PHOENIX — For hunters planning to apply for hunt permit-tags issued through the upcoming 2023 pronghorn and elk draw,… Read morePrepare now for upcoming 2023 pronghorn, elk draw
For many, fishing is not high on their list of things to do during the winter. For me, it remains one of my favorite … Read moreToo cold to fish? Renew license, take a class
When people learn I love to fly fish, I often hear that they or their spouse would like to learn how to fly fish some… Read moreThe perfect gifts to get a fly fisher for Christmas
John and Alex Whaley won the season-opening Let’s Talk Fishin’ tournament on Sept. 10. They weighed in two hours earl… Read moreWhaleys team up to win LTF opener
We are fortunate to have some beautiful water to fish in Rim Country. A couple of my favorite lakes are Woods Canyon … Read moreHunting tigers and rainbows at Woods and Willow Springs lakes
October is a great time to fish the Green Valley Lakes here in Payson. It is also a perfect time to sort through your… Read moreOctober fishing opportunities
I have been fly fishing for close to 60 years now. My first lesson was in my Uncle Bud’s back yard. He had me sit on … Read morePay attention to what the fish are telling you
Compared to much of the West, Rim Country is fortunate to have had relatively high rainfall and snowpack over the yea… Read moreLow water levels at Lake Powell impact the fish downstream
I grew up in an outdoor family. A large outdoor family with four brothers and sisters. We went on many family camping… Read moreHow a fishing trip with dad, 89, made us both feel like kids again
Fishing for trout gets tougher as the water temperature warms up. In Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake, it is… Read moreFishing slow? Here are some suggestions
Ever since I was a kid, my favorite type of fishing has been stream trout fishing. One of the main reasons I moved to… Read moreSummer brings tougher fishing, need for greater care for trout
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission met at the Payson Public Library on June 10. Read moreGoughnour new AZGFD chairman
As the spring of 2022 ends, I am almost sad to watch it blow away, literally. For if there is one thing to characteri… Read moreSpring turkey hunt reflections after eight days in the blind
June 14 is the deadline to apply for 2022 fall hunt permit-tags. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) offers … Read moreJune 14 the deadline to apply for fall hunt permit-tags
Payson’s Clifford Pirch remains in the top 10 in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with just three tourname… Read morePirch keeps reeling ’em in
“Variety is the spice of life,” could be the motto at the Tonto Creek Hatchery (TCH). Read moreWhat’s hatching at the hatchery
Perhaps you have been curious about learning how to fly fish, but always thought that it looked too hard. While I enj… Read moreHave you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish?
Registration is open for the 41st Annual Spring Let’s Go Fishin’ Trout Tournament taking place Saturday, June 4. Read moreTrout tournament June 4 at Willow Springs Lake
In early April, the Payson Flycasters Club/Gila Trout Chapter of Trout Unlimited (PFC/ GTTU) conducted a used fishing… Read moreAfter-school program building lifelong anglers
Arizona Game and Fish Department hatchery personnel work hard every day responding to the needs of their fish, while … Read moreGila trout program a labor of love
There are certain times of the year that I look forward to with fishing. Crappies moving on to their spawning areas i… Read moreSpring means crappie fishing at Green Valley Lake
Payson’s Clifford Pirch continued his strong start to the Bassmaster Elite Series season this past weekend. Read morePirch up to 3rd for Angler of Year
I think my favorite time to fish is in the spring. I love the new leaves on the trees as they appear, yet the forest … Read moreGrab your fishing pole and head out for some spring fishing
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will build and deploy fish structures for Show Low Lake between March 29… Read moreHelp improve fish habitat and fishing in Show Low
Fly fishing is quite an active form of fishing. In my case, I make my cast, work the line through the targeted water … Read moreDon’t just stand there; go find the fish
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish? Or perhaps you would like to learn how to tie artificial flies that wi… Read moreFly tying and fly fishing classes offered in February/March
Trying to pin down a fly fisher to his favorite flies might seem like quite a challenge. We sometimes have multiple f… Read moreHere are a few of my favorite flies
PHOENIX — The chair of the state Game and Fish Commission says it extends what hunters call “fair chase.” Read moreUse of trail cameras to hunt outlawed
This shouldn’t come as a shock to most of you; I love to fish. That has been the case all of my life. In my retiremen… Read moreConsider catch-and-release next time you fish
Like all grandparents, I love my grandkids, am proud of them, and thrilled to see them succeed. Besides all of their … Read moreGreen Valley lake trip with the grandkids
I have always felt that buying a fishing license is a great investment in the coming year’s fishing. The Arizona Game… Read moreHow to get your fishing license
One of my favorite places to fish at this time of year is the Upper East Verde River. What’s odd about that statement… Read moreThe fish aren’t big, but it’s still worth a trip to the Upper East Verde
“I see you are doing your lizard impression,” teased my friend Mark. Read moreCarpe Diem with fall fishing at Roosevelt, Willow Springs lakes
It seems odd that we anglers get excited about trying to outsmart fish that have a fraction of our brain capacity; bu… Read moreTigers on top: Outsmarting the fish on the Mogollon Rim
Local fishing groups have been keeping busy. Read moreFishing groups clean up Green Valley Park lakes
With the colder weather and the cooler water temperatures that the fall brings, I head up to Woods Canyon and Willow … Read moreTigers and rainbows at Woods Canyon and Willow Springs lakes
A special delivery arrived at Green Valley Park lakes last week. Read moreGila trout arrive at Green Valley Park lakes
Coming from a large family, I found myself in a rare place for my birthday in September. Read moreBirthday bugle
Terry Diehl finished first with 8.17 pounds of fish in the Let’s Talk Fishin’ Trout Tournament at Roosevelt Lake on Oct. 2. Read moreTerry Diehl first in trout tourney
I love the convenience of fishing at the lakes at Green Valley Park. It is such a pleasure having three beautiful lak… Read moreTrout stocking resumes at Green Valley
Here we are at the start of October and I am thinking about big rainbow trout in Silver Creek, which is located just … Read moreRains alter fishing conditions at Silver Creek
On Oct. 1, Silver Creek switches to its catch-and-release season regulations until March 31. During this time, only a… Read moreSilver Creek catch-and-release season begins Oct. 1
Shortly after moving to Payson, while fishing at Green Valley Lake, a guy with a Payson Flycasters Club hat and a Tro… Read moreLocal fishing group does more than fish streams
One of my favorite aspects of stream fishing is predicting where I will find a trout that is interested in taking my … Read moreFive things to know when fishing small streams
This has been a strange year for weather, and the impact that it has had on streams in Rim Country. While some stream… Read moreFishing for Gila trout this September in Rim Country
It started with an unproductive fishing excursion to Upper Tonto Creek. Read moreBlack bear-y pie: Going blackberry picking in Rim Country
I have certainly benefited from advice from other anglers. My dad got me started fishing when I was about 5 years old… Read moreMany of my best fishing lessons came from fish
While fishing is a popular pastime in Rim Country, consider fishing for another aquatic species the next time you are out. Read moreEat the invaders
As a 10-year-old, I had my first opportunity to cast a fly rod. It continues to be how I fish, close to 99% of the ti… Read moreParks & Rec offering fly fishing class in August
With the return of intermittent monsoon storms, the national forests have reopened. Read moreThe forests are open but fishing could be tough
