Arizona

Arizona fishing and boating trips can range from a day of casting for trophy largemouth bass to fly-fishing for brown trout on Woods Canyon Lake. In order to experience the best fishing in Arizona, check for updates to fishing regulations, read local fishing reports, and find the best spot.

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5 Questions to Ask in a Tackle Shop the First Time Saltwater Fishing

First-time saltwater anglers have questions about gear, bait and where to fish but asking the right questions at local tackle shops can save time and money when learning this kind of coastal fishing.

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10 Questions to Ask When Booking Guided Fishing

Summary of questions to ask when booking guided fishing trips to a new destination or when targeting a new species, what to know as you start planning

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5 Helpful Boat Buying Tips for New Boaters

Five boat buying tips for new boaters that can save time, money, stress. Helpful tips that contribute to a smoother, easier experience when buying a new boat

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Tips for How to Tie a Boat to a Dock

Part of boat operation includes “parking,” that is, tying the boat to a dock. Here are several tips to consider when learning how to secure your boat between outings.

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Arizona Fishing and Boating Links

Local Arizona Fishing Reports

Get Fishing Reports from local guides, charters, and lake management agencies.

Arizona Boating Safety

The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Boating Safety Education courses include instruction on the basic skills required to safely operate a boat or personal watercraft, trailering your vessel, navigational rules, buoys, anchoring, legal requirements, boating emergencies, water sports and paddling.

Arizona Community Fishing Program

Whether you are an experienced, occasional or new angler, the Arizona Community Fishing Program offers fishing opportunities that you are sure to enjoy.

Arizona Boating Education

Explore the rules and regulations, purchase your boating license, and get familiar with the best locations, all right here.

Arizona Free Fishing Days

Find out where the free fishing days are all across the United States.

Arizona Boating Laws & Regulations

Whether you’re craving a day at the lake or an off road adventure, we’ve got the information you need on boat and OHV registration and rules.

Get an Arizona Fishing License

Buying a fishing license is the first & most important step for any angler. Get more information.

Register a Boat in Arizona

Registering your boat is easier than you think. Get information about how to register your boat.

Arizona Fishing

Find out more about fishing in Arizona.

Arizona Boating

Find out more about how to enjoy boating in Arizona.

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African Pompano

African Pompano

Arctic Grayling

Arctic Grayling

Atlantic Bonito

Atlantic Bonito

Atlantic Croaker

Atlantic Croaker

Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic Spadefish

Atlantic Spadefish

Bigeye Trevally

Bigeye Trevally

Bigmouth Buffalo

Bigmouth Buffalo

Bluefin Trevally

Bluefin Trevally

Bonnethead Shark

Bonnethead Shark

Broomtail Grouper

Broomtail Grouper

Butterfly Peacock Bass

Butterfly Peacock Bass

California Corbina

California Corbina

California Halibut

California Halibut

California Yellowtail

California Yellowtail

Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Cutthroat Trout

Cutthroat Trout

Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Freshwater Drum

Freshwater Drum

Great Barracuda

Great Barracuda

Greater Amberjack

Greater Amberjack

Hammerhead Shark

Hammerhead Shark

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Longbill Spearfish

Longbill Spearfish

Mangrove Snapper

Mangrove Snapper

Mountain Whitefish

Mountain Whitefish

Northern Pikeminnow

Northern Pikeminnow

Pacific Crevalle Jack

Pacific Crevalle Jack

Pacific Halibut

Pacific Halibut

Pacific Sierra Mackerel

Pacific Sierra Mackerel

Porbeagle Shark

Porbeagle Shark

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Redbreast Sunfish

Redbreast Sunfish

Round Whitefish

Round Whitefish

Shortbill Spearfish

Shortbill Spearfish

Shorthead Redhorse

Shorthead Redhorse

Silver Redhorse

Silver Redhorse

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Buffalo

Smallmouth Buffalo

Spanish Mackerel

Spanish Mackerel

Speckled Peacock Bass

Speckled Peacock Bass

Spotted Seatrout

Spotted Seatrout

Tiger Muskellunge

Tiger Muskellunge

Yellow Bullhead

Yellow Bullhead

Yelloweye Rockfish

Yelloweye Rockfish

Yellowtail Snapper

Yellowtail Snapper

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