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Desert West Lake - City of Phoenix
 
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Desert West Lake                Alvord Lake
 

LOCATION:  Desert West Park and

                      Sports Complex

                      6602 W Encanto Blvd

PARK HOURS:  5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

SIZE:  5 acres.  Maximum depth 15 feet.

RULES:  Swimming, wading, glass containers and littering are prohibited.  Boating not allowed.  Other rules as posted.

FOR MORE PARK INFORMATION CONTACT:

Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

(602) 262-6575

 

  

DAILY BAG & POSSESSION LIMITS:

4   catfish
4   trout
2   bass (13 inch minimum)
10 sunfish
1   white amur (30 inch minimum)
Statewide limits apply to all other species

PARK AMENITIES:

  • Playground
  • Sports Fields
  • Community Center (west of park)

Joined UFP in 1995



 
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Hunting, Trapping & Fishing Regulations, Season Dates & Draw Information

Detailed information on all rules, regulations and seasons
  • AMENDED! 2011-2012 Annual Hunting & Trapping Regulations [PDF, 7mb]

  • 2012 Antelope & Elk Hunt Draw Regulations [PDF, 5mb]

  • New! 2012 Spring Hunt Draw Regulations [PDF]

  • Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form [PDF]
  • New! 2011-2012 Waterfowl & Snipe Regulations [PDF]

  • 2011-2012 Dove & Band-tailed Pigeon Regs [PDF]

  • 2011 Sandhill Crane Regulations [PDF]

  • Hunt Arizona 2011: Survey, Harvest and Draw Data
    [PDF, 7.8MB]


  • 2012 Urban Fishing Guidebook and Regulations
    [PDF, 11mb]
  • 2011 & 2012 Amphibian and Reptile Regulations [PDF]

  • 2011-12 Raptor Regulations [PDF]
  • Arizona Residency Requirements [PDF]
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