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The Hook Up Outfitters – Arizona Fishing Guide Services

The Hook Up Outfitters. We specialize in half day to multi-day guided fishing and fly fishing excursions to Arizona’s most beautiful and unique waterways. With locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Tonto Basin, Flagstaff, and the White Mountains, our outfitter service offers the best in Arizona fishing guides, as well as the finest equipment and fleet of boats in the southwest. With permitted access to more water than any other guide service in the state, the only problem that might arise is deciding on a location to start your Arizona fishing adventures. … Read entire article »

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2011 Arizona Trout Stocking Schedule

Stocking information on waters throughout the state is available below. This schedule is tentative and subject to change due to changing water levels and conditions. Consult the Weekly Fishing Report before you go. NOTE: The dates listed below represent the Monday of the week the stocking will occur. Stockings can take place any day throughout that week. 2011 Summer Trout Stocking Schedule Updated March 14, 2011 Waters in your region Central Arizona Colorado River Northwest – No stocking in … Read entire article »

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Arizona Fishing License Information

Who Needs a License A valid Arizona license is required for taking wildlife (including fish) in Arizona. The licensee shall carry the license when participating in hunting or fishing or other form of take. Take means pursuing, shooting, hunting, fishing, trapping, killing, capturing, snaring, or netting wildlife. Wildlife includes all wild mammals, wild birds, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans and fish. FISHING LICENSE – A valid Arizona fishing license is required for Arizona resident and non-resident anglers 14 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in Arizona. Youth under the age of 14 and blind residents do not need to purchase a state fishing license to fish in Arizona. Check the Arizona Fishing Regulations for additional information. Residency Requirements In general, an Arizona resident is a person who has been a bona … Read entire article »

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Colorado river fishing at Lees Ferry

In Arizona, situated along the  Colorado River, Lees Ferry is a great drop point to fish the Colorado River for Rainbow and Brown Trout.  Drop a small boat with a good motor and work up and down the river. Don’t pass up fly fishing from the banks.  There are a couple of motels in the area and they each have a restaurant. Luxuries are not, but the fishing and scenery are remembered forever.  Head the other way downstream to enjoy some awesome rapids and multi day trips down the canyon. Directions from Phoenix Take I-17 North to Flagstaff. Stay to the right and take I-40 East to the Page-Grand Canyon exit. This will put you on north Hwy 89. Continue about 110 … Read entire article »

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