Arizona offers Free Fishing Days!
2026 AZ Free Fishing Day
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First Saturday in June (around June 6, 2026) | Free Fishing Day | Free fishing on all public waters — no license needed! |
Best Spots
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Lake | Central AZ | LMB, smallmouth, crappie | AZ's premier bass lake! 21,500 acres. |
| Lees Ferry (Colorado River) | N Arizona | Rainbow trout | World-famous tailwater trout fishery! |
| Lake Powell | AZ/UT Border | Striped bass, SMB | Canyon fishing — massive stripers |
| Community Fishing Ponds | Phoenix/Tucson | Catfish, stocked trout (winter) | Convenient urban fishing! |
See all AZ fishing spots.