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Bass fishing in Arizona

Arizona is a prime destination for bass fishing, with lakes and rivers teeming with largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. From clear reservoirs to winding rivers, anglers in arizona enjoy world-class bass action.

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Largemouth bass

Tierra Verde Lake Park

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Largemouth bass

Consolidated Canal

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Largemouth bass

Anthem Community Park

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Largemouth bass

Grand Canal

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Largemouth bass

Eastern Canal

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Largemouth bass

Grand Canal

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Largemouth bass

Crystal Lakes

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Largemouth bass

Anthem Community Park

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Smallmouth bass

Fools Hollow Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Fools Hollow Lake

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Regulations for Bass in Arizona

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 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

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Open

Bag limit

6

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6
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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

34°10′4.7″N 111°55′46″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Bass species can you catch in Arizona?
Anglers in Arizona commonly catch several Bass species, including Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Meanmouth bass, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Bass in Arizona?
Bass are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout Arizona. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Salt River, Tres Rios Wetlands, and Lakeside Park Lake.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Bass have recently been caught.