| Arizona bass fishing is ideal, especially for the | | | | trophy sized catches of largemouth bass, is not |
| experienced angler. While those that are new to the | | | | uncommon to bring in bass in excess of ten pounds, |
| game may have a bit more challenge than they | | | | making it one of the most popular trophy fishing sites |
| realized, the fish offer an outstanding trip nearly | | | | in the world. |
| every time. Bass fishing here is just one of many | | | | * Canyon Lake is about an hour from Scottsdale, |
| types you can do. Yet, for most anglers, it is one of | | | | Arizona. It is known for its beauty and photo |
| the best locations for this type of fishing. It pays to | | | | opportunities as well as largemouth bass of trophy |
| get to know the area well before you visit, or | | | | class size. |
| through the locals that are surely able to help you. | | | | * Roosevelt Lake is about two hours from |
| If you are looking to go bass fishing in Arizona, get | | | | Scottsdale. In the year 2004, this lake flooded, giving |
| ready for the fight of a strong fish in these prime | | | | it about 20,000 areas of surface water. As is the |
| Arizona lakes and waterways! These are just a few | | | | case with new water, this caused the fish population |
| of the many options you have. | | | | to increase exponentially. Huge catches of 100 fish |
| Lake Pleasant is located about half an hour from | | | | are common. The varied cover provides ample |
| Phoenix. Full of largemouth, white, and striped bass, | | | | opportunity for a wide choice of techniques and |
| the levels in this lake tend to go up and down often, | | | | equipment. |
| which tends to make the fish easy to find most | | | | * Alamo Lake is about two and a half hours west |
| times. Fly fishermen and casters alike are sure to find | | | | from Phoenix, Arizona, and is considered by many to |
| lots of action at Lake Pleasant year round, and old | | | | be one of the very best places to fish in the state. |
| timers are usually around to offer suggestions on | | | | This lake requires a large test strength of fishing line, |
| location and technique, and are eager to help novice | | | | and provides lots of heavy cover, so if you are a |
| fishermen. | | | | fisherman who enjoys exacting casts and large, |
| * Bartlett Lake is about a forty-five minute trip from | | | | strong fish, you will enjoy the challenge that is Lake |
| the city of Scottsdale, Arizona. It is considered by | | | | Alamo. |
| many to provide the very best fishing in the state, | | | | * The Salt River is about forty-five minutes away |
| based largely on its consistency in providing | | | | from Scottsdale, Arizona. This clear, deep pool |
| opportunities for fishermen of all ages and skills levels | | | | provides ample opportunities for donning waders and |
| all year long. | | | | getting chest deep in the water to fish for |
| * Saguaro Lake is also about a forty-five minute | | | | largemouth bass. |
| drive from Scottsdale, this lake, well known for its | | | | |