Tucson Fishing Information
Yes Virge, there is fishing in Tucson. And now is a good time to get your license and head to a Tucson lake of your choice.
SUPER-SIZED INCENTIVE TROUT COMING THIS WEEK
The start of the new year means it’s time for the annual “incentive” rainbow trout stocking at all Urban Fishing Program waters. All lakes will receive the incentive stocking the week of January 7-12. In addition to the normal 10-13 inch trout, larger than usual trout are added to the delivery. These trophy-sized fish range from 13-18 inches, about 2-3 pounds each, and at least one trout 6 pounds or larger is guaranteed to be stocked somewhere in an Urban Fishing Program lake. On average one in every four trout is a whopper! Don’t forget to bring your camera with you to capture the memory, or for proof that your big catch is not just another fish tale. Inside every copy of the Urban and State regulations booklets is the Big-Fish-of-the-Year entry form with categories for both kept fish and catch-and-release fish. Fill out this form for a great opportunity for recognition and some fantastic bragging rights!
This is the time of year when the waters in Tucson are cool enough to stock them with fish, especially trout.
The best source of up to date information is the Arizona Fishing Report Blog.
Here is the report on Urban fishing from January 7, 2008
URBAN FISHING REPORT
Fishing for trout is good to excellent at most Urban Fishing Program waters. The annual incentive stocking of bonus sized fish during the week of January 7-12 means excellent fishing conditions and an opportunity for a trophy sized trout to be caught. Anglers using scented dough baits (such as Power Bait), worms fished under a bobber, or small trout lures have been successful. Try fishing with minnows along the bottom for larger trout and the occasional bass or catfish. Best times to fish for trout generally are early morning, but some anglers have reported excellent fishing late afternoon. Small spinners such as Rooster Tails and Panther Martins, or spoons such as Kastmasters are also working well for trout. Trout fishing is good to excellent at Green Valley lakes in Payson with Power Bait, worms fished under a bobber, and small spinners working best.
I thought it would be appropriate to follow up the ice fishing in Tucson post with this one with real Tucson fishing information.
This week is a very good week to enjoy fishing in and around Tucson with the stocking of the lakes taking place last week. So grab your gear and go catch some fish : )
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Dave - I really hate to argue with a fellow blogger but when it comes to fishing Minnesota beats Arizona every time. Arizona has a lot going for it, what with the desert and all but honestly the fish are here in MN just waiting to be caught.