09-15-2004, 03:32 PM
TUCSON URBAN — An angler at Silverbell caught a 5-pound carp using a night crawler. Kennedy, Silverbell and Sahuarita, have not been stocked with channel catfish since June. Lakeside has experienced water quality issues. There will be no further stockings until September. Currently scheduled for stocking the week of Sept. 20. Fishing for sunfish has been good. Use mealworms and earthworms and a small hook, size 10 or smaller, under a bobber set at 3 to 5 feet. Catfishing is still viable, try chicken liver, worms, hot dogs or prepared catfish bait. These lakes also have aggressive, fast growing, tasty, hybrid sunfish. Buy a two-pole stamp and try different baits to double your odds.
RIGGS FLAT — Has reopened since the forest fire. For lake information call (928) 428-4150.
CLUFF RANCH — Slow for warm water species. For lake information call (928) 485-9430.
ROPER LAKE — Slow for warm water species. For lake information call (928) 428-6760.
DANKWORTH POND — Slow for warm water species. For lake information call (928) 428-6760.
KEARNY LAKES — Not stocked due to water quality issues.
ARIVACA —The fishing has slowed down some, however, it is still fairly good. Try buzzbaits or using spinnerbaits on top in the early morning and evening. Plastic worms and salamanders are still a good choice. Remember, all bass must be immediately released back to the water. The mercury advisory for all warm water fish is still in effect.
PENA BLANCA — Sunfish, crappie and bass fishing is fair. Try mealworms for the bluegill. The mercury advisory for all warm water fish is in effect. Bass less than 13 inches long must be released.
PATAGONIA — Received a large amount of debris loading due to a recent rainfall event. There was a 2- to 3-inch thick mat in many coves as well as floating logs. Watercraft operators should exercise caution the rest of the summer. The detritus layer is sinking but is still prevalent in all coves. Watch your water output from your motor to make sure it isn’t clogged. Bass fishing is fair to good. Catfish anglers are doing well on smaller channels and some respectable flatheads are being caught also. Bluegill and red-ear are still are providing fun for the young folks using small hooks with pieces of worm. The average size is pretty small. For more lake information call Patagonia Lake State Park at (520) 287-6965.
PARKER CANYON — Bass are being caught in early morning and evenings around weed beds. Fish deeper later in the day. Those fishing for bass are sometimes catching northern pike. Try using inline spinners or small trout-imitating lures.
PICACHO RESERVOIR — Dry.
ROSE CANYON LAKE — Rose Canyon Lake has been stocked with trout. An angler reports catching seven trout using dry flies and seven using a Burk’s Damsel. Try Power Bait, corn or cheese. Small spinners should also be tried. Don’t forget you need a trout stamp to fish in this lake.
RIGGS FLAT — Has reopened since the forest fire. For lake information call (928) 428-4150.
CLUFF RANCH — Slow for warm water species. For lake information call (928) 485-9430.
ROPER LAKE — Slow for warm water species. For lake information call (928) 428-6760.
DANKWORTH POND — Slow for warm water species. For lake information call (928) 428-6760.
KEARNY LAKES — Not stocked due to water quality issues.
ARIVACA —The fishing has slowed down some, however, it is still fairly good. Try buzzbaits or using spinnerbaits on top in the early morning and evening. Plastic worms and salamanders are still a good choice. Remember, all bass must be immediately released back to the water. The mercury advisory for all warm water fish is still in effect.
PENA BLANCA — Sunfish, crappie and bass fishing is fair. Try mealworms for the bluegill. The mercury advisory for all warm water fish is in effect. Bass less than 13 inches long must be released.
PATAGONIA — Received a large amount of debris loading due to a recent rainfall event. There was a 2- to 3-inch thick mat in many coves as well as floating logs. Watercraft operators should exercise caution the rest of the summer. The detritus layer is sinking but is still prevalent in all coves. Watch your water output from your motor to make sure it isn’t clogged. Bass fishing is fair to good. Catfish anglers are doing well on smaller channels and some respectable flatheads are being caught also. Bluegill and red-ear are still are providing fun for the young folks using small hooks with pieces of worm. The average size is pretty small. For more lake information call Patagonia Lake State Park at (520) 287-6965.
PARKER CANYON — Bass are being caught in early morning and evenings around weed beds. Fish deeper later in the day. Those fishing for bass are sometimes catching northern pike. Try using inline spinners or small trout-imitating lures.
PICACHO RESERVOIR — Dry.
ROSE CANYON LAKE — Rose Canyon Lake has been stocked with trout. An angler reports catching seven trout using dry flies and seven using a Burk’s Damsel. Try Power Bait, corn or cheese. Small spinners should also be tried. Don’t forget you need a trout stamp to fish in this lake.