results in 3 OUI arrests, Ben Avery Clay Target Center offers deal for dove hunters, AZGFD not open for business at Lake Havasu City MVD in August, AZGFD takes possession of newborn fawn kidnapped from wild, AZGFD officials honored by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Boating and water sports regulation and fee changes go into effect Aug. 5, Tripod the three-legged desert tortoise, 50 others ready for adoption, Public comment sought on draft recreational boating compatibility determination for Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, AZGFD receives grant to battle bat-killing fungal disease, Take someone hunting, fishing or target shooting and enter a chance to win NASCAR or Ultimate Outdoor Experience, Update: Rewards increase for information in mule deer killing near Saguaro Lake, Information sought on killing of pregnant mule deer near Saguaro Lake, Dove, band-tailed pigeon regulations now available online, Game and Fish officers keep Arizonas waterways safe as part of Operation Dry Water, Drowning of couple at Lake Havasu is a sad reminder of the importance of life jackets, 2017 fall hunt draw results now available, No waiting for draw results with AZGFD portal account, Arizona Big Game Super Raffle nets record $673,600 for wildlife, Fishing tournaments to resume at Apache, Canyon lakes, Spring hunt recommendations to be available for review, Student archer taking aim at 2017 NASP World Tournament, AZGFD helps rescue population of native Gila trout following Frye fire, Recent storms serve as reminder for boaters and OHV operators to use caution, Bobcat in Anthem attack tests positive for rabies, Available now: 2017 fall draw results for AZGFD portal account holders, Get fall draw results sooner with AZGFD customer portal account, Upgrades coming to Ben Avery Shooting Facilitys main range, Nominations sought for 2017 Game and Fish Commission Awards, AZGFD reviewing feds draft Mexican wolf recovery plan, Life jacket exchange events taking place Saturday, July 8, Game and Fish develops proposed hunt guidelines, James Ammons becomes chairman of Arizona Game and Fish Commission, OHV Riders: Stay safe, ride responsibly this Fourth of July, Buy your Arizona Big Game Super Raffle tickets by June 30 and youll be entered into a special drawing for an ATV, Trout fishing in the cool pines a refreshing remedy to triple-digit heat, Outdoor Writers Association honors Arizona Game and Fish video producer, Yuma fifth-graders Penny Wars competition raises money for Arizona wildlife, PointGuard still available for 2017 fall hunt online applicants, Get draw results sooner with free AZGFD customer portal account, Rep. 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The fish species stocked is identified as C=Catfish, S=Sunfish or T=Trout. Woodbury Fire: What was its impact on wildlife? Phoenix, AZ 85007. /Resources The Arizona Game and Fish Department advises anglers that it will discontinue fish stockings in a number of White Mountains lakes in 2022 due to low water levels or poor water quality that will limit the survival of stocked trout. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes reclassification of humpback chub from endangered to threatened, 7 tips for preparing your watercraft for boating season, 2018 fall hunt recommendations now posted on AZGFD website, AZGFD reminds non-resident boaters to clean, drain and dry before heading home, AZGFD reminds residents not to feed wildlife, Spring Aboard and complete safety course for chance at free watercraft rental, AZGFD: Applications being accepted to adopt a desert tortoise, Court denies Arizonas request to stop U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planned high-flow water release at Alamo Lake, Catch smiles at AZGFD Expo Family Fishing Area, Community Fishing Bulletin: March 8, 2018, 2018 elk, pronghorn hunt draw results now available, REMINDER: Public meeting on proposed Lees Ferry rainbow trout stocking is Monday, FINAL REMINDER: Thursday is deadline to update credit card information for elk, pronghorn draw, Come on out to the AZGFD Outdoor Expo March 24-25, Community Fishing Bulletin: Feb. 26, 2018, 2017 U.S. Mexican Wolf Population Survey Completed, REMINDER: March 1 is deadline to update credit card information for elk, pronghorn draw, AZGFD to hold March 5 public meeting on proposed Lees Ferry rainbow trout stocking, LAST CALL: 2018 elk, pronghorn online applications due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, AZGFD to hold OHV sobriety checkpoint Feb. 17, Army Corps of Engineers looking to drop Alamo Lake; opportunity for anglers/recreationists to provide comments by Feb. 10, Reminder: One more week to apply online for 2018 elk, pronghorn hunts, Arizona state fish returns: AZGFD to resume stocking Apache trout, Reminder: Online applications for 2018 elk/pronghorn hunt draw are due by Feb. 13, Arizonas general quail season closes Feb. 11, Only 230 permit-tags remain for 2018 spring javelina, Arizonas Conserving Wildlife license plate benefits habitat, education and youth, Arizona elk heading east to West Virginia, Reminder: Jan. 30 is deadline for paper applications for elk/pronghorn hunt draw, Community Fishing Bulletin: Jan. 24, 2018, Governor Ducey appoints Leland Bill Brake to Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Up to $1,000 reward offered in Three Points deer poaching case, Tonto National Forest releases draft wilderness evaluation map for public review, comments by Feb. 12, Arizona Game and Fish Department offers to help feds during shutdown, Fewer than 700 permit-tags remain for 2018 spring javelina hunts, March 1 is deadline to update credit card information for elk, pronghorn draw, Arizona Game and Fish Commission honors conservationists at awards banquet, Arizonas Operation Game Thief program issued 76 citations for wildlife violations in 2017, Got a new boat or kayak for Christmas? Every trout lake in the Arizona state park system offers great shore fishing opportunities, might as well cast out, kickback, and enjoy the view! /Type Some have a lot of black spots, some have only a few, and the hue of their lateral stripe can vary from a large stroke of neon pink to a faint, almost indiscernible faded pink stripe. 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restrictions starting July 7, Now accepting entries for the Arizona Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest, July 1 is deadline to update credit card information, purchase PointGuard for 2021 fall hunts, Commission proposes rulemaking to establish a paperless permit-tag system, Even with national forest closures, some lakes still remain open for anglers this weekend, Wildlife for Tomorrow to honor the 2020 and 2021 AZ Outdoor Hall of Fame inductees at annual banquet, AZGFD offers Boating Infrastructure Grants to improve public boating facilities, Second Knoll Target Range shuts down due to forest closure, Northern Arizona Shooting Range closed until further notice, AZGFD plans to haul nearly 3 million gallons of water to thirsty wildlife, Eastern Arizona Counties Organization contributes $25,000 to Range Rider Program, Reminder:June 27 is deadline to apply for Local Sportsmens Group grants, AZGFD cautions boaters, OHV users during monsoon, Public comment period extended for draft EA for 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National Forest, Oct. 29 is deadline to update credit card information for 2021 spring hunts, BASFs 300-yard range to reopen Friday by online reservation only, Public comment still being accepted on proposed AZGFD rule amendments, General waterfowl season in Desert Zone begins Friday, Oct. 23, Information sought in illegal killing of mule deer doe near Dudleyville, Quail outlook: All signs point to best season in several years, Commission supports expanded hunting opportunitieson national wildlife refuges, Last call: 2021 spring hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. tonight, Squirrel, waterfowl seasons open Friday, Oct. 2, Silver Creek catch and release season begins Oct. 1, Public comment still being accepted for proposed amendments to Article 1 (definitions) and Article 4 (live wildlife) rules, Bull elk poached and left southeast of Pinedale, Dont delay apply now for 2021 spring hunts, Reminder: Deadline to apply for Arizona Game and Fish Commission is Sept. 17, Three Mexican wolf pups successfully cross-fostered into pack in Arizona, Gearing up for a hunt?