LivewellArizona · Santa Cruz County · Lake
Pena Blanca Lake
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Pena Blanca Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Pena Blanca Lake
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 0.2 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.2 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.