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Papago Park Fishing Lagoons

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Papago Ponds are located in Papago Park in east Phoenix, immediately north of the Phoenix Zoo onPapago Ponds Galvin Parkway between McDowell Road and Van Buren Street.

There are 3 ponds totalling 6 acres. The ponds contain channel catfish, rainbow trout (in season), largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, hybrid sunfish, crappie, tilapia, carp and white amur.

SIZE: Total of 6 acres.
Pond #1: 1 acre, maximum depth 8 feet. Pond #2: 2 acres, maximum depth 7 feet. Pond #3: 3 acres, maximum depth 11 feet.

DAILY BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT:
Urban Pond Concept - 2 catfish, 2 trout, 1 bass (13 inch minimum), 5 sunfish, 1 white amur (30 inch minimum). No limit on tilapia or carp.

BOATING: Not allowed.

COMMENTS: Urban Fishing License required. Contains: channel catfish, rainbow trout (in season), largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, hybrid sunfish, crappie, tilapia, carp and white amur.

PARK RULES: Swimming or wading prohibited. Glass containers prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. No littering. Other rules posted.

ADMISSION:

  • Adults - FREE
  • Seniors - FREE
  • Students - FREE
  • Children - FREE

Stocking Schedule:
une 26-July 1 (catfish)
Sept. 18-23 (catfish)
Oct. 2-7 (catfish)
Oct. 16-21 (catfish)
Oct. 30-Nov. 4 (catfish)
Nov. 13-18 (trout)
Nov. 20-25 (sunfish)

  • HOURS:

    6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

  • ADDRESS:

    Van Buren Street and Galvin Parkway.

  • CONTACT:

    Phone: 602-256-3220
    Fax:
    Web: phoenix.gov/PARKS/papago.html

  • DIRECTIONS:

    Papago Park in east Phoenix, immediately north of the Phoenix Zoo on Galvin Parkway between McDowell Road and Van Buren Street.

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