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Janice K. Brewer GovernorArizonA GAme And <strong>Fish</strong> CommissionJ.W. HARRIS, Chair TucsonROBERT E. MANSELL WinslowKURT R. DAVIS PhoenixEDWARD “PAT” MADDEN FlagstaffArizonA GAme And <strong>Fish</strong> depArtment5000 W. Carefree HighwayPhoenix, <strong>Arizona</strong> 85086(602) 942-3000www.azgfd.govLARRy D. VOyLES DirectorTy E. GRAy Deputy DirectorreGionAL oFFiCesregion i2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935(928) 367-4281region ii3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86005(928) 774-5045region iii5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409(928) 692-7700region iV9140 E. 28th St., yuma 85365(928) 342-0091region V555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745(520) 628-5376region Vi7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207(480) 981-9400ArizonA GAme And <strong>Fish</strong> depArtmentmission stAtementTo conserve <strong>Arizona</strong>’s diverse wildlife resources <strong>and</strong> managefor safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities forcurrent <strong>and</strong> future generations.The <strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>Department</strong> prohibits discrimination on the basisof race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs <strong>and</strong> activities.If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any ofthe AGFD’s programs or activities, including its employment practices, theindividual may file a complaint alleging discrimination directly with the Director’sOffice, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, (602) 942-3000or U.S. <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 130, Arlington, VA22203. If you require this document in an alternative format, please contactthe Director’s Office as listed above or by calling TTy at 1-800-367-8939.©2013 <strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>Department</strong>Cover photograph: George AndrejkoTable of ContentsGetting startedLicense Information ...........................................................2License Fees ........................................................................3Regulation Changes ...........................................................4How to Use This Booklet ...................................................5General statewide <strong>Fish</strong>ing regulationsBag <strong>and</strong> Possession Limits ................................................6Statewide <strong>Fish</strong>ing Regulations ..........................................7Common Violations ...........................................................8Live Baitfish <strong>and</strong> Waterdogs ...........................................10special regulations <strong>and</strong> seasons: Commission order 40White Mountains ..............................................................12North Central ....................................................................14Mogollon Rim ...................................................................16Colorado River Northwest ..............................................18Colorado River Southwest ..............................................20Central ...............................................................................22Southeast ...........................................................................24Community <strong>Fish</strong>ing Program Waters ............................26special requirementsAquatic Invasive Species .................................................30Boating Information ......................................................... 31Amphibians: Commission Order 41 ..............................32Crustaceans <strong>and</strong> Mollusks:Commission Order 42 .....................................................32Reptiles: Commission Order 43 (turtles)......................33<strong>Fish</strong> identification, tips <strong>and</strong> resources<strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> Identification ..............................................34Basic <strong>Fish</strong>ing Setups .........................................................38Operation <strong>Game</strong> Thief .....................................................39Sport <strong>Fish</strong>ing Education Program ..................................40Where to <strong>Fish</strong> by Species ................................................41<strong>Arizona</strong> State <strong>Fish</strong> Records .............................................42<strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> Entry Form ..................................................44<strong>Fish</strong> Weighing Scales .......................................................45<strong>Fish</strong> Consumption Advisories .........................................46Angler Access ....................................................................48<strong>Arizona</strong> revised statutes <strong>and</strong> Commission rulesTitle 17 (ARS) <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> Laws ...............................52Commission Rules ............................................................55indexSpecial Regulation Waters Index ....................................61General Index ...................................................................622014 <strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing Regulations1Getting started