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![]() ![]() Red Mountain – Located in Red Mountain Park in east Mesa, at southeast corner of Brown Road and Sunvalley Boulevard (3/4 mile east of Power Road ). Papago Ponds – Located in Papago Park in east Phoenix, immediately north of the Phoenix Zoo on Galvin Parkway between McDowell Road and Van Buren Street. Rio Vista Pond – Located in Rio Vista Park in south central Peoria on Rio Vista Boulevard, just north of Thunderbird Road, 1/4 mile west of Loop 101 Freeway. Surprise Recreation Campus in northwest Valley, between Bell Road and Greenway on the east side of Bullard Avenue.Įncanto – Located in Encanto Park in central Phoenix, northeast of 15th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard (between Thomas and McDowell Roads).ĭesert Breeze – Located in Desert Breeze Park in west Chandler, southwest of Ray Road and McClintock Drive on Desert Breeze Boulevard. Kiwanis Park Lake – Located in Kiwanis Community Park in central Tempe, southwest of Baseline Road and Mill Avenue. Lake is just east of the Southeast Regional Library.ĭesert West – Located in Desert West Park in southwest Phoenix, at 63rd Avenue between Virginia Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. Water Ranch – Located in Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in north Gilbert, at southeast corner of Greenfield Road and Guadalupe Road. Riverview – Riverview Park in west Mesa, northwest corner of Dobson Road and 8th Street.Ĭortez – Located in Cortez Park in northwest Phoenix, at northeast corner of 35th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue.Ĭanal Pond – Located in Canal Park in northwest Tempe, southwest corner of College Avenue (68th Street) and McKellips Road. Below is a list of urban fishing lakes and their location.Īlvord – Located in Cesar Chavez Park in southwest Phoenix, at southwest corner of 35th Avenue and Baseline Road.Ĭhaparral – Located in Chaparral Park in west Scottsdale, northeast corner of Hayden and Chaparral Roads. Each of the 15 lakes carries similar varieties of fish with some slight exceptions. Every other week between March and November, channel catfish are stocked in the lakes, and from November to March rainbow trout are added. The lakes are stocked with a variety of fish including rainbow trout, channel catfish, white amur and sunfish to name a few. ![]() Inquire with the AZGFD for daily catch limits. Other short-term licenses are available as well for those anglers who are just passing through. To many visitors from other areas of the US, the lakes may resemble large ponds rather than lakes, but despite their size, the fishing is exceptional.Ĭhildren under the age of 14 are not required to have a license, all other must obtain a Class U (Urban) fishing license at a cost of $16. Thanks to rapid development of rural areas, the number of lakes is increasing, with new ones becoming available every couple of years. Fishing and picnicking in the parks is an ideal way to spend a leisurely day with the entire family. This is great for visitors and vacationers since these urban lakes are conveniently located near Phoenix hotels and Phoenix resorts. Thanks to the Arizona Urban Fishing Program, residents can find fishing fun practically in their backyards. A valid fishing license is required and is available online at several Chandler retailers including Walmart, Sport Chalet and Big 5 Sporting Goods.In cooperation with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Phoenix and other Valley of Sun towns and communities there are fishing lakes and ponds within various city parks in the area. Exact dates are not disclosed, but the week are listed. Stocking schedules are posted on the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) website. In addition to great fishing, the park is an excellent place to see birds as one of the premiere birding spots in the area featuring desert walking trails and a self-guided Chandler Solar System Walk around the lake. This lake has a more natural feel to it as it is designed as a more natural oasis, surrounded by desert shrubs. ![]() Located in east Chandler, Veterans Oasis Park is five acres with an average depth of five feet and a maximum depth of 14 feet. Surrounded by an active park with a dedicated playing area featuring climbing structures, a spray pad and a vintage, open-top train and a charming antique carousel. In addition to great fishing, the lake is an excellent choice for a fishing trip with the kids. Anglers can find fish in the lakes of two Chandler parks: Desert Breeze Park and Veterans Oasis Park.ĭesert Breeze Lake is four acres with an average depth of eight feet and a maximum depth of 12 feet and also known as Chandler's first fishing lake. If you like to fish, why not cast your line in Chandler's urban fishing program? During fall, winter and spring, the Arizona Game and Fish Department stocks the Chandler lakes with Channel catfish, Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass and sunfish. ![]()
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