More Lakes + More Fish = More Fun!

Celebrating 33 years of "bringing fish to the people!" 20 communities and growing 41 total waters with more to come New waters in Mesa and Show Low

MORE LAKES + MORE FISH = MORE FUN!

Arizona’s Community Fishing Program motto is: “If people can’t get to the fish, we’ll bring fish to the people.”

We take great pride in providing a fun, family-friendly fishing opportunity at city park lakes and ponds across Arizona. For 33 years, we’ve been providing excellent customer value through the consistent, reliable delivery of quality fish throughout the year. We will continue to work with new communities to bring more fish to more waters for more people.

41 waters to fish! As of 2018, we have established fishing waters in 20 Arizona communities.

For more detailed information on specific locations of the Community Fishing Waters see the lake and park maps within this Guidebook. You can also find additional information at www.azgfd.gov or pick up a copy of the 2018 Arizona Fishing Regulation booklet at your local license dealer.

Fish Stocked in Community Fishing Waters (see specific waters for delivery schedules)

Channel Catfish 13-18 inches Bluegill 5-7 inches Rainbow Trout 10-13 inches (stocked in the spring and fall) (stocked once in spring) (stocked in the winter) Table of Contents

Welcome ...... 2–3 Gilbert New Changes ...... 3 Discovery Ponds...... 41 Licenses & Regulations ...... 4–5 Freestone Pond ...... 42 Regulations At A Glance ...... 4 McQueen Pond...... 43 Bag and Size Limits...... 5 Water Ranch Lake...... 44 Glendale Bonsall Pond...... 45 Program & Fish Stocking Info ...... 6–8 Mesa Fishing Tips ...... 10-16 Greenfield Park Pond — NEW...... 46 Basic Fishing Setups ...... 10 Red Mountain Lake...... 47 Other Fishing Resources...... 12 Riverview Lake...... 48 Releasing & Caring for Your Catch ...... 13 Green Light = Go Fish!...... 15 Peoria Pioneer Lake...... 49 Aquatic Invasive Species...... 16 Rio Vista Pond...... 50 Operation Game Thief...... 17 Phoenix Lake Maps & Park Info...... 19–68 Alvord Lake...... 51 Tucson Area Map...... 20 Cortez Lake...... 52 Silverbell Lake...... 21 Desert West Lake...... 53 Kennedy Lake...... 22 Encanto Lake...... 54 Lakeside Lake...... 23 Papago Ponds...... 55 Sahuarita Sahuarita Lake...... 24 Roadrunner Pond...... 56 Steele Indian School Pond...... 57 Yuma Area Map...... 26 West Wetlands Pond...... 27 Scottsdale Fortuna Lake...... 28 Chaparral Lake...... 58 Redondo Lake...... 29 Eldorado Pond...... 59 Council Avenue Pond...... 30 Surprise Surprise Lake...... 60 Payson Green Valley Lakes...... 32 Tempe Evelyn Hallman Pond...... 62 St. Johns Patterson Ponds...... 33 Kiwanis Lake...... 63 Ash Fork Stone Dam ...... 34 Tempe Town Lake...... 64-65 Show Low Show Low Creek — NEW.....35 Maricopa Phoenix Area Map...... 36–37 Copper Sky Lake...... 66 Avondale Friendship Pond...... 38 Pacana Pond...... 67 Chandler Casa Grande Desert Breeze Lake...... 39 Dave White Regional Park Pond...... 68 Veterans Oasis Lake...... 40 Fish-of-the-Year Program...... 70-72

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE ANDREJKO

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is the state agency charged with conserving and managing Arizona’s fish and wildlife resources. Its money comes from the sale of licenses, permits, fees and federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and fishing equipment and boats. Policies are decided by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, whose members are appointed by the governor.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AZGFD’s programs or activities, including its employment practices, the individual may file a complaint alleging discrimination directly with the Director’s Office, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, 602-942-3000, or with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS:WSFR, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Director’s Office as listed above.

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2018 Changes & Highlights

Two more waters were added to the program in 2017: Show Low Creek in Show Low and Greenfield Park in Mesa. Show Low Creek is our first creek added to the program. Several other communities in Arizona are planning and/or designing new lakes including: • PEORIA – New park and fishing lake to be constructed near North Lake Pleasant Road and West Dixileta Drive. • GLENDALE – New fishing lake is being planned for Heroes Regional Park at W Bethany Home Rd and 83rd Avenue. • AVONDALE – New fishing lake is being planned for Festival Fields Park at Lower Buckeye Road and South Litchfield Road. • QUEEN CREEK – New park and fishing lake to be constructed near East Appleby Road and 196th Street. • GILBERT – Two new waters are proposed; One near E Queen Creek Road and South Higley Road, and another near South Power Road and East Pecos Road. • THATCHER – New fishing lake to be constructed near South Reay Lane and West 8th Street. • HOLBROOK – New fishing lake proposed near West Buffalo Street and 13th Avenue. • MAMMOTH – New fishing lake proposed near East Copper Creek Road and South Main Street. New Stocking Strategy Planned for 2018 We’ve developed a new stocking strategy for 2018 for our “Expansion Waters”. Previ- ously our stocking strategy involved stocking 6 times per year. We are doubling the trout stocking to four per year and adding another catfish stocking (See Page 6 for more details). This means a total of 9 stockings per year – a 50% increase! We also intend to make largemouth bass more available in certain waters (to be determined). As we add more waters in higher elevations, we will continue to stock catfish through the summer months (June-August). These changes mean more waters, more choices, and more fun!

3 LICENSES & REGULATIONS fish license. Community Fishing Program waters require any of the following licensetypes. fish license.CommunityFishingProgramwatersrequireanyofthefollowing Arizona, musthaveontheirpersonacurrentArizonafishingorcombination(combo)huntand License Requirements: Allpersons10in yearsorolder,whilefishinganypublicwater CommunityFishingregulationsanglersshouldbeawareof. Here aresomekey specialrulesandregulations. Community FishingProgramwaters.Thesewatershavetheirown municipallakesandpondsas andFishCommissionspecially designatescertain The Game 1 4 Other valid licenses include blind and disabled veteran complimentary licenses,andyouth-grouptwo-dayfishinglicense. veterancomplimentary Other validlicensesincludeblindanddisabled Community FishingRegulationsataGlance Community Age 18 andover Ages 10 –17 Under age10 past 25 years resident and AZ Age 70 andover dealers statewide, anyGameand Fish office,oronlineatwww.azgfd.gov.dealers statewide, bepurchasedatanyoneof320Licenses can convenientsportinggoodsorretail • ArevalidforALLfishspeciesincludingtrout. forthesimultaneousfishingwithtwopoles(lines) • Includethetwopoleprivilege,allowing • IncludeCommunityFishingprivileges,validatanyofthewatersfoundin thisguidebook. • Arevalidforoneyear(365days)fromdateofpurchase. ALL Arizonafishingand combo hunt/fishlicenses: in thewateratonce.ThisprivilegeappliestoCommunityFishinglicenses also. AGE Short Term ComboHunt/Fish Combo Hunt/Fish General Fishing Fishing Community Youth ComboHunt/Fish and Fishoffices Available onlyfromGame Valid onedayonly Pioneer –ComboHunt/Fish LICENSE TYPE Operation: GAME THIEF Call 24/7,1-800-352-0700 Report Violators Report No licenserequired Complimentary RESIDENT $15/day $24 $57 $37 $5 FEE NON-RESIDENT $20/day $160 N/A $24 $55 $5 1

Bag and Size Limits Most Community Fishing waters are designated either as a lake or a pond and have different daily bag limits. Lake or pond status is specified throughout this guidebook and on signs posted at each park. DAILY BAG LIMITS FISH SPECIES MINIMUM Lakes Ponds SIZE LIMIT Catfish 4 2 None Trout 4 2 None Bass 2 1 13 inches or more Sunfish:various species including 10 5 None bluegill, redear, green and hybrid White Amur (grass carp) 1 1 30 inches or more Other None None None The daily bag limit is the maximum number of fish that may be legally caught and reduced to possession in one day. Once you catch a fish and do not release it, it now counts toward your daily bag limit. This includes any fish you catch and give away to someone else. Daily bag limits are for 24-hour periods (midnight to midnight). Once your daily limit is reached, you must stop fishing for that species. Method of Take, Use of Bait Angling: • All fishing and combo licenses allow the angler to fish with two poles or lines simultaneously. In no case are more than two poles allowed to be used at the same time. • Anglers may have no more than two hooks, or one artificial lure with more than one hook attached, or two artificial flies or lures, attached to the same line or pole. • No snagging or use of seine nets, cast nets or dip nets to capture sport fish. Other: • Park rules and regulations vary by city and leave fish to die. This is wasting “game” meat. are identified on signage at each park. • It is illegal to transport live fish from a lake or Posted open park hours are also the times to transfer live fish from one body of water that anglers may fish. to another. Unauthorized stocking of fish, • When fishing, Game and Fish laws require minnows and crayfish is illegal. you to attend your line, that is, stay near • The use of live bait fish (such as min- your fishing pole at all times. nows) is illegal at all Tucson area lakes • When fishing, the hook, fly or lure must be (Silverbell, Kennedy, Lakeside and used in such a manner that the fish volun- Sahuarita), and also at Green Valley tarily attempt to take it in their mouths. Lakes in Payson. • It is a violation to fail to keep all edible • It is a violation to litter. This includes hooks, portions of fish in an edible condition or to fishing line, bait containers, wrappers, etc.

5 PROGRAM & FISH STOCKING INFO bass stockinginthespring. 4 timesinthespring.We plan for4stockingsoftroutinthewintermonths,andonesunfishand/or Catfish shallbestockedonceinthefalland tinely stockedwithcatfishortroutfromOctobertoJune. 11 “Expansion” strategy: watersinthePhoenixareaand4Yumawillberou- ponds once per year in the spring. ponds onceperyearinthespring. farm Bluegill orRedearSunfishandLargemouthBass–ThesefisharebroughtinfromArkansas Yuma areawaters. and Fishstatetrouthatcherieswillcontinuetostockfishinto Tempe Lakeandthefour Town three sources.Two Colorado-basedtroutfarmsarecontractedtosupplymostofthetrout.Game Trout troutfrom10-13 rainbow –Catchable inchesarestockedduringthewinterseasonfrom contracted fishsuppliersbasedinArkansas. during thewarmerseasonsinspringandfall.Farm-raised catfisharedeliveredby Catfish –Ready-to-catchchannelcatfishaveraging 1.5-2 pounds(14-18 inches)arestocked Stocked Fish in thespring. spring. We planfor9stockingsoftroutinthewintermonths,andonesunfishand/orbassstocking shallbestocked4timesinthefalland6 Catfish to June,atroughly2-weekintervals. “Traditional” 21 strategy: waterswillbestockedwithcatchablecatfishortroutfromSeptember gies. ThesedistinctstrategieswillbeappliedtotheCommunityFishingwaters. CommunityFishinglocationscomemoreadaptableandcustomizedfishstockingstrate With new 6 Please seetheindividual lake/pondpagesforsite-specific stockingstrategies. Creek. Low Fork, and“Custom”forotherwaters suchasShow at StoneDamnear Ash We havethreeadditionalstrategiesfor“Trout only” only”atPayson’sGreenValley Lakes,“Catfish Annual Stocking Schedules – Primary Fish Delivery Strategies FishDelivery Annual StockingSchedules–Primary Bass and/orSunfish Catfish Trout Bass and/orSunfish Catfish Trout

All AboutFishStockings Sep Sep 4 STOCKINGS Oct Oct 1 Nov Nov Dec Dec 9 4 STOCKINGS STOCKINGS Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar 6 STOCKINGS Apr Apr 4 STOCKINGS 1 1 May May

Jun Jun - About the Community Fishing Program

The nationally acclaimed Arizona Community Fishing Program is a sig- nificant contributor to quality of life for urban as well as rural residents. Fishing is a wholesome activity well suited for families and anglers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Spending time in the outdoors at a beautiful park setting is relaxing and enjoyable, and catching a tasty fish is a great benefit. Partnerships with Parks There would be no Community Fishing Program without the support and participation of will- ing partners across the state. Community Fishing waters are all located in city park lakes that are funded, managed and maintained by the cities for public use and enjoyment. Partners pay annual fees to the Department to help offset the costs associated with the stocking of fish and installation of signage. Growth and What’s Next? The expansion of the Community Fishing Program to include more locations is a testament to the Department’s commitment to “bring fish to the people.” The Community Fishing Program is positioned to expand even more in the years ahead. As the economy recovers and city budgets grow, new park construction projects will follow that include new lakes for fishing.Our Goal is become established in at least 36 Arizona Communities by 2025. In 2016 we partnered with our first private entity, the Ash Fork Development Association and we hope to form more public-private partnerships in the future. Funding and SFR partnership Funding support for the Community Fishing Program is based on a user play, user pay model. The program is financed by the sale of fishing licenses, Sport Fish Restoration (SFR) Program (federal) funds, and annual fees collected from the city parks and recreation departments. SFR funds originate from federal taxes that are collected every time an angler purchases fishing equipment or merchandise. These funds are allocated back to the states to spend on sport fishing programs and fish stocking.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department receives no money from Arizona’s general fund. Your purchase of a license or tag contributes to the department’s ability to manage wildlife.

7 PROGRAM & FISH STOCKING INFO 8 • FishingProgram (CFP): Community e-News. subscribeunderAZGFD Fishing Report, gov. To receiveyourfreecopyofthebi-weeklyCommunityFishing ProgramBulletinortheweekly fromtheWeb canbedownloaded your nearestCommunityProgramlakeorthey atwww.azgfd. in theCommunityFishingProgramBulletin.BulletinsarepostedatInformationStations twoweeks Current informationonProgramactivitiesandastockingscheduleispreparedevery • • CFP Bulletin CFP CFP LakeLocations CFP StockingSchedule CFP Game andFishOnlineFishingInformation MESA TUCSON YUMA KINGMAN FLAGSTAFF PINETOP REGIONAL OFFICES 942-3000 •(602) 85086 Highway,Phoenix,AZ W.Carefree 5000 HEADQUARTERS, PHOENIX OFFICES DEPARTMENT FISH AND GAME ARIZONA Where toGetMoreInformation

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9 FISHING TIPS are effective for all fish; however, mostotherbaitsarespecies-specific. are effectiveforallfish;however, Use lighterlineandsmallerhooksweightsfortroutbluegill.Somebaitssuchasworms methodshaveproventoworkwellfortrout,catfishandsunfishinurbanwaters. The following ofyourfishingsuccess. Proper riggingofyourhooks,weightsandbaitsisafundamentalpart darker environments. Fish the deepest spots during the daytime and shallower areasafterdark. andshallower darker environments.Fishthedeepestspotsduringdaytime arebestcaughtusingahookandsinkersetup Catfish hotdogs, liver,shrimp Bait: Worms, stinkbaits, Hook Size:2to6baitholder Line: 8to12 lb.test Channel Catfish 10 fishing equipmentandbaitsthatarerecommendedforcommunityfishing. NOTE: Seetheinsidebackcoverforillustrationsandacompletechecklistofessential Egg Sinker Egg ¼–½ oz. Basic FishingSetups Split ShotSinker 8–18 inches Swivel . Catfish bite best in bitebestin (fig. 1andfig.2).Catfish 8–18 inches 14”-18” SIZE AVERAGE STIFF SPINES ON FRONT EDGE EDGE ONFRONT SPINES STIFF (BE CAREFUL) (BE OF FINS Setup Sinker Split Shot Figure 2: Setup Egg Sinker Figure 1: Rainbow Trout Line: 4 to 6 lb. test Hook Size: 8 to 12 baitholder Bait: Worms, salmon eggs, Power Bait 10”-12” AVERAGE SIZE When using prepared floating baits, the bottom fishing set up with an egg sinker is most effective (fig. 1). When fishing for trout, use the egg sinker set-up with 2- or 4-pound line tied below the swivel to the hook. Fishing with a bobber (fig.3) can work well for trout when using non-floating baits such as worms or salmon eggs. For trout lures, small in-line spinners such as Panther Martins or Mepps, or spoons such as KastMasters or Super Dupers, can be effective.

Sunfish Line: 2 to 6 lb. test Hook Size: 8 to 12 baitholder Bait: Worms, mealworms, corn 5”-8” AVERAGE SIZE Sunfish or bluegill can be caught using the bobber setup(fig. 3). Use a small pencil or round bobber and fish along the lake edges in 4-8 feet of water. Use enough weight below the bobber so that it can be pulled underwater easily. Try to cover up the hook with the bait.

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11 FISHING TIPS Town uniquewith irregularsizedandspacedscalesalongthesides. Lakeandisvery the largerlakes.Avariationofcommon carp,theIsraeliormirrorisfoundinTempe arenotstocked,butcan reproduceinsomeof arefoundinsome lakes.They Common Carp Common Carp 12 ers” arevitaltokeepinglakesclean,healthyandfishable. - lawnmow assterile,andwillnotreproduce.These“underwater certified white amurareexpensive, weeds andalgae,helpingtoreduceoreliminatetheneedapplychemicalsinwater. Stocked biologicaltoolusedtoridlakesofnuisance areanimportant control aquaticweedproblems.They White Amur(alsocalledgrasscarp)areweedeatingfishspeciallystockedbylakemanagersto White Amur Keep whiteamurinourlakes.Theyarehelpingtokeepwaterscleanandfree DARKER APPEAR CROSSHATCHED APPEAR TAIL Know the difference between these two carp species! carp thesetwo Know thedifferencebetween LARGE SCALES, LARGE of weeds. If caught, please consider releasing them unharmed. of weeds.Ifcaught,pleaseconsiderreleasingthemunharmed. (also called Grass Carp -Limit1fish30”minimumlength) (also calledGrassCarp LARGE, DARK-EDGED LARGE, (Unlimited harvest) SCALES STIFF SPINE LONG FIN DORSAL GOLD COLOR YELLOW TO 15”-22” SIZE AVERAGE

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OLIVE GREEN BACK FLESHY BARBELS FLESHY NO BARBELS BONY HEAD & BONY HEAD MOUTH Proper Release Methods Fish are a valuable resource, and fishing for them is a fun and exciting recreational experience. Fresh fish are also a great source of nutrition. Keeping only what you plan to eat and releasing the rest is good stewardship of this precious resource. By limiting your harvest, and practicing good catch-and-release techniques, you can help preserve the fishery and ensure that fish remain for another day. Fish can easily die when subjected to excessive handling and poor release techniques. The fish may swim away at first, but likely dies in a matter of minutes or days if it is left out of the water too long, covered in dirt, squeezed too hard, or injured from forced removal of a deeply impaled hook. The following catch-and-release tips will greatly improve the fish’s chance of survival.

Do’s: Don’ts: Quick hook sets: Avoid letting fish swallow Avoid forcefully removing swallowed hooks by paying attention to your line. hooks: If the hook is embedded down the Quick retrieve: Exhaustion stress can be throat, clip the line as close to the eye of fatal, the longer you play a fish, the more the hook as possible. Hooks will dissolve stress it endures. over time. A fish that has a hook pulled out from its throat has less than a 50% Wet hands and a gentle touch: Handling chance of survival. A fish with the hook left fish with wet hands will help keep their in its throat has a 90% chance. protective slime from coming off. Keep the fish in the water as much as Avoid touching the gills or eyes: Holding possible: It is best to unhook the fish while it a fish by the gills can be lethal; these are is still in the water. If you want a picture, have extremely sensitive and easily damaged your camera ready to go and limit holding organs. the fish out of the water for too long. Avoid letting the fish flop around on the Carefully remove the hook: Grasp the ground: A fish can easily harm itself on hook firmly and back it out the same direc- land and lose some of its protective slime tion it went in. Use pliers, a hook removal coating. It is best to minimize the amount tool, or grasp the hook at the eyelet. of time it spends out of the water. Quick Release: Gently place the fish back Avoid a firm grip: Fish are slippery and into the water. If it doesn’t swim away, you wiggly. Instinct will lead an angler to tighten may need to move the fish forward and their grip on the fish, and potentially crush back under water so oxygen flows over the its internal organs with force. gills and it can recover.

Other helpful techniques may include using barbless hooks, circle hooks, hook removal tools, and rubberized nets for handling fish.

13 FISHING TIPS 14 • • • afishaway.having tothrow waste beforeitiseaten.Herearesometipstokeepyourcatchfreshandtasty,avoid plantoeat Responsible anglerscatchonlywhatthey fish thataredelicious,nutritious,andanaffordablealternativetobuyingfromastore. pan.Nothingtastesbetterthanafreshlycaughtfish.Oururbanlakesofferhighquality frying tocareforitfromthehook how If you’regoingtoeatyourcatch,youshouldknow

freeze itinwateroraziplockbagandwillkeepfor2–4months. up to2–3daysintherefrigeratorsealedacontainer. Ifyouneedtostoreitforlonger,can and gutcleanyourfish,thebetteritwilltaste.Onceproperlycleaned,fishkeepfor Clean thefishassoonyougethome,andstoreitproperly: fish aliveinwater. fish inacoolerorcontainer. your Whenyouleave,rememberitisagainstthelawtotransport of thegills.Thiskeepsfishalivealotlonger. Onceyouarereadytoleavethelake,place jawinstead used bymostanglers.Ifusingastringer,threadthestringerthroughfish’slower fresh, thebetteritwilltastewhenyoueatit.Usingawirebasketorstringeristypicaltactic Keep thefishaliveuntilyouarereadytoleave.Thelongercankeepaand stringer ifthewateriscool. enough iceforthetripandimmediatelyplacecatchonice.Youa canalsokeepthefishon being leftinawarmarea(onlandorthewater).Agoodsolutionistobringanicechestwith Oneofthequickestwaysafishcangobadisby A cool,moistplacetoputyourcatch. “catfish” inthesearchbox. www.foodnetwork.com . Enter“trout”or ing delicioustroutandcatfishcanbefoundat Hundreds ofrecipesforcookingandprepar ing Your Catch. Click ontheFishopediatabandgotoPrepar your fish,gotowww.takemefishing.org. catch, includinggutting,filletingandcleaning For tipsandinstructions onpreparingyour Caring For andPreparingYour Catch - -

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Green Light = Go Fish!

In September 2017 the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and Arizona Depart- ment of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) launched an initiative to highlight a “green light” list of fish species from specific waters that may be consumed without limits to portion size and frequency. AZGFD and ADEQ have been testing a wide variety of fish throughout the state for mercury, the most common contaminant found in edible fish fillets nationwide. This testing has identified fish to avoid (red light) and fish that can be eaten in limited quantities (orange light). Anglers have been routinely informed about consumption advisories, but never which fish species at which locations can be caught, eaten and enjoyed without limiting portions. These “Green Light Fisheries” include ALL trout and channel catfish supplied for the Com- munity Fishing Program waters. See all the green light waters on the ADEQ interactive e-Map, including other waters and fish species classified as “Green Light Fisheries.” While this is great news for anglers, it also reaffirms that fresh fish from our state’s waters can be a part of a healthy diet. Fish contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, are low in saturated fat and contain omega-3 fatty acids. A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fish can contribute to heart health and children’s proper growth and development. For more information please visit: azdeq.gov/fca

15 FISHING TIPS infecting watersandspreadingdisease. consequences, posingthreatstoresidentfishandperhaps didnotcome.Doingsocanhavefar-reaching from whichthey Do notmovefishbetweenwatersorintroduceto 5. fish ropical 4. 3. 2. 1. FishingProgram MostUn wanted InvasiveSpecies: Arizona’s Community out-compete them for food and territory becausetherearenonaturalpredatorstostopthem. out-compete themforfoodandterritory often and fishing.Whentheseinvaderscomeintocontactwithournative,residentspecies,they Typically aremovedfromlaketobycommonrecreationalactivitiessuchasboating they whose introductionmaycauseeconomicorenvironmentalharmtohumanhealth.” Aquatic invasivespeciesinArizonaaredefinedas“anyaquaticthatisnotnative,and 16

• • • spreadingaquaticinvasivespecies,attheend o prevent • do What youcan to sport fish,andmaycreatefear andpanicwhenfound. to sport onfooditemsimportant diseases,prey carry illegally releasedfromfishtanksand ponds.They in RedMountainLake2012. clogging pipesandblanketinglargeareasofthelakebottom.Quaggamussels werediscovered (called“veligers”)ayear,quickly of thefoodweb.Asingleadultcanproducefourmillionlarvae made. Itfiltersthewaterthroughasiphonandeatslargeamountsofmicroscopic algae,thebase Phoenix area.Thealgaltoxinsareharmlesstohumans,petsandbirds. It isalreadyfoundinnumerousArizonawatersincludingsomeCommunity Fishingwatersinthe as they cover the surface or the bottom. Expensive to control, they canbeapersistent pest. tocontrol,they orthebottom. Expensive coverthesurface as they even eachother.even annoyanglersbystealingtheirbait. They Hydrilla andothertropic T Crayfish Quagga mussel Golden Alga

It’s illegal. Don’t transport orstocklivefish(oraquaticplants). allequipmentbeforeusingitagain. Clean, drain anddry mud, plantsorfishfromyourequipment. fishingtripmakesuretoremoveanyvisible of every Find outmoreat T are sometimes used as bait. They consume large quantities of aquatic plants, fish, and consumelargequantitiesofaquaticplants,fish,and aresometimesusedasbait.They (alga eaters), goldfish, pacu and even piranhas have been even piranhashavebeen suchasPlecostomus(algaeaters),goldfish,pacuand is a one-celled microscopic alga that produces a toxin that can kill fish and clams. isaone-celledmicroscopicalgathatproducestoxincankillfishand clams. is a shelled bivalve that attaches to many different surfaces, naturaland man- isashelledbivalvethatattachestomanydifferentsurfaces, http://www.azgfd.gov/invasivespecies Aquatic InvasiveSpecies al/aquarium plants can rapidly infest ponds, becoming a nuisance canrapidlyinfestponds,becominga nuisance OPERATION GAME THIEF

Operation: GAME THIEF A 24/7 hotline to report fish and wildlife violations

Report a violation. Rewards of $50–$1,000 are offered for information leading to an arrest for fishing violations. Callers can remain anonymous. Call 1-800-352-0700. Bag and possession limits provide everyone with a chance at a quality fishing experience and protect the fishery. Any angler that keeps or gives away more than their limit is breaking the law — they Call to report a are thieves stealing fish from you and other responsible anglers. violation or visit www.azgfd.gov/thief Your help is needed to catch these violators. If you witness an angler keeping more than the daily bag and possession limit, fishing without a license, fishing with more than two poles at the same time, or not complying with other fishing rules, contact the Operation Game Thief Hotline to report the violation. Reported violations are prioritized based on the quality of the information provided. Because the department has a limited number of wildlife officers statewide, it is not possible to have an immediate response to every call. That is why it is important that you be a good witness so that follow-up by an officer can be conducted.

Be a good witness: • Recognize what specific activities are violations. • Do not put yourself in danger or confront the violator. • Write down the date, time and specific park and lake location. • Write down a description of the person(s) (physical and clothing). • If possible, get the vehicle description and license plate number. • Try to take pictures or video of the violation and violator. • Call or go online to report the violation as soon as possible.

Poaching is not fishing! Poachers are not fishermen! Do the right thing. Report a violator. Your tip can make the difference in apprehending a fish thief.

17 Rainbow Trout stocking at Rio Vista Pond, Peoria MAPS & PARKMAPS INFO

Community Fishing Program Waters

This section includes maps and specific information on each of the 41 Community Fishing Program waters located in 20 cities across Arizona.

• Lakes are grouped by city, and key lake and city park information is listed to ensure you have a pleasant and enjoyable fishing experience when you visit.

• Most parks have parking, restrooms, picnic tables, drinking water, handicap access, and much more. Facilities, landscaping and lakes are well maintained by parks staff.

• Community Fishing Program bulletin boards and regulation signs are posted at all lakes to keep you informed of the current fishing regulations and license requirements.

• Enjoy fishing the park lakes. Please help keep your community parks clean and follow the rules and regulations.

Key to map symbols

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• • • • • amadas Joined CFP in 1984 Park Amenities Park - Trout Catfish or Sunfish / Bass and

Traditional Stocking Strategy Stocking Traditional

Christopher Columbus Park 4600 N. Silverbell Road Tucson, AZ 85745 Tucson,

Swimming, wading, glass containers Swimming,

www.tucsonaz.gov/parks (520) 791-4873 Tucson Parks and Recreation Tucson For more park information, contact: more For and geese prohibited. Other rules as posted. on board. Gasoline fish motors prohibited. No ing allowed of ducks in Archer Lake. Feeding permitted. Must have proper floatation devices feet and under must be properly licensed and allowed. Canoes up to 17 feet and boats 14 feet and boats 14 allowed. Canoes up to 17 Rules: No live baitfish prohibited. and littering are 13 acres. Maximum depth 7 feet. Size: 13 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 Park

Location: Silverbell Lake Silverbell TUCSON Kennedy Lake www.tucsonaz.gov/parks (520) 791-4873 Tucson ParksandRecreation For more park information,contact: posted. of ducksandgeeseprohibited.Other rulesas motorsprohibited.Feeding on board.Gasoline permitted. Musthaveproperfloatationdevices feet andundermustbeproperlylicensed upto17 Canoes allowed. feetandboats14 and litteringare prohibited. Nolivebaitfish Rules: 85713ucson, AZ 00 S.LaChollaBlvd. Size: Park Hours:6:00a.m.to10:30 p.m. Location: J.F. KennedyPark 22 10 acres.Maximumdepth 12 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass T 36

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout ool in1984Joined CFP ts Fields amadas • • • • • Park Amenities

Swimming P Spor Group R Playground Boating Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Sep 4 stockings Oct Nov Dec 1 9 stockings Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June TUCSON

Traditional Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 9 stockings1 1 Catfish 4 stockings 6 stockings Lakeside Lake Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Location: Chuck Ford Lakeside Park 8300 E. Stella Road Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish Tucson, AZ 85730 4 trout Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 2 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 14 acres at full capacity. 10 sunfish Maximum depth 35 feet. 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. No live baitfish allowed. Canoes up to 17 feet and boats 14 Park Amenities feet and under must be properly licensed and • Boating permitted. Must have proper floatation devices • Playgrounds on board. Gasoline motors prohibited. Feeding • Sports Fields of ducks and geese prohibited. Other rules • Walking Trail as posted. Joined CFP in 1986 For more park information, contact: Tucson Parks and Recreation (520) 791-4873 www.tucsonaz.gov/parks

23 SAHUARITA www.sahuaritaaz.gov (520) 822-8896 ParksandRecreation Sahuarita For more park information,contact: at alltimes.Otherrulesasposted. board. Animalsmustberestrainedby aleash on hibited. Musthaveproperfloatationdevices motorspro between sunriseandsunset.Gas Boatingpermittedonly live baitfishallowed. areand alcoholicbeverages prohibited. ers, littering,cleaningoffishonpremises, Rules: 85629 ahuarita, AZ Size: 10 acres.Maximumdepth 12 feet. Park Hours:SunrisetoSunset Location: Sahuarita LakeSahuarita 24 Swimming, contain- wading,glass ahuarita LakePark S 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. Sahuarita 15466 S.Rancho S

1.3 miles to Sahuarita Road SAHUARITA LAKE PARK LAKE

ul Traditional StockingStrategy Az Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout La Villita Road Camino Lago

No No P a - ra ll 0.8 miles to e l

Sahuarita Road

rail amadas in2002 Joined CFP • • • • Park Amenities

Walking T Group R Outdoor Amphitheater Boating

Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Sep

4 stockings P

Oct

n g Nov Dec 1 9 stockings Jan 1 Feb Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June West Wetlands Pond, Yuma YUMA 26 JE ERSON ST FFERSON 4    

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S FORTUNA RD 95 YUMA Expansion Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June West Trout 1 4 stockings1 1 Catfish 1 4 stockings Wetlands Pond Bass and / or Sunfish 1

ater St. Ave W. W To Colorado River/ nd 22 Boat Launch N. To

WEST WETLANDS PARK

N. 12th Ave.

Canal To W. 1st St.

Location: West Wetlands Park 282 North 12th Avenue Daily Bag Limits - Pond Yuma, AZ 85364 2 catfish 2 trout Park Hours: Sunrise to 11:00 p.m. 1 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 1.3 acres. Maximum depth 14 feet. 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Rules: Swimming, wading, glass contain- Statewide limits apply to all other species ers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Leashed dogs are permitted in the park. Motorized vehicles Park Amenities are not permitted off roadways and are to be • Ramadas parked in designated areas only. No open fires • Walking Trails are permitted. Other rules as posted. • Playgrounds For more park information, contact: Joined CFP in 2014 Yuma Parks and Recreation - (928) 373-5243 www.yumaaz.gov

27 YUMA www.blm.gov (search:Fortuna) Yuma FieldOffice(928-317-3200) 342-0091), BureauofLandManagement, andFishOffice(928- Game Yuma RegionAZ For more park information,contact: No facilitiesonsite. tric motor. limitedto 14 Camping days. restrictedtoasingleelec- Rules: Powerboats Size: 9acres. Park Hours:Open24hours. Pond willbeonyour left. and travelapproximately3.4miles,Fortuna Main OutletDrain.Turn road eastonthe levee sideofthe isonthenorth Thelevee the levee. Turn onAve. 7Eandtravel1.5 north milesto on Highway95andtravel½miletoAve. 7E. and travel1.5 milestoHighway95.Turn east Location: Fortuna Lake 28 From I-8, turn north on Araby Road onArabyRoad From I-8,turnnorth

To S. Ave. 7 E. / Hwy. 95 (4.9 miles) Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout

Levee Rd. / E. County 7 1/2 St. Joined CFP in2014Joined CFP • • erimeter parking • Park Amenities

Large shadetrees Primitive camping P Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake

Canal Sep Oct 1 Nov Dec 1

Gila River 4 stockings Gila River Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 4 stockings 1 May June YUMA

Expansion Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 4 stockings1 1 Catfish 1 4 stockings Redondo Lake Bass and / or Sunfish 1

To S. Ave 9 E

To S. Ave. 7 E. E. County 6th St.

Hwy. 95 (4.7 miles) S. Ave. 8 1/2 E. S. Ave. 8 1/2

Yuma Lakes RV Resort

Location: 1.5 miles east of Laguna Dam Road (Avenue 7E) on County 6th Street. Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish Park Hours: Open 24 hours. 4 trout Size: 11 acres. Maximum depth 14 feet. 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish Rules: Camping limited to 14 days. No 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) facilities on site. Powerboats restricted to Statewide limits apply to all other species a single electric motor. For more park information, contact: Park Amenities Yuma Region AZ Game and Fish Office • Boat launch (928-342-0091), Bureau of Land Management, • Fishing pier Yuma Field Office (928-317-3200) Joined CFP in 2014 www.blm.gov (search: Redondo)

29 SOMERTON Avenue Pond Council 30 www.cityofsomerton.com (928) 627-2058 ParksandRecreationDepartment Somerton For more park information,contact: as posted. hours of6-9a.m.andp.m.Otherrules are prohibitedfromthewalkwayduring ited fromenteringthepark.Wheeledvehicles permitted inthepark.Allvehiclesareprohib permitsrequired.Leasheddogsare beverage ers andlitteringare prohibited. Rules: Size: 1acre.Maximumdepth8feet. 01 N.CouncilAvenue Park Hours:5:00a.m.to11:00 p.m. Location: Swimming, contain- wading,glass

CouncilAvenue Park Somer 8 Sports Field ton, AZ 85350 ton, AZ AVENUE PARK COUNCIL Alcoholic Alcoholic Jefferson St. Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout

- ts Fields in2014Joined CFP • • • • Park Amenities

Ramadas Playground Spor Picnic tables Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5 sunfish 1 bass(13-inch minimum) 2 trout 2 catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Sep Oct Council Ave. 1

Library Fulton St. Nov Canal St. Dec 1 4 stockings To Yuma Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Somerton Ave. Apr To Hwy. 95 4 stockings 1 May June Green Valley Lake, Payson PAYSON 32 Green Valley Lakes Joined CFP in1998Joined CFP leash. Otherrulesasposted. prohibited. Allanimalsmustberestrained bya treated effluent,thereforefullbody contact is onboard.Lakereceives floatation devices motorsprohibited.Musthaveproper sunset. Gas Boating permittedonlybetweensunriseand permits required. Alcoholicbeverage allowed. and litteringare prohibited. Nolivebaitfish Rules: Maximum depthofmainlake21 feet. middle lake1acre,andmain10 acres. Size: Park Hours:6:00a.m.to10:30 p.m. Location: Catfish, bassandsunfisharenotstocked,butpresentingoodnumbers. Total of13 acres.Upperlake2acres, Swimming, containers wading,glass Payson, A 1000 ClubDrive W.Country Green Valley Park Special Note: Trout Note: arestocked attwo-week Special Z 85541 intervals fromOctobertoMay.intervals

Annual Fish Stocking Schedule – trout delivered every two weeks two Annual FishStockingSchedule–troutdeliveredevery Trout rails • • • Park Amenities www.paysonrimcountry.com (928) 474-5242 7 ext. Payson Parks,RecreationandTourism For more parksinformation,contact:

(north ofLakeDrive) (north Walking T Playground Boating Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Sep Oct Nov

Dec

15 stockings Jan Feb • •

Fishing Docks Historic Buildings Accessible Mar

Apr

May Jun ST. JOHNS

Upper Elevation Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Patterson Trout 1 1 1 1 Catfish 1 3 stockings Ponds Bass and / or Sunfish 11

Upper Lyman Ditch Access Rd.

From 24th West To Hwy 180 Hwy 180 To

24th West

Gate Gate

24th West

PATTERSON

PONDS 24th West

Location: South 24th West Daily Bag Limits - Pond Park Hours: Open 24 hours 2 catfish Size: Lower Pond, 3 acres 2 trout Upper Pond, 5 acres 1 bass (13 inch minimum) 5 sunfish Rules: Currently being developed 1 white amur (30 inch minimum) For more park information contact: Statewide limits apply to all other species St. Johns Parks and Recreation (928) 337-4517, Ext. 221 Park Amenities • Wildlife Watching • Hiking Trails

Joined CFP in 2016

33 Catfish only strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Stone Dam Catfish 1 1 ASH FORK

Stone Dam

STONE DAM

Cattle Guard Historic Route 66

Welch Road

Exit 151 I-40

Location: Old Route 66 West of Welch Road Daily Bag Limits Park Hours: Open 24 hours 4 catfish Size: 10 acres 6 trout 2 bass (13 inch minimum) Rules: No off-road use. No littering. Statewide limits apply to all other species Respect private property rights. For more park information contact: Ash Fork Development Association Park Amenities 518 Lewis Avenue • Wildlife Watching Ash Fork, Arizona 86320 • Hiking Trails (928) 637-2774 Joined CFP in 2016

34 SHOW LOWSHOW Show Low Custom - Show Low Creek - Proposed Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Creek Trout 1 1 1 1 1 1 Catfish 2 stockings Meadow Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Fence To Hwy 60 To Foot Bridge

Penrod Road

Hwy. 260

Frisbee Golf SHOW LOW CREEK

S. C e Hampton Inn n t & Suites ra l Av e. / East . Woolford Rd Fence

Location: 7 69 S. White Mountain Road Show Low 85901 Daily Bag and Possession Limit: 2 catfish Park Hours: Open 24 hours 2 trout Size: 0.7 miles long. 1 bass (13 inch minimum) 5 sunfish Rules: Being developed. 1 white amur (30 inch minimum) For more park information contact: Statewide limits apply to all other species Show Low Parks and Recreation 180 N. 9th Street Show Low, Arizona 85901 Park Amenities (928) 532-4000 • Frisbee Golf • Hiking Trails

Joined UFP in 2017

35 PHOENIX AREA 8 7 6 PHOENIX 5 GLENDALE 4 3 PEORIA 2 AVONDALE 1 SURPRISE 36

PONDS LAKES F Cortez Alvord Desert West Bonsall Pioneer Rio Vista Surprise riendship

p.38 p.49 p.50 p.60 p.51 p.45 p.52 p.53 1 Q P SCOTTSDALE O N M TEMPE    9 Phoenix continued Tempe Town Papago Roadrunner School Eldorado Chaparral Kiwanis Hallman Steele Indian Encanto 2

p.54 p.54 p.56 p.62 p.63 p.57 p.64-65 p.58 p.59 p.55 3 4 83RD AVE CHANDLER reestone GILBERT S S R MESA 20 20 23 24 23 24 25 20 25 22 23 24 22 26 26 25 22 26 21 21 21 6

Desert Breeze Veterans Oasis Discovery McQueen F Water Ranch Greenfield Red Mountain Riverview 5 59TH AVE 7 8

p.48 p.41 p.42 p.47 p.39 p.43 p.46 p.44 p.40 9 10 11 12 15 13 14 26 17 16 18 23 25

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26 RDLINDSAY

37 AVONDALE 38 Location: Friendship Pond www.avondale.org (623) 333-2400 Avondale Parks,RecreationandLibraries For more parkinformation,contact: Other rulesasposted. containers andlitteringare prohibited. Rules: 85323 vondale, AZ Size: Road 2325 W.McDowell Park Hours:6:00a.m.to11:00 p.m. Agua Fria River To Rd. Dysart 1 acre.Maximumdepthto12 feet. Multi Use Swimming, wading,boating, glass Field 10 A 1 redhp Park Friendship Multi Use Field 9 Facility Maintenance Multi Use Field 8 Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout Multi Use

Field 7 Multi Use

To I-10 Field 6 rails in2015Joined CFP • ts Fields • ts Courts • • • • Park Amenities

Mc Dowell Road Walking T Dog Park Spor Spor Playgrounds Ramadas Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5sunfish 1bass(13-inch minimum) 2trout 2catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Sep Multi Use Oct Field 1 5 Nov Dec Multi Use 1 Field 4 stockings 4 Jan 1 Multi Use Feb Multi Use 1 Field Field 3 1 Mar To Avondale Blvd. Basketball Court Apr Tennis Courts 4 stockings 1 May June Multi Use Field 2 CHANDLER

Traditional Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Desert Breeze Trout 1 9 stockings1 1 Catfish 4 stockings 6 stockings Lake Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Location: Desert Breeze Park Daily Bag Limits - Lake 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. East 4 catfish Chandler, AZ 85226 4 trout Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish Size: 4 acres. Maximum depth 12 feet. 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers Statewide limits apply to all other species and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Other rules as posted. Park Amenities For more park information, contact: • Large Shade Trees Chandler Community Services • Playground (480) 782-2727 • Walking Trails www.chandleraz.gov • Splash Park • Carousel/Train Rides • Hummingbird Habitat (west of park) Joined CFP in 1990

39 CHANDLER Oasis Lake Veterans or [email protected] www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis 782-2890 (480) The EnvironmentalEducationCenter For more parkinformation,contact: and rechargebasins.Otherrulesasposted. on leashatalltimes.Dogsprohibitedfromlake fishing inrechargebasins.Dogsmustremain No age permitsrequired.Boatingnotallowed. and litteringare- prohibited . Alcoholicbever Rules: Size: 5acres.Maximumdepth14 feet Park Hours:6:00a.m.to10:30 p.m. Location: 40 Swimming, containers wading,glass Chandler, A 4050 E.ChandlerHeightsRoad 4050 Veterans OasisPark Z 85249

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout Park Amenities rail in2008 Joined CFP xcellent BirdWatching • rails • • • •

E Equestrian T Open PlayArea Environmental EducationCenter Walking T GA Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Sep 4 stockings Oct See page16 formoreinformation. before usingatanotherlocation. allequipment clean anddry Golden algaoccurshere.Please Nov Dec 1 9 stockings Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June

GILBERT 41

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Nov ta n Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. for more information. See page 16 a S 1 Oct Lower Sep Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout minimum) 1 bass (13-inch 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species GA Ramadas Playground Spor Spor

Park Amenities Park • • • • ts Courts Joined CFP in 2014 ts Fields E. Pecos Rd. E. Pecos PARK DISTRICT DISTRICT

DISCOVERY Sport Fields Sport

Bass and / or Sunfish / Bass and Trout Catfish

Expansion Stocking Strategy Stocking Expansion San Tan Loop 202 Hwy. 202 Loop Tan San

t, AZ 85297

Discovery Park

22 Gilber To S. Val Vista Dr. Vista Val S. To Swimming, wading, boating, glassSwimming, Upper 1 acre, Lower 2 acres. Maximum Discovery Ponds www.gilbertaz.gov/parks containers and littering are prohibited. containers and littering are (480) 503-6200 Rules: Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department depth to 12 feet. depth to 12 park information, contact: more For Size: Other rules as posted. 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 Park

Road EastPecos 14 Location: GILBERT 42 Location: www.gilbertaz.gov/parks 503-6200 (480) ParksandRecreationDepartment Gilbert For more parkinformation,contact: Other rulesasposted. containers andlitteringare prohibited. Rules: Size: EastJuniperAvenue 045 Park Hours:5:30a.m.to10:00 p.m. Freestone Ponds

GA Lindsay Road

u 4 acres.Maximumdepthto10 feet.

p Swimming, wading,boating, glass

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South Lake Amphitheater Freestone Parkway North Lake ages in2014Joined CFP arousel/Train Rides ate Park • • ts Fields • ts Courts amadas • • • • Park Amenities

C Sk Batting C Spor Spor Group R Playground Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5sunfish 1bass(13-inch minimum) 2trout 2catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Sep Oct 1 Batting Cages Nov Dec 1 4 stockings Ball Courts Jan 1 Feb Tennis Courts 1 Mar Skate Park Apr Juniper Avenue 4 stockings 1 Retention May Basin June

GILBERT Horne St. Horne 43

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• • • • ts Courts Joined CFP in 2014 ts Fields Park Amenities Park . Trout Catfish or Sunfish / Bass and Sports Field Expansion Stocking Strategy Stocking Expansion

t, AZ 85233 McQueen Park 5 525 N. McQueen Road Gilber Swimming, wading, boating, glassSwimming,

McQueen Park Rd. McQueen Park

McQueen Rd. McQueen

To Elliot Rd. Elliot To To Guadalupe Rd. Guadalupe To www.gilbertaz.gov/parks (480) 503-6294 McQueen Park Activity Center and District Park For more park information, contact: more For Alcoholic beverage permits required. Other rules as posted. containers and littering are prohibited containers and littering are Rules: 2 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet Size: 2 acres. Maximum depth 10 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 Park

N.HorneStreet 10 Location: McQueen Pond McQueen GILBERT 44 www.gilbertaz.gov/parks 503-6200 (480) ParksandRecreation Gilbert For more parkinformation,contact: Otherrulesasposted. purposes areallowed. No fishingfrombridge.Floattubesfor containers andlitteringare prohibited. Rules: Size: 5acres.Maximumdepth15 feet. Park Hours:5:30a.m.to10:00 p.m. Location: Lake Water Ranch GA Swimming, wading, boating, glass Swimming, wading,boating, glass See page16 formoreinformation. before usingatanother location. allequipment clean anddry Golden algaoccurshere.Please Gilber 2757 E.GuadalupeRoad atWaterRanch Riparian Preserve t, AZ 85234 t, AZ Custom StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout

Sep

1 Oct 1 Joined CFP in1999Joined CFP • xcellent BirdWatching • • • • • Park Amenities

Nov E Riparian Preser Campsites Library Playground Ramadas 1 Use oflivebaitisallowed Single barblesshooksrequired limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 0 sunfish(catch-and-releaseonly) 0 bass(catch-and-releaseonly) 2 trout 2 catfish Daily BagLimits Dec Jan Feb ve withWalkingTrails • SPECIAL REGULATION WATER REGULATION • • SPECIAL Mar 1 Apr CUSTOM 1 1 May 1 June July Aug GLENDALE 45 June May 1

4 stockings Apr Mar 1 Feb 1 Jan 4 stockings

Dec 58th Ave. 58th Nov 1 Oct Sep Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2 catfish 2 trout minimum) 1 bass (13-inch 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Ramadas Playground Large shade trees Spor north of Bethany Home Rd

• • • • ts Courts, In-lineHockey Rink Joined CFP in 2014 Park Amenities Park Residental HARRY Bass and / or Sunfish / Bass and Trout Catfish SR PARK BONSALL Expansion Stocking Strategy Stocking Expansion

Bethany Home Rd. 59th Ave. 59th Z 85301

Bonsall Park 5 Glendale, A Swimming, wading, glass containers Swimming, Bonsall Pond Bonsall www.glendaleaz.com/ParksandRecreation (623) 930-2000 Glendale Parks and Recreation For more park information, contact: more For permits required. Other rules as posted. Rules: . Alcoholic beverage prohibited and littering are 2 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet Size: 2 acres. Maximum depth 10 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 Park

Location: 840 BethanyHomeRoad W. MESA Pond Greenfield Park Joined CFP in2017Joined CFP • • Playground • Park Amenities as posted. inpark.Otherrules Nopetsallowed allowed. permitted.Boatingnot alcoholic beverages ers andlitteringare prohibited. Rules: Size: Park Hours: Location: 46 ADA FishingPier Group Ramadas 2.5 acres.Maximumdepth17 feet. Swimming, contain wading,glass 4105 E.DiamondAve Mesa, AZ 85206 AZ Mesa, Canal

Sunrise to10 p.m. S. Norwalk S. GREENFIELD PARK POND

No distilled Nodistilled Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout - E. PuebloAve. www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec 644-2352 (480) Commercial Facilities Parks,Recreationand Mesa For more parkinformation,contact: 2 trout 2 catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5 sunfish 1 bass(13-inch minimum) Sep

D Oct i 1 a

o Nov

A Dec 1

4 stockings

Jan

S. Oakland S. 1 S. Oakland S. Feb 1

Mar Apr 4 stockings

1 May S. Greenfield Rd. Greenfield S. June To Southern Ave. To Broadway Rd. MESA

Traditional Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Red Mountain Trout 1 9 stockings1 1 Catfish 4 stockings 6 stockings Lake Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Location: Red Mountain Park Daily Bag Limits - Lake 7745 E. Brown Road 4 catfish Mesa, AZ 85207 4 trout Park Hours: Sunrise to 10 p.m. 2 bass (13-inch minimum) 10 sunfish Size: 8 acres. Maximum depth 17 feet. 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Rules: Swimming, wading, glass contain- Statewide limits apply to all other species ers and littering are prohibited. No distilled alcoholic beverages permitted. Boating not For more park information, contact: allowed. No pets allowed in park. Other rules Mesa Parks, Recreation and as posted. Commercial Facilities Park Amenities (480) 644-2352 • Group Ramadas www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec • Playground • Sports Fields Quagga mussels occur here. • Walking Trail QM Please clean and dry all equipment • Multi-generational Center before using at another location. Joined CFP in 1995 See page 16 for more information.

47 MESA 48 www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec 644-2352 (480) Commercial Facilities Parks,Recreation and Mesa For more park information,contact: as posted. inpark.Otherrules Nopetsallowed allowed. permitted.Boatingnot alcoholic beverages ers andlitteringare prohibited. Rules: Size: Park Hours:Sunriseto10 p.m. Location: Riverview Lake Riverview 4 acres.Maximumdepth28feet. Swimming, contain- wading,glass Mes 2100 W.8thSt. Park Riverview To 101 Hwy. Training Facility Cubs Spring a, AZ 85201a, AZ

May St. Rio SaladoPkwy. /E.8thSt.

Sports Fields

Sports Fields 202 Hwy. No distilled Nodistilled Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout

RIVERVIEW PARKRIVERVIEW ts Fields amadas in1987,Joined CFP lake rebuiltin2014 • • • Park Amenities

Spor Playground Group R GA Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Sep 4 stockings Oct See page16 formoreinformation. before usingatanotherlocation. allequipment clean anddry Golden algaoccurshere.Please Nov To AlmaSchool Rd.

Dec 1 9 stockings

Jan 1 • •

Baseball Stadium Baseball Splash Pad Feb

Dobson Road 1 Riverview Auto Dr. Mar To 202 Hwy. Apr 6 stockings 1 May June

PEORIA

Traditional Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 9 stockings1 1 Catfish 4 stockings 6 stockings Pioneer Lake Bass and / or Sunfish 1 81st Ave. 81st Olive Avenue 83rd Avenue 79th Avenue 79th

PIONEER Soccer Fields PARK

Butler Drive

Location: Pioneer Community Park 8755 N. 83rd Ave. Daily Bag Limits- Lake Peoria, AZ 85345 4 catfish 4 trout Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 2 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 12 feet. 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers Statewide limits apply to all other species and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Leashed dogs are permitted in park. Other Park Amenities rules as posted. • Group Ramadas • Playgrounds For more park information, contact: • Sports Fields Peoria Community Services • Splash Pad (623) 773-7137 • Walking Path www.peoriaaz.gov • Dog Park • Heritage Court Joined CFP in 2014

49 PEORIA www.peoriaaz.gov (623) 773-7137 Peoria CommunityServices For more parkinformation,contact: rules asposted. Leashed dogsarepermittedinpark.Other age permitsrequired.Boatingnotallowed. and litteringare- prohibited. Alcoholicbever Rules: 85381eoria, AZ Size: Park Hours:6:00a.m.to10:30 p.m. Location: PondRio Vista 50 2.7 acres.Maximumdepth14 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass Ri P o 8866-D W.ThunderbirdRoad 8866-D Rio VistaCommunityPark V is ta B lv d .

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout ages in2004 Joined CFP amadas • ts Fields • • • Park Amenities

Batting C Splash Park Spor Group R Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5 sunfish 1 bass(13-inch minimum) 2 trout 2 catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Sep 4 stockings Oct Nov

Dec 1 9 stockings

Jan 1 • • •

Playground andT Recreation Center Sk Feb ate Park 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May ot Lot June PHOENIX

Traditional Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 9 stockings1 1 Catfish 4 stockings 6 stockings Alvord Lake Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Baseline Road CESAR CHAVEZ

Library PARK Avenue 35th

Sports Field Alvord Lake

Adobe Public Golf Course

Location: Cesar Chavez Park 7858 S. 35th Ave. Daily Bag Limits - Lake Phoenix, AZ 85041 4 catfish 4 trout Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 2 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 25 acres. Maximum depth 18 feet. 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Rules: Swimming, wading, glass contain- Statewide limits apply to all other species ers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating permitted only between sunrise and sunset. Only Park Amenities canoes, rowboats and sailboats are allowed • Boating • Sports Fields (no rafts). No motors allowed (gas or electric). • Large Shade Trees • Library Must have proper floatation devices on board. • Group Ramadas • Walking Trail Fishing from a boat is prohibited. Other rules • Playground as posted. Joined CFP in 1987 For more park information, contact: Golden alga occurs here. Please Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department GA clean and dry all equipment (602) 262-6111 before using at another location. www.phoenix.gov/parks See page 16 for more information.

51 PHOENIX Cortez Lake www.phoenix.gov/parks 262-6575 (602) Phoenix ParksandRecreationDepartment For more parkinformation,contact: Other rulesasposted. age permitsrequired.Boatingnotallowed. and litteringare- prohibited. Alcoholicbever Rules: Size: Park Hours:5:30a.m.to11:00 p.m. Location: 52 GA 3 acres.Maximumdepth14 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass See page16 formoreinformation. before usingatanother location. allequipment clean anddry Golden algaoccurshere.Please Phoenix, A 3434 W.DunlapAve. otz Park Cortez Z 85051

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout

Park Amenities ts Fields in1989Joined CFP • • •

Spor Large ShadeT Playground Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Sep 4 stockings Oct Nov rees Dec 1 9 stockings Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June PHOENIX Traditional Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 9 stockings1 1 Catfish 4 stockings 6 stockings Desert West Lake Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Location: Desert West Park and Sports Complex Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 6602 W. Encanto Blvd. 4 trout Phoenix, AZ 85035 2 bass (13-inch minimum) Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 10 sunfish Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 15 feet. 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. Park Amenities • Playground For more park information, contact: • Sports Fields Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department • Community Center (west of park) (602) 262-6575 www.phoenix.gov/parks Joined CFP in 1995

Golden alga occurs here. Please GA clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 16 for more information.

53 PHOENIX Joined CFP in1989Joined CFP www.phoenix.gov/parks 261-8991(602) Phoenix ParksandRecreationDepartment For more parkinformation,contact: Rules: Swimming, contain- wading,glass Size: 7.5 acres.Maximumdepth 10 feet. Park Hours:5:30a.m.to11:00 p.m. Location: LakeEncanto 54 course asposted.Otherrules Fishingprohibitedfromgolf not allowed. permitsrequired.Privateboats beverage ers andlitteringare prohibited. Alcoholic Phoenix, A 2605 N.15th2605 Ave. Encanto Park Z 85007 Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout the golfcourse shoreline shing isprohibited along ool ts • • • • Park Amenities

GA Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Enchanted IslandAmusementPark Swimming P Ball Cour Playground Sep 4 stockings Oct See page16 formoreinformation. before usingatanotherlocation. allequipment clean anddry Golden algaoccurshere.Please Nov

Dec 1 9 stockings Jan 1 •

Feb Paddleboat Rentals 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May

June PHOENIX

Traditional Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 9 stockings1 1 Catfish 4 stockings 6 stockings Papago Ponds Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Location: Papago Park 625 N. Galvin Parkway Daily Bag Limits - Pond Phoenix, AZ 85008 2 catfish 2 trout Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 1 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: Total of 3 ponds. 5 sunfish Pond #1: 1 acre, maximum depth 8 feet. 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Pond #2: 2 acres, maximum depth 7 feet. Statewide limits apply to all other species Pond #3: 3 acres, maximum depth 11 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers Park Amenities and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic bever- • Group Ramadas • Multi-purpose Trails age permits required. Boating not allowed. • Next to Phoenix Zoo • Hole-in-the-Rock Other rules as posted. For more park information, contact: Golden alga occurs here. Please Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department GA clean and dry all equipment (602) 261-8318 before using at another location. www.phoenix.gov/parks See page 16 for more information. Joined CFP in 1993

55 PHOENIX Location: www.phoenix.gov/parks 262-6696 Phone: (602) and Recreation PhoenixDivisionParks Northeast For more parkinformation,contact: age permitsrequired.Otherrulesasposted. and litteringare- prohibited. Alcoholicbever Rules: Road 02 E.Cactus Size: Park Hours:5:30a.m.to11:00 p.m. Roadrunner Pond 56 2 acres.Maximumdepth8feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass Phoenix, A 35 odunr Park Roadrunner Hwy. 51

Z 85032 N. 34th St.

Sports Field Tennis

Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout E. ColumbineDr. E. CactusRd. Pool Center/ Aquatic ts in2014Joined CFP • ts Fields • amadas • • • • Park Amenities

ROADRUNNER PARK Aquatic Center/P Ball Cour Spor Large ShadeT Group R Playground Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5sunfish 1bass(13-inch minimum) 2trout 2catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Sep Oct 1 Nov Lake Dec rees 1 4 stockings ool Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 4 stockings N. 36th St. 1 May June PHOENIX

Traditional Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Steele Indian Trout 1 9 stockings1 1 Catfish 4 stockings 6 stockings School Pond Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Location: Steele Indian School Park 300 E. Indian School Road Daily Bag Limits - Pond Phoenix, AZ 85012 2 catfish 2 trout Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 1 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 2.5 acres. Maximum depth 12 feet. 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers Statewide limits apply to all other species and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. Park Amenities • Group Ramadas For more park information, contact: • Playground Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department • Dog Park (north of park) (602) 495-0935 • Historic Buildings www.phoenix.gov/parks Joined CFP in 2005

57 SCOTTSDALE Joined CFP in1983Joined CFP nated forthatpurpose.Otherrulesasposted. may beoperatedonlyinareasthatare desig motors prohibited.Modelboats be used.Gas onboard. Electrictrollingmotorsmay devices sunrise andsunset.Musthaveproper floatation prohibited. Boatingpermittedonlybetween beer inthepark.Allotheralcoholicbeverages are prohibited. Mustobtainapermittodrink containersandlittering ming, wading,glass Swim isunlawful. pigeons) ducks, geese, Rules: Newin2012: Feedingwildlife(e.g., Size: Park Hours:Sunriseto10:30 p.m. Location: Chaparral Lake 58 10 acres.Maximumdepth 15 feet. Scottsdale, A 5401 N.HaydenRoad hpra Park Chaparral Z 85250

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout - - ts Fields and Dog Park (north ofpark) ts Fieldsand DogPark(north amadas • • • • • Park Amenities: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks 312-2353(480) Scottsdale CommunityServices For more parkinformation,contact:

Spor Group R Large ShadeT Playground Boating Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Sep 4 stockings Oct Nov rees Dec 1 9 stockings Jan 1 ool • xercise, Walking • Feb

1 Course Swimming P E Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June SCOTTSDALE Expansion Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 4 stockings1 1 Catfish 1 4 stockings Eldorado Pond Bass and / or Sunfish 1

E. Murray Lane

Rec. Center To Thomas Rd. To

Aquatic Center/Pool To Hayden Rd.

E. Miller Rd. E. Oak St.

To McDowell Rd. To

77th Street 77th To McDowell Rd. McDowell To ELDORADO PARK

Location: Eldorado Park 2311 N. Miller Road Daily Bag Limits - Pond Scottsdale, AZ 85257 2 catfish 2 trout Park Hours: Sunrise to 10:30 p.m. 1 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 3.5 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet. 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Rules: New in 2012, feeding wildlife (e.g., Statewide limits apply to all other species ducks, geese, pigeons) is unlawful. Swim- ming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits Park Amenities required. Boating not allowed. Other rules • Group Ramadas • Ball Courts as posted. • Playgrounds • Outdoor Amphitheater • Picnic Areas • Aquatic Center/ Pool For more park information, contact: • Community Center • Skate Park Eldorado Park and Community Center • Sports Fields (480) 312-2483 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks Joined CFP in 2014

59 SURPRISE Surprise Lake www.surpriseaz.com (623) 222-2000 Recreation Services Surprise Communityand For more parkinformation,contact: Otherrulesasposted. Boating notallowed. containers andlitteringare prohibited. Rules: Size: Park Hours:Sunriseto10:00 p.m. Location: 60 5 acres.Maximumdepth12 feet. Swimming, wading,glass Surprise, A 15930 N.BullardAve. Community Park Z 85374

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout

Joined CFP in2003 Joined CFP ts Fields • • • Park Amenities

Dog Park Spor Playground Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Sep 4 stockings Oct Nov Dec 1 ool • • • 9 stockings

Baseball Stadium Swimming P Library Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June Tempe Town Lake, Tempe

61 TEMPE Location: www.tempe.gov/parks 350-5200 (480) Tempe ParksandRecreationDepartment For more parkinformation,contact: Otherrulesasposted. allowed. prohibited.Boatingnot alcoholic beverages required todrinkbeerinthepark.Allother ers andlitteringare prohibited. Rules: 85281empe, AZ Size: Park Hours:6:00a.m.to10:00 p.m. Pond Evelyn Hallman 62 3 acres.Maximumdepth7feet. Swimming, contain- wading,glass

T 1900 N.CollegeAve. Evelyn HallmanPark

A permit is Apermitis Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout amadas rails in1987Joined CFP • • Park Amenities

Group R Walking T Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5 sunfish 1 bass(13-inch minimum) 2 trout 2 catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Sep 4 stockings Oct Nov Dec 1 9 stockings Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June TEMPE

Traditional Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 9 stockings1 1 Catfish 4 stockings 6 stockings Kiwanis Lake Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Location: Kiwanis Park 5500 S. Mill Ave. Daily Bag Limits - Lake Tempe, AZ 85283 4 catfish 4 trout Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. 2 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 13 acres. Maximum depth 8 feet. 10 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Rules: Swimming, wading, glass contain- Statewide limits apply to all other species ers and littering are prohibited. A permit is required to drink beer in the park. All other alcoholic beverages are prohibited. City of Park Amenities Tempe annual boating permit required (call • Boating (480) 350-5200). Must have proper floatation • Group Ramadas devices on board. Gas and electric motors • Playground prohibited. Boating permitted only between • Sports Fields sunrise and sunset. Other rules as posted. • Recreation Center with Wave Pool • Paddleboat Rentals (seasonal) For more park information, contact: Tempe Parks and Recreation Department Joined CFP in 1984 (480) 350-5200 www.tempe.gov/parks

63 TEMPE Location: rules asposted. sunrise arerequiredtohavelightson. Other tor. Allboatsoperatingafterdarkandbefore restrictedtosingleelectric mo Powerboats onboard.Must haveproperfloatationdevices 350-5200). boating permitrequired(call(480) age permitrequired.CityofTempe annual and litteringare- prohibited. Alcoholicbever Rules: Size: 85281empe, AZ Anglers mayfishfrom5a.m.untilmidnight Park Hours:5:00a.m.to10:00 p.m. Tempe Town Lake 64 224 acres.Maximumdepth18 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass th Tempe T Nor 80 E. Rio Salado Pkwy E.RioSalado 80

To PriestDr. Tempe Center

Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout For Arts -

N. Ctr. Pkwy. www.tempe.gov/parks 350-5200 (480) Tempe ParksandRecreationDepartment For more parkinformation,contact:

Daily BagLimits-Lake Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Washington St. Washington Sep

E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe BeachPark Oct 1 Nov

Dec To Van Buren Rd. Buren Van To 1 4 stockings Jan 1 Ash Ave. Feb 1 Mar Apr Lake View Dr. 4 stockings

Mill Ave. 1 May June

Curry Rd. Stadium ASU ASU Tempe Town Lake

LOOP 202 HWY. .tS ht86 College Ave.

Packard Dr. Gilbert Dr.

Rural Rd. Scottsdale Rd. Playa DelNorte Gilbert Dr. 0 E. RioSaladoPkwy. SCALE

To McKellips Rd. Miller Rd. To Hwy. 101 0.5 .tS ht86 .tS

To Van Buren Rd.

Washington St. Curry Rd. Miller Rd. Scottsdale Rd. Gilbert Dr.

N. Ctr. Pkwy. Gilbert Dr. To Hwy. 101

College Ave. Ave. College College

Lake View Dr. LOOP 202 HWY. Playa Del Norte

Tempe Center For Arts Tempe Town Lake

To Priest Dr. E. Rio Salado Pkwy. E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe Beach Park To McKellips Rd. r. 0 SCALE 0.5

Ash Ave. Mill Ave. Rural Rd. Rural ASU Rd. Rural ackard D Stadium Dr. Packard P

Park Amenities • Boating & Rentals • Marina • Ramadas • Picnic tables • Multi-use Trails • Playground • Splash Playground • Light Rail & Bus Stops Joined CFP in 2014

65 MARICOPA Copper Sky RecreationComplex Location: CopperSky www.maricopa-az.gov (520) 316-6960 Department Services City ofMaricopaCommunity For more parkinformation,contact: Other rulesasposted. age permitsrequired.Boatingnotallowed. and litteringare- prohibited. Alcoholicbever Rules: Size: Park Hours:Sunriseto11:00 p.m. Copper SkyLake 66 5 acres.Maximumdepth13 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass

Maricopa, A 45345 W.Mar To AK Chin Casino To Smith Enke Rd.

John Wayne Parkway / Hwy. 347

Z 85138 tin LutherKingBlvd.

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout Sports Field Bowlin Rd. Bowlin

Multi-Gen Center Multi-Gen ts Fields in2014,Joined CFP constructedin2014 • amadas • • • • Park Amenities

Spor Aquatic Center Recreation Center Playgrounds Group R Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Aquatic Center Sep 4 stockings RECREATION COMPLEX Oct Sports Field Nov COPPER SKY

Dec 1

9 stockings

Jan 1 • Sk • DogPark • Amphitheater • PlayCour Feb 1 ate Plaza Mar ts Apr 6 stockings 1 May June MARICOPA Expansion Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 4 stockings1 1 Catfish 1 4 stockings Pacana Pond Bass and / or Sunfish 1

Allen Stephens Pkwy.

Sports Field Honeycutt Rd. To

W. Smith Enke Rd. Rd. N. Porter To I-10 (15.6 miles)

W. Honeycutt Rd.

W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. PACANA

W. Bowlin Rd. N. Porter Rd. N. Porter PACANA Hwy. 347 / N. John Wayne Pkwy. / N. John Wayne 347 Hwy.

PARK Maricopa-Casa Hwy. Grande To To Hwy. 84 COPPER SKY (11.4 miles)

Location: Pacana Park 19000 N. Porter Rd. Daily Bag Limits - Pond Maricopa, AZ 85138 2 catfish 2 trout Park Hours: Sunrise to 11:00 p.m. 1 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 2 acres. Maximum depth 11 feet. 5 sunfish 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Rules: Swimming, wading, glass containers Statewide limits apply to all other species and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. Park Amenities • Group Ramada For more park information, contact: • Playground City of Maricopa Community • Sports Fields Services Department • Sports Courts (520) 316-6960 www.maricopa-az.gov Joined CFP in 2014

67 CASA GRANDE Pond Regional Park Dave White www.casagrandeaz.gov (520) 421-8677 Department Services Grande Community City ofCasa For more park information,contact: posted. and litteringare prohibited. Otherrulesas Rules: 85122 Grande,AZ asa Size: 121 N.ThorntonRoad Park Hours:Sunriseto11:00 p.m. Location: DaveWhiteRegionalPark 68 Basketball Court Tennis Court Tennis Court 1 acre.Maximumdepthto12 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass C 2

Tennis Courts Dave White Regional White Dave

Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout Bldg. Golf Course Joined CFP in2015Joined CFP amadas xercise, Walking • • • Park Amenities

Course E Playgrounds Group R Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5 sunfish 1 bass(13-inch minimum) 2 trout 2 catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Sep Golf Course Oct 1 Nov

Dec Thornton Rd. Thornton 1 4 stockings

Jan 1 • PlayCour • GolfCourse • Spor The LinksWay Feb 1 t Courts Mar Apr ts 4 stockings

1 May June

FISH-OF-THE-YEAR

Fish-of-the-Year 2017 Urban (Community) 2017 FISH-OF-THE-YEAR 2 1 FishRecords(keptorreleased) All-time ArizonaUrban(Community) Kept: 70 Arizona staterecordfish fishing water Captured priortobecomingacommunity (Preliminary asofDec.18,(Preliminary 2017. 2018 FinalresultswillbeavailableinFebruary atwww.azgfd.gov ) Caught 3/05/17 atKiwanisLake byQuentinJohnson White Amur Caught 2/25/17 atPioneerLake byQuentinJohnson Black Crappie TroutRainbow Caught 1/14/17 atTempe Town Lake byQuentinJohnson Flathead Catfish Tilapia Common Carp White Amur Channel Catfish Channel Catfish (released) Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass(released) Rainbow TroutRainbow Redear Sunfish Redear Sunfish Redear Sunfish 2017 Fish-of-the-Year Urban(Community) How to Measure the Length ofaFish How toMeasuretheLength the tipofpinchedtail. thetip of thesnoutand between length straight linethemaximum a On aflatsurface,measurein 2 . and Catch-and-ReleaseRecords 1 .

. 47 lb.1.6 in. oz.,46.5 2 lb.14 oz.,14 in. 0 lb.15.04 oz.,11.9 in. 5 lb.4.16 oz.,18.25 in. 30 lb.0.6oz.,35.5in. 26 lb.14.4 oz.,37.5 in. 11 lb.5.44oz.,28in. 0 lb.8.6oz.,8.5in. 11 lb.10.4 oz.,24.5in. 7 lb.15.75 oz.,22.75in. 2 lb.9.6oz.,13.2 in. CLOSED MOUTH PINCH TOTAL LENGTH Encanto Lake,2002 Bonsall ParkPond, 1986Bonsall Kiwanis Lake,2010 Kiwanis Lake,2012 Encanto Lake,2002 Green Valley Lake, 2009 Evelyn HallmanPond, 2002 Kiwanis Lake,2009 Papago Pond, 2000 Green Valley Lake, 2006 Cortez Lake,2012Cortez 20 lbs.10.4 oz.,33.5 in. 3 lbs.5.44oz.,19.1 in. 25 lbs.6.4oz.,36 in. POINT TAIL TO PINCH FISH-OF-THE-YEAR

Arizona Community Fishing Program Fish-of-the-Year/Catch-and-Release Instructions

Over the years, some remarkable fish have been caught and officially documented from the -de partment’s Community/Urban Fishing Program waters (see page 68). The Fish-of-the-Year and Catch-and-Release programs are your opportunity to claim some fame for your trophy catches, whether you keep it or release it. Each year’s winners will receive prizes. We love seeing your pictures and hearing your stories. Good Luck! Requirements for reporting Rule #1 Fish must be weighed on a certified Rule #5 Angler must provide their valid Arizona fair trade scale in pounds. All Game and Fish Fishing License number. A photocopy of the offices have scales. The statewide Arizona Fish- current valid license, or verification by a member ing Regulations includes a listing of certified of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, is fish-weighing scale locations across the state. required. Scale locations, register number and expiration Rule #6 If the weights and measurements are date of scale certification must be recorded on not witnessed by the department personnel, two an entry form. The department reserves the witnesses must be present at the time the fish is right to cut open any fish after weighing. (Rule weighed and measured. #1 not required for catch and release entries). Rule #7 The Arizona Game and Fish De- Rule #2 Total length of the fish must be mea- partment reserves the right to further check sured in inches by a straight line from the tip identification and/or verification of witnesses and of the snout to the tip of the pinched tail (see to refuse an application that is questionable. page 68). For catch-and-release entries, a clear photograph verifying species and length must Rule #8 Eligible fish species for both State record be included with the entry form; include a tape and Fish-of-the-Year entries are those sportfish measure, ruler or other measuring device listed under current State records. Illegally re- next to the fish in the photograph. leased fish species from pet and aquarium trades are not eligible for a State record or Community Rule #3 Fish must be caught in an Arizona Fish-of-the-Year. Fish taken from private waters Community Fishing Program water. Fish must be that are closed to public access are not eligible. taken during the legal open season and by the legal method of take for the water where taken. Rule #9 In the event of any dispute regarding Any illegal act associated with taking or handling the authenticity of the fish record application, the of the fish will disqualify the record. fish must be made available for inspection by Arizona Game and Fish Department personnel. Rule #4 Identification of species must be veri- The determination made by department person- fied by a member of the Arizona Game and Fish nel shall be conclusive. Department. A photograph of the fish is required for the record file and for identification purposes.

71 FISH-OF-THE-YEAR 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086 Highway,Phoenix, AZ W.Carefree 5000 AquaticsBranch andFishDepartment Arizona Game formandphotograph to: Submit yourcompletedentry aslisted(Rule#1,and length 2,6). We, theundersigned,witnessed theweighingoffishdescribedaboveandattesttoweight Witnesses toWeight andreleaseentries): (except catch Scale Location: License Verified by(Rule#5): Fishing LicenseNumber: Species IdentifiedBy(Rule#4): Type ofLureorBait: Weight (Rule#1): Certified Date Caught: Fish Species: Phone: Address: Angler’s Name: Total (Rule#2): Length Location of Catch (Rule#3): Location ofCatch 72 Expiration DateofScaleCertification: Expiration Registered ScaleNumber: 1. NameandSignature: 2. NameandSignature: Phone: _ Address: Phone: _ Address: ______Arizona Community FishingProgram Arizona Community ______Fish-of-the-Year/Catch-and-Release Form Entry Check One: ______

______

Kept Fish ______inches (example: 17.3inches (example: inches) C OMMON NAME OMMON

lbs (example: 3.18lbs (example: lbs)

Catch-and-Release

Basic Fishing Equipment

SWIVELS SINKERS

HOOKS

SALMON EGGS

POWERBAIT

BOBBERS STRINGER

WORMS PLIERS & CLIPPERS

MEAL WORMS

STINK BAIT LINE

TROUT SPINCAST CATFISH ROD/REEL SUNFISH COMBO BASS

CORN “If people can’t get to the fish, we’ll bring fish to the people.”