Outdoor Writer Report post Posted September 13, 2019 FISHING REPORT Sept. 12, 2019 Arizona Game and Fish Department TIP OF THE WEEK Channel catfish return to Community Fishing Program waters next week: See the stocking schedule. The first hints of fall means fishing is about to improve. Nights are getting noticeably cooler, putting bass in a better mood to chase reaction baits, and also triggering some of the best high country trout fishing of the year. By most accounts, the typical summer fishing pattern has been delayed due in part to increased waters levels and a cooler-than-average spring. The night bite never really picked up for many bass anglers. This dip in nighttime temperatures will help fishing, but remember that in Arizona, the transition to fall fishing conditions is slower compared to much of the U.S. Water temperatures in many desert impoundments are in the mid-80s. By the way, the fall fishing forecast is coming out soon. Stay tuned. Catch of the Week Send your fishing reports and photos to BFishing@azgfd.gov -- one will be selected for Catch of the Week Lower Lake Mary Santiago Alaniz and his dad caught this 18-inch rainbow trout at Lower Lake Mary the morning of Sept. 3 fly fishing prince nymphs. They said a limit was caught in 2 hours. What's been stocked this week (Water temp in parenthesis if available) Rainbow trout: Bear Canyon Lake (62), Lynx Lake (74), Willow Springs Lake (73), Woods Canyon Lake (70), Oak Creek (65-71), Frances Short Pond (70), Colorado River. See the stocking schedules Save time, buy online Grab a license online (that helps conserve all species of wildlife, not to mention provides funding that goes back into fishing opportunities) and go "Fish AZ". SEE MORE REPORTS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted September 13, 2019 Does G&F no longer do creel surveys? The reports seem to be more of whomever chimes in now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Big Tub said: Does G&F no longer do creel surveys? The reports seem to be more of whomever chimes in now. Not sure about creel surveys but if you click on the SEE MORE REPORTS link, you'll find a lot more info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted September 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Big Tub said: Does G&F no longer do creel surveys? The reports seem to be more of whomever chimes in now. They revamped the Fishing Report about two years ago to what it is now, which is basically people calling in and giving a report when they catch something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
654321 Report post Posted September 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Big Tub said: Does G&F no longer do creel surveys? The reports seem to be more of whomever chimes in now. Yes they still do creel surveys, they us summer interns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allforelk Report post Posted September 13, 2019 I do miss the old fishing report, but wow, that fish is gorgeous. Does anyone know if you can still pull perch out of Upper/Lower Lake Mary? It has been a long time since I’ve wet a line in either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
