Arizona Catfish Stocking Schedule

Arizona catfish stocking is especially popular in community fishing lakes around metro areas such as Phoenix and Tucson. This page organizes current catfish stocking information by lake, city, and region so anglers can quickly find stocked waters close to home and see recent scheduled weeks.

Quick answer

This page lists Arizona lakes and ponds with recent or upcoming catfish stocking activity based on official schedule data. Results are grouped by region to help anglers find catfish waters near them.

At a glance

  • 5 catfish stocking events in current window
  • 3 regions with catfish activity
  • 5 unique lakes with catfish stocking
  • Date handling: Schedule dates represent the stocking week
  • Source: Official Arizona Game and Fish stocking data

Current catfish stocking activity

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Aug 3, 2026Ash Fork - Stone DamFLAGSTAFF/WILLIAMS AREA WATER
Aug 3, 2026Eager - Cowpunch Pond (NEW)SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS
Aug 3, 2026Prescott Valley - Fain LakePRESCOTT AREA WATERS
Aug 3, 2026Prescott Valley - Yavapai Lakes (Urban Forest Park)PRESCOTT AREA WATERS
Aug 3, 2026St. Johns - Patterson PondsSHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS

Catfish stocking by region

FLAGSTAFF/WILLIAMS AREA WATER

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Aug 3, 2026Ash Fork - Stone DamFLAGSTAFF/WILLIAMS AREA WATER

PRESCOTT AREA WATERS

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Aug 3, 2026Prescott Valley - Fain LakePRESCOTT AREA WATERS
Aug 3, 2026Prescott Valley - Yavapai Lakes (Urban Forest Park)PRESCOTT AREA WATERS

SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Aug 3, 2026Eager - Cowpunch Pond (NEW)SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS
Aug 3, 2026St. Johns - Patterson PondsSHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS

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Frequently asked questions

Arizona catfish stocking is most active during warmer months, primarily in community fishing lakes across metro areas like Phoenix and Tucson. Stocking typically increases in spring and continues through fall.

Catfish are commonly stocked in community fishing program waters, particularly urban lakes and ponds in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Tucson, and other Arizona cities. These accessible waters are designed for convenient shore fishing.

Stocked catfish are commonly targeted with stink bait, shrimp, hot dogs, nightcrawlers, or cut bait. Many anglers find that simple shore setups with prepared baits work well, especially during low-light periods.

Last updated: July 7, 2026 at 12:19 PM MST
Source note

This page organizes public Arizona fish stocking schedule information and related lake context. Official schedule dates may represent the Monday of the stocking week rather than a guaranteed same-day event.

Schedule information should be verified against the official source when planning travel-sensitive trips. Stocking schedules may change due to weather, hatchery logistics, or local conditions.