Maricopa County · stream · order 7 river · ~964 cfs typical
Verde River
Stocked 10× since 2025 · AZGFD
Verde River is a stream in Maricopa County, Arizona, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 23, 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
Partly cloudy
115°
89°
14 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
117°
92°
14 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
109°
91°
11 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jan 26 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jan 12 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 22 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Dec 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Dec 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Nov 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Verde River get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in December.
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
- Maxwell Lake (historical)0.1 mi
- Flower Tank3.7 mi
- McDowell Tank4.1 mi
- Fountain Lake4.9 mi
- Beeline Tank5.3 mi
- Sycamore Creek6.0 mi
- Lost Tank6.1 mi
- Saguaro Lake8.0 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.
Verde River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Verde River?+
Verde River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Maricopa County, Arizona, most recently on Mar 23, 2026 by AZGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Verde River get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2025, stocking at Verde River peaks in December. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Verde River?+
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 Verde River?+
Verde River is a stream in Maricopa County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: AZGFD · updated Mar 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.