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Sunfish fishing in Arizona

Sunfish are abundant across Arizona, thriving in ponds, lakes, and creeks. Anglers enjoy catching bluegill, redear, and other panfish that provide fun and steady action for all ages.

Best baits and lures for Sunfish in Arizona

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Sunfish.

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Bluegill

Tierra Verde Lake Park

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Bluegill

Frontier Family Park Lake

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Bluegill

Arizona Canal

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Bluegill

Alamar Park Pond

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Redear sunfish

Parker Canyon

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Redear sunfish

Lake Havasu

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Bluegill

Yavapai Lake

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Bluegill

Yavapai Lake

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Bluegill

Yavapai Lake

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Bluegill

Yavapai Lake

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Regulations for Sunfish 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.

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