2020 Community Fishing Guidebook

2020 COMMUNITY FISHING GUIDEBOOK

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 35 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.

46 waters to fish! As of 2020, we have established fishing waters in 22 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 2019-2020 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...... 42 Licenses & Regulations ...... 4–5 Freestone Pond ...... 43 Regulations At A Glance ...... 4 McQueen Pond...... 44 Bag and Size Limits...... 5 Water Ranch Lake...... 45 Program & Fish Stocking Info ...... 6–7 Glendale Bonsall Pond...... 46 Fishing Tips ...... 8-13 Mesa Basic Fishing Setups ...... 8 Greenfield Park Pond...... 47 Other Fishing Resources...... 10 Red Mountain Lake...... 48 Releasing & Caring for Your Catch ...... 11 Riverview Lake...... 49 Aquatic Invasive Species...... 13 Peoria Operation Game Thief...... 14 Pioneer Lake...... 50 Lake Maps & Park Info...... 17–72 Rio Vista Pond...... 51 Tucson Area Map...... 18 Phoenix Silverbell Lake...... 19 Alvord Lake...... 52 Kennedy Lake...... 20 Cortez Lake...... 53 Lakeside Lake...... 21 Desert West Lake...... 54 Encanto Lake...... 55 Sahuarita Sahuarita Lake...... 22 Papago Ponds...... 56 Yuma Area Map...... 24 Roadrunner Pond...... 57 West Wetlands Pond...... 25 Steele Indian School Pond...... 58 Fortuna Lake...... 27 Queen Creek Redondo Lake...... 28 Mansel Carter Oasis Lake...... 59 Pacific Ave Athletic Complex Pond...... 29 Scottsdale Council Avenue Pond...... 30 Chaparral Lake...... 60 Payson Green Valley Lakes...... 32 Eldorado Pond...... 61 St. Johns Patterson Ponds...... 33 Surprise Surprise Lake...... 62 Ash Fork Stone Dam ...... 34 Tempe Show Low Show Low Creek...... 35 Evelyn Hallman Pond...... 63 Phoenix Area Map...... 36–37 Kiwanis Lake...... 64 Tempe Town Lake...... 66-67 Avondale Festival Fields Pond — NEW...... 38 Maricopa Copper Sky Lake...... 68 Friendship Pond...... 39 Pacana Pond...... 69 Chandler Casa Grande Desert Breeze Lake...... 40 Dave White Regional Park Pond...... 70 Veterans Oasis Lake...... 41 Prescott Valley Fain Lake...... 71 Yavapai Lakes...... 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.

1 WELCOME 2 lations thatapplytoCommunityFishingwaters. license requirementsandspecialbaglimitregu- city waters.Thesignsalsohighlightthefishing uniquely identifyingthesefisheriesfromother waters, locationsatallparticipating posted atkey Distinctive CommunityFishingProgramsignsare other amenitiestomakeyourfishingtripandparkvisitenjoyable. Community FishingProgramlake.Closebyandconvenient,alltheparksofferparking More than4millionArizonaresidentslivewithina20-minutedriveofstocked ready-to-catch fisharestockedduringthefall,winterandspringseasons. are foundonpages18–72. Toof ensurefishermenhave a goodchanceofcatchingfish,plenty • • • • • • • Why fish community lakes?Why fishcommunity Fish are safe toeatandgoodforyou Fish aresafe environments andsafe Parks arepleasant Fishing isrelaxingandpeaceful Anyone canfish sport Fishing isafunandrewarding Lakes andparksarewellmaintained All lakesareregularlystocked Community FishingProgram Community Welcome toArizona’s maps and park-specific information on all Community Fishing waters maps andpark-specificinformationonallCommunityFishingwaters and22citiesacrossthestate.Detailed andFishDepartment Game betweentheArizona intheProgram,apartnership participating that youaresuretoenjoy. cityparklakes Therearecurrently46 Arizona CommunityFishingProgramoffersfishingopportunities angler,the occasionalornew Whether youareanexperienced,

2020 Changes & Highlights

One more water was added to the Community Fishing Program in 2019: • FESTIVAL FIELDS POND in Avondale Two newly constructed waters are expected in 2020 and include a new lake in Paloma Park in Peoria (on Lake Pleasant Road), and Regional Park in Gilbert (East Queen Creek Road). We're still in discussions with Graham County to potentially add the Fairgrounds Pond in Safford to the Community Fishing Program. Several rural communities have expressed a desire to construct ponds and are actively trying to find funding to implement construction (Eager, Holbrook, Mam- moth, Cordes Lakes, Amado, Douglas, etc). We hope to see you out fishing a nearby water soon.

Yavapai Lakes, Prescott Valley

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, anyGameandFish 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. 3 timesinthespring.We plan for4stockingsoftroutinthewintermonths,andonesunfishand/or Catfish shallbestockedonceinthefalland tinely stockedwithcatfishortroutfromOctobertoJune. 13 “Expansion” strategy: watersinthePhoenixareaand5Yumawillberou- ponds once per year in the spring. ponds onceperyearinthespring. farm Bluegill orRedearSunfishandLargemouthBass–ThesefisharebroughtinfromArkansas waters. and FishstatetrouthatcherieswillcontinuetostockfishintoPrescott andfiveYumaarea Valley 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 winter months,andonesunfishand/orbassstockinginthespring. shall bestocked4timesinthefalland6spring.We planfor9stockingsoftroutinthe Catfish stocked withcatchablecatfishortroutfromSeptembertoJune,atroughly2-weekintervals. “Traditional” 18 strategy: watersinthePhoenixareaand4Tucson areawillbe gies. ThesedistinctstrategieswillbeappliedtotheCommunityFishingwaters. CommunityFishinglocationscomemoreadaptableandcustomizedfishstockingstrate- With new 6 for watersinPrescott Valley Johns. as wellPattersonPonds inSaint Strategy” (custom),and an “UpperElevation Creekmeadow low only), andShow Dam (Catfish We haveadditional(custom)strategiessuchasPayson’sGreen Valley Lakes (Trout only),Stone Annual Stocking Schedules – Primary Fish Delivery Strategies FishDelivery Annual StockingSchedules–Primary Catfish Trout Bass and/orSunfish Catfish Trout Bass and/orSunfish

All AboutFishStockings 1 STOCKING Sep Sep 4 STOCKINGS Oct Oct Nov Nov Dec Dec 9 4 STOCKINGS STOCKINGS Jan Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar 6 STOCKINGS Apr Apr 3 STOCKINGS 1 1 May May Jun Jun Where to Get More Information

Current information on Program activities and a stocking schedule is prepared every two weeks in the Community Fishing Program Bulletin. Bulletins are posted at Fishing Information Stations at your nearest Community Program lake or they can be downloaded from the Web at www.azgfd. gov. To receive your free copy of the bi-weekly Community Fishing Program Bulletin or the weekly Fishing Report, subscribe under AZGFD e-News. Game and Fish Online Fishing Information www.azgfd.gov/fishing Community Fishing Program (CFP): • CFP Bulletin...... Bi-weekly newsletter, what’s happening • CFP Stocking Schedule. . . . .Current fish stocking schedules • CFP Lake Locations...... Find nearest lake, see lake maps

ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT OFFICES PHOENIX HEADQUARTERS, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086 • (602) 942-3000 REGIONAL OFFICES PINETOP 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935...... (928) 367-4281 FLAGSTAFF 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86001...... (928) 774-5045 KINGMAN 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409...... (928) 692-7700 YUMA 9140 E. 28th St., Yuma 85365...... (928) 342-0091 TUCSON 555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745...... (520) 628-5376 MESA 7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207...... (480) 981-9400

7 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 bitebestin arebestcaughtusingahookandsinkersetup(fig.1fig.2).Catfish Catfish hotdogs, liver,shrimp Bait: Worms, stinkbaits, Hook Size:2to6baitholder Line: 8to12 lb.test Channel Catfish 8 fishing equipmentandbaitsthatarerecommendedforcommunityfishing. NOTE: Seetheinsidebackcoverforillustrationsandacompletechecklistofessential Egg Sinker Egg ¼–½ oz. Basic FishingSetups Split ShotSinker 8–18 inches Swivel 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.

Pencil Bobber

2–4 feet

Split Shot Sinker

8–18 inches

Figure 3: Bobber Setup

9 FISHING TIPS Town uniquewith irregularsizedandspacedscalesalongthesides. Lakeandisvery the largerlakes.Avariationofcommon carp,theIsraeliormirrorisfoundinTempe arenotstocked,butcan reproduceinsomeof arefoundinsome lakes.They Common Carp Common Carp 10 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

SHORT DORSAL FIN DORSAL SHORT WITH NOSPINE 20”-30” AVERAGE SIZE 20”-30” AVERAGE DEEP BODIED DEEP STIFF SPINE

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.

11 FISHING TIPS 12 • • • afishaway.having tothrow waste beforeitiseaten.Herearesometipstokeepyourcatchfreshandtasty,avoid plantoeat –makingsurethefishdoesnotgo 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:Thesoonerhome 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 Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic invasive species in Arizona are defined as “any aquatic species that is not native, and whose introduction may cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” Typically they are moved from lake to lake by common recreational activities such as boating and fishing. When these invaders come into contact with our native, resident species, they often out-compete them for food and territory because there are no natural predators to stop them.

What you can do • To prevent spreading aquatic invasive species, at the end of every fishing trip make sure to remove any visible mud, plants or fish from your equipment. • Clean, drain and dry all equipment before using it again. • Don’t transport or stock live fish (or aquatic plants). It’s illegal. • Find out more at http://www.azgfd.gov/invasivespecies

Do not move fish between waters or introduce fish to waters from which they did not come. Doing so can have far-reaching consequences, posing threats to resident fish and perhaps infecting waters and spreading disease. Arizona’s Community Fishing Program Most Unwanted Invasive Species: 1. Golden Alga is a one-celled microscopic alga that produces a toxin that can kill fish and clams. It is already found in numerous Arizona waters including some Community Fishing waters in the Phoenix area. The algal toxins are harmless to humans, pets and birds. 2. Quagga mussel is a shelled bivalve that attaches to many different surfaces, natural and man- made. It filters the water through a siphon and eats large amounts of microscopic algae, the base of the food web. A single adult can produce four million larvae (called “veligers”) a year, quickly clogging pipes and blanketing large areas of the lake bottom. Quagga mussels were discovered in Red Mountain Lake in 2012. 3. Crayfish are sometimes used as bait. They consume large quantities of aquatic plants, fish, and even each other. They annoy anglers by stealing their bait. 4. Tropical fish such as Plecostomus (alga eaters), goldfish, pacu and even piranhas have been illegally released from fish tanks and ponds. They carry diseases, prey on food items important to sport fish, and may create fear and panic when found. 5. Hydrilla and other tropical/aquarium plants can rapidly infest ponds, becoming a nuisance as they cover the surface or the bottom. Expensive to control, they can be a persistent pest.

13 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.

OPERATION GAME THIEF GAME OPERATION 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.

14 Fain Lake, Prescott Valley

15 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 46 Community Fishing Program waters located in 22 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

Dog Parks

17 TUCSON AREA 18 Tucson Lakes AreaCommunity    

Sahuarita p.22 Lakeside p.21 Kennedy p.20 Silverbell p.19 TUCSON 19 June May 1 6 stockings Apr Mar 1 (Archer Lake) Model Boat Lake Model Airplane Area Feb • • 1 Jan 9 stockings 1 Dec Nov Oct 4 stockings Sep Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout minimum) 2 bass (13-inch sunfish 10 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Dog Park Group Ramadas Large Shade Trees Boating • Playground • • • 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 AZ 85745 Tucson, Swimming, wading, glass containers Swimming,

www.tucsonaz.gov/parks Tucson Parks and Recreation Tucson (520) 791-4873 For more park information, contact: more For and geese prohibited. Other rules as posted. ing allowed of ducks in Archer Lake. Feeding on board. Gasoline fish- motors prohibited. No 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 No live baitfish prohibited. and littering are Rules: 13 acres. Maximum depth 7 feet. Size: 13 Location: p.m. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 Park 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: Size: Park Hours:6:00a.m.to10:30 p.m. Location: J.F. KennedyPark 20 10 acres.Maximumdepth 12 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass Tucson, 85713 AZ S.LaChollaBlvd. 3600

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout Joined CFP in1984Joined CFP • • • Playground • • Boating Park Amenities Swimming Pool Fields Sports Group Ramadas 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

21 SAHUARITA www.sahuaritaaz.gov (520) 822-8896 ParksandRecreation Sahuarita For more park information,contact: water. Otherrulesasposted. onwatercraftorin all times;petsnotallowed onboard.Animalsmustbeleashedat devices motor only. Musthaveproperfloatation baitfish allowed.Boatingpermitted:electric arealcoholic beverages prohibited. littering, cleaningoffishonpremises, and Rules: Size: 10 acres.Maximumdepth 12 feet. Park Hours:SunrisetoSunset Location: Sahuarita LakeSahuarita 22 Swimming, containers, wading,glass Sahuarita, AZ 85629 AZ Sahuarita, 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. Sahuarita 15466 S.Rancho LakePark Sahuarita

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n g Nov Dec 1 9 stockings Jan 1 Feb Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June Sahuarita Lake, Sahuarita YUMA 24 J E FFE R SON ST 5 5 4   

SOMERTON AVE LakesYuma AreaCommunity &Ponds

W C W C W C W C Council AvenuePond Complex Pond Pacific AvenueAthletic Redondo Lake Fortuna Lake West Wetlands Pond OU OU OU OU W 8THST 95 NT NT NT NT 8 Y 1 Y 9THST Y 1 Y 1 1TH ST 5TH ST 4TH ST W 1STST

95 S AVE B

N 22ND AVE 1 E C E C N 12TH AVE OU OU 4TH AVE NT NT Y 1 Y 1 4TH ST 5TH ST 4 p.30 p.29 p.28 p.27 p.25 S AVENUE 3 F 95 E 3 2N D ST 1 95 ARABY RD S AVENUE 7 E (LAGUNA DAM RD) LE E C 8 VE OU E R NT D /EC Y 6THST 3 OU NT Y 71 /2 ST 2

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 stocking 3 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

25 West Wetlands Pond, Yuma YUMA 27 June May 1 3 stockings Apr Mar 1 Feb 1

Jan

Gila River Gila 4 stockings River Gila 1 Dec Nov

Oct 1 stocking Canal Sep Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout minimum) 2 bass (13-inch sunfish 10 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Perimeter parking Perimeter Primitive camping Large shade trees

Park Amenities Park • • • Joined CFP in 2014 Levee Rd. / E. County 7 1/2 St. 1/2 7 County E. / Rd. Levee Bass and / or Sunfish / Bass and Trout Catfish

Expansion Stocking Strategy Stocking Expansion

To S. Ave. 7 E. / Hwy. 95 (4.9 miles) (4.9 95 Hwy. / E. 7 Ave. S. To From I-8, turn northFrom on Araby Road Fortuna Lake Fortuna www.blm.gov (search: Fortuna) www.blm.gov Yuma Field Office (928-317-3200) 342-0091), Bureau of Land Management, 342-0091), Yuma Region AZ Game and Fish Office (928- For more park information, contact: more For No facilities on site. tric motor. Camping limited to 14 days. Camping limited to 14 tric motor. Rules: Powerboats- restricted to a single elec Size: 9 acres. Park Hours: Open 24 hours. Park Pond will be on your left. Pond and travel approximately 3.4 miles, Fortuna Main Outlet Drain. Turn east on the levee road Main Outlet Drain. Turn the levee. The levee is on the north side of the Location: miles to north 7 E and travel 1.5 on Ave. Turn on Highway 95 and travel ½ mile to Ave. 7 E. on Highway 95 and travel ½ mile to Ave. and travel 1.5 miles to Highway 95. Turn east miles to Highway 95. Turn and travel 1.5 YUMA www.blm.gov (search:Redondo) Yuma FieldOffice(928-317-3200) (928-342-0091), BureauofLand Management, andFishOffice Game Yuma RegionAZ For more parkinformation,contact: restrictedtoasingleelectricmotor.Powerboats Rules: Dayuseonly. Nofacilitiesonsite. Size: Park Hours:Open24hours. (Avenue 7E)onCounty6thStreet. Location: Redondo Lake 28 11 acres.Maximumdepth 14 feet. Hwy. 95(4.7miles) 1.5 mileseastofLagunaDamRoad To S.Ave. 7E.

S. Ave. 8 1/2 E.

E. County 6th St. Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout

Yuma Lakes RV Resort Yuma LakesRV Joined CFP in2014Joined CFP • • Park Amenities

Fishing pier Boat launch To S. Ave 9 E Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 10 sunfish 2 bass(13-inch minimum) 4 trout 4 catfish Daily BagLimits-Lake Sep 1 stocking Oct Nov Dec 1 4 stockings Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 3 stockings 1 May June Pond Athletic Complex Pacific Avenue www.yumaaz.gov Yuma ParksandRecreation-(928)373-5243 For more park information,contact: are permitted.Otherrulesasposted. parked indesignatedareasonly. Noopenfires are notpermittedoffroadwaysandtobe are permittedinthepark.Motorizedvehicles permitsrequired.Leasheddogs beverage ers andlitteringare prohibited. Alcoholic Rules: Size: 1.5 acres.Maximumdepth8feet. Park Hours:Sunriseto11:00 p.m. entrance. mile to8thstreet.GoWest 0.2milestopark 1 East 0.4milestoPacific Avenue. GoNorth Location: Swimming, contain- wading,glass

Castle Dome Ave. COMPLEX ATHLETIC PACIFIC AVENUE From Interstate 8 and Hwy 95 go 95go From Interstate8andHwy Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout Levee Road Joined CFP in2018Joined CFP • • • Park Amenities

Perimeter Parking Shaded Ramadas Tournament StyleSoftballFields Sep 1 stocking Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5 sunfish 1 bass(13-inch minimum) 2 trout 2 catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond 8th Street Oct Nov Dec 1 4 stockings Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 3 stockings 1 May

Pacific Avenue June 29 YUMA 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. Alcoholic Rules: Size: 1acre.Maximumdepth8feet. Park Hours:5:00a.m.to11:00 p.m. Location: CouncilAvenue Park Swimming, contain- wading,glass Somerton, AZ 85350 AZ Somerton, 801 N.CouncilAvenue Sports Field AVENUE PARK COUNCIL Jefferson St. Expansion StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout

Joined CFP in2014Joined CFP • • Ramadas • Playground • Park Amenities

Sports Fields Sports Picnic tables Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1 whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5 sunfish 1 bass(13-inch minimum) 2 trout 2 catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Sep 1 stocking

Council Ave. Oct

Library Fulton St. Nov Canal St. Dec 1 4 stockings To Yuma Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Somerton Ave. Apr To Hwy. 95 3 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, AZ 85541Payson, AZ 1000 ClubDrive W.Country Green Valley Park Special Note: Trout Note: arestocked attwo-week Special intervals fromOctobertoMay.intervals

Annual Fish Stocking Schedule – trout delivered every two weeks two Annual FishStockingSchedule–troutdeliveredevery Trout • • Playground • Boating Park Amenities www.paysonrimcountry.com (928) 474-5242 7 ext. Payson Parks,RecreationandTourism For more parksinformation,contact: Walking Trails ofLakeDrive) (north 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 • • Accessible Historic Buildings Fishing Docks Mar

Apr May Jun ST. JOHNS

Upper Elevation Stocking Strategy Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Patterson Trout 2 stockings 2 stockings Catfish 4 stockings Ponds Bass and / or Sunfish 1 1

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 June July Aug Stone Dam Catfish 2 stockings 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 stocking strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Creek Trout 3 stockings 3 stockings 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: 769 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 PHOENIX 6 GLENDALE 5 4 PEORIA 3 2 AVONDALE 1 SURPRISE 36 PONDS LAKES Alvord p.52 Desert West p.54 Bonsall p.46 Pioneer Rio Vista p.51 Frendship p.39 Festival Fields Surprise p.62 p.50 p.38 1 Phoenix continued   SCOTTSDALE    TEMPE     9 Eldorado p.61 Chaparral p.60 Kiwanis p.64 Tempe Town p.66-67 Hallman p.63 Papago p.56 Roadrunner p.57 School p.58 Steele Indian p.55 Encanto Cortez p.53 2 3 LOWER BUCKEYERD

BUCKEYE RD 4 5 83RD AVE   MESA QUEEN CREEK CHANDLER GILBERT

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 5 4 4 5 5 3 3 3 4 7 5 7 7 3 8 1 8 8 1 1 7 6 6 6 8 1 2 6 2 2 2 7

Red Mountain p.48 p.49 Riverview Oasis Lake Mansel Carter Desert Breeze p.40 Veterans Oasis p.41 p.42 Discovery McQueen p.44 Greenfield p.47 Freestone Water Ranch p.45 6 59TH AVE 8 9 p.59 p.43

10 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 6 1 4 5 2 1 7 8 1 7 19 2 4 2 6 2

LINDSAY RD 3 21 2 5 22 20 2 8

HAWES RD

ELLSWORTH RD Phoenix Area Community Lakes & Ponds

1 4 12

9 5

6 17

83RD AVE 11

7 10 18 3 13 BUCKEYE RD 14 20 LOWER BUCKEYE RD 15 19 2 21 59TH AVE 59TH 16 8 22 24 23

27 RDLINDSAY

25 RD ELLSWORTH

26 RD HAWES

37 AVONDALE www.avondale.org (623) 333-2400 Avondale Parks,RecreationandLibraries For more parkinformation,contact: Other rulesasposted. containers andlitteringare prohibited. Rules: Size: Park Hours:6:00a.m.to11:00 p.m. Location: 38 Pond Festival Fields 2.5 acres.Maximumdepthto12 feet. Swimming, wading,boating, glass FESTIVAL FIELDS PARK FIELDS FESTIVAL Avondale, AZ 85323 Avondale, AZ 101 Road Buckeye E.Lower Festival FieldsPark Skate & Bicycle Park Skate &Bicycle Basketball Courts Pickleball Courts Volleyball Court SplashPad Playground Ball Fields Lower BuckeyeRd. Lower

Expansion StockingStrategy Maintenance Building Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout Great Lawn

Joined CFP in2019Joined CFP • • • • • Playgrounds • Ramadas Park Amenities Walking Trails Dog Park Fields Sports Courts Sports Statewide limitsapplytoallotherspecies Statewide 1whiteamur(30-inchminimum) 5sunfish 1bass(13-inch minimum) 2trout 2catfish Daily BagLimits-Pond Sep 1 stocking Oct Nov South Central Ave. Dec

Agua Fria River 1 Fields 4 stockings Ball Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 3 stockings 1 May June AVONDALE 39 2 Field June Multi Use May 1 3 stockings Apr Tennis Courts Tennis Basketball Court Basketball To Avondale Blvd. Avondale To Mar 1 3 Field 1 Field Feb Multi Use Multi Use 1 Jan 4 stockings 4 1 Field Dec Multi Use Nov 5 Oct Field Multi Use

1 stocking 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

Sports Courts Sports Fields Dog Park Walking Trails Mc Dowell Road Dowell Mc Park Amenities Park • Ramadas • Playgrounds • • • • Joined CFP in 2015

6 Field I-10 To Multi Use 7

Field Bass and / or Sunfish / Bass and Trout Catfish Multi Use Expansion Stocking Strategy Stocking Expansion 8 Field Multi Use Maintenance Facility 9 Field Multi Use

Friendship Friendship Park 12325 W. McDowell Road 12325 AZAvondale, 85323 10

Field Swimming, wading, boating, glassSwimming, Multi Use 1 acre. Maximum depth to 12 feet. 1 acre. Maximum depth to 12 To Dysart Rd. To Agua Fria River Fria Agua Friendship Pond Friendship www.avondale.org Rules: prohibited. containers and littering are (623) 333-2400 Avondale Parks, Recreation and Libraries Avondale Size: park information, contact: more For Location: p.m. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 Park Other rules as posted.

CHANDLER www.chandleraz.gov 782-2727 (480) Chandler CommunityServices For more parkinformation,contact: age permitsrequired.Otherrulesasposted. and litteringare- prohibited. Alcoholicbever Rules: Size: Park Hours:6:00a.m.to10:30 p.m. Location: 40 Lake Desert Breeze 4 acres.Maximumdepth12 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass Chandler, AZ 85226 Chandler, AZ BreezeBlvd.East N.Desert 660 Desert BreezePark Desert Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout Joined CFP in1990Joined CFP • • • • • Playground • Park Amenities Hummingbird Habitat(westofpark) Carousel/Train Rides Splash Park Walking Trails Large ShadeTrees 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 CHANDLER 41

June May 1 6 stockings Apr Mar 1 Feb 1 Jan 9 stockings 1 Dec Nov Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. for more information. See page 13 Oct 4 stockings Sep Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout minimum) 2 bass (13-inch sunfish 10 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species GA Walking Trails Environmental Education Center Open Play Area Equestrian Trail Excellent Bird Watching Joined CFP in 2008 Park Amenities Park • • • • • Trout Catfish or Sunfish / Bass and Traditional Stocking Strategy Stocking Traditional

4050 E. Chandler Heights Road Veterans Oasis Park Veterans Chandler, AZ 85249 Swimming, wading, glass containers Swimming,

or email [email protected] www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis (480) 782-2890 The Environmental Education Center For more park information, contact: more For and recharge basins. Other rules as posted. on leash at all times. Dogs prohibited from lake fishing in recharge basins. Dogs must remain age permits required. Boating not allowed. No Rules: . Alcoholic bever prohibited - and littering are 5 acres. Maximum depth 14 feet Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 14 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 Park

Location:

Oasis Lake Oasis Veterans Expansion Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 4 stockings1 1 Catfish 1 stocking 3 stockings Discovery Ponds Bass and / or Sunfish 1 GILBERT Sa nta n Vil lag e P ar kw ay

San Tan Loop 202 Hwy. Sport Fields Lower

To S. Val Vista Dr. DISCOVERY DISTRICT Upper T o

PARK G

d .

E. Pecos Rd.

Location: Discovery Park Daily Bag Limits - Pond 2214 East Pecos Road 2 catfish Gilbert, AZ 85297 2 trout 1 bass (13-inch minimum) Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 5 sunfish Size: Upper 1 acre, Lower 2 acres. Maximum 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species depth to 12 feet. Rules: Swimming, wading, boating, glass Park Amenities containers and littering are prohibited. • Ramadas Other rules as posted. • Playground For more park information, contact: • Sports Courts Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department • Sports Fields (480) 503-6200 Joined CFP in 2014 www.gilbertaz.gov/parks

Golden alga occurs here. Please GA clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 13 for more information.

42 GILBERT 43

June

Basin May Retention 1 3 stockings Juniper Avenue Apr Skate Park Mar 1 Tennis Courts Tennis Feb 1 Jan Ball Courts 4 stockings 1 Dec Nov Cages Batting Oct 1 stocking 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 Group Ramadas Sports Courts Sports Fields Batting Cages Skate Park Rides Carousel/Train Park Amenities Park • • Playground • • • • • Joined CFP in 2014

North Lake Freestone Parkway Freestone Amphitheater South Lake

Bass and / or Sunfish / Bass and Trout Catfish Ride Expansion Stocking Strategy Stocking Expansion Railroad Amusement Soccer Field FREESTONE DISTRICT PARK DISTRICT

u Basin

n Retention

Freestone Freestone Park v 1045 East Juniper Avenue East Juniper Avenue 1045 Gilbert, AZ 85234

Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. for more information. See page 13

r e

Swimming, wading, boating, glassSwimming,

i n

4 acres. Maximum depth to 10 feet. 4 acres. Maximum depth to 10

u J Lindsay Road Lindsay GA Freestone Ponds Freestone Location: p.m. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 Park Size: Rules: prohibited. containers and littering are Other rules as posted. park information, contact: more For Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department (480) 503-6200 www.gilbertaz.gov/parks

Expansion Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 4 stockings1 1 Catfish 1 stocking 3 stockings McQueen Pond Bass and / or Sunfish 1 GILBERT

Sports Field

Rec. Center To Guadalupe Rd. To McQueen Rd. To Elliot Rd. To McQueen Park Rd. MCQUEEN DISTRICT PARK Horne St.

mber Ave. W. Cullu n Rd. cQuee To M

Location: McQueen Park Daily Bag Limits - Pond 510 N. Horne Street 2 catfish 525 N. McQueen Road 2 trout Gilbert, AZ 85233 1 bass (13-inch minimum) 5 sunfish Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Size: 2 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet Rules: Swimming, wading, boating, glass containers and littering are prohibited. Park Amenities Alcoholic beverage permits required. • Ramadas Other rules as posted. • Community Center • Sports Courts For more park information, contact: • Sports Fields McQueen Park Activity Center and District Park (480) 503-6294 Joined CFP in 2014 www.gilbertaz.gov/parks Golden alga occurs here. Please GA clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 13 for more information.

44 GILBERT 45 June May 1 3 stockings Apr Mar 1 Feb CUSTOM 1 Jan • SPECIAL • REGULATION WATER 4 stockings 1 Dec Nov Oct 1 stocking Sep Daily Bag Limits 2 catfish 2 trout 0 bass (catch-and-release only) 0 sunfish (catch-and-release only) 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Single barbless hooks required Use of live bait is allowed Riparian Preserve with Walking Trails Excellent Bird Watching Joined CFP in 1999 Park Amenities Park • Ramadas • Playground • • Library • • Campsites

Bass and / or Sunfish / Bass and Trout Catfish Expansion Stocking Strategy Stocking Expansion Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E. Guadalupe Road 2757 Gilbert, AZ 85234 Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. for more information. See page 13

Swimming, wading, boating, glassSwimming,

Lake Ranch Water www.gilbertaz.gov/parks (480) 503-6200 Gilbert Parks and Recreation For more park information, contact: more For purposes are allowed. Other rules as posted. Location: Rules: prohibited. and littering are containers No fishing from bridge. Float tubes for fishing 5 acres. Maximum depth 15 feet. Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 15 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 Park

Expansion Stocking Strategy Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Trout 1 4 stockings1 1 Catfish 1 stocking 3 stockings Bonsall Pond Bass and / or Sunfish 1

HARRY

GLENDALE BONSALL SR PARK

Bethany Home Rd. 59th Ave. 59th 58th Ave. 58th

Residental

Location: Bonsall Park 5840 W. Bethany Home Road Daily Bag Limits - Pond Glendale, AZ 85301 2 catfish 2 trout Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 1 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 2 acres. Maximum depth 10 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. Other rules as posted. Park Amenities For more park information, contact: • Ramadas Glendale Parks and Recreation • Large shade trees (623) 930-2000 • Playground www.glendaleaz.com/ParksandRecreation • Sports Courts, In-line Hockey Rink north of Bethany Home Rd Joined CFP in 2014

MESA

To Broadway Rd. Rd. Broadway To To Southern Ave. Southern To 47 June S. Greenfield Rd. May 1 3 stockings Apr Mar

1 Feb

S. Oakland

1 S. Oakland Jan

4 stockings v 1

Dec

d n

Nov

a i

Oct

. E 1 stocking 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 For more park information, contact: more For Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (480) 644-7529 www.mesaparks.com E. Pueblo Ave. Bass and / or Sunfish / Bass and Trout Catfish Expansion Stocking Strategy Stocking Expansion GREENFIELD PARK LAKE PARK GREENFIELD

S. Norwalk Canal Mesa, AZ 85206 Swimming, wading, glass contain- Swimming,

2.5 acres. Maximum depth 17 feet. 2.5 acres. Maximum depth 17

ADA Fishing Pier Group Ramadas • • • Playground Park Amenities Park as posted. allowed. No pets allowed in park. Other rules alcoholic beverages permitted. Boating not Size: Rules: No distilled prohibited. ers and littering are Sunrise to 10 p.m. Hours: Sunrise to 10 Park

4105 E. Diamond Ave E. Diamond Location: 4105

Pond Greenfield Park Greenfield Joined CFP in 2017 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 MESA

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. Community Facilities Park Amenities (480) 644-7529 • Group Ramadas www.mesaparks.com • 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 13 for more information.

48 MESA 49

June May 1

6 stockings Apr

Hwy. To 202 202 To

Mar Riverview Auto Dr. Auto Riverview 1 Road Dobson Feb Splash Pad • • Baseball Stadium 1 Jan 9 stockings 1 Dec To Alma School Rd. Alma School To Nov Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 13 for more information. See page 13 Oct 4 stockings Sep Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout minimum) 2 bass (13-inch sunfish 10 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species GA Sports Fields Group Ramadas Playground • Park Amenities Park • • Joined CFP in 1987, lake rebuilt in 2014 Joined CFP in 1987, RIVERVIEW PARK

Trout Catfish or Sunfish / Bass and

Traditional Stocking Strategy Stocking Traditional 202 Hwy. 202 Sports Fields Sports Fields

Rio Salado Pkwy. / E. 8th St. Rio Salado Pkwy. May St. May Cubs Spring Training Facility Training To 101 Hwy. 101 To Riverview Park W. 8th St. 2100 Mesa, AZ 85201 Swimming, wading, glass contain- Swimming, 4 acres. Maximum depth 28 feet. RiverviewLake Rules: No distilled prohibited. ers and littering are alcoholic beverages permitted. Boating not allowed. No pets allowed in park. Other rules as posted. park information, contact: more For Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (480) 644-7529 www.mesaparks.com Sunrise to 10 p.m. Hours: Sunrise to 10 Park Size:

Location: 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 PEORIA 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

50 PEORIA 51 June May 1 6 stockings Apr Mar 1 Feb Playground and Tot Lot Playground and Tot Recreation Center Skate Park • • • 1 Jan 9 stockings 1 Dec Nov Oct 4 stockings 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 Batting Cages Splash Park Sports Fields Group Ramadas • • • Park Amenities Park • Joined CFP in 2004 Trout Catfish or Sunfish / Bass and Traditional Stocking Strategy Stocking Traditional

s i

Rio Vista Community Park 8866-D W. Thunderbird Road o AZPeoria, 85381 i R Swimming, wading, glass containers Swimming,

2.7 acres. Maximum depth 14 feet. 2.7 acres. Maximum depth 14

www.peoriaaz.gov (623) 773-7137 Peoria Community ServicesPeoria For more park information, contact: more For rules as posted. Leashed dogs are permitted in park. Other age permits required. Boating not allowed. Size: Rules: Alcoholic bever prohibited. - and littering are 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 Park

Location: Rio VistaRio Pond 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 PHOENIX 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 13 for more information.

52 PHOENIX

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

Location: Cortez Park 3434 W. Dunlap Ave. Daily Bag Limits - Lake Phoenix, AZ 85051 4 catfish 4 trout Park Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 2 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 3 acres. Maximum depth 14 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. Other rules as posted. Park Amenities • Playground For more park information, contact: • Large Shade Trees Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department • Sports Fields (602) 262-6575 www.phoenix.gov/parks Joined CFP in 1989 Joined CFP in 1987

Golden alga occurs here. Please GA clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. See page 13 for more information.

53 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 PHOENIX

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 13 for more information.

54 PHOENIX 55 June

May 1 6 stockings Apr Mar 1 Rentals Feb • Paddleboat 1 Jan 9 stockings 1 Dec Nov Golden alga occurs here. Please clean and dry all equipment before using at another location. for more information. See page 13 Oct 4 stockings Sep Swimming Pool Enchanted Island Amusement Park Playground Ball Courts Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout minimum) 2 bass (13-inch sunfish 10 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species GA • • Park Amenities Park • • shing is prohibited along shing is prohibited shoreline the golf course Trout Catfish or Sunfish / Bass and Traditional Stocking Strategy Stocking Traditional Encanto Park Ave. 2605 N. 15th Phoenix, AZ 85007

ers and littering are prohibited. Alcoholic prohibited. ers and littering are beverage permits required. Private boats not allowed. Fishing prohibited from golf course as posted. Other rules as posted. Joined CFP in 1989 www.phoenix.gov/parks (602) 261-8991 Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department Location: park information, contact: more For wading, glass contain- Rules: Swimming, 7.5 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet. acres. Maximum depth 10 Size: 7.5 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 Park Encanto Lake 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 PHOENIX

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 13 for more information. Joined CFP in 1993

56 PHOENIX 57 June

May 1 N. 36th St. 36th N. 3 stockings Apr Mar 1 Feb 1 Jan 4 stockings 1 Dec Lake Nov Oct 1 stocking 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 Group Ramadas Large Shade Trees Sports Fields Ball Courts Aquatic Center/ Pool ROADRUNNER PARK ROADRUNNER Park Amenities Park • • Playground • • • • Joined CFP in 2014 Aquatic Center/ Pool E. Cactus Rd. E. Columbine Dr. E. Columbine Bass and / or Sunfish / Bass and Trout Catfish Expansion Stocking Strategy Stocking Expansion

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Roadrunner Park 3502 E. Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 Swimming, wading, glass containers Swimming, 2 acres. Maximum depth 8 feet. Roadrunner Pond Roadrunner www.phoenix.gov/parks Northeast Phoenix Division Parks Phone: (602) 262-6696 For more park information, contact: more For Location: age permits required. Other rules as posted. and Recreation Size: Rules: Alcoholic bever prohibited. - and littering are p.m. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 Park 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 PHOENIX

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

58 QUEEN CKREEK 59 June May 1 6 stockings Apr Mar Queen Creek Wash 1 Feb 1 Jan 9 stockings 1 Dec Nov Mansel Carter Oasis Lake Oct 4 stockings Sep Daily Bag Limits - Lake 4 catfish 4 trout minimum) 2 bass (13-inch sunfish 10 1 white amur (30-inch minimum) Statewide limits apply to all other species Sand discovery dig zone Sports Fields Ball Courts Sport fields – volleyball, basketball, baseball Park Amenities Park • Playground • Splashpad • • • • Joined CFP in 2018 Multipurpose Fields OASIS PARK OASIS Trout Catfish or Sunfish / Bass and Traditional Stocking Strategy Stocking Traditional

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Oasis Lake Oasis Carter Mansel 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: 60 Chaparral Lake 10 acres.Maximumdepth 15 feet. Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Scottsdale, AZ 5401 N.HaydenRoad Park Chaparral

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout • • Playground • • • Boating Park Amenities: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks 312-2353(480) Scottsdale CommunityServices For more parkinformation,contact: Sports Fields and Dog Park (north ofpark) Fieldsand DogPark(north Sports Group Ramadas Large ShadeTrees 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 Swimming Pool Course Walking Exercise, Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June SCOTTSDALE 61 June May 1

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To Hayden Rd. To E. Oak St. Street 77th Mar 1 Feb • Ball Courts • Outdoor Amphitheater • Aquatic Center/ Pool • Skate Park 1 Jan 4 stockings 1 Dec Nov Oct 1 stocking 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 Group Ramadas Playgrounds Picnic Areas Community Center Sports Fields Park Amenities Park • • • • • Joined CFP in 2014

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Eldorado Park and Community Center www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks For more park information, contact: more For Location: as posted. (480) 312-2483 Size: Rules: ducks, geese, pigeons) is unlawful. p.m. Hours: Sunrise to 10:30 Park required. Boating not allowed. Other rules Alcoholic beverage prohibited. permitsare ming, wading, glass containers and littering Eldorado Pond Eldorado SURPRISE 62 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: Surprise Lake 5 acres.Maximumdepth12 feet. Swimming, wading,glass Surprise, AZ 85374Surprise, AZ 15930 N.BullardAve. Community Park

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout

Joined CFP in2003 Joined CFP • • • Playground Park Amenities Dog Park Fields Sports 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 • • Library • 9 stockings Baseball Stadium Swimming Pool Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar Apr 6 stockings 1 May June TEMPE 63 June May 1 6 stockings Apr Mar 1 Feb 1 Jan 9 stockings 1 Dec Nov Oct 4 stockings 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 Walking Trails Group Ramadas Joined CFP in 1987 Park Amenities Park • • Trout Catfish or Sunfish / Bass and Traditional Stocking Strategy Stocking Traditional

Evelyn Hallman Park N. College Ave. 1900 Tempe, AZ 85281 Tempe, Swimming, wading, glass contain- Swimming, 3 acres. Maximum depth 7 feet. Hallman Evelyn Pond Location: Rules: A permit is prohibited. ers and littering are required to drink beer in the park. All other alcoholic beverages prohibited. Boating not allowed. Other rules as posted. park information, contact: more For Parks and Recreation Department Tempe (480) 350-5200 www.tempe.gov/parks 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 Park Size: TEMPE Kiwanis Lake 64 www.tempe.gov/parks 350-5200 (480) Tempe ParksandRecreationDepartment For more park information,contact: sunrise andsunset.Otherrulesasposted. prohibited. Boatingpermittedonlybetween andelectricmotors onboard. Gas devices Musthaveproperfloatation 350-5200). (480) Tempe annualboatingpermitrequired (call areprohibited.Cityof alcoholic beverages required todrinkbeerinthepark.Allother ers andlitteringare prohibited. Apermitis Rules: Size: Park Hours:6:00a.m.to12:00 midnight. Location: 13 acres.Maximumdepth8feet. Swimming, contain- wading,glass Tempe, 85283 AZ 5500 S.MillAve. 5500 Kiwanis Park

Traditional StockingStrategy Bass and / or Sunfish Catfish Trout Joined CFP in1984Joined CFP • • • • Playground • • Boating Park Amenities Paddleboat Rentals(seasonal) Recreation CenterwithWavePool Fields Sports Group Ramadas 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 Tempe Town Lake, Tempe

65 TEMPE 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: Anglers mayfishfrom5a.m.untilmidnight Park Hours:5:00a.m.to10:00 p.m. Location: Tempe Town Lake 66 224 acres.Maximumdepth18 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass Tempe, 85281 AZ 80 E. Rio Salado Pkwy E.RioSalado 80 TempeNorth

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

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Location: Copper Sky Recreation Complex 45345 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. Daily Bag Limits - Lake Maricopa, AZ 85138 4 catfish 4 trout Park Hours: Sunrise to 11:00 p.m. 2 bass (13-inch minimum) Size: 5 acres. Maximum depth 13 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. Other rules as posted. Park Amenities • Group Ramadas • Play Courts For more park information, contact: • Playgrounds • Amphitheater City of Maricopa Community • Recreation Center • Dog Park Services Department • Aquatic Center • Skate Plaza (520) 316-6960 • Sports Fields www.maricopa-az.gov Joined CFP in 2014, constructed in 2014

68 MARICOPA

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Location: Pacana Park Pacana Pond Pacana CASA GRANDE 70 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: Size: Park Hours:Sunriseto11:00 p.m. Location: DaveWhiteRegionalPark Basketball Court Tennis Court Tennis Court 1 acre.Maximumdepthto12 feet. Swimming, containers wading,glass Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Grande,AZ Casa 2121 N.Thornton Road

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Dec Thornton Rd. Thornton 1 4 stockings Jan 1 • PlayCourts • GolfCourse • Sport Courts • Sport The LinksWay Feb 1 Mar Apr 3 stockings 1 May June PRESCOTT VALLEY 71 Sep Aug July 4 stockings June

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Fain Lake Nov 2 stockings Oct

Fishing Dock

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2215 N 5th St 2215 AZPrescott Valley, 86314 Swimming, boating, camping, and Swimming,

3 acres. Average depth 8 feet 3 acres. Average

Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation Prescott Valley For more park information, contact: more For (928) 759-3090 permit only. permit only. of roadways and parking lots. Alcohol by Department http://pvaz.net/292/Parks-Recreation Or email at [email protected] No vehicle traffic outside prohibited. fires Rules: Maximum depth 25 feet Size: Fain Lake Location: Fain p.m. Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 Park Fain Lake Fain PRESCOTT VALLEY Or [email protected] http://pvaz.net/292/Parks-Recreation (928) 759-3090 Department Prescott Valley ParksandRecreation For more parkinformation,contact: camping are notallowed. Rules: Size: Park Hours: Location: 72 Lakes Yavapai 4.3 acres.Maximumdepth9feet. Swimming, campfires and overnight

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