Bank and shore fishing in Arizona
No boat? You still have 35 Arizona waters with listed public access, 154 access sites in all. Open any water below to see its depth map, the rated spots within reach of each access point, and what to throw this season.
Access sites come from official agency access inventories where the state publishes one, with OpenStreetMap filling gaps. A carry-in site means you park and walk your gear in. We list where public access exists; always respect posted signs on the ground.
What the Arizona access records show
The current roster links 154 documented public-access sites to 35 waters. 22 waters have more than one listed access option, while 0 have at least one site explicitly described as carry-in, walk-in or shore-oriented. The largest attached site counts are Lake Havasu (64), Roosevelt Lake (9) and Lake Mead (7). A larger count can offer more launch choices, but it does not make unlisted shoreline public.
Map quality is independent of access quality: 6 charts use measured bathymetry and 29 use labeled approximations. Use the table to shortlist a legal entry point, then open the water page to compare that point with contour breaks and rated fishing spots. Confirm parking, fees, opening hours, seasonal closures and bank-fishing rules with the managing agency before leaving; an access inventory is planning evidence, not a guarantee that every technique is allowed at every site.
| Water | Access sites | Carry-in | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu | 64 | — | survey |
| Roosevelt Lake | 9 | — | survey |
| Lake Mead | 7 | — | survey |
| Lake Mohave | 7 | — | survey |
| Lake Powell | 3 | — | survey |
| Upper Lake Mary | 3 | — | survey |
| Saguaro Lake | 7 | — | modeled |
| Lake Pleasant | 6 | — | modeled |
| Apache Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| Bartlett Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| Canyon Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| Fool Hollow Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| Patagonia Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| Tempe Town Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| Watson Lake | 3 | — | modeled |
| Big Lake | 2 | — | modeled |
| C.C. Cragin Reservoir (Blue Ridge Reservoir) | 2 | — | modeled |
| Colorado River (Lees Ferry) | 2 | — | modeled |
| Horseshoe Reservoir | 2 | — | modeled |
| Peña Blanca Lake | 2 | — | modeled |
| Silverbell Lake | 2 | — | modeled |
| Woodland Reservoir | 2 | — | modeled |
| Alamo Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Alvord Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Ashurst Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Black Canyon Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Cataract Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Gilbert Regional Park Pond | 1 | — | modeled |
| Kaibab Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Kiwanis Park Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Lower Lake Mary | 1 | — | modeled |
| Nelson Reservoir | 1 | — | modeled |
| White Horse Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Willow Springs Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
| Woods Canyon Lake | 1 | — | modeled |
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