Wondering where you might go fishing in Arizona? If you are not a "local" or do not know the region well then you will have to decide what spots to fish out of hundreds of great fishing hot spots. There's the White Mountains, the Colorado river from Lake Havasu to Lake Powell and many other lakes and reservoirs to choose from. The experienced Arizona fishing guides obviously know all the fishing-spots so if you are a visiting angler you might be fortunate hiring a fishing charter or guide and let them put you on the fish.

Arizona fishing areas have many great spots they can choose to fish and the type of fish species you wish to target will decide where your Arizona fishing guide goes.

If you want to fish for trout then you will likely be fishing the White Mountains. These mountain lakes do have some bass and catfish but the most of Arizona fishing guides will target trout in these area, including brown trout and apache trout. Listed below are more regional Arizona fishing spots and the likely species that you might catch when fishing these lakes.

North Central - Fishing areas include the Verde River, Lake mary, and Oak Creek. The fish in walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and trout.

Mogollon Rim - Fishing areas are East Clear Creek, Chevelon Creek, and Canyon Creek where you can fish for mainly trout. The best fishing season is spring and fall.

Colorado River - Arizona fishing guides in this area fish Lake Havasu, Lake Powell, and Lake Mead. Expect to catch striped bass, catfish, largemouth bass, trout.

Central Arizona - This area is a favorite for most anglers on their Arizona guided fishing trip. It is also the most popular fishing spot for many Arizona fishing guides as the fishing is known as the best in the state here. Area lakes include Lakes Pleasant, Lake Roosevelt, and Lake Bartlett. Local quarry includes catfish, large mouth bass, crappie, and trout.

Southern Region - More Colorado River fishing from Imperial Reservoir upriver through the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. The southern fishing areas also include Parker Dam, Alamo Reservoir, and Bill Williams River where a guided fishing trip can yield trout, catfish, bluegill, and trophy sized largemouth bass.

Children under the age of six: No consumption

Women of child-bearing age and children between 6-16 years old: One 8 oz. fish meal per month

All other adult women: One 8 oz. fish meal per month unless a doctor supports a higher consumption rate.

Adult men: Five 8 oz. fish meals per month.

Children under the age of six: No consumption

Women of child-bearing age and children between 6-16 years old: One 8 oz. fish meal per month

All other adult women: One 8 oz. fish meal per month unless a doctor supports a higher consumption rate.

Adult men: Five 8 oz. fish meals per month.