Don’t overlook Fool Hollow Lake. There are no boat restrictions, so anything from kayaking to w Fishing at Dogtown Lake near Williams has been good. Information: (480) 986-2515. The lake is 38 percent full and anglers are reportedly doing well on bass from daylight to 11 a.m. daily using crankbaits and Carolina rigs loaded with green pumpkin lizards. Farther down the river anglers are reportedly doing well on largemouth bass by using dropshot rigs at Lake Havasu. Fishing . Sunday, nearly 783 anglers caught 1,588 yellowtail and 331 yellowfin tuna. Information: 928-669-2088. One angler reported phenomenal striped bass action at Lake Mead. An 8.3-pound catfish was caught recently at Show Low Lake. By: Marine Products Corporation via PR Newswire. Fly anglers should try copper johns, prince nymphs and egg patterns for sub-surface flies. One young angler recently caught a 7.3-pounder. The largemouth bass bite during the day is pretty good around the shallow grass areas. Six trips off the H&M Landing dock provided 179 anglers with 203 rockfish, 128 yellowtail, five bluefin tuna and a few other species. Information: (520) 388-4451. Saguaro: 92%. He was wading and fishing at the walk-in area and in the vicinity of where the Paria River flows into the Colorado. Lower Lake Mary continues to be a popular spot what with the recent plant of 10-inch trout. Information: (928) 774-5045. Information: (928) 692-7700. The lake is 70 percent full for the first time in five years. A 17-boat Roostertails Bass Club tournament produced 11 anglers weighing in five-fish limits, including the winning 10-pound-plus weight. They report on … One angler reported catching a 7-pound flathead and a 6–pound channel using Zara Puppy lures at sunrise. Weekend fishing report for Brevard, Sebastian. Also use such lures as Mepps spinners, Kastmaster spoons and crankbaits. Some fish are in 3 to 10 feet of water and are usually following shad. Information: (480) 986-2515. Also check Bartlett and Alamo. Information for the Fishing Report is periodically provided by anglers, as well as the experts at the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Anglers, Liar’s Korner, Phoenix Fishing Supply, Pinetop Sporting Goods, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Lake Mary Country Store, Parker Canyon Lake store, Fly Fish Arizona and Beyond and H&M Landing in San Diego. Information: (928) 774-5045. Anglers are reporting catching fish up to 12 inches on Carolina-style rigs equipped with glitter/rainbow Power Bait. Canyon Creek and the Rim lakes will continue to be stocked through most of September. Fishing Report: Farmington resident catches 23-inch rainbow trout on San Juan River Kokanee salmon snagging has been good near the dam at Navajo Lake. Lakes such as Riverview, Cortez and Alvord are now at the end of the golden algae battle. Canyon: 95%. Also, the watercraft transfer fee is now $13 and obtaining duplicate decal and certificate numbers now costs $8. Yellowtail catches are good out of H&M Landing and the San Diego Dock. Mead: 41%. Pretty much everything is getting a fair mark. Striper boils are common in all northern coves, according to reports, therefore top-water swimbaits are the lure of choice. Powell: 54%. A heavy algae bloom continues to plague Ashurst Lake, but trout continue to be caught across from the boat ramp. Information: wayneswords.com. Action has been good at the lagoons at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. In the White Mountains ice is a problem, however in some areas the ice cover has disappeared due to warmer temperatures. Congratulations to Ryder Hart and Kalin Doctor who won the recent Phoenix High School Bass Masters Tournament at Roosevelt Lake. Anchovies, used as chum and impaled on a hook, did all the damage. The Palo Verde boat launch ramp and parking lot at Canyon Lake was closed Monday and will be out of service through April 19, according to Game and Fish Department officials. Also toss dropshot rigs. Some anglers are doing well on trout at Goldwater Lake near Prescott. Information: (928) 532-2307. All lakes are receiving a fair rating on the Mogollon Rim. Mead: 40%. Catfish are also cooperating, according to reports. Some anglers are walking in to Woods Canyon. The lunker was caught on 40-pound Spider Wire line. The fish are being held at Mora National Fish Hatchery in New Mexico. Anglers should not wade into the river due to quick-sand spots. Our Picasa Photo Albums Check azgfd.com/fishing/ for updates on the new forecast and map. Saltwater. Black River, Greer Lakes A group of anglers hit it big recently, reporting a five-fish stringer weighing 27 pounds. According to the reports, 291 rockfish led the catch parade, followed by 67 whitefish, 40 vermillion rockfish, 28 bluefin tuna, 22 sculpin, 13 lingcod, 11 yellowtail and a few other species. Information: wayneswords.com. Alamo: 11% full. Unpleasant weather has slowed striper and tog action. Nelson Reservoir will be stocked after it stops spilling. Free fishing instruction will be featured with the Arizona Game and Fish Department providing rods and bait for anglers of all ages. Western Arizona, Camping Checklist The bass are said to be in all phases of the spawn. Information: (520) 388-4451. A free family and community fishing event will be held from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday at Woodland Lake Park in Pinetop-Lakeside. Lower Lake Mary is full of rainbow trout and anglers are reporting catching fish on Power Bait and flies. Another huge striped bass has been caught out of the Colorado River. Also receiving fair ratings are Bear Canyon and Black Canyon lakes. Havasu: 96%. Look for cutthroat trout moving into shallow waters in the Railroad Cove area during evenings. For best results use swimbaits capable of diving 8 to 15 feet, Robo worms on dropshot rigs and lipless Rat-L-Traps cast around primary and secondary points where smallmouths school to chase shad or feed on crayfish. Information: (928) 986-2515. Lots of 5-pounders are being caught. The tried and true anchovy will work for stripers at Willow Beach. The 2013 decline was attributed to lower than normal water flows and water temperatures out of Lake Powell. Catifsh are now being planted in community waters. Black Canyon Lake is available by heading south off State Route 260 on Forest Road 300. Trout up to 5 pounds were being caught in recent weeks on Roostertail spinners. Proceeds were donated to Hospice of the Valley. Anglers have been experiencing an excellent mosquito bite at Silver Creek. Lots of stripers are being caught. He also caught 5.1- and 4.4-pounders. Anglers have been reporting an excellent bass bite at Pena Blanca Lake with fish up to 5-plus pounds being caught. Information: (928) 774-5045. Frogs and deep-diving cranks are working. The lake has risen from 48 percent full in late April to 54 percent full this week. Information: (602) 266-2624. Check out Black Rock Cove north for best results. All of the bass haven’t been caught, so go give them a try. Check for surfacing fish at sunrise. One angler said he caught a 4-pounder and 6-pounder. Roosevelt: 64%. Anglers looking for yellow bass should use gold Kastmaster spoons around balls of shad in 20 to 60 feet of water. The catch counts included 208 rockfish, 110 red rockfish, 101 sculpin, 81 sand bass, 25 bluefin tuna, 21 bonito and a variety of other species. Powell: 56%. Nine boats participated in 11 trips from the San Diego Dock Sunday. Trout have been stocked at Canyon in the vicinity of the new fishing pier at the Boulder recreation site. Saguaro: 91%. Information: (480) 986-2515. Yellowtail are keeping San Diego Dock anglers busy as 939 anglers brought in 2,035 yellowtail Sunday. Fish points, islands rocky structures for largemouth bass. Those waters include Friendship Pond in Avondale, Bonsall Pond in Glendale, Roadrunner Pond in Phoenix, Dave White Park Pond in Casa Grande and Pacana Pond in Maricopa. The annual Just For Kids Fishing Festival will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave., in Tempe. Rods, reels and bait will be provided. The lucky angler caught mostly 2- to 3-pounders while using a Bomber Long A trout pattern lure. An angler looking for northern pike and walleye catches at Upper Lake Mary wasn’t disappointed. Horseshoe: 8%. Information: (480) 221-0503. Pleasant: 67%. Nine trips carried 225 anglers to the fishing grounds Sunday from the San Diego Dock. Information: (928) 532-2307. According to Richard LaPorte at Liar’s Korner in Mesa, 9- and 8-pound bass were caught last weekend during a tournament. Use swimbaits in white or pearl colors. Lake levels: Alamo: 12% full. Mead: 39%. One angler broke off a 23-incher during an attempt to lift it out of the water. Information: (928) 532-2307 or Pinetop Sporting Goods at (928) 367-5050. Information: (602) 942-3000. Canyon: 96%. Alamo: 14% full. Other reports indicate Texas or dropshot rigs equipped with Robo worms or Baby Brush Hogs and fished in 15 to 25 feet of water are also taking fish. Information: (619) 222-1144 or (602) 266-2624 at Phoenix Fishing Supply. Always a good idea to toss spinners, shiny spoons. The White Mountain Apache Tribe rates the following waters as “good” for accessible fishing: Earl Park Lake, Hawley, Horseshoe, Big Bear and Sunrise. The water is turbid. In addition, the 209 anglers on 10 trips brought in 111 yellowtail, 70 red rockfish, 28 calico bass, 10 bonito and a few other species. KY-KO Pest Prevention is a family-run company offering termite and pest control in Phoenix AZ for over 10 years. Information: (928) 774-5045. A two-trout limit is enforced. Information: (619) 222-1144 at H&M or (602) 266-2624 at Phoenix Fishing. Havasu: 95%. He adds anglers fishing along the shoreline of Windy Hill with a small grub tipped with a minnow have been doing well. Fishing is rated fair at all lakes, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Northern coves are still the best choices for striped bass, according to Barry Worman of the Arizona Striper Fishing Facebook page. Ted Wong at Phoenix Fishing says he hears bluefin tuna are stacking up and soon should be keeping anglers happy. Bass fishing is slow. Canyon: 94%. Recent high winds across the region have been driving anglers crazy, according to reports. Trout fishing has been good below Davis Dam in the casino area. Information: (480) 986-2515. At H&M Landing, 386 anglers recorded 395 dorado, 105 yellowfin tuna, 104 rockfish and 98 yellowtail and other species. Fool Hollow, Rainbow, Show Low and Woodland lakes are offering some decent trout fishing. Bunch, Hulsey, Luna, Lyman, Nelson and Tunnel Reservoir are all said to be fair. Carnero Lake is being rated excellent for fishing, according to the Game and Fish Department. Information: (928) 532-3692. Rockfish were the catch of choice Sunday for anglers fishing out of the San Diego Dock. The action was best under lights. Fishing is good at the Show Low Creek Meadows community water. Horseshoe: 11%. Striped bass fishing is off the hook. Roosevelt: 58%. The appearance of algae is good in that it shows the river is healthy and nutrients are flowing downstream from Lake Powell. Hot dogs and nightcrawlers work the best. Richard LaPorte of Liar’s Korner in Mesa says he has been receiving excellent reports indicating the lake is back to providing top-notch fishing after a long siege of algae issues. Saguaro: 93%. “I couldn’t believe how big the fish were,” he said. Trout reported has been lifted recently while fishing from shore reported catching 31 bass in Boulder Canyon says. 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