Arizona’s 2011 fishing regulations now available
It's time to get your Arizona’s 2011-12 Fishing Regulations -- they are on the streets.
You can obtain the fishing regulations at all seven Arizona Game and Fish Department offices and the regulations were shipped last week to all license dealers – especially sporting goods stores – throughout the state.
“2011 is shaping up to be a terrific fishing year,” advises Fisheries Chief Kirk Young. “Last year most of our interior lakes filled, the sport-fish and bait fish spawns were terrific. This coming year we’ll be catching the dividends of that natural bounty.”
Keep in mind that for the outdoor enthusiast in the family, the fishing regulations along with a 2011 fishing license can provide an appreciated stocking stuffer during the holiday season.
There are some fishing regulation changes for 2011-2012 all you anglers will want to know. For instance, the protected slot limit has been removed from Roosevelt Lake, so you can catch bass of any size and the statewide bag limits apply.
Also, the temporary protected slot limits at Saguaro, Canyon and Apache lakes have all been removed as well.
Do you plan to catch some of those wild fish at Lees Ferry this coming year? Well, the upper size limit for trout has been increased to 14 inches for the rainbow trout and there is no limit on other sport fish.
“Like the regulations point out, the memories are always bigger than the fish – don’t let one get away,” Young says.
It's time to get your Arizona’s 2011-12 Fishing Regulations -- they are on the streets.
“2011 is shaping up to be a terrific fishing year,” advises Fisheries Chief Kirk Young. “Last year most of our interior lakes filled, the sport-fish and bait fish spawns were terrific. This coming year we’ll be catching the dividends of that natural bounty.”
Keep in mind that for the outdoor enthusiast in the family, the fishing regulations along with a 2011 fishing license can provide an appreciated stocking stuffer during the holiday season.
There are some fishing regulation changes for 2011-2012 all you anglers will want to know. For instance, the protected slot limit has been removed from Roosevelt Lake, so you can catch bass of any size and the statewide bag limits apply.
Also, the temporary protected slot limits at Saguaro, Canyon and Apache lakes have all been removed as well.
Do you plan to catch some of those wild fish at Lees Ferry this coming year? Well, the upper size limit for trout has been increased to 14 inches for the rainbow trout and there is no limit on other sport fish.
“Like the regulations point out, the memories are always bigger than the fish – don’t let one get away,” Young says.