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

  • 125 trout stocking events in current window
  • 9 regions with trout activity
  • 38 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
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
Jun 1, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 1, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 1, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Jun 1, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026KAIBAB LAKEWilliams Area
Jun 1, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 1, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 1, 2026LYNX LAKEPrescott Area
Jun 1, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area
Jun 1, 2026SHOW LOW CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Jun 1, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Jun 1, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
Jun 8, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
Jun 8, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Jun 8, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 15, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 15, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
Jun 15, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Jun 15, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026HUFFER TANKFlagstaff Area
Jun 15, 2026MORMON LAKE PONDFlagstaff Area
Jun 15, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 15, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Jun 15, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 22, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
Jun 22, 2026ROSE CANYON LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
Jun 22, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - 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

Trout stocking by region

Flagstaff Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
Jun 15, 2026HUFFER TANKFlagstaff Area
Jun 15, 2026MORMON LAKE PONDFlagstaff Area
May 18, 2026ASHURST LAKEFlagstaff Area
May 18, 2026FRANCIS SHORT PONDFlagstaff Area
May 18, 2026HUFFER TANKFlagstaff Area
May 18, 2026MORMON LAKE PONDFlagstaff Area
May 11, 2026BLUE RIDGE RESERVOIR (CC CRAGIN)Flagstaff Area

Greer, Alpine Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 25, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 25, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
May 25, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 1, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 1, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 1, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 1, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 8, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 15, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 15, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 15, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
Jun 15, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026LITTLE COLO R, GREERGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026LITTLE COLORADO RIVER, SHEEP X-INGGreer, Alpine Area
May 18, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026BLACK R, E FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026BLACK R, W FORKGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine 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, 2026RIVER RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area
May 11, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine Area

Payson - Mogollon Rim Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 25, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 1, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 8, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 15, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026WILLOW SPRINGS LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
Jun 22, 2026WOODS CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026BEAR CANYON LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 18, 2026KNOLL LAKEPayson - Mogollon Rim 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, 2026CANYON CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026CHRISTOPHER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026EAST VERDE RIVERPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026HAIGLER CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026TONTO CR, BEAR FLATSPayson - Mogollon Rim Area
May 11, 2026TONTO CREEKPayson - Mogollon Rim Area

Phoenix Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026LOWER SALT RIVERPhoenix Area
May 11, 2026LOWER SALT RIVERPhoenix Area

Prescott Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
Jun 1, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
Jun 1, 2026LYNX LAKEPrescott Area
Jun 1, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area
Jun 15, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
May 18, 2026GOLDWATER LAKEPrescott Area
May 11, 2026FAIN LAKEPrescott Area
May 11, 2026LYNX LAKEPrescott Area
May 11, 2026MINGUS LAKEPrescott Area

Show Low, Pinetop Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Jun 1, 2026SHOW LOW CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Jun 1, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Jun 8, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
Jun 15, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 18, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area
May 11, 2026SILVER CREEKShow Low, Pinetop Area

Southeast: Tucson, Safford Areas

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026RIGGS FLAT LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
Jun 22, 2026ROSE CANYON LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
May 18, 2026ROSE CANYON LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas
May 11, 2026RIGGS FLAT LAKESoutheast: Tucson, Safford Areas

Verde Valley Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
Jun 8, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
Jun 22, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area
May 18, 2026OAK CREEKVerde Valley Area

Williams Area

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegion
May 25, 2026DOGTOWN LAKEWilliams Area
Jun 1, 2026KAIBAB LAKEWilliams Area
Jun 8, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
Jun 15, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
May 18, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
May 11, 2026CATARACT LAKEWilliams Area
May 11, 2026CITY RESERVOIRWilliams Area
May 11, 2026SANTA FE LAKEWilliams Area

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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: May 23, 2026 at 10:31 AM 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.