LivewellArizona · Yavapai County · Lake
Watson Lake
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Watson Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: PFOS
What's safe to eat from Watson Lake
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated PFOS. |
| Children under 15 | For children under 15: do not eat due to elevated PFOS. |
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
- Watson Lake Bpat Ramp South boat ramp 0.3 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.4 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.4 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.9 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.9 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.