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Arizona · Fishing
Fishing around Kingman, Arizona means working small desert tanks and impoundments rather than big reservoirs, and that shapes everything about how you approach a trip here.
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Fishing around Kingman, Arizona means working small desert tanks and impoundments rather than big reservoirs, and that shapes everything about how you approach a trip here. The four spots in the Roamze listings — Lagoon Tank, West Tank, Antelope Tank, and Mineral Park Tailings — are all lake-fishing setups, which in this part of Mohave County typically means modest-sized bodies of water that can hold warmwater species and are stocked periodically by Arizona Game and Fish. Access is generally straightforward, crowds are thin compared to Lake Havasu or Willow Beach, and the pace is slow in a good way. Mineral Park Tailings sits near the old Mineral Park mine area northwest of Kingman, giving it a different character than the other tanks. If you're driving in from out of town, it's worth checking current water levels before you go — desert tanks can fluctuate significantly depending on seasonal rainfall and how recently they've been replenished. A valid Arizona fishing license is required at all of these locations. This is approachable fishing for most skill levels, and you don't need a boat; bank fishing works fine at all four spots.
Arizona Game and Fish stocks many Mohave County tanks with warmwater species like largemouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish. The specific mix at Lagoon Tank, West Tank, Antelope Tank, and Mineral Park Tailings can vary by season and stocking schedule, so check the Arizona Game and Fish stocking report at azgfd.com before your trip to see what's been put in recently.
Bank fishing works well at all four locations. These are small desert tanks, not large reservoirs, so you can cover most of the fishable water on foot without needing a kayak or boat.
West Tank
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Antelope Tank
~18 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Shipping Pasture Tank
~22 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Mud Tank
~23 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
AIC Dam Tank
~30 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Box Canyon Tank Number Two
~30 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Box Canyon Tank
~31 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Lagoon Tank
~31 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Meadow Lake
~34 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Broken Dam Tank
~52 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Red Lake
~53 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Red Lake Tank
~54 min drive
A worthwhile stop near AZ.
Early morning and the hour or two before sunset are your best windows, especially in warmer months when midday temperatures in Kingman regularly push above 100°F. In cooler months from November through March, midday fishing is comfortable and fish tend to be more active throughout the day.
A light to medium spinning setup covers most situations at these spots. Small soft plastics, spinners, and live or prepared bait like nightcrawlers or chicken liver work well for the typical warmwater species found in Arizona tanks. Bring more water than you think you need — shade is limited at most of these locations.
Mineral Park Tailings is located near the historic Mineral Park mine site northwest of Kingman, so the road conditions and surrounding terrain are a bit more rugged than at the other tanks. A high-clearance vehicle is worth considering depending on recent weather. Confirm current access conditions locally before heading out, as mine-area roads can change.
