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