Canyon Lake Fishing near Apache Junction, Arizona

Canyon Lake is a reservoir located just 11.4 miles from Apache Junction, in Maricopa County, in the state of Arizona, United States, near Tortilla Flat, AZ. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including flathead catfish, carp, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, catfish, bream/bluegill, black bass, walleye and sunfish here. Whether you’re fly fishing, baitcasting or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Canyon 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.

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