AZGFD seeks public input on proposed changes to 2027-28 Arizona fishing regulations

Arizona Game and Fish Department sent this bulletin at 06/24/2026 03:22 PM MST

June 24, 2026

AZGFD seeks public input on proposed changes to 2027-28 Arizona fishing regulations

Public forum webcast to discuss proposals from 6-7 p.m. on July 9; written comments can be submitted to fishregscomments@azgfd.gov

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking public input on proposed changes to the 2027-28 Arizona fishing regulations. There are seven proposed changes:

Establish daily bag limits at East Mesa Community Park Pond.
Amend the daily bag limits at Maricopa Lake in Youngtown.
Amend bass limits for Sahuarita Lake, Kennedy Lake, Silverbell Lake, and Lakeside Lake (Tucson area at 4 CFP waters).
Remove current special regulations at Lee Valley Lake and return it to statewide regulations to address a management need to improve fishing for the public.
Remove current special regulations at Lee Valley Creek and return it to statewide regulations to match proposed regulations for Lee Valley Lake.
Increasing spearfishing opportunities at Lake Powell.
Catch and release only for largemouth bass at Cluff Ranch Pond 3.

The proposed changes, and the rationale behind them, can be found at Commission Order 40 Proposals 2027-28.

A public forum webcast is scheduled for July 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. to further discuss the proposals and to take public comments. Visit www.azgfd.gov/fishinginput to view the webcast.

Written comments can be submitted by email to fishregscomments@azgfd.gov through July 24, 2026. Comments can also be submitted by U.S. mail to Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn: Amberle Jones, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086.

The proposed regulation changes are scheduled to be presented to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission at its public meeting Aug. 7, 2026, in Williams, Ariz., at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. The public is welcome to attend. An agenda will be posted in advance of the meeting at www.azgfd.gov/Agency/Commission.

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