AZ Fishing Without a License — Penalties, Fines & Creel Limits (2026)

AZ fishing penalties: $100–$500+. AZGFD OGT (800) 352-0700. Bass 6, Trout 6. Mead striper limit 20.

Fishing without a valid AZ fishing license carries penalties from AZGFD Wildlife Managers.

ViolationFine RangeNotes
No fishing license$100 – $500Class 2 misdemeanor + civil
Over creel limit$50+ per fishPlus possible license revocation
Tribal land without permitStrict federal/tribal finesTribal police enforce their own lands!

Key Creel Limits

SpeciesDaily LimitNotes
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass6Statewide waters (urban ponds differ)
Trout (all species)6Statewide (Lees Ferry has special slot limits!)
Catfish10Statewide
Crappie15Statewide
Striped Bass (Powell/Mead)Varies (10 to Unlimited)Check lake-specific regs! Lake Mead usually 20.

Call Operation Game Thief: (800) 352-0700.

An AZ fishing license is $37. Get yours.