Arizona Free Fishing Day (2026) — June 6 (Saturday) & Roosevelt, Lees Ferry Spots

AZ 2026 free fishing day. Roosevelt Lake 21K bass, Lees Ferry legendary tailwater trout, Lake Powell stripers.

Arizona offers Free Fishing Days!

2026 AZ Free Fishing Day

DateTypeNotes
First Saturday in June (around June 6, 2026)Free Fishing DayFree fishing on all public waters — no license needed!

Best Spots

WaterRegionSpeciesWhy Go
Roosevelt LakeCentral AZLMB, smallmouth, crappieAZ's premier bass lake! 21,500 acres.
Lees Ferry (Colorado River)N ArizonaRainbow troutWorld-famous tailwater trout fishery!
Lake PowellAZ/UT BorderStriped bass, SMBCanyon fishing — massive stripers
Community Fishing PondsPhoenix/TucsonCatfish, stocked trout (winter)Convenient urban fishing!

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