PICACHO RESERVOIR

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FISHING ARIZONA

Picacho Reservoir


April 23, 2024

Picacho Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Arizona, USA. The reservoir is stocked with a variety of fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and camping. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or late evening for best results. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 70-80°F. Overall, Picacho Reservoir is a great spot for fishing and outdoor recreation.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Green Sunfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Picacho Reservoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass

Silver Bell Tailings Pond

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Queen Creek

Blue Catfish Common Carp Green Sunfish Kelp Bass

Theodore Roosevelt Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Bartlett Reservoir

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

EAST SAGUARO DEL NORTE ROAD MARICOPA COUNTY
Lower Salt Watershed, Arizona
EAST MISSION BAY DRIVE GILBERT
Middle Gila Watershed, Arizona
SOUTH LAS PALMAS CIRCLE 1839, MESA
Lower Salt Watershed, Arizona
BOX BAR SHORELINE AREA AND RIVER ACCESS POINT
Lower Verde Watershed, Arizona
EAST LEEWARD LANE 1198, TEMPE
Lower Salt Watershed, Arizona
APACHE TRAIL MARICOPA COUNTY
Lower Salt Watershed, Arizona
EAST SAGUARO DEL NORTE ROAD 469, MARICOPA COUNTY
Lower Salt Watershed, Arizona
LAGUNA BOAT RAMP
Lower Salt Watershed, Arizona
EAST ROLLS ROAD PINAL COUNTY
Middle Gila Watershed, Arizona
RAFTER TAKE-OUT PARKING
Lower Salt Watershed, Arizona

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO PUSCH RIDGE WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Rillito Watershed, Arizona
WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY
Rillito Watershed, Arizona
ARAVAIPA CREEK
Lower San Pedro Watershed, Arizona
1/4 MILE SOUTH OF FOREST ROAD 736 TO CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY
Upper Santa Cruz Watershed, Arizona
PUSCH RIDGE WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH CAÑADA DEL ORO
Upper Santa Cruz Watershed, Arizona
MARSHALL GULCH RECREATION AREA TO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Rillito Watershed, Arizona
CIENEGA CREEK
Rillito Watershed, Arizona
RUBY ROAD (FOREST ROAD 39) TO US/MEXICO BORDER
Rio De La Concepcion Watershed, Arizona
GILA RIVER (MIDDLE)
Middle Gila Watershed, Arizona
HEADWATERS TO 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF FOREST ROAD 736
Upper Santa Cruz Watershed, Arizona

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