No question: Dogtown Reservoir south of Williams is one of Arizona's trout fishing hot spots. A shred of evidence: Joshua Rose on Saturday caught a gorgeous 23 ¾-inch, 4.3-pound brown trout out of Dogtown.Rose caught the fish on corn PowerBait.
This 50-acre lake in the Kaibab National Forest is being stocked consistently and is one of the best bets for a high country Arizona trout fishing adventure. Some experienced anglers are catching plump winter holdovers.
Effective baits have been PowerBait, small spinners, and wet flies such as bead-headed prince nymphs and zug bugs. Make sure the spinners are small — no heavier than 1/8 of an ounce. Some anglers are having success slow-trolling spinners.
See our fishing basics page if you need some starter tips.
AZGFD habitat enhancements at Dogtown
AZGFD has been working with Northern Arizona Flycasters and the Kaibab National Forest to improve Dogtown fishing habitat. During the past two years, around 300 juniper trees have been sunk to serve as protective habitat. Also, juvenile bass and bluegill have been stocked.
(There are special regulations at Dogtown: the limit is six trout, two bass at a minimum size of 13 inches, and a limit of four channel catfish).
Fishing offers adventure, family fun, and fresh food at an unmatched value.
Where to trout fish in Flagstaff/Williams area
Stocking trucks from Page Springs Hatchery have been loading up trout into Flagstaff/Williams regional waters the past few weeks .
Here is AZGFD Region 2 Aquatic Wildlife Program Manager Scott Rogers' top 5 spots to fish near Flagstaff and Williams (all are being stocked with trout):
Dogtown Lake
Ashurst Lake
Cataract Lake
Frances Short Pond
City Reservoir
Grab your gear and your fishing license and get ready for a pine-scented weekend!
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