OT: Saguaro Lake
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truthdesigns
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I prefer saguaro you can hike down towards the dam off the main road or you can park next to the boat ramps and fish. I've caught bass catfish and bluegills there many of times. There is a bait shop at the marina there but your probably better off getting some at Walmart. You can also go to butcher jones which is a couple miles north of the main entrance good fishing there as we'll. canyon also has good fishing but saguaro is closer and I've caught the same amount at both lakes. Good luck!
tcamos
Reef, Crustacean, Puffers
There are plenty of fish in the lake and I've never gone without catching something. However, I don't like to fish there, especially this time of year, due to the boating traffic.
If you can get to the far shore or back into the lake then you will have much better luck. Shore fishing from the back side is okay but not great from the more public side.
Canyon is going to take a lot longer to get back into not only due to distance (Saguaro is about 20 minutes from my house, Canyon is about 40.) but because the road going into it is a much slower and curvy road. If you get behind a slow moving car towing a boat you're doomed. Route 88 is really pretty but not a road that gets you there fast. Whereas Bush highway is better, not great mind you, but better.
If you can get to the far shore or back into the lake then you will have much better luck. Shore fishing from the back side is okay but not great from the more public side.
Canyon is going to take a lot longer to get back into not only due to distance (Saguaro is about 20 minutes from my house, Canyon is about 40.) but because the road going into it is a much slower and curvy road. If you get behind a slow moving car towing a boat you're doomed. Route 88 is really pretty but not a road that gets you there fast. Whereas Bush highway is better, not great mind you, but better.
Mael
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hm, as I get back into fly fishing weekends Ill have to check canyon out, I do prefer more secluded areas even if its a bit harder to get a bite. Plus I am limited to areas where I have room to cast back and forth.
Also heard parts of Oak creek are nice as well, not sure as I have only ever hiked it, not fished.
Also heard parts of Oak creek are nice as well, not sure as I have only ever hiked it, not fished.
evolved
Wrasse Nut
They've been closed up for a couple years now...
Sportsman's Warehouse and Bass Pro finally did them in.
tcamos
Reef, Crustacean, Puffers
Very nice. I used to go fishing there with my dad when I was a kid, and Christopher Creek as well, though that one's not the same anymore Oak is pretty good.
Dre59
Z&P Addict from IL
Thanks guys for the replies!! I’m aware about the heavy traffic but hope to be out by 12pm or sooner.. This will be very early in the morning! We will be taking my father-in-law fishing boat that finally got fixed.. Will check out Canyon the following week : )
Always seen people fly fishing but afraid to get my self-hooked..lol!!
Always seen people fly fishing but afraid to get my self-hooked..lol!!
Mael
New member
it happens, rarely, and the hooks are usually very small. Id say in the 4 or 5 years I was fishing frequently I hooked myself maybe twice.....tress and bushes along the shore are another story tho, that was twice per trip =P
I need a new reel and line though, mine has been sitting for 6-7 years now.
I need a new reel and line though, mine has been sitting for 6-7 years now.
Nibrown9
Active member
Since you have a boat you need to try Bartlett in the river there is a bunch of large flat heads for night fishing. Text me and I'll give you the area details
Dre59
Z&P Addict from IL
Night fishing?? Man, I didn't know you can fish at night here in rivers.. WOW!! Will txt you later
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