Arizona Trout Stocking Schedule

Arizona trout stocking is concentrated around cooler seasons, higher-elevation waters, and selected community fishing lakes. This page organizes current trout stocking information by lake, region, and stocking week so anglers can quickly see where trout are scheduled across the state. When official Arizona Game and Fish schedule dates represent a stocking week, this site labels them as the week of stocking rather than a guaranteed same-day event.

Quick answer

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

At a glance

  • 151 trout stocking events in current window
  • 13 regions with trout activity
  • 57 unique lakes with trout stocking
  • Date handling: Schedule dates represent the stocking week
  • Source: Official Arizona Game and Fish stocking data

Current trout stocking activity

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 6, 2026ASHURST LAKEFlagstaff Area
Apr 6, 2026BEAVER CREEK (WET)Verde Valley Area
Apr 6, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 6, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
Apr 6, 2026CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIRPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026DOGTOWN LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 6, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
Apr 6, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 6, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026HULSEY LAKEGreer, Alpine Area
Apr 6, 2026KAIBAB LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 6, 2026LONG TOM TANKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026MORMON LAKE PONDFlagstaff Area
Apr 6, 2026SANTA FE LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 6, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 6, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026WEST CLEAR CREEKVerde Valley Area
Apr 13, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026FAIN LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 13, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
Apr 13, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026LOWER GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 13, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 13, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
Apr 13, 2026Payson - Green Valley LakesPAYSON AREA WATERS
Apr 13, 2026Prescott Valley - Fain LakePRESCOTT AREA WATERS
Apr 13, 2026RIGGS FLAT LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
Apr 13, 2026Show Low Creek (Meadow at Bluff Trail)SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS
Apr 13, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 13, 2026St. Johns - Patterson PondsSHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS
Apr 13, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026ACKRE LAKEGreer, Alpine Area
Apr 20, 2026ASHURST LAKEFlagstaff Area
Apr 20, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026BIG LAKEGreer, Alpine Area
Apr 20, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
Apr 20, 2026DOGTOWN LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 20, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026FOOLS HOLLOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 20, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 20, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026KAIBAB LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 20, 2026ROSE CANYON LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
Apr 20, 2026SANTA FE LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 20, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 20, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 20, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026CARNERO LAKESpringerville/Eagar Area
Apr 27, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
Apr 27, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026LOWER GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 27, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 27, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
Apr 27, 2026Payson - Green Valley LakesPAYSON AREA WATERS
Apr 27, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Apr 27, 2026Show Low Creek (Meadow at Bluff Trail)SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS
Apr 27, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 27, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Apr 27, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026ASHURST LAKEFlagstaff Area
May 4, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026BEAVER CREEK (WET)Verde Valley Area
May 4, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026BLUE RIDGE RESERVOIR (CC CRAGIN)Flagstaff Area
May 4, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
May 4, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026DOGTOWN LAKEWilliams Area
May 4, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026FOOLS HOLLOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 4, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
May 4, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
May 4, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026LONG TOM TANKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
May 4, 2026RIGGS FLAT LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
May 4, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 4, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 4, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026WEST CLEAR CREEKVerde Valley Area
May 4, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026BECKER LAKESpringerville/Eagar Area
Mar 30, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 30, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
Mar 30, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
Mar 30, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026FAIN LAKEPrescott Area
Mar 30, 2026FOOLS HOLLOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 30, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area
Mar 30, 2026RAINBOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 30, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 30, 2026SANTA FE LAKEWilliams Area
Mar 30, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 30, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 23, 2026BECKER LAKESpringerville/Eagar Area
Mar 23, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 23, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026DEADHORSE LAKE (ST PARK)Verde Valley Area
Mar 23, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026FOOLS HOLLOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 23, 2026Frances ShortFlagstaff Area
Mar 23, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026HULSEY LAKEGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 23, 2026L. LAKE MARYFlagstaff Area
Mar 23, 2026LOWER SALT RIVERPhoenix Area
Mar 23, 2026LOWER VERDEPhoenix Area
Mar 23, 2026PENA BLANCASoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
Mar 23, 2026RAINBOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 23, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 23, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 23, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 23, 2026VERDE RIVERVerde Valley Area
Mar 23, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area

Trout stocking by region

Flagstaff Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 6, 2026ASHURST LAKEFlagstaff Area
Apr 6, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
Apr 6, 2026MORMON LAKE PONDFlagstaff Area
Apr 13, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
Apr 20, 2026ASHURST LAKEFlagstaff Area
Apr 27, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
May 4, 2026ASHURST LAKEFlagstaff Area
May 4, 2026BLUE RIDGE RESERVOIR (CC CRAGIN)Flagstaff Area
May 4, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
Mar 23, 2026Frances ShortFlagstaff Area
Mar 23, 2026L. LAKE MARYFlagstaff Area

Greer, Alpine Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 6, 2026HULSEY LAKEGreer, Alpine Area
Apr 20, 2026ACKRE LAKEGreer, Alpine Area
Apr 20, 2026BIG LAKEGreer, Alpine Area
Apr 27, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Apr 27, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 4, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 30, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 30, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 30, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 23, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 23, 2026HULSEY LAKEGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 23, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Mar 23, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area

Payson - Mogollon Rim Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 6, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIRPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026LONG TOM TANKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 6, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 13, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 20, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Apr 27, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026LONG TOM TANKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 4, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 30, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Mar 23, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area

PAYSON AREA WATERS

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 13, 2026Payson - Green Valley LakesPAYSON AREA WATERS
Apr 27, 2026Payson - Green Valley LakesPAYSON AREA WATERS

Phoenix Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Mar 23, 2026LOWER SALT RIVERPhoenix Area
Mar 23, 2026LOWER VERDEPhoenix Area

Prescott Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 6, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 13, 2026FAIN LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 13, 2026LOWER GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 13, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 20, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 27, 2026LOWER GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Apr 27, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area
May 4, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Mar 30, 2026FAIN LAKEPrescott Area
Mar 30, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area

PRESCOTT AREA WATERS

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 13, 2026Prescott Valley - Fain LakePRESCOTT AREA WATERS

SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 13, 2026Show Low Creek (Meadow at Bluff Trail)SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS
Apr 13, 2026St. Johns - Patterson PondsSHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS
Apr 27, 2026Show Low Creek (Meadow at Bluff Trail)SHOW LOW / ST JOHNS / EAGAR AREA WATERS

Show Low, Pinetop Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 6, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 13, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 20, 2026FOOLS HOLLOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 20, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 20, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Apr 27, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 4, 2026FOOLS HOLLOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 4, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 4, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 30, 2026FOOLS HOLLOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 30, 2026RAINBOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 30, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 23, 2026FOOLS HOLLOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 23, 2026RAINBOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area
Mar 23, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop Area

Southeast: Tucson, Safford Areas

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 13, 2026RIGGS FLAT LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
Apr 20, 2026ROSE CANYON LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
May 4, 2026RIGGS FLAT LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
Mar 23, 2026PENA BLANCASoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas

Springerville/Eagar Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 27, 2026CARNERO LAKESpringerville/Eagar Area
Mar 30, 2026BECKER LAKESpringerville/Eagar Area
Mar 23, 2026BECKER LAKESpringerville/Eagar Area

Verde Valley Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 6, 2026BEAVER CREEK (WET)Verde Valley Area
Apr 6, 2026WEST CLEAR CREEKVerde Valley Area
Apr 13, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
Apr 27, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
May 4, 2026BEAVER CREEK (WET)Verde Valley Area
May 4, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
May 4, 2026WEST CLEAR CREEKVerde Valley Area
Mar 23, 2026DEADHORSE LAKE (ST PARK)Verde Valley Area
Mar 23, 2026VERDE RIVERVerde Valley Area

Williams Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Apr 6, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 6, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
Apr 6, 2026DOGTOWN LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 6, 2026KAIBAB LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 6, 2026SANTA FE LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 20, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
Apr 20, 2026DOGTOWN LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 20, 2026KAIBAB LAKEWilliams Area
Apr 20, 2026SANTA FE LAKEWilliams Area
May 4, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
May 4, 2026DOGTOWN LAKEWilliams Area
Mar 30, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
Mar 30, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
Mar 30, 2026SANTA FE LAKEWilliams Area

Frequently asked questions

Arizona trout stocking is concentrated around cooler seasons, higher-elevation waters, and selected community fishing lakes. Activity tends to peak in fall through spring, though high-country waters may be stocked into summer months.

Trout are stocked across Arizona in a variety of lakes, streams, and community fishing waters. Popular destinations include high-country lakes in the White Mountains and Flagstaff areas, as well as urban community fishing lakes in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas.

Official Arizona trout stocking dates typically represent the Monday of the stocking week. Stocking can occur any day during that week. Use the schedule as a planning guide rather than a guarantee of same-day stocking.

Last updated: April 4, 2026 at 6:55 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.