Arizona
Rainbow Trout in Arizona
Rainbow Trout are on record in 36 Arizona waters, with 279 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in March.
Scheduled ahead
Aug 3, 2026 — Willow Springs Lake
Aug 3, 2026 — East Fork Black River
Aug 3, 2026 — Show Low Creek
Aug 3, 2026 — West Fork Black River
Aug 3, 2026 — Woods Canyon Lake
When does Arizona stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Haigler Creek19×
- Willow Springs Lake18×
- Woods Canyon Lake18×
- Christopher Creek18×
- East Verde River18×
- East Fork Black River14×
- West Fork Black River12×
- Cataract Lake11×
- Knoll Lake11×
- Verde River10×
- Dankworth Pond10×
- Roper Lake10×
- City Reservoir9×
- Kaibab Lake9×
- Ashurst Lake9×
- Bear Canyon Lake8×
- Rose Canyon Lake8×
- Tunnel Reservoir7×
- Mingus Lake7×
- Fools Hollow Lake7×
- Show Low Lake7×
- West Clear Creek6×
- Riggs Lake5×
- Lower Goldwater Lake5×
- Rainbow Lake5×
- Bunch Reservoir4×
- Luna Lake4×
- Show Low Creek3×
- Hulsey Lake3×
- Becker Lake3×
- Lynx Lake2×
- Long Tank2×
- Clear Creek Reservoir2×
- Nelson Reservoir2×
- Lake Mary1×
- Scott Reservoir1×
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- City ReservoirJul 27, 2026
- Cataract LakeJul 27, 2026
- Woods Canyon LakeJul 27, 2026
- Willow Springs LakeJul 27, 2026
- East Fork Black RiverJul 27, 2026
- Bear Canyon LakeJul 27, 2026
- West Fork Black RiverJul 27, 2026
- Cataract LakeJul 20, 2026
- Woods Canyon LakeJul 20, 2026
- Willow Springs LakeJul 20, 2026
- Knoll LakeJul 20, 2026
- Rose Canyon LakeJul 13, 2026
- Bear Canyon LakeJul 13, 2026
- East Fork Black RiverJul 13, 2026
- City ReservoirJul 13, 2026
- Knoll LakeJul 13, 2026
- Willow Springs LakeJul 6, 2026
- Woods Canyon LakeJul 6, 2026
- Kaibab LakeJul 6, 2026
- City ReservoirJul 6, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in Arizona — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Arizona?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 36 Arizona waters, including Haigler Creek, Willow Springs Lake, Woods Canyon Lake. The full list is on this page.
When does Arizona stock rainbow trout?+
Arizona stocks rainbow trout most heavily in March, going by 279 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Arizona?+
Yes — Arizona requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.