Roosevelt Lake

Tonto National Forest hosts one of the most famous lakes in the Arizona state, the Roosevelt Lake, especially when it comes to bass fishing. The lake is known for its 20,000 acres of warm waters and brush covers that allow the bass fish population to thrive. The nutrient-rich forage produces one of the best white bass, striped bass, and catfish across all the state lakes.

Home to smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, catfish and sunfish species of fish, Lake Havasu State Park is the located in the heart of the Lake Havasu City, a highly-recommended area for all fishermen. An excellent largemouth bass impoundment and considerably the best smallmouth bass lakes in the country, the lake has 450 miles of shoreline in this area making it the perfect place to catch a 4 to 5-pound largemouth bass.

Located just an hour's drive from Tucson, Patagonia Lake State Park is a great place to fish along the shore and on a boat. Filled with large populations of a variety of fish, this sleeper lake regularly produces a large number of bass, flathead catfish, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill. You can easily reel in a 5 to 8-pound bass in this 265-acre man-made lake that also has Christmas tree bundles in the lake for additional cover. An ideal location for fishing, the shoreline brush, and water vegetation provide cover for the population of different fish species like the large bass.

Lees Ferry is the best place for fly fishing all across the state of Arizona with crystal clear waters and idyllic landscapes of towering cliffs of pink, orange, and red. Just outside of Page, this 13 mile stretch of the Colorado River has an amazing population of rainbow trout that can be as big as 18 to 22 inch. The consistent water temperatures allow the fish to be strong and healthy all year long.

Every power boat owner's dream is to reach a place like Lake Pleasant which is nestled just a few miles of Anthem, a popular location in the Phoenix area. This is absolutely the place to find a variety of fish, from bass to catfish and tilapia. The 10,000-acre lake has a 116-mile shoreline that is ideal for both boat and shoreline fishing. The beautiful waters of Lake Pleasant are home to the largemouth bass and more popular than that, the white bass population. The best time to fish is during dusk and dawn due to the weather conditions of the Sonoran Desert that change quite often.

More than 290 square miles of Lake Mead makes fishing the favorite pastime of the local fishermen who can find largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, crappie and bluegill in the largest reservoir in the United States. The 700 miles of shoreline is plenty of space to have a day worth of fishing because not only will you find rainbow trout in nearby Lake Mohave, but if you move further to Willow Beach, you will be able to find big trout. The ideal place to catch fish of over 40 pounds, Lake Mead and the lakes near to it are always ready for an adventure.

Big Lake is just a few miles south of Greer, located in the White Mountains of North Eastern Arizona. Particularly popular for its variety of trout, Big Lake is considered to the best trout fishing spot in the world. Home to the high-value rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout species, you will enjoy the high-altitude fishing destination 9,200 feet above ground level. It is recommended that you plan an overnight stay whenever you plan to go to Big Lake and don't worry, there are different boat rentals, bait and tackle shops available near the fishing spot.

Dogtown Lake gets its name from the extensive prairie dog towns that once covered areas around and near the lake. The lake is historic not only because of its name but also because of its peaceful medium-sized body of water that is surrounded by trees and uncrowded landscapes. An excellent location for trout fishing, the Dogtown Lake is just seven miles southeast of Williams. Fishing enthusiasts will find the lake stocked with trout, crappie, and channel catfish. But that is not all - you can also go hiking, kayaking and mountain biking alongside the area's natural landscapes. There is so much you can do when you're there.

Located on an elevation of 9,000 feet, Riggs Flat Lake is present in the Pinaleno Mountains that also hosts a combination of beautiful views and a perfect getaway fishing spot. The lake features a various number of trout that include brown and brook in the summer, and rainbow in the winters. Visitors from all around the United States come to Riggs Flat Lake because of its beauty, and the fishing adventures are all but boring.