Arizona Catfish Stocking Schedule

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.