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Arizona
State, United States. Authority : Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).
2025 rules, checked on 23 September 2026.
- Licence
- US$160Non-Resident Combination Hunt and Fish
- Calendar lines open on
- 123 September 2026
- Minimum sizes
- 0
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Propeller Surface Lures 9 cm, Pack of 5For : northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass · crankbait and hard-lure fishing
€34.90£19.90Not shipped to the United States
Flat Metal Jigs with Assist Hooks, Pack of 3For : zander, walleye, european perch · vertical jigging
€24.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Responsible gearFolding Triangle Landing Net, 47 cm FoldedFor : brown trout, rainbow trout, european perch · fly fishing (dry fly and nymph)
€37.90£18.90Not shipped to the United States
Where to fish
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2025 season calendar
Open statewide Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2026 (open year-round), unless site-specific special regulations apply
Solid bars: fishing allowed. Yellow line: today.
Minimum sizes
Not published by the authority: check with Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).
Bag limits
| Species | Fish you may keep |
|---|---|
| Trout (any combination)2 statewide; possession = 2x daily bag | 4 per day |
| Bass (largemouth, smallmouth, any combination)2 statewide, no statewide size limit | 6 per day |
| Walleye2 statewide; unlimited at Lake Powell | 6 per day |
| Northern pike2 Unlimited – immediate kill or release | not published |
| Striped bass2 statewide | 10 per day |
| Crappie2 Unlimited | not published |
Licence
| Licence | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident General Fishing License1 | 365 days from purchase | US$37 |
| Resident General Fishing1 | annual (365 days) | US$37 |
| Non-Resident General Fishing1 | annual (365 days) | US$55 |
| Resident Combination Hunt and Fish1 | annual (365 days) | US$57 |
| Non-Resident Combination Hunt and Fish1 | annual (365 days) | US$160 |
| Youth Combination Hunt and Fish (ages 10-17, any residency)1 | annual (365 days) | US$5 |
| Resident Short-term Combo1 | 1-day | US$15 |
| Non-Resident Short-term Combo1 | 1-day | US$20 |
Buy the licence on license.azgfd.com
- Ages and exemptions1
- License required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older; youth under 10 and blind residents do not need a license.
Good to know
Two-year regulation cycle (Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2026). Northern pike: unlimited, immediate kill or release (invasive). Walleye unlimited at Lake Powell. Licenses valid 365 days from purchase; youth combo only $5.
What the authority does not publish
Points we could not find in the official texts: check with the authority.
- azgfd.com blocks automated fetch (403): fees read on the AZGFD 2025 & 2026 regulations published on eRegulations (page updated 2025-04-08)
- No resident/non-resident 3-day or 7-day license found (short-term combo is per day)
- No statewide minimum size for bass/walleye stated in the bag-limit table
Rules change every year and can be amended during the season. Before fishing, check the text in force with the authority listed.
Where to fish
Fishing places listed in the official sources.
- Colorado River - Topock Marsh river
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish View on the map - Lake Powell - Wahweap lake
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Walleye View on the map - Bartlett Lake lake
Largemouth bass, Channel catfish View on the map - Roosevelt Lake lake
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish View on the map - Lake Havasu lake
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish View on the map - Saguaro Lake lake
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Walleye, Rainbow trout View on the map - Canyon Lake lake
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Walleye, Rainbow trout View on the map - Tempe Town Lake pond
Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Rainbow trout View on the map - Woods Canyon Lake lake
Rainbow trout, Brown trout View on the map - Parker Canyon Lake lake
Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Rainbow trout View on the map - Roper Lake lake
Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Rainbow trout View on the map - Blue Ridge (C.C. Cragin) Reservoir lake
Rainbow trout View on the map - Lake Mary, Lower lake
Rainbow trout View on the map - Cataract Lake lake
Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Rainbow trout, Brown trout View on the map - Lees Ferry (Colorado River) river
Rainbow trout View on the map
Frequently asked questions
How much is a fishing licence in Arizona in 2025?
The “Non-Resident Combination Hunt and Fish” licence costs US$160 (annual (365 days)). Other options and prices are in the table above, with the official source.
Official sources
- Arizona Fishing – License & Fee Structure (AZGFD official regulations on eRegulations) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Arizona Fishing – Bag Limits (AZGFD 2025 & 2026 regulations) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- AZGFD Licenses and Regulations – Fishing (403 to automated fetch) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- www.eregulations.com/arizona/fishing
Last checked : 23 September 2026.