Angler's both young and old enjoy year around fishing in the White Mountains. In Arizona, anglers may take fish by one line with hooks or artificial lures. Fishing in Arizona is governed by Arizona State Law . A valid fishing license is required. The fish has a very large mouth with the upper jaw of the adult extending beyond the rear margin of the eye.
Skin is dark olive-green on the back with green sides shading to a white belly.
There is a dark horizontal band on each side, a deep notch in dorsal fin, and the soft dorsal fin usually has 12 to 13 rays. Largemouth bass are found in the Colorado, Gila, lower Salt and lower Verde Rivers and their associated reservoirs. A warm water fish that prefers clear water with structure and cover. Generally, bass move to deep water during day and return to the shallows to feed at night. Bass spawn from March through June.