Fishing

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages the fish and wildlife on all publicly owned lands in the State. Please visit the AZGFD website for information on hunting and fishing and to buy licenses when required.

AZGFD periodically stocks the Verde River and Lynx and Mingus lakes with fish.  A stocking schedule can be found on their website.

Lake and Pond Fishing

Lynx and Mingus Lakes are periodically stocked with trout by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Granite Basin and Horsethief Lakes are not stocked with fish, but patient anglers may catch bluegill, largemouth bass, and catfish.  A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any publicly accessible water in Arizona.

River and Stream Fishing

Fishing is a popular activity at river access points along the Verde River. Rainbow trout are stocked upstream at Dead Horse Ranch State Park and in Camp Verde at Black Bridge from November through March. Bass, catfish, and roundtail chub are some of the other species that may be caught in this part of the river.  Note: If caught, roundtail chub must be released immediately.

A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in Arizona.

For more information please visit: Arizona Game and Fish

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Beasley Flat Picnic Site

The Verde River is the only river in Arizona with a Wild and Scenic designation. Beasley Flat is the beginning of the Wild and Scenic stretch of the Verde River. It is also the most popular take-out…

Bignotti Picnic Site

Bignotti is a lovely place to fish, bird watch, or picnic by the Verde River.  Canoers and kayakers who put in for a short, smooth water float from Black Canyon River Access Point end their float…

Black Canyon Fishing Site

Black Canyon Fishing Site provides access to the Verde River where visitors enjoy fishing, picnicking, bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, and floating on inner tubes.   For more information about…

Bradshaw Ranger District

The Bradshaw Mountains, located south of Prescott, have long been known for being one of the most mineralized mountain ranges in the world. As early as the mid-1800's, mining first brought settlers…

Clear Creek Fishing Site

Clear Creek is a popular spot for fishing.  Non-motorized boaters sometimes put in here for a trip to Beasley Flat, or take out here after floating from White Bridge, but this site is not a very…

Granite Basin Boating Site

Granite Basin Lake is a small (5 acre) lake. It is not stocked with fish, but patient anglers may catch bluegill, largemouth bass and catfish.A valid fishing or combination license is required for…

Granite Basin Recreation Area

Nestled among pines and boulders of Prescott's iconic Granite Mountain, Granite Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round including: hiking, backpacking, horse…

Horsethief Basin

Horsethief Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and OHV riding. Castle Creek Wilderness is…

Horsethief Boating Site / Day Use Area

***Use of a high-clearance vehicle is recommended for those who plan to visit recreation sites in Horsethief Basin.Fish Consumption Advisory: The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ),…

Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site

At 55-acres, Lynx Lake is the largest--and busiest--lake on the Prescott National Forest.  Lynx Lake North Shore Day-use Area provides lake-side recreation, fishing, picnic tables and grills, a…