A valid fishing
license is required of any person, except
residents or non-residents under the age
of fourteen (14) years and blind residents,
for taking aquatic wildlife from public waters.
Arizona's fish and wildlife belong to all of us, so when someone takes
an over-limit, it's like taking fish off your stringer and putting it on
theirs. Bag and possession limits are designed to give everyone an equal
chance and protect the fishery. If you see someone breaking the law, call Operation
Game Thief toll free (1-800-352-0700) immediately, 24-hours a day.
New! 2009-2010 Fishing
Regulations [PDF,
8.5mb]
A valid fishing license is required of any person, except residents
or non-residents under the age of fourteen years and blind residents,
for taking aquatic wildlife from public waters.
New!Special Regulations and Seasons – Fish: Commission Order 40
Fossil Creek, Middle Reach Seasonally, from the first Saturday in October through April 30 (starting Oct. 3, 2009), fishing is allowed between the waterfall located approximately 1 mile above the Flume Trailhead parking lot along FS 708 and the downstream-most power line crossing (immediately below Sally May Wash). Catch-and-release only for roundtail chub and headwater chub. Roundtail chub and headwater chub must be immediately released unharmed; no chub may be kept; artificial fly and lure only; single barbless hooks only.
New! 2009 Urban
Fishing Regulations [PDF,
1.7mb]
Urban Fishing is a cooperative program between the Arizona Game and
Fish Department and the cities of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Payson,Peoria,
Phoenix, Sahuarita, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe and Tucson.
New! 2009 & 2010
Amphibian and Reptile Regulations[PDF,
170kb]
A valid fishing license is required for taking any aquatic wildlife,
including amphibians or soft-shelled turtles, from public waters.
See A.R.S. 17-331. A valid hunting license is required for taking
reptiles other than soft-shelled turtles. See A.R.S. 17-331.
Arizona's
Lifetime License Program[PDF,
82kb]
Arizona's lifetime general hunting and fishing license and trout
stamp program is a new and unique opportunity for resident sportsmen
and sportswomen to participate in the long-term funding of Arizona's
Wildlife Conservation programs.
Application
for Pioneer License [PDF,
53kb]
A pioneer seventy years of age or older who has been a resident of
this state for twenty-five or more consecutive years is eligible
for this complimentary license valid for a lifetime without renewal.
