PHOENIX — 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 [email protected] 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…