Fishing in Arizona: Online Resources and Mobile Apps to Enhance the Experience

Fishing has evolved beyond simply casting a line in a random pond and hoping a fish will bite. Modern technology has taken the sport to a higher level and made it easier for anglers everywhere to know where to go fishing, when to go and where to find their target fish. If fishing in Arizona is in your vacation plans, there are plenty of mobile applications and online resources to help you get the most out of your fishing trip.

1. Arizona Game and Fish Department portal
One of the best resources for anglers is the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) website. It is a virtual one-stop shop for fishing information. You can buy a fishing license, renew boat registration and get up to speed on any new rules and regulations. The AZGFD site has links to maps of places to fish, weekly fishing reports and stocking schedules for the current season.

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2. iFish Arizona
One of the most advanced fishing apps out there is iFish Arizona. It features detailed information on more than 1,000 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs across the state of Arizona. Anglers can learn everything from where to launch a boat to camp sites. The app includes real-time weather forecasts and live lake reports. You can also get fishing tips, track the fish you catch on a catch log and store images of your fishing license and other important documents.

3. Arizona Fishing Lakes
This detailed app offers help to Arizona anglers in picking the right destination for their fishing trip. It offers detailed profiles on each Arizona lake. These profiles include statistics, maps, fish species, and area activities. The app also offers a near search feature that will help anglers find everything from cafes to campgrounds nearest to their fishing location.

4. Fishing Calendar
Taking the guesswork out of planning a fishing trip is the goal of Fishing Calendar. This app instantly displays best fishing times for your current location using solar and lunar information. You can target fish for when they are most likely to be around weeks or months before you go. 

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