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Types of Sunfish in Arizona
Sunfish fishing spots in Arizona
Best baits and lures for Sunfish in Arizona
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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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Bluegill as of May 15th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Special gear
No size limit. No bag 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.
Special Regulation Areas:
- Community Fishing Lakes: bag limit = 10 sunfish (includes bluegill, redear sunfish, green sunfish, and hybrid sunfish)
- Community Fishing Ponds: bag limit = 5 sunfish (includes bluegill, redear sunfish, green sunfish, and hybrid sunfish)
Lepomis macrochirus
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FAQ
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.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Sunfish have recently been caught.