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Fishing in Timberline-Fernwood, AZ

Arizona, United States

Best fishing spots in Timberline-Fernwood, AZ

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Top fish species in Timberline-Fernwood

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

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Rainbow trout

Frances Short Pond

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Northern pike

Frances Short Pond

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Northern pike

Upper Lake Mary

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Northern pike

Upper Lake Mary

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Largemouth bass

Scholz Lake

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Rainbow trout

Frances Short Pond

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Rainbow trout

Frances Short Pond

16 in · 2 lb

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Frances Short Pond

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Frances Short Pond

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Rainbow trout

Ashurst Lake

11 in · 1 lb

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About Timberline-Fernwood fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Timberline-Fernwood, Arizona. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 699 catches for Rainbow trout, 476 catches for Northern pike, and 468 catches for Largemouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Timberline-Fernwood

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 May 9th, 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

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 Lake
  • Becker Lake
  • Burro Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31
  • Canyon Creek-OW Bridge to the Fort Apache Reservation Boundary
  • Coyote Creek
  • Dude Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31
  • East Fork, Little Colorado River-above Colter Dam — May 1 through Dec. 31
  • East Verde River-origin to the pumphouse
  • Elk Tank
  • Grant Creek – Pinaleno Mountains
  • Grapevine Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31
  • Horton Creek
  • J.D. Dam
  • Mamie Creek
  • Middle Tank
  • Perkins Tank
  • River Reservoir — Oct. 1 through April 30
  • Silver Creek — Oct. 1 through March 31
  • Thompson Creek — May 1 through Dec. 31
  • West Fork Black River- Hayground Creek to Fort Apache Reservation Boundary — May 1 through Dec. 31

CATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only, barbless hooks:

  • Oak Creek-West Fork Oak Creek

CATCH AND RELEASE artificial flies and lures only:

  • Lower Goldwater

2 TROUT LIMIT artificial flies and lures only:

  • Carnero Lake
  • Chevelon Canyon Lake
  • Chevelon Creek, from the Confluence with Willow Springs Creek to Chevelon Crossing
  • Lees Ferry
  • Lee Valley Creek
  • Lee Valley Lake

2 TROUT LIMIT:

  • Alamar Park Pond
  • Bonsall Pond
  • Community fishing ponds
  • Council Avenue Pond
  • Dave White Regional Park Pond
  • Discovery Park Ponds
  • Eastmark Park Pond
  • Eldorado Park Pond
  • Evelyn Hallman Pond
  • Festival Fields Pond
  • Freestone Pond
  • Friendship Pond
  • Frye Mesa Reservoir
  • Gilbert Regional Park Pond
  • Graham County Fairgrounds Pond
  • Greenfield Park Pond
  • Heroes Regional Park Pond
  • McQueen Pond
  • Pacana Pond
  • Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex Ponds
  • Papago Park Ponds
  • Patterson Ponds
  • Rio Vista Park Pond
  • Roadrunner Park Pond
  • Show Low Creek Meadow
  • Steele Indian School Park Pond
  • Water Ranch Park Lake (barbless hooks only)
  • West Wetlands Pond

4 TROUT LIMIT:

  • Community fishing lakes

5 TROUT LIMIT:

  • Colorado River-Separation Canyon to the California/Nevada Boundary, including Lake Mead and Lake Mohave

10 TROUT LIMIT:

  • Colorado River-California/Nevada Boundary to the International Boundary

UNLIMITED TROUT REGULATIONS:

  • Colorado River-Navajo Bridge to Separation Canyon

SEASONAL UNLIMITED TROUT REGULATIONS SEPT. 1 – MARCH 31 ANNUALLY:

  • Chevelon Creek-Chevelon Crossing to the confluence with the Little Colorado River
  • East Clear Creek
  • Nutrioso Creek
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Oncorhynchus mykiss

Regulations for

35°19′0.5″N 111°33′2.5″W
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FAQ about Timberline-Fernwood fishing

Anglers in Timberline-Fernwood, AZ recommend these top fishing spots: Frances Short Pond, Flagstaff City Reservoirs, Rio de Flag, and Walnut Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Timberline-Fernwood, AZ:
The latest Timberline-Fernwood, AZ fishing reports are:
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The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in Timberline-Fernwood, AZ was a 8 ft / 100.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @lucassnodgrass at Frances Short Pond on November 4, 2018.
The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Timberline-Fernwood, AZ was a 4 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @llittleman5303 at Upper Lake Mary on March 11, 2017.
The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Timberline-Fernwood, AZ was a 6.7 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @steven-breen at White Horse Lake on July 19, 2021.

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