Open Season for Gila Trout in Arizona

It's official.  The proposed amendment for the first ever Gila Trout season in Arizona was enacted on February 23, 2011. 

Anglers can now catch and possess ONE Gila trout at Frye Mesa Reservoir.  However, anglers are encouraged to practice catch and release since Gila trout are still a threatened species. 

The Arizona Game & Fish Department has some nice photos on their Facebook page of the recent stocking that took place.

For more information about Gila trout, click here.