They just keep getting more and more fish. A welcome indication of a healthy eco-system. My grandson, Stratton, age 2, practices his fishing skills. Water quality was very clear and care had to be exercised in approaching these fish as they were easily spooked. There was even one week of record high temperatures in the low eighties. Arizona is a flathead catfish destination -- can you top the 76.52-pound flathead catfish caught in April of 2013? These areas included: Water User’s Recreation Area, Bluepoint Recreation Area (provided parking for the down and across river hike to Sheep Crossing), Phon D. Sutton Recreation Area and Granite Reef Recreation Area. Please feel free to visit the FLY FISHING DOJO “SHOP” page for unique Fly Fishing Dojo Logo Christmas themed and fly fishing products. High lakes stocking schedule - North Willamette District June 21, 2019. I check the flow beginning three days before any planned trip and the in morning before heading out. The river flow chart looks like a medical monitor that isn't good for the patient. The Boulder Recreation Area was closed for renovations. community fishing waters generally tend to be if you're in an urban area within five or 10 miles at your doorstep. The Urban Lake System, now the Community Fishing Program, provides easily accessible fishing; often within a driving distance of less than fifteen miles. Topwater action was extremely exciting. All I can say is, “Wow, what a great job!” The lake is beautiful and well planned. We were fishing Red Mountain Lake in Mesa. While many of the videos on my video page (see the tab above) show some of the Urban fishing, here is my most memorable catch, a huge catfish on a fly rod, yes, a fly rod, filmed at Red Mountain Lake in Mesa. My exact choice of location is a function of the difficulty of hiking to the location compared with the temperature. As of the date of publication, water flows on the Lower Salt surged to summer levels. Prior to fishing, I would have three fishing rods prepared and ready with all lures tied and set. I came across a deep pool with ultra clear water. . Thankfully results are not the sole factor in determining whether the overall day was good or not. Sun, Sun, Sun, here it comes. Keep your flies in the water. Bass and panfish were also plentiful at Saguaro Lake. I regret this in so far as some of these lakes provided a memorable repast to the summer heat. After a few casts, I’ll follow up with the rattle trap or popper. All during the drive I thought of the many monumental largemouth bass that I had caught and released all summer. The show made me think about all the random decisions, factors and events that converge to put man and fish together at the exact moment in time so that man hooks fish. Sign in Sign up for FREE Prices and download plans So, as often as possible (usually 4 days a week) we don our uv clothing, pack copious amounts of water, our home-made organic energy snacks and hit the water. Please visit my video page for many videos on the Urban Lakes: https://flyfishingdojo.com/video-media/, In part two of this Urban Lake series, I’ll review my strategy for days that I can more time fishing the Urban Lakes. Due to time constraints, I was unable to visit some of the other lakes that were addressed in fishing reports in the past. More often than not one must approach the shoreline carefully as fish are often in the deep water weeds just a few feet from shore. The flies of choice this day were a combination of a # 14 Alexandria wet fly with a # 16 Red Ass wet fly on the tail and a # 14 Zug Bug nymph with a # 16 BH Red Serendipity nymph on the tail end. As to Urban Lake selection, the three closest lakes to my home which was in San Tan Valley were: Veteran’s Oasis, Water Ranch and a small Urban Pond in Gilbert. Though I do fish the more popular areas, I enjoy taking long hikes down her meandering banks in search of prestine waters unknown to others. I also once again noticed quite a few bass cruising the shoreline. We have a couple changes to the schedules that were posted on signs at Community waters. Red Mountain Resort and Rossland are not really a shopper-holic’s paradise, but there are enough shops to cover the basics as well as a few interesting speciality stores. use promo code: WCProstaff-JSzmitkowski at checkout for a 5 % discount (not applicable to shipping costs and taxes). I did find one little guy sulking in only about five inches of water that was more than happy to be “introduced” to a nymph named Bloody Mary. It was a hot morning. Or, you can also log in with my personal link (as of January, 2015) For additional information on my Sanchin DVD, here is a link to a free promotional video on You-Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-pC-tPUrYE, Please feel free to shop unique Fly Fishing Dojo products wear by clicking on the “SHOP” tab at the top of this page. In most instances this takes about an hour. Bait caster # 1: curved hook heavily weighted and baited with week old shrimp that I would salt. After seven months of weekly chemotherapy, Di hooked her first bass. In fact, such catches were unremarkable. My usual rod set up was; Fly Rod – 7-8 foot with a 5-6X tippet depending on time of year. But, the key concept is to fish as much water in the time available as possible. A different lake, a few minutes sooner or later, a different choice of lure and the hook-up would have never happened. I managed to hook three of them using a # 14 San Juan Worm weighted with a split shot. Trout and largemouth bass could be found along the shoreline and in the deeper and slower pools. During the triple digit temperatures of the Arizona summer, you would have to be out the door by four o’clock in the morning. Some days were good and some slow, a few were even S-L-O-W. Ah, let’s get to those fish, but first an announcement. In addition, please note that in one instance, I witnessed a fist fight almost erupt between two fisherman over one’s excessive daily harvest. Notice: Catfish DieOffs [PDF] Notice: Cold Kills Tilapia . Please feel free to “window shop” our unique logo products by clicking on the “SHOP” page tab above. On days when the high temperature is expected to exceed 105 degrees, I also pack a water soaked hydration vest into a cooler. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Walking the shoreline and fishing as I do allowed me to regularly see respectable sized catfish and largemouth bass; sometimes within inches of the shoreline. These fish are difficult to catch using a fly. I was very pleased to have not only visited an urban “old friend” but to have also confirmed that this old friend still held some impressive fish. Having placed myself in a situation where relocating was not possible, I was doomed to try to endure. That inhabitant is a large Koi that I nicknamed “Oishi” after the leader of the infamous 47 Ronin of Japanese history. Most of our fishing this month centered around Boulder Recreation Area in general. Here’s a video of a huge catfish caught on a fly one hot summer morning when the temperatures were already one hundred degrees by eleven o’clock. Fly Fishing Dojo FEATURED PRODUCT: This months new product – Fly Fishing Dojo Coffee Mug. Fiercely independent RED delivers 3,850 acres of pristine skiing. These cruising bass were easily spooked and hard to catch using flies. My fly rod of choice for fishing Canyon Lake and targeting pan fish is my ultra-light 6 foot Fenwick Ferrulite fly rod. Rainbow trout were found at Water User’s (on occasion) and Phon D. Sutton. My fly of preference when casting to these finicky fish is either a # 10 Lite Brite Zonker streamer, # 10 Beadhead Sparkle Olive or Claret Wooly Bugger or a # 10 Sparkle Shad Streamer. You can visit their website at http://www.wickedcatchgear.com/fishing-shirts/ I also hope to be able to synchronize the video camera with some of the larger fish caught; but that is a story for another day. The main bulk of shops are in the town of Rossland where there are ski and snowboard shops, a couple of boutiques, gift shops, a pharmacy, and a supermarket. Bass and panfishing was exceptional during October. Urban Lake System, December, 2010 Supplement. Stocking truck pulled up to Red Mountain Lake in Mesa about five minutes ago. use promo code: WCProstaffkowski at checkout for a 5 % discount (not applicable to shipping costs and taxes). We were walking the bank, going back to the truck when we saw a huge catfish an inch or so away from and facing the concrete retaining wall. Today’s stocking is happening. Once I feel I got what I can out of that area, I’ll resume my walk; Based upon my experience, I have my “honey-holes” on each lake. This Sliding Bar can be switched on or off in theme options, and can take any widget you throw at it or even fill it with your custom HTML Code. This area contains two large pools that hold Largemouth Bass on a consistent basis and a smattering of Rainbow Trout. Upon arrival, I noticed a sign, which I do not recall from last year, advising that the area was “Closed For The Season.” On searching the internet, I could not find any mention of this. I made a few brief and uneventful trips to Discovery Park Lake and the ponds at Cosmo Dog Park. We also made a few trips to Veterans Oasis Lake and Water Ranch Lake. line, and very small hooks, size 8-14. Remember that hiking down to the shoreline is easier than hiking up from the shoreline. This month's hot pattern's a # 16 Ju-Ju Bee nymph fished behind a # 12 Chartreuse Wooly Bugger, Sunrise at Veteran's Oasis Lake, Chandler, AZ. The were a few consistent days that exceeded 110 degrees. Wet Fly: Alexandria # 14, and McGinty # 14 Streamers: Sparkle Shad # 12, Sparkle Claret BH Wooly Bugger # 12, and Hot Flash Minnow # 12. Get out of the house and wet a line for some fine specimens. I saw the bass turn and take the nymph off the rocky bottom.Below is a photo and there is a link to the video entitled “Bloody Mary Bass” at the end of this report and on the VIDEO & MEDIA page tab. The fishing bridge at Boulder Recreation Area has been repaired and is again open for fishing. Jacket Art for my Sanchin Kata For Everyone DVD. The results of this day were a few small bass & several bluegill on a # 14 Alexandria with a # 16 Red Ass as a dropper. Eventually, the heron flew off. Gene Day Pond – 1,000 Rainbow Trout. After six to ten casts I move on a few feet. With the popularity of fly fishing for carp growing in the United States, We started fishing some of the local canals in search of carp and amor. Several smaller bass were caught on various nymphs and streamers that had some sparkle to their pattern. Chaparral Lake is located in Chaparral Park in west Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, at the northeast corner of Hayden and Chaparral Roads. According to the AZ Fish & Game 2010 Urban Fishing Program booklet, “(Rainbow) Trout can not reproduce in lakes.” (See Endnote # 1). In my August, 2010 fly fishing journal I wrote about a unique inhabitant of this lake. The first is our trip to the newly renovated Riverfront Lake in Mesa. The area of Sheep Crossing provided a few memorable days on the river. Gabriella's at the Prestige UpTown lounge (138) 2 mi ££ - £££ Italian. The following videos were released during this month. Arizona, Valley Of The Sun, November, 2011, cooler temperatures, serene environments and the wonder of nature made for a month of enjoyable fishing. Such inability, WITHIN THE URBAN SYSTEM, stems from the rainbow trout’s inability to tolerate the heat of the summer months, an insufficient quantity of insect forage and predation of any fry by other species, notably the largemouth bass. Sensei John is available for lectures on the interrelationship of fly fishing and martial arts protocol, ideology and philosophy. This Is A Custom Widget. Thanksgiving Day proved to be a most productive day on the river with catches (and releases) of largemouth bass and rainbow trout. We had a few rods with a soft plastic grub, a rat-l trap and my fly rod with a big nymph. Now, it seems that some selfish persons, who purport to call themselves fisherman, are electing to use her as a depository for their negligent disposal of waste. Fishing was equally turbulent. I always look for new fishing spots along the lake’s shore. Fork River ; Medicine Park (November 1 - March 15) OKC and Jenks Trout Fishing; Biologist’s Tips. Idgies Fine Food (127) 1.9 mi ££ - £££ Canadian. Not for me in Arizona. I remain, This months featured product — FFD LOGO MOUSEPAD, Here is a convenient link to purchase http://www.cafepress.com/FLYFISHING_DOJO.459912527, Tags: Arizona fishing, Arizona Urban Lake System, Canyon Lake, Lower Salt River, Red Mountain Lake, Sensei John, Veterans Oasis Lake, Water Ranch Lake. The frequency of days spent on the water was less than preferred due to promotion, personal appearances and seminars related to my Sanchin Kata For Everyone DVD project (additional information is at the end of this article). With falling temperatures, catches of largemouth bass along the various shorelines were replaced with catches of newly stocked rainbow trout. Now, as I sit in the pre-dawn hours, outside in my yard, sipping a steaming cup of coffee, under a starry sky dominated by The Big Dipper and Orion, let me compose and type the words that will tell you about the fish I came to catch & release this past month. More often than not, the reference is to the recreation area where the official FLY FISHING DOJO vehicle was parked rather than a specific location fished. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort. Decreased water flows at Lower Salt River (Blue Point Beach), Sunrise - Veterans Oasis Lake, Chandler, AZ. If I’m on the lake and the heat’s a bit much, I’ll scout out new fishing spots for future trips. You can visit our “Shop” Page Tab or use this convenient LINK: http://www.cafepress.com/flyfishing_dojo.1286760541. PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all fish were safely released after being photographed. In addition to the top of the water action, once again, several sub-surface combinations proved effective, including a # 14 apache lady wet fly with a # 16 red serendipity nymph tied behind it, # 12 muddler minnow with either a # 16 rainbow warrior nymph or a # 16 peacock lady tied behind it. Lake Watonga; Quartz Mountain (closed due to golden Algae) Sunset Lake; Lower Illinois River; Lower Mt. Keep your flies in the water. Red Mountain is an urban lake in Mesa at Red Mountain Park at 7745 E Brown Rd open from sunrise to 10 pm. While I was elated by the prospects of good bass fishing in the fall, after the fry have had a chance to grow, I was disappointed to find a dead bass which must have been caught and carelessly discarded into the water flow from the upper lake to the lower lake. With the float, kayak and tubing season underway, fishing tended to be in the early morning hours and in locations that lay outside of the boundary of tubing operations, namely Water Users Recreation Area and up river and Phon D. Sutton Recreation Area and down river. For non-fly fisherman, rebel “Pop-R” lures worked best during this time. To break up the pattern of work, we fish . (The Dallas area should have numerous such stocking sites. Twenty-nine teams participated in a tournament on Lake Havasu over two days on Sept. 25-26. use promo code: WCProstaff-JSzmitkowski at checkout for a 5 % discount (not applicable to shipping costs and taxes). Pending trout stocking, fishing for bass was plentiful with bountiful bluegill and occasional carp. The rainbow trout at Red Mountain Lake seemed to favor a # 14 Myosis Shrimp fished behind a # 12 Sparkle Shad Streamer. Lower flows again allow for very enjoyable days to be spent fishing the Lower Salt River. FFD logo stocking link: http://www.cafepress.com/flyfishing_dojo.492888429#, FFD logo ornament link: http://www.cafepress.com/flyfishing_dojo.459912530#. The lakes are presently being stocked with catfish by Fish and Game. The successful fly patterns were the same as Canyon Lake for both top water and sub-surface fishing. As the shoreline is smaller than Veteran’s Oasis Lake, I like to cover a lot of ground; often fishing while walking. Panhandle Region Elsie Lake – 900 Rainbow Trout. In the video I’m wearing an uv protection shirt I purchased from Wicked Catch gear. I always fish these pattern in tandem, usually with the streamer at the head and the nymph as a dropper. Here is the water flow chart for the Lower Salt River for the month from WWW.Watershedmonitor.Com. We visited Red Mountain Lake and Discovery Pond regularly. The urban lakes are generally stocked about every 2 weeks between September and the beginning of July. PLEASE remember daily bag limits. By New Years Eve, there was snow on Four Peaks. My first day on the water was April 20th and it was great. Thankfully results are not the sole factor in determining whether the overall day was good or not. WATER RANCH LAKE, Gilbert, AZ (See Endnote # 1). This blog is by no means a political forum. Seconds later, the lake erupts with the osprey rising from its depths with a fish in its talons. March 11: Lake Luxembourg, meet at 12:45 p.m. at the lake. Red Mountain receives a respectable amount of snow, with an average of 7.5 metres (300 inches) per season, although this is much less than nearby Whitewater Ski Resort. Please remember that during the summer month’s it is extremely important that you carry enough water for you and all members of your fishing party. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Due to work commitments, we missed out nighttime cat fishing at these lakes. 1. December saw tempestuous swings in temperatures ranging from average highs in the mid-seventies early in the month to highs of only in the fifties later on. My first day of fishing Arizona waters was April 20th, so what follows is a somewhat abbreviated report. VETERAN’S OASIS PARK LAKE, Chandler, AZ (See Note # 1). He was only in about 5 inches of water! Small largemouth bass and bluegill could been seen from shore. Red Mountain Park 7745 E. Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207. The first memorable day was the morning of December 23rd when the lake was enveloped in a shroud of fog. Arizona, Valley Of The Sun, November 2012, at long last, despite higher than average temperatures, the valley began to cool down. In a period of about twenty minutes, I had caught and released about a dozen on a BH Bloody Mary Nymph, size # 14. She is again a mistress, once prostituted, but again restored to her quasi-virginal self. Please feel free to shop unique Fly Fishing Dojo products wear by clicking on the “SHOP” tab at the top of this page. In these dog days of summer fishing success on the Lower Salt varies depending on river flows. Arizona, Valley Of The Sun, April, 2011, after three months away, it was good to once again return home on April 18th. PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all fish were safely released after being photographed. Many a day there’s an excessive heat warning and advice to refrain from outdoor activities. In those instances, I’ll fish the more readily accessible locations all along the lake. Gone are the mornings of flicking flies to skittish bluegill and bass while flicking sweat from your brow. Invariably I settle in either around one of several reed-lined banks or at the point where recharge water enters the lake. No distilled alcoholic beverages permitted. Enough to keep us encourage to continue building stamina back after chemotherapy and get out on the big waters. Throughout the month, thanks to a biweekly stocking program, there were excellent catches of rainbow trout. Casting a # 16 JuJu Bee Nymph in the pre-dawn dark I caught and released about a dozen and a half palm-sized bluegill in a twenty minute period. Simply put, I cannot recommend the Community Lakes system enough for any Arizona resident, or winter visitor. The pre-rig would depend on the species. Di also had top water success again with the Rebel Pop-R’s and sub-surface action on small “Swimmin’ Squirt” tube baits on a 1/32 ounce jig head by Bass Pro Shops. For example, if I had to be in Mesa, I would fish Red Mountain Lake before my work. Tags: Arizona fishing, Cat Fish On A Fly Rod, Cat Fishing, Fishing In Hot Weather, Fly-Fishing, Red Mountain Lake, Sensei John, sun protection clothing, Urban Lake Fishing, Wicked Catch Clothing. Over those two days, anglers caught 142 largemouth bass and 89 smallmouth bass. The above stocking was a “super incentive trout stocking” with trout up to six pounds! The Urban lakes System is one of the best means of introducing a child to fishing. The reports seem too “short and sweet” – nonetheless, here it is. It was the first day since mid-October when medical reasons kept us off the water that we were able to fish. Red Mountain Lake in Mesa and Green Valley Lakes in Payson have been stocked a week early. This can only mean one thing – rainbow trout fishing is back. . The bass would often chase these flies but not take them. I would note that the week of June 20th was the last stocking of rainbow trout for the summer. As of this posting several nice-sized bass and one over five pounds, have been caught on various flies. Please see the “LECTURES & LESSONS” Page tab above for more information. In reality, the only creature that dwelled within the depths of the smoky water was a nice, playful rainbow. Fishing at Water Ranch proved relatively consistent with catches of small largemouth bass and rainbow trout. The sun sets directly across the lake painting the sky with a palate of colors derived and mixed from deep within the cosmos. US Forest Service and MCSO officers were looking for a poacher. The answer isn’t necessarily where I fish on any one of the Urban Lakes, but how I fish the lake. Fishing the apache lady and red serendipity combination off the fishing bridge at Boulder Recreation produced fun largemouth bass action when the bass came out from under the bridge to take the little # 16 red serendipity. Community Fishing Lake Fish Stocking Schedule; Spray ground with multiple water features. Hemingway’s quote cane be found in my favorite book on “Papa” -Lyons, Nick, Hemingway On Fishing, (Nick Lyons Press, New York, NY, 2000) p. 153, originally published as “A Situation Report” in Look magazine, September 4, 1956. So spectacular is the scenery and so profound is the experience of being at these locations, that in addition to fishing, I often filmed my martial arts videos in these environments. That was fun especially since I could only spare an hour and a half to dedicate to fishing. Definitely worth the trip. My favorite area to fish is adjacent to the inflow from the recharge lake; particularly at dusk. I did notice; however, that topwater, dry fly action was not as fruitful as at Canyon Lake. Once skulking, this little guy meets a nymph named "Bloody Mary.". A bit early for near triple digit temperatures here in the Valley. Below is the water flow chart for the Lower Salt River for the month from WWW.Watershedmonitor.Com. I am very happy to report that when I revisited the lake on July 16th, water clarity was greatly improved. As we cast, we watched the drama unfold with officers on horseback, and helicopter. This is because not only is the fishing pier at Boulder Recreation Area still not repaired (and therefore closed), but the back area of Boulder is “Closed For The Season.” Rather than rant, rave and reiterate my feelings on this state of affairs, please refer to my comments above. The dates listed on the trout stocking schedule represent the Monday of the week the stocking will occur. Please feel free to shop unique Fly Fishing Dojo products wear by clicking on the “SHOP” tab at the top of this page. Home; Maps; Premium; About; Login; Sign Up; Red Mountain Maricopa - Arizona. No longer is it necessary to pack almost a gallon of water to survive few hours of fishing. This made for hot fishing, not necessarily meaning fast, consistent catches. So,we fished the river once a week; more as stamina increases. For a look at fly fishing at Phon Sutton where the first two casts produced a largemouth bass and a rainbow trout, please click the following link to our video: Lower Salt River – 2 casts – 2 fish – LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcbxR6L_n-I, 2. Red Mountain only has one small shop. My favorite offering at this location usually involves a Bloody Mary Nymph, a Rainbow Warrior Nymph or a Beadhead Rooks Blueberry Nymph, all in size 14 or 16. Trout Stocking Adjustments Continue. Also exercise caution as many of these areas involve varying degrees of hiking. Rainbow trout stockings resumed on the Lower Salt River with bountiful results. Stocking Rainbows at Red Mountain Lake – see video page for more. I can’t seem figure out either this behavior or what they’re feeding on. I would then ease it into the water. Checkout any of the articles in my Fishing Journals category prior to the date of this post and discover the therapeutic beauty of Arizona fishing. I never really enjoyed slathering sun block over exposed areas of skin. Hemingway once said,“No one can work every day in the hot months without going stale. In addition, you will find carp, and largemouth bass, at the lakes at ASU Research Center in Tempe, again, consult the local regulations. Prior to its release, Chloe inspects a small bass. Harvest what you will consume and return excess fish so that others may enjoy them. Bucks County. As such, the best locations were those where a shallow shelf fell off to deep water. Go fish As they hit the link in the description you can see all the stockings schedules. The statewide stocking schedule link below includes all waters receiving catchable-sized trout from Arizona Game and Fish hatcheries. I was only able to fish this lake twice in November. use promo code: WCProstaff-JSzmitkowski at checkout for a 5 % discount (not applicable to shipping costs and taxes). Conveniently located and well stocked, the lakes provide fun angling. Largemouth bass and nice sized bluegill were to be found at Water User’s, Sheep Crossing and Granite Reef. As a Thank-you for reading, I have listed a two-pack of FlyFishing Dojo on E-bay for only $ 1.75 which includes mailing. For those readers who are not fly fisherman, Di was able to regularly catch all species of panfish on either Gulp maggots or Bass Pro Shops’ “Swimmin’ Squirt” soft plastic tube in red/sparkle and sparkle colors on a 1/32 painted jig head. Of the various urban lakes, this one is my favorite. Hereafter, the links will be archived on the “Video & Media” Page. Tags: Arizona fishing, Cat Fish Fly Fishing, Fishing For Cat Fish, Red Mountain Lake, Sensei John, July, 2014, Valley of the Sun. Regular catches of bluegill and fair sized bass could be found in several areas, including both sides of the first one lane bridge on highway 88, all around Boulder Recreation Area (fishing the bridge was good, but also try hiking all around the area, there are many fine locations to be found) and several areas located off highway 88. Veterans Oasis Lake was the first Arizona water that I was able to fish upon my return. The fishing experience and results tend to be very satisfying. Then check out my fishing videos and see some unbelievable scenery. Canyon Lake proved, again, to be a go-to place for the month. Any time I could spare even as little as an hour I would be on one of the lakes. Simply put, I hated living in Arizona. It’s too hot for more literary metaphors, so onto this month’s report. For a unique historical look at “Fisherman As Warriors”, please click this convenient link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cMRW503DbY. Hiking, I mean fly fishing, along Coon Bluff. You can now arrange for either a fly fishing lecture or lesson with Sensei John, please see the “LESSONS & LECTURES” Page tab above. so you could come down. Otherwise fishing, as I experienced it, was slow. Except for a few bluegill and one small carp, these trips were lack luster. They are regularly stocked with catfish in the summer and rainbow trout in the cooler winter months. The Game and Fish department has updates on stocking schedules. This months new product – FFD LOGO CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT, You can obtain theis month’s product by clicking this convenient link: http://www.cafepress.com/flyfishing_dojo.459912530, Tags: Arizona Cat Fishing, Arizona fishing, Canyon Lake, Lower Salt River, Red Mountain Lake, Saguaro Lake, Sensei John, Urban Lake Fishing, Veterans Oasis Lake, Water Ranch Lake. Along challenging terrain deep water distressing “ morning after a record-setting dust.. 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