Relatively few human health advisories for consumption of wild fish in Arizona are issued. When they are, they come from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and/or the Arizona Department of Health Services. The Arizona Game and Fish Department works closely with these agencies. Any specific advisories will be posted at the affected lake sites. Also, all fish consumption advisories are posted on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site at azgfd.gov/news under “Public Advisories.”

Any resident or nonresident angler 14 years of age and older must have in possession a valid fishing or combination hunt/fish license. Be aware that an unlicensed youth under the age of 14 is allowed only half the limit for trout. You might want to consider purchasing a Family Fishing License, so your child can catch and keep the same limit as everyone else. Learn more about fishing regulations in Arizona by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site at azgfd.gov/fish.

No, each family member must have his or her own valid fishing license. The two pole stamp allows an individual angler to fish with two poles at the same time. However, children under the age of 14 are not required to have a license. If you have older children, consider buying a Family Fishing License, in order to save money. Rules and regulations about fishing in Arizona are published in the Arizona Fishing Regulations. Visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site at azgfd.gov/fish for additional information.

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