Fishing in Carefree, AZ

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Carefree, Arizona?

Anglers in Carefree , AZ recommend these top fishing spots: Verde River , Horseshoe Reservoir , Central Arizona Project Canal , New River , Skunk Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Carefree?

Most commonly caught species around Carefree , AZ : Largemouth bass - 19,493 reported catches Channel catfish - 8,451 reported catches Common carp - 3,024 reported catches Bluegill - 2,760 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,960 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Carefree fishing reports?

The latest Carefree , AZ fishing reports are: @Muonsters reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Tantrum reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rattlesnake Cove . @Muonsters reported a nice Largemouth bass . @ericcardullo reported a nice Channel catfish at Riverview Lake . @ES_kasper3600 reported a nice Common carp at Grand Canal . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Carefree?

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Arizona, United States

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Top fish species in Carefree

Latest Carefree fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Rattlesnake Cove

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

Riverview Lake

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Common carp

Grand Canal

30 in · 17 lb

Grass carp

Arizona Cross Cut Canal

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Channel catfish

Riverview Lake

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Channel catfish

Anthem Community Park

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Nile tilapia

Surprise Lake

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Largemouth bass

Grand Canal

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Fishing regulations in Carefree

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Arizona can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of July 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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No size limit.These regulations apply statewide unless Site-Specific Special Regulations apply to that body of water. Click here to see Site-Specific Special Regulations Statewide includes all state and federal refuges, parks and monuments; open areas do not include any area closed to hunting, fishing, or trapping.CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY:Cluff Ranch PondsCrystal Gardens Water Treatment Facility (city of Avondale)The Pond at Town Hall (town of Gilbert)Water Ranch Park LakeCATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only:Lower GoldwaterUNLIMITED — NO LIMIT FOR EITHER LARGEMOUTH OR SMALLMOUTH BASS:Bear Canyon LakeBeaver Creek (Wet and Dry)Black Canyon LakeCC Cragin Reservoir (Blue Ridge)Chevelon Canyon LakeColorado River-Glen Canyon Dam to Separation CanyonEast Verde RiverHorseshoe LakeKnoll LakeLong Tom LakeOak CreekUpper Salt River (Roosevelt Diversion Dam upstream to the Reservation Boundary)Verde River and tributariesVirgin RiverWest Clear CreekWillow Springs LakeWoods Canyon Lake1 BASS LIMIT, MINIMUM SIZE = 13-INCHES:Alamar Park PondBonsall PondCouncil Avenue PondDave White Regional Park PondDiscovery Park PondsEastmark Park PondEldorado Park PondEvelyn Hallman PondFestival Fields PondFreestone PondFriendship PondGilbert Regional Park PondGoldwater LakeGraham County Fairgrounds PondGreenfield PondHeroes Regional Park PondMcQueen PondPacana Park PondPacific Avenue Athletic Complex PondPapago Park PondsPatterson Ponds (St. Johns)Rio Vista Park PondRoadrunner Park PondShow Low Creek MeadowSteele Indian School Park PondWest Wetlands Pond1 BASS LIMIT: (no size limit): Community fishing ponds: bag limit = 1 bass (largemouth or smallmouth)2 BASS LIMIT:Dead Horse Ranch State Park LagoonsCommunity fishing lakes: bag limit = 2 bass (largemouth or smallmouth)2 BASS LIMIT, MINIMUM SIZE = 13-INCHES:Alvord LakeCataract LakeCity ReservoirChaparral Park LakeCopper Sky LakeCortez Park LakeDesert Breeze Park LakeDesert West Park LakeDogtown LakeEncanto Park LakeFain LakeFortuna LakeFrancis Short PondGreen Valley Park LakesKaibab LakeKennedy Park LakeKiwanis Park LakeLakeside LakeMansel Carter Oasis LakePaloma Park LakePioneer LakeRed Mountain Park LakeRedondo LakeRiverview Park LakeSanta Fe ReservoirSilverbell LakeSahuarita Park LakeStone DamSundance Park LakeSurprise Park LakeTempe Town LakeVeterans Oasis Park LakeWhitehorse LakeYavapai Lakes6 BASS LIMIT, MINIMUM SIZE = 13-INCHES:Topock MarshColorado River-Davis Dam to the International Boundary20 SMALLMOUTH BASS, 5 LARGEMOUTH BASS LIMIT:Lake Powell

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

33°49′24.2″N 111°54′58″W

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FAQ about Carefree fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Carefree, Arizona?

Anglers in Carefree, AZ recommend these top fishing spots: Verde River, Horseshoe Reservoir, Central Arizona Project Canal, New River, and Skunk Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Carefree?

Most commonly caught species around Carefree, AZ:

Largemouth bass - 19,493 reported catches
Channel catfish - 8,451 reported catches
Common carp - 3,024 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,760 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,960 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Carefree fishing reports?

The latest Carefree, AZ fishing reports are:

@Muonsters reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Tantrum reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rattlesnake Cove.
@Muonsters reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@ericcardullo reported a nice Channel catfish at Riverview Lake.
@ES_kasper3600 reported a nice Common carp at Grand Canal.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Carefree?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Carefree, AZ. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: