General Information Arizona, the nation's sixth largest state, covers an area of 113,510 square miles. The Grand Canyon is probably the most famous attraction in this predominately arid state, yet sportsmen should not overlook Arizona's sporting value. A warm, semi-arid climate mixed with the appeal of beautiful mountains, open country, numerous lakes, and petrified forests draws many hunters and anglers in search of a sporting challenge. Capital City: Phoenix Largest City: Phoenix National Parks and Forests: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Coconino National Forest Coronado National Forest Glen Canyon Recreational Area Grand Canyon National Park Kaibab National Forest Sport Fishing Although Arizona has a semi-arid climate and desert covers much of the lowland, the eastern and northern portions of the state are actually productive areas for trout fishing. Thousands of miles of trout streams cut through Arizona's White Mountain region, and lakes that are subject to winter freezing throughout the higher elevations offer rich habitat for many native and stocked brook and rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon. Another source of good trout water are the many tailwater fisheries which have been created by the damming of some of Arizona's larger rivers, such as the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam, Hoover Dam and Davis Dam. The state also boasts its own native trout called the Gila trout, a hybrid of the rainbow trout, found in some smaller mountain streams and Grant Creek in the southeastern part of the state. For information on licensing, seasons, limits, rules and regulations, please visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department website.