Goldwater Lake Fish Report for 7-24-2025
Goldwater Lake Fishing Report
Goldwater Lake - Prescott, AZ (Yavapai County)
by Arizona Game & Fish Department
7-24-2025
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Goldwater Lake (Upper) - The catfish bite should be picking up this time of year. Catfish can be found on many different baits, but the staples seem to be cut hot dogs, anchovies, and nightcrawlers. The largemouth bass will be pushing up into the shallow water this time of year. Small moving baits and plastics can be a good place to start. Special Regulations: The limit is 1 bass; minimum of 13 inches. Single electric motor only. For species not listed, or bodies of water without special regulations, refer to the statewide fishing regulations.
Goldwater Lake (Lower) - Artificial lure and fly only. Many rainbow trout are being caught out of the lower portion of Goldwater Lake. Small in-line spinners such as Panther Martins or Mepps are a go to for many anglers. Fly fishermen targeting trout in the lower portion of Goldwater Lake may want to try leech imitations or different midge varieties. Largemouth bass will be pushing up shallow this time of year and can be found keying in on smaller moving baits and plastics. Special Regulations: Catch and release only, artificial flies and lures only. Watercraft are prohibited on the lower portion of Goldwater Lake. For species not listed, or bodies of water without special regulations, refer to the statewide fishing regulations.
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Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Thursday, July 24th
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Dogtown Lake: Fishing has been good
Santa Fe Reservoir: An algae bloom is present, limiting fishing success
J. D. Dam Lake: Water clarity has improved dramatically since the spring
Whitehorse Lake: Fishing has been excellent for bass, bluegill, and channel catfish
Russel Tank: Low Water Levels
Upper & Lower Lake Mary: Upper and Lower Lake Mary Report
Francis Short Pond: Fishing has been slow due to low dissolved oxygen levels
Ashurst Lake: Ashurst Lake Report
Kinnikinick Lake: Kinnikinick Lake Report
Oak Creek: Stream flow is at base flow conditions with a recent reading of 29.8 cfs
West Clear Creek: Stream flow is above base flow (12-15 cfs) with a recent reading of 71.2 cfs
Wet Beaver Creek : Stream flow is stable with a recent reading of 6.52 cfs
Roosevelt Lake: Anglers are reporting good to excellent fishing
Bartlett Lake: The crankbait bite is good, but dropshot and Texas rigs are producing fish
Dead Horse Ranch State Park : Largemouth bass and channel catfish fishing at Deadhorse has been good
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