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Patagonia Lake
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Patagonia Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Patagonia Lake
Flathead Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Children under 15 | For children under 15: limit to 3 meals per year due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
| Children under 15 | For children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Arizona's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 13" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Rainbow Trout | — | 4 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Arizona — Arizona Game & Fish
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.5 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.6 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.6 mi Directions
- Patagonia Lake Marina marina 0.6 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.