Phoenix Urban Lakes and Canals | Arizona Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

Try to lead carp 5-7ft, put your fly in their path and watch for a change in the fish's body language. Often we do not see the eat, but see the fish change their behavior and set the hook. winter trout stockings will be in play during the week of NOV 16th.

Fishing Report Last Updated:

1 / 15 / 2019

Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing Phoenix Urban Lakes and Canals is currently Excellent

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:

Water flow:

Visibility: 8 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 63 Degrees F

Water condition: Stained

Best time of day to fish: Early morning and late afternoons

Best stretch: NA

Best access point: NA

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Baitfish Eggs

Fish species: Rainbow Trout, Carp, Bass and Catfish

Fishing season: Year Round, Trout Stocking in Winter

Nearest airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Phoenix Urban Lakes and Canals Description

Arizona Game and Fish manages over 30 ponds in the Phoenix Metro area under the Urban Lakes Program. Most of these lakes are stocked throughout the winter with trout and always have some bass, catfish and carp present. Also there are a series of canals running throughout the Valley that are home to some giant carp as well as bass, tilapia and various other warm water fish. One of the best places to catch ...

Techniques & Tips

If targeting Carp, make sure to spot the fish first and cast in front of them by 10-15ft giving your fly a chance to hit the water unseen and sink to the bottom as they approach. We have several carp specific flies in the shop, but we fish bright colored eggs as much as any other pattern. When targeting trout or bass we generally fish streamer patterns like buggers or messy minnows with a fast retrieve.

7-Day Forecast

Finding clear canals will be hard this week. Lot's of mud and debris in the canals. Target bass/carp in murky still water.