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Catfish (channel+flathead) fishing rules in AZ

Catfish (channel+flathead)catfish

Daily bag limit is 10 channel and flathead catfish in any combination statewide. Possession limit is twice (20) the daily bag. Community Fishing Program lakes limit catfish to 4 per day; ponds limit to 2 per day. At Becker Lake, unlimited channel and flathead catfish may be retained (illegally introduced warmwater fish policy).

Verified June 7, 2026 · Official source →

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