Yavapai County · reservoir · 13 acres
Lower Goldwater Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · AZGFD
Lower Goldwater Lake is a reservoir in Yavapai County, Arizona, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 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
Clear
95°
72°
14 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
95°
75°
16 mph
2%
Sun
Clear
94°
73°
17 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Oct 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Upper Goldwater Lake0.4 mi
- Aspen Creek2.5 mi
- Miller Creek3.4 mi
- Sevenmile Tank2.9 mi
- Butte Creek3.5 mi
- Jerry Tank3.2 mi
- Groom Creek3.6 mi
- Indian Creek3.8 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.
Lower Goldwater Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lower Goldwater Lake?+
Lower Goldwater Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Yavapai County, Arizona, most recently on Apr 27, 2026 by AZGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lower Goldwater Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Lower Goldwater Lake peaks in April and October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lower Goldwater 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 Lower Goldwater Lake?+
Lower Goldwater Lake is a reservoir in Yavapai County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: AZGFD · updated Apr 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.