08-27-2012, 01:14 AM
Hi Kayakfisher,
Well, needless to say, but the Phoenix area and Arizona are quite different then Florida, but there are plenty of fishing opportunities. I would venture to say that on average, fishing in Florida is more productive then here, but you never know. I don't fish out of a kayak but fish out of a bass boat, float tube and canoe. There are a number of desert lakes in the Phoenix area that hold a variety of fish (largemouth, small mouth, walleye, white bass, yellow bass, crappie, etc). In southern Az, there are a number of smaller lakes that are in high desert surroundings and perfect for a kayak. In the mountains (Mogollon Rim and White Mtns) there are a number of lakes in a cooler climate. Depending on the elevation 6000-8000ft, you will find largemouth, smallmouth, walleye and a variety of trout species. Folks will kayak a number of areas along the Colorado river on the western side of the state as well. Then of course, there is lake Powell on the Az, Utah border. For me, I think that Canyon lake is a nice local kayaking lake and you can get back into Boulder Canyon, which is non motorized only and fish for some nice LM. Hope this helps.
Mark
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Well, needless to say, but the Phoenix area and Arizona are quite different then Florida, but there are plenty of fishing opportunities. I would venture to say that on average, fishing in Florida is more productive then here, but you never know. I don't fish out of a kayak but fish out of a bass boat, float tube and canoe. There are a number of desert lakes in the Phoenix area that hold a variety of fish (largemouth, small mouth, walleye, white bass, yellow bass, crappie, etc). In southern Az, there are a number of smaller lakes that are in high desert surroundings and perfect for a kayak. In the mountains (Mogollon Rim and White Mtns) there are a number of lakes in a cooler climate. Depending on the elevation 6000-8000ft, you will find largemouth, smallmouth, walleye and a variety of trout species. Folks will kayak a number of areas along the Colorado river on the western side of the state as well. Then of course, there is lake Powell on the Az, Utah border. For me, I think that Canyon lake is a nice local kayaking lake and you can get back into Boulder Canyon, which is non motorized only and fish for some nice LM. Hope this helps.
Mark
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