Apache Lake Fishing near Apache Junction, Arizona

Apache Lake is a reservoir located just 17 miles from Apache Junction, in Maricopa County, in the state of Arizona, United States, near Horse Mesa, AZ. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including flathead catfish, catfish, smallmouth bass, carp, rainbow trout, walleye, yellow bass, sunfish and largemouth bass here. Whether you’re baitcasting, spinning or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Apache Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Arizona Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "Fished the no motor area just east of the marina. My 1st fish was a 3 1/2lb. bass then 3 large..." Canyon Lake

  "The Horse Mesa Dam is falling apart - chunks of concrete the size of a bus were sucked into the..." Horse Mesa Dam

  "While it’s true that the bass here don't grow to lunker proportions (5lbs+) you can however find..." Bartlett Reservoir