Fishing has been good to excellent for catfish at all lakes, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Best baits for the two pound average cats include worms, shrimp and stink baits fished along the bottom.
Alvord Lake and Evelyn Hallman Pond did not get stocked with catfish as scheduled on May 21. The next catfish stocking will take place the week of June 1-5 at all Phoenix and Tucson area Urban waters.
Bluegill fishing is good at all lakes for anglers using worms or mealworms fished under a small bobber in 3-6 foot depths.
Fishing for bass has slowed, but is expected to improve in the cool of the morning.
At Green Valley lakes (Payson) fishing for trout has slowed, but is very good for crappie, bluegill, bass and catfish. Try small marabou jigs or curly tail grubs for the sunfish and bass. Worms are working for everything.
STOCKING SCHEDULE
All UFP waters in Phoenix area and Tucson area – Last stocked on May 21 with catfish. Next stocking, catfish, the week of June 1-5.
Green Valley Lakes (Payson) – Last stocked on May 7 with trout – last of the spring stockings. No further stockings until October trout deliveries resume.
To find the nearest urban lake near you, visit www.azgfd.gov/urbanfishing.
