Fishing Report For Saguaro Lake, AZ

Current Report: Good

The lake gets heavy fishing pressure but nice fish are being caught by dedicated anglers. Plenty of 5 to 7 pound bass are caught here and tournaments often take a 4-pound average to compete. Finding bass in the grass is a top technique here, as well as fishing the st\eeper rock walls of the canyon.

Current Report: Fair

Crappie are shallow in preparation of the spawn. Without the presence of brush in the lake, rocky banks and grassy areas are their only cover. After the spawn, crappie drop to deeper water, from 15 to 30 feet deep.

Current Report: Fair

Rainbow trout are stocked, at the marina, and at Butcher Jones Beach, by the Arizona Game & Fish Department.

Current Report: Fair

Smallies take second place to largemouths here, but there are some nice ones being caught. Small crankbaits, jerkbaits, and finesse presentations like drop-shot rigs prove effective in enticing bites from these smallmouth bass.

Current Report: Fair

Bluegill are being caught all around the lake. They prefer rocky areas and are also being caught around grassy and weedy areas.

Current Report: Good

Channel catfish can be caught all around the lake, but many catfish enthusiasts are focusing on the upper end of the lake. For weekend anglers, most any rod and reel will work for catching channel catfish. For serious catfish enthusiasts, a medium action, to medium-heavy action rod is ideal, in the 6' to 7' range. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits on at least 10-pound line. Use sharp hooks with bait holders on the shank, or circle hooks for live bait.