largemouth bass

The largemouth bass is the newest addition to Pecan Lake. Averaging between 4 and 12″ in length, these feisty sport fish are hungry for flathead minnows that patrol the edges of the lake in shoals by the thousands. 

Catfish

As the first fish added to the lake in 2019, these are the BIGGEST CATCH in the lake right now. There are hundreds of large, shark-like catfish that are hungry bottom-feeders between 12 and 30″ in length. 

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Black Crappie

Black Crappies are beautiful members of the sunfish and the black bass family, and are an easy catch with the right bait. New stock was added in 2020 and they range in size between 6-14″ in length

PECAN LAKE FISHING RULES

Fishing Rules

  1. Admission is required prior to fishing for all participants. 
  2. Open Fishing during regular open hours only (SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT).
  3. Adult supervision is required for all age groups.
  4. All fishing rules of the Arizona Game and Fish Department will apply.
  5. Participants must use BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY (provided)
  6. Fishing permit is CATCH & RELEASE ONLY.
  7. Anglers are responsible for providing all necessary supplies to fish in the lake (fishing pole, fishing line, swivel, bait, etc.).
  8. Only one pole (per participant) in the water at a time.
  9. FOR A LIMITED TIME while winter grass grows in… All anglers must fish from the bridge, boulders, or the round seat wall pavilion. PLEASE STAY OFF THE NEW GRASS. Also, Do not get in the water. Waders or boats are not allowed.  
  10. For the balance of the QCBG ecosystem, only live and/or dead bait will be allowed. No casting of lures or artificial bait permitted.
    1. Our fish LOVE Hot dogs, worms, and cheese!
  11. Do not leave litter at the fishing site.
  12. If you catch a fish, TAKE A PICTURE! Tag us and hashtag #QC_Gardens (Also, a weigh station is available at the lake if you’d like to know more about your catch!)
  13. All barbless hooks that were loaned out MUST be returned to the front desk before participants leave.

Rules are subject to change. Please be kind and considerate of patrons and staff.