Coconino County · lake · 38 acres
Cataract Lake
Stocked 11× since 2025 · AZGFD
Cataract Lake is a lake in Coconino County, Arizona, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jul 27, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from AZGFD; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
92°
66°
11 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
95°
68°
13 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
93°
71°
18 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jun 22 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jun 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Cataract Lake get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in March through July.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lazy Tank0.4 mi
- Mountain Spring Tanks1.0 mi
- Gonzalez Lake0.9 mi
- Babbitt Tank1.1 mi
- Smith Tank1.5 mi
- Saginaw Reservoirs1.7 mi
- Lower Saginaw Reservoir1.7 mi
- Upper Saginaw Reservoir1.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AZ regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cataract Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cataract Lake?+
Cataract Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Coconino County, Arizona, most recently on Jul 27, 2026 by AZGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cataract Lake get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2025, stocking at Cataract Lake peaks in March through July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cataract Lake?+
Yes — Arizona requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cataract Lake?+
Cataract Lake is a lake in Coconino County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: AZGFD · updated Jul 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.