What special fishing regulations apply at Upper Lake Mary?

Upper Lake Mary carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Arizona's statewide 2026 rules, covering Channel catfish. One of them reads: "Long, narrow reservoir SE of Flagstaff — walleye 6 / day + northern pike unlimited (immediate kill or release) + channel catfish 10 / day combined; AZ state-record channel catfish 33 lb 5.76 oz Upper Lake Mary 2017 (Carson Pete, 39.5 in); ADEQ consumption advisory on walleye + northern pike." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Upper Lake Mary?

Yes. Upper Lake Mary is in Arizona, so a valid Arizona fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Upper Lake Mary; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Arizona rules.

Do Upper Lake Mary's special rules replace Arizona's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Arizona's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Upper Lake Mary by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Upper Lake Mary?

Channel catfish has a water-body-specific rule on Upper Lake Mary, each linking to its full Arizona regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Arizona limits.

2026 regulation year

Upper Lake Mary 2026 — Arizona Fishing Regulations

Arizona statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 8, 2026

Upper Lake Mary carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Arizona's 2026 fishing rules — covering Channel catfish. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Long, narrow reservoir SE of Flagstaff — walleye 6 / day + northern pike unlimited (immediate kill or release) + channel catfish 10 / day combined; AZ state-record channel catfish 33 lb 5.76 oz Upper Lake Mary 2017 (Carson Pete, 39.5 in); ADEQ consumption advisory on walleye + northern pike
Source: Arizona special-water list

Per-species rules on Upper Lake Mary

Channel catfish regulations →
10 / day combined channel + flathead catfish; AZ state-record channel catfish 33 lb 5.76 oz Upper Lake Mary 2017 (Carson Pete, 39.5 in)

Official source

Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) publishes the authoritative 2026 Arizona fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Arizona Game and Fish Department's emergency-order feed — check it before any Arizona trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Upper Lake Mary?: Upper Lake Mary carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Arizona's statewide 2026 rules, covering Channel catfish. One of them reads: "Long, narrow reservoir SE of Flagstaff — walleye 6 / day + northern pike unlimited (immediate kill or release) + channel catfish 10 / day combined; AZ state-record channel catfish 33 lb 5.76 oz Upper Lake Mary 2017 (Carson Pete, 39.5 in); ADEQ consumption advisory on walleye + northern pike." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Upper Lake Mary?: Yes. Upper Lake Mary is in Arizona, so a valid Arizona fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Upper Lake Mary; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Arizona rules.
Do Upper Lake Mary's special rules replace Arizona's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Arizona's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Upper Lake Mary by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Upper Lake Mary?: Channel catfish has a water-body-specific rule on Upper Lake Mary, each linking to its full Arizona regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Arizona limits.

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