Fishing in Mesa, AZ

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Mesa, Arizona?

Anglers in Mesa , AZ recommend these top fishing spots: Salt River , Morrison Ranch North Lake , Saguaro Lake , Western Canal , Consolidated Canal East Branch .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Mesa?

Most commonly caught species around Mesa , AZ : Largemouth bass - 25,288 reported catches Channel catfish - 14,373 reported catches Common carp - 4,248 reported catches Bluegill - 3,982 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,338 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Mesa fishing reports?

The latest Mesa , AZ fishing reports are: @danielavila1073 reported a nice Channel catfish at Encanto Lagoon . @danielavila1073 reported a nice Channel catfish at Encanto Lagoon . @benperk reported a nice Largemouth bass at Consolidated Canal East Branch . @Snackson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chaparral Lake . @Snackson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chaparral Lake . .

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

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Arizona, United States

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Top fish species in Mesa

Latest Mesa fishing reports

Channel catfish

Encanto Lagoon

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Channel catfish

Encanto Lagoon

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Largemouth bass

Consolidated Canal East Branch

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Largemouth bass

Chaparral Lake

17 in · 2 lb 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Chaparral Lake

19 in · 4 lb

Channel catfish

Riverview Lake

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Largemouth bass

Gilbert Regional Park

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Channel catfish

Morrison Ranch North Lake

3 in ·

Nile tilapia

Gila Ditch

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Gila Ditch

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Fishing regulations in Mesa

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 August 7th, 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°24′6.1″N 111°43′4.8″W

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FAQ about Mesa fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Mesa, Arizona?

Anglers in Mesa, AZ recommend these top fishing spots: Salt River, Morrison Ranch North Lake, Saguaro Lake, Western Canal, and Consolidated Canal East Branch.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Mesa?

Most commonly caught species around Mesa, AZ:

Largemouth bass - 25,288 reported catches
Channel catfish - 14,373 reported catches
Common carp - 4,248 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,982 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,338 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Mesa fishing reports?

The latest Mesa, AZ fishing reports are:

@danielavila1073 reported a nice Channel catfish at Encanto Lagoon.
@danielavila1073 reported a nice Channel catfish at Encanto Lagoon.
@benperk reported a nice Largemouth bass at Consolidated Canal East Branch.
@Snackson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chaparral Lake.
@Snackson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chaparral Lake.

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

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Mesa, 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: