Fishing

Fishing in Arizona

Discover 18 state parks offering fishing in Arizona

🐟 Arizona Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $37
Non-Resident Annual $55
Youth Under 10: not needed. Ages 10-17: youth combo hunt/fish $5 (R and NR)
Senior 70+ with 25 years of Arizona residency: no-cost pioneer license. Otherwise full price
Trout Stamp No trout stamp. Every fishing license covers trout and two-pole fishing
🎉 Free Fishing Days First Saturday of National Fishing and Boating Week, usually in early June (2026: June 6)
Short-term licenses Short-term combo hunt/fish: R $15 per day, NR $20 per day (any days, not necessarily consecutive) R = resident, NR = non-resident

Licenses run 365 days from purchase and cover all species, including trout, and fishing with two poles. Anglers 10 and older need a license, blind residents do not. A combination hunt and fish license costs $57 for residents and $160 for non-residents. Prices are from the Arizona Game and Fish Department licensing page and the 2025-26 fishing regulations (checked in September 2026).

Official Arizona Fishing Info →

Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

18 State Parks
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Arizona State Parks with Fishing

A view of Alamo Lake from on the water

Alamo Lake State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Stargazing Scenic Overlooks RV Biking ATV Riding
An overlooking view of nature in Buckskin Mountain State Park

Buckskin Mountain State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing Cave Tours Biking ATV Riding
A breathtaking view of the lake in Cattail Cove State Park

Cattail Cove State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Paddleboarding Waterfall Viewing Cave Tours
view from the shore at dankworth pond state park in arizona

Dankworth Pond State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours Biking
An overlooking landscape view of the river at Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

+5 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching RV Biking
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area (Arizona)

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

+4 Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing
Sun shining through the trees at Fort Verde State Historic Park

Fort Verde State Historic Park

+5 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Cave Tours
view of the valley below Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park

Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Scenic Overlooks Golfing RV Cave Tours
tree and park bench next to the water at lake havasu state park in arizona

Lake Havasu State Park

+4 Scenic Overlooks Jet Skiing Water Skiing RV
Lyman Lake among the hills in Lyman Lake State Park

Lyman Lake State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Jet Skiing Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
A boat dock at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park

+7 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing RV Biking
clouds over the hills at River Island State Park

River Island State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours Biking
Mission Esperitu Santo through the trees at Goliad State Park

Rockin River Ranch State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Kayaking Biking
shoreline campsites at Roper Lake State Park

Roper Lake State Park

+3 Wildlife Watching Picnicking RV
San Rafael State Natural Area (Arizona)

San Rafael State Natural Area
Natural water slide at Slide Rock State Park Oak Creek Canyon Arizona

Slide Rock State Park

+3 Scenic Overlooks Cave Tours Biking
Verde River Greenway State Natural Area (Arizona)

Verde River Greenway State Natural Area

+6 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Cave Tours Biking
cell block at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

+1 Biking

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❓ Fishing in Arizona — FAQ

Do you need a fishing license in Arizona state parks?

Yes. Arizona State Parks: "A valid Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 years and older." Buy it from the Arizona Game and Fish Department before your trip. (Arizona State Parks, as of September 2026)

Are there free fishing days in Arizona?

Yes — First Saturday of National Fishing and Boating Week, usually in early June (2026: June 6). On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official Arizona agency before your trip.

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