Arizona Fish Stocking Report — May 2026

This monthly report highlights Arizona lakes and ponds with scheduled trout or catfish stocking activity during May 2026. Results are grouped by species to help anglers plan ahead.

This month at a glance

Species active this month: Trout, Catfish. Regions with activity: Greer, Alpine Area, PHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS, Payson - Mogollon Rim Area, Williams Area, Flagstaff Area, Phoenix Area, Verde Valley Area, Southeast: Tucson, Safford Areas, TUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS, Show Low, Pinetop Area, PHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS, SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS, Prescott Area, PRESCOTT AREA WATERS, GILA BEND / YUMA / SOMERTON AREA WATERS, SAFFORD AREA WATER. 129 total stocking events for May 2026.

At a glance

  • Species active: Trout, Catfish
  • Regions with activity: Greer, Alpine Area, PHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS, Payson - Mogollon Rim Area, Williams Area, Flagstaff Area, Phoenix Area, Verde Valley Area, Southeast: Tucson, Safford Areas, TUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS, Show Low, Pinetop Area, PHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS, SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS, Prescott Area, PRESCOTT AREA WATERS, GILA BEND / YUMA / SOMERTON AREA WATERS, SAFFORD AREA WATER
  • 82 unique lakes with stocking this month
  • Source: Official public stocking schedule data

Trout stocking — May 2026

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 25, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 25, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026DOGTOWN LAKEWilliams Area
May 25, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
May 25, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
May 25, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
May 25, 2026LOWER SALT RIVERPhoenix Area
May 25, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
May 25, 2026RIGGS FLAT LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
May 25, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 25, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026ASHURST LAKEFlagstaff Area
May 18, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
May 18, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
May 18, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
May 18, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026HUFFER TANKFlagstaff Area
May 18, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026MORMON LAKE PONDFlagstaff Area
May 18, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
May 18, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026ROSE CANYON LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
May 18, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 18, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026BLUE RIDGE RESERVOIR (CC CRAGIN)Flagstaff Area
May 11, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
May 11, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
May 11, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026FAIN LAKEPrescott Area
May 11, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026HULSEY LAKEGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026LOWER SALT RIVERPhoenix Area
May 11, 2026LYNX LAKEPrescott Area
May 11, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area
May 11, 2026RIGGS FLAT LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
May 11, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026SANTA FE LAKEWilliams Area
May 11, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 11, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area

Catfish stocking — May 2026

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026Buckeye - Sundance Park LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Chandler - Desert Breeze LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Chandler - Veterans Oasis LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Mesa - Red Mountain LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Mesa - Riverview LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Peoria - Paloma ParkPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Peoria - Pioneer LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Peoria - Rio Vista PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Phoenix - Alvord LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Phoenix - Cortez LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Phoenix - Desert West LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Phoenix - Encanto LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Phoenix - Papago PondsPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Phoenix - Steele Indian School PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Queen Creek - Mansel Carter Oasis LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Sahuarita - Sahuarita LakeTUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Scottsdale - Chaparral LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Surprise - Surprise LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Tempe - Kiwanis LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Tucson - Kennedy LakeTUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Tucson - Lakeside LakeTUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS
May 25, 2026Tucson - Silverbell LakeTUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS
May 18, 2026Avondale - Alamar Park PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Avondale - Friendship PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Casa Grande - Dave White Regional ParkPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Eager - Cowpunch Pond (NEW)SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS
May 18, 2026Gilbert - Discovery PondsPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Gilbert - Gilbert Regional ParkPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Gilbert - McQueen PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Gilbert - Water Ranch Lake *(Special Regulations)PHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Glendale - Heroes Regional Park PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Maricopa - Copper Sky LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 18, 2026Maricopa - Pacana PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Mesa - Eastmark Phase 4 PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Mesa - Greenfield PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Phoenix - Roadrunner PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 18, 2026Prescott Valley - Fain LakePRESCOTT AREA WATERS
May 18, 2026St. Johns - Patterson PondsSHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS
May 18, 2026Tempe - Tempe Town LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 11, 2026Buckeye - Sundance Park LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Chandler - Desert Breeze LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Chandler - Veterans Oasis LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Gila Bend - Benders Pond (NEW)GILA BEND / YUMA / SOMERTON AREA WATERS
May 11, 2026Mesa - Red Mountain LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Mesa - Riverview LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Peoria - Paloma ParkPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Peoria - Pioneer LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Peoria - Rio Vista PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Phoenix - Desert West LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Phoenix - Encanto LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Phoenix - Papago PondsPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Phoenix - Steele Indian School PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Queen Creek - Mansel Carter Oasis LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Safford - Graham County FairgroundsSAFFORD AREA WATER
May 11, 2026Sahuarita - Sahuarita LakeTUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Scottsdale - Chaparral LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Somerton - Council Avenue PondGILA BEND / YUMA / SOMERTON AREA WATERS
May 11, 2026Surprise - Surprise LakePHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Tempe - Evelyn Hallman PondPHOENIX / MARICOPA AREA EXPANSION WATERS
May 11, 2026Tucson - Kennedy LakeTUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Tucson - Lakeside LakeTUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Tucson - Silverbell LakeTUCSON / SAHUARITA AREA CORE WATERS
May 11, 2026Yuma - Fortuna LakeGILA BEND / YUMA / SOMERTON AREA WATERS
May 11, 2026Yuma - PAAC PondGILA BEND / YUMA / SOMERTON AREA WATERS
May 11, 2026Yuma - West Wetlands PondGILA BEND / YUMA / SOMERTON AREA WATERS

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Frequently asked questions

This monthly stocking report reflects the latest schedule data available. Data is refreshed regularly from official Arizona Game and Fish Department stocking schedules.

Official schedule dates represent the Monday of the stocking week. Actual stocking can occur any day during that week and may be affected by weather, hatchery logistics, or local conditions.

Last updated: May 23, 2026 at 12:18 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.