Copper Sky Lake
Fishing and stocking
Stocked monthly September through December in 2026: catfish and trout, 6 plants in all.
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The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Catfish
Trout
Stocking record 2026
Agency feed checked yesterday.
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28wk | Catfish | catchable | stocked | |
| Oct 5wk | Catfish | catchable | completed | |
| Oct 26wk | Catfish | catchable | scheduled | |
| Nov 2wk | Catfish | catchable | scheduled | |
| Dec 7wk | Trout | catchable | scheduled | |
| Dec 28wk | Trout | catchable | scheduled |
When to fish Copper Sky Lake
| Major periods (~2 h) | Minor periods (~1 h) | |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:09-11:09 am and 9:32-11:32 pm | 3:28-4:28 am and 3:42-4:42 pm |
| Tomorrow | 9:56-11:56 am and 10:20 pm-12:20 am | 4:31-5:31 am and 4:12-5:12 pm |
Moon: waxing gibbous, 93% lit. These are solunar periods, the traditional feeding-time theory: majors around the moon's transit overhead and underfoot, minors around moonrise and moonset. Theory, not a measurement. Times are Mountain Time (MST).
What the record actually says
- Stocked 18 days ago (Oct 5)
- Next announced stocking Oct 26
Computed this evening, Oct 23 · Arizona fishing forecast
Gear for this water
A plant is on the schedule. Fresh stockers hold near the access points for the first week or two and eat what the hatchery taught them to eat.
For the catfish (catfish stocked 4 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Cut bait and prepared baits | fresh cut shad or chicken liver; scent is everything |
| Rod holders | catfishing is a waiting game; fish two rods where legal |
| Medium-heavy rod | 7 ft medium-heavy, 15 to 20 lb line, sturdy reel |
For the trout (trout stocked 2 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Pacana Pond | 1.7 mi | Sep 28 |
| Dave White Regional Park | 18 mi | Sep 28 |
| Desert Breeze Lake | 20 mi | Oct 19 |
| Veterans Oasis Lake | 21 mi | Oct 19 |
| Alvord Lake | 24 mi | Oct 19 |
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