Rim Country Fish Stocking

Rim Country stretches along the Mogollon Rim, offering outstanding trout fishing at lakes like Woods Canyon and Willow Springs. The area bridges the desert lowlands and high-country forests, providing diverse angling opportunities.

Quick answer

The Rim Country area includes 2 stocked lakes tracked on this site. Anglers can find trout and catfish stocking schedules for waters in Payson, Pine, Camp Verde, and nearby communities.

Recent stocking activity in Rim Country

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegionSpecies
Aug 31, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim AreaTrout
Aug 31, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim AreaTrout
Sep 14, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim AreaTrout
Aug 24, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim AreaTrout
Aug 24, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim AreaTrout
Aug 17, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim AreaTrout
Aug 17, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim AreaTrout

Stocked lakes in Rim Country

Woods Canyon Lake
Payson
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Willow Springs Lake
Payson
Rainbow Trout

Cities in Rim Country

Payson

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Frequently asked questions

The Rim Country area has 2 stocked lakes tracked on this site. Browse the lake list on this page for details on each location.

Stocking schedules vary by season. Trout stocking is typically strongest in cooler months, while catfish stocking is more common in warmer periods. Check the activity table above for current dates.

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.