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Fishing in Flagstaff, AZ

Arizona, United States

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Top fish species in Flagstaff

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Brown trout
Brown trout
Walleye
Walleye

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White crappie

Upper Lake Mary

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Channel catfish

Frances Short Pond

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Channel catfish

Rio de Flag

14 in · 2 lb

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Northern pike

Upper Lake Mary

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Northern pike

Upper Lake Mary

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Channel catfish

Frances Short Pond

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Largemouth bass

Forest Highlands Meadow Course Pond

19 in · 4 lb 4 oz

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Northern pike

Upper Lake Mary

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Walleye

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Walleye

Upper Lake Mary

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About Flagstaff fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Flagstaff, Arizona. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,027 catches for Rainbow trout, 739 catches for Largemouth bass, and 580 catches for Northern pike.

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Fishing regulations in Flagstaff

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 Rainbow trout as of August 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4

Special gear

Aggregate

4
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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 artificial flies and lures only, single-pointed barbless hooks:Aker LakeBecker LakeBurro Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31Canyon Creek-OW Bridge to the Fort Apache Reservation BoundaryCoyote CreekDude Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31East Fork, Little Colorado River-above Colter Dam — May 1 through Dec. 31East Verde River-origin to the pumphouseElk TankGrant Creek – Pinaleno MountainsGrapevine Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31Horton CreekJ.D. DamMamie CreekMiddle TankPerkins TankRiver Reservoir — Oct. 1 through April 30Silver Creek — Oct. 1 through March 31Thompson Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31West Fork Black River- Hayground Creek to Fort Apache Reservation Boundary — May 1 through Dec. 31CATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only, barbless hooks:Oak Creek-West Fork Oak CreekCATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only:Lower Goldwater2 TROUT LIMIT artificial flies and lures only:Carnero LakeChevelon Canyon LakeChevelon Creek, from the Confluence with Willow Springs Creek to Chevelon CrossingLees FerryLee Valley CreekLee Valley Lake2 TROUT LIMIT:Alamar Park PondBonsall PondCommunity fishing pondsCouncil Avenue PondDave White Regional Park PondDiscovery Park PondsEastmark Park PondEldorado Park PondEvelyn Hallman PondFestival Fields PondFreestone PondFriendship PondFrye Mesa ReservoirGilbert Regional Park PondGraham County Fairgrounds PondGreenfield Park PondHeroes Regional Park PondMcQueen PondPacana PondPacific Avenue Athletic Complex PondsPapago Park PondsPatterson PondsRio Vista Park PondRoadrunner Park PondShow Low Creek Meadow Steele Indian School Park PondWater Ranch Park Lake (barbless hooks only)West Wetlands Pond4 TROUT LIMIT:Community fishing lakes5 TROUT LIMIT:Colorado River-Separation Canyon to the California/Nevada Boundary, including Lake Mead and Lake Mohave10 TROUT LIMIT:Colorado River-California/Nevada Boundary to the International BoundaryUNLIMITED TROUT REGULATIONS:Colorado River-Navajo Bridge to Separation CanyonSEASONAL UNLIMITED TROUT REGULATIONS SEPT. 1 – MARCH 31 ANNUALLY:Chevelon Creek-Chevelon Crossing to the confluence with the Little Colorado RiverEast Clear CreekNutrioso Creek
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Regulations for

35°11′13.9″N 111°37′10.2″W
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FAQ about Flagstaff fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Flagstaff, Arizona?
Anglers in Flagstaff, AZ recommend these top fishing spots: Upper Lake Mary, Oak Creek, Frances Short Pond, Ashurst Lake, and Lower Lake Mary.
🐟 What fish can you catch in Flagstaff?
Most commonly caught species around Flagstaff, AZ:
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