January TBA
Renovations at Roadrunner Pond in Phoenix should be finishing up and refilling is expected to occur sometime in January. Eldorado Pond in Scottsdale is still undergoing renovations with no specific completion date. Trout stocking has been underway since mid October for CFP waters in Prescott Valley, Payson, Show Low, and St. Johns.
Jan. 6
POLAR BEAR DAY
1340 McCulloch Blvd N
Lake Havasu City , Arizona 86403
Jan. 6, Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, March 2, March 16, and April 6.
Salt River Saturdays River Cleanup, Trout Unlimited Zane Grey Chapter, Blue Point Recreation Area on the Salt River, Fort McDowell. The Zane Grey Chapter of Trout Unlimited is joining with the Arizona FishAZ Network and presenting “Salt River Saturdays.” We are continuing our conservation efforts by asking everyone to collect a net full of trash (#cleanmywater). What to bring: rod, waders, net and flies (Green Weenie’s, small black Zebra Midges, Pheasant Tails, green, black and yellow Wooly Worms and Wooly Bggers). Make sure you have a Tonto National Forest Pass, as well as a valid Arizona fishing license. You can get an Arizona fishing license at www.azgfd.gov. To register, visit https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/205391. Other cleanup dates will be Jan. 6, Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, March 2, March 16, and April 6.
Through Jan. 14
ZOOLIGHTS
455 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Through Jan. 15
SKATE WESTGATE
6770 N Sunrise Blvd
Glendale, Arizona 85305
Jan.20
Mark your calendars! The Arizona Game and Fish Commission’s annual awards banquet will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Grande Ballroom, 11111 N. 7th Street in Phoenix.
Jan. 20, 26, 27
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking volunteers for two upcoming aquatic habitat projects in January.
Roosevelt Lake – Jan. 20
AZGFD will be installing donated Christmas Trees into Roosevelt Lake on Saturday, Jan. 20 starting at 9 a.m. Meeting location may be the boat ramp or TBD (will be updated on the volunteer event posting). We will be tying trees to cinderblocks and loading them up on department pontoons to distribute around the lake. Volunteers will be able to help build and deploy trees. AZGFD will provide gloves for those WHO need them, along with the habitat supplies to get the trees ready to deploy. Volunteers should bring their own water, food, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and should wear closed-toed shoes and clothes appropriate for January weather. The project is anticipated to be finished around 2-3 p.m. If you have questions, please email Lacey Schmitt at LSchmitt@azgfd.gov or Nathan Bailey at NBailey@azgfd.gov. To register, visit https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=873421.
Apache Lake – Jan. 26 and 27
AZGFD will be placing Mossback Safe Haven and Georgia Cube fish habitat structures into Apache Lake on Friday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 27. Work one or both days (separate registrations below). Plan on meeting at 9 a.m. at Burnt Corral Boat Ramp. Each day we will work most of the day, hopefully finishing by 2 or 3 p.m. Volunteers will be constructing habitat and assisting with loading it onto department boats for installation. This activity will include the use of some power tools such as drills, so small children will likely not be able to participate in this event. However, we welcome ages 10+ to come help out and see what we do. Volunteers should bring their own water, food, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and will want to wear closed toed shoes and clothes appropriate for January weather. If you have any questions, please email Lacey Schmitt at LSchmitt@azgfd.gov or Nathan Bailey at NBailey@azgfd.gov. To register for the Friday, Jan. 26 work day, visit
https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=873889. To register for the Saturday, Jan. 27 work day, visit https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=873452.
Jan.20-28
BARRETT-JACKSON 2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION
16601 North Pima Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Jan. 21
THE ARIZONA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AT THE SCOTTSDALE CIVIC CENTER
3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale , Arizona 85251
Jan. 26
LUCKY 13TH ANNUAL ARIZONA BALLOON CLASSIC
1933 S Ballpark Way
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
Jan. 27, 28
GRAND CANYON PRO RODEO AND LITTLE DELBERT DAYS
7206 Dub Campbell Parkway
Lake Havasu City , Arizona 86406
Jan. 28-Feb. 11
AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS EXPOSITION
2830 S Thrasher Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85713
Through End Of February
The Community Fishing Program (CFP) finished catfish stockings for the season the week of Nov. 7. Trout returned to CFP waters in Phoenix, Tucson and Safford the week of Dec. 4-8. AZGFD will be stocking various CFP waters each week through the end of February. Visit the CFP stocking schedule for details.
