<p>Lo Water Guide Service welcomes you to Phoenix, an urban desert oasis spread in the center of a big valley. Despite our arid region we have a ton of water that flows through. Our once untamed rivers are now locked behind massive reservoirs which gives way to lakes and then into our unique canal systems. Some of these canals are thousands of years old and were hand dug by Natives to make this inhospitable land, hospitable. We are also permit holders for the Tonto National Forest which opens up our trips to some of the rarest trout on earth, Gilas. Rest assured no matter where you want to fish around Phoenix, you've found the guide service for it.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We offer a wide range of trips, starting from the canal systems that flow all through Phoenix metro area. These canals host a variety of warm water species but our main targets are the grass and common carp. These fish grow to massive proportions and take you into backing quickly! If the city isn't quite your thing, step an hour north of Phoenix and here you will find 2 more prime angling reservoirs- Bartlett lake and Lake Pleasant. These trips utilize our 16' skiff to chase large mouth bass, striped bass, and white bass. The boat drafts in about 6" of water, this unlocks our "desert flats". We 100% stole the idea from poling pancake flats in Oahu. Chasing that feeling, we outfitted our skiff to pole through super shallow regions to target tailing carp. This is an all visual fishing style that is much like stalking game! If the low desert saguaros and steep abundant mountains aren't enough, take an hour and half drive to Payson. This small town is our favorite Northern town. It's not a college town or a vortex so the crowds are much less. Just good people. We fish just under the mighty Mogollon Rim for some of the most beautiful trout in the West. We offer trips tailored to those wishing to complete the AZ trout and wild trout challenges. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Lo Water Guide Service is your one stop shop for any fly fishing adventures you may have. All our guides are well experienced in their ranges and provide a unique trip to everyone.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks</p>

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Common Carp

Carp

<div>Well the carp have moved shallow into the muddy fresh run of waters. Fishing has been good for them... if they're up in the shallows. Some sight fishing opportunities!</div>

Grass Carp

General canal report 

<div>Well the water has finally started filling up reservoirs! The canals are flowing high and dirty. we like to call this swinging season. Using a streamer, we sweep the canal to bring up carp that are hugging right to the bottom or in current breaks. This fishing can be action packed! Patience and listening to your guide are vital</div>

Smallmouth Bass

Bartlett Lake Fishing Report

Largemouth Bass

Bass on the fly has been very good lately and their bites have been on fire. Don’t miss out on this! Make reservations today and let’s go on a fishing run you’d definitely want to do again! 

Canals are fishing good!

<div>same story here with the canals. weather getting cooler and fish still staying active. many opportunities. get out and fish if youre in the area. were minutes from sky harbor international airport&nbsp;</div>

Fly Fishing For Carp in Arizona

The Fly fishing in and around Phoenix has been really good! we are catching Carp consistently and have been letting the trout get a little rest with the high temperatures we have been having. When the weather get hot its a great time to target Carp with the fly rod!

We are targeting Carp in the Canals of Phoenix with mostly dry flies. The fishing has been really good for the past few weeks and the carp are providing us with a ton of fun!  Once you catch your first carp on the Fly you will be hooked! Book a trip today to learn how to target these picky eaters!

Bass/ Canal Carp Phoenix Fishing Report 

Client turned friend Matthew Bernucca came down for a full day trip. We started nice and early at Bartlett and did well on poppers fishing for bass. Then we headed to the canals to throw dries at carp in the canals. Had an awesome time carp fishing in Phoenix.  

We fished for bass earlier in the day with poppers and then switched it up and targeted Carp in the Canals around Phoenix with Dry Flies. There is nothing more exciting than fly fishing for Carp here in the canals. Book a trip to catch some carp on dries! 

<div>Carp fishing has been good in the canals. Some high water has proved our swinging technique to be the meal ticket. Dries are still working as well.&nbsp;</div>

Canal fishing 

Rainbow Trout

<div>the trout bite isnon in the cool temperature mountains. Come and check out the beautiful country. Arizona has some if the best small stream fishing in the southwest and only about 1.5 hours from sky harbor international airport. custom trips available&nbsp;</div>

Trout fly fishing

<div>Air temps are in the 100's and water is in the 80's.. That cannonky meannone thing, carp in the flats! Plez water is pumper from the colorado river, so its gin clear almost always. THis is great for sighting carp but they can equally see you! THe carp seemed to be non existent until about 2pm. I fished my areas where the carp always are, and they werent there! so, we kept fishing and scouting. Once 2 hit, we stated seeing them. Now ive always said that carp like it hot, i guess 10am isnt warm enough haha. We would hang off the bank, i would pole in the shallows and use trolling motor in the deep. All the carp we saw were in about 3' of water and were actively feeding. Tails up, face down, one had its back out of the water, Thats awlays fun. drag and drop!</div>

Carp flats 

<div>Well, the early summer morning bite is on for largemouth bass here in Phoenix. Seems like the earlier the better during &amp; after a full moon and any other time, the bite occured a little later in the morning, about 7 am.&nbsp;</div><div>All fish were caught on white basic poppers, tied by Josh Medill here locally. Saw lots of blue gills out there too. So, bring a sharpie to color up your white flies. greens and yellows flies would help imitate them.&nbsp;</div><div>THe bass still want the fly near where they are boiling. So, be ready to chase boils. And remeber, a single fish jumping is probably a carp. Youll know when bass are working shad..</div><div>STRIP SET!</div>

Poppers and bass

<div>had a fun trip today with a local. He caught lits of fish all in the dry. Tons of shots. We fished in the morning and were off the water before it got too hot. get out there and fish</div>

Dry flies

<div>The carp are still eating flies off the top. These carp really thrive in the heat. So expect very actively feeding fish. A very accurate cast will go a long way here. Getting the carps attention is vital, so dont be afraid of a slap happy cast.. cover ground and stay hydrated. its hot and gonna get worse. I always cover my skin rather than sunscreen. Big hat and good glasses are a must. Luckily canals are all in town so cold drink are jever far away. Be looking for "heads" that are rising fish.&nbsp;</div>

<div><b>Rod: </b>9' 7wt mojo trout by St.Croix</div><div><b>Reel:</b>&nbsp;3d printed "el hefe"</div><div><b>line: scientific angler </b>titan taper. 0x flourocarbon leader and tippet.</div><div><b>fly: </b>try bright colors and match the hatch to local forage</div>

Grass carp on dry flies

<div>We are entering the time of year when bass are super active on top water in the dusk hours. Which is oerfect as we are in the triple digit days. Dont let the hot weather fool you, this is my favorite time if the year to fish!&nbsp;</div><div>Start the day by throwing white or shad colored poppers. You really have to find the boils and get the fly in front of the pursuing bass.&nbsp;</div><div>once you stop seeing boils, swich to a streamer. Bartlett is notorious for Silverside Shad, these shad have a green hue and a very distinct lateral line. Be sure to use a fly that replicates this, as these bass can be particular. Fish a retireve that really show the fly off. A hungry bass is gonna hit a foy at any pace, if it wants it bad enough. Good luck and let me know how it goes</div>

<div>popper setup: rod- 9' 6wt imperial salt by St.croix rods.&nbsp;</div><div>line- Scientific angler, titan taper wff line.&nbsp;</div><div>leader/tippet- 7.5' 0x tapered to a micro swivel then fluorocarbon 0x tippet. Swivel is very important when throwing big flies that can foul the line.</div><div>reel- 3d printed "el hefe"</div><div>fly- a large foam tube tied by my buddy and local angler Josh Medill</div><div><br></div><div>Streamer set up</div><div><b>Rod:</b> 7'11" 8wt mojo bass st.croix</div><div><b>Line: </b>airflo galup streamer max</div><div><b>leader/tippet: </b>whatever you got</div><div><b>Reel: </b>ross animas 9/10</div><div><b>fly:</b>&nbsp;a white and silver streamer tied with Rohmer flash material. no weight</div>

Bartlett lake bass on a fly

AZ native owned and operated fly fishing guide service 

<p> Derek Rivchin invites you along for an exciting freshwater guided trip in Phoenix and surrounding areas. Carp, Bass and Trout are just a few of the species you may encounter. Trips running year-round.</p>

<p>Have your grand Phoenix fishing experience with Lo Water Guide Service and team up with Derek Rivchin, Stanton Lewis and Pro Guide Ryan.</p><p><br></p><p>Phoenix is filled with hundreds of miles of canals and many reservoirs but not all of it is prime fishing spots so this is where your guide’s local knowledge comes in. Derek is one of the few guides born in Phonix Arizona that was raised on local lakes. He started fishing at a very young age. As a kid, he would get really curious about fishing techniques, fish patterns, and seasonality as well as where the best fishing spots are depending on target species. He has spent a lot of time trying to learn everything that an expert angler should know. He’d fish and try different baits, gears, and styles to improve his angling skills and to discover more about it. He then started fly fishing in the year 2013 and this is where it all started—he uncovered his love for Carp fishing. Since then, he has specialized and developed his expertise for this particular species which is known to be undoubtedly challenging to catch. According to Derek, he joined a local legend who got him into a Carp, and from that day forward, he has become 100% addicted to it.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Prior to Carp, he has already established his expertise in Trout fishing but at some point, he says that it became a little bit exhausting for him due to the long driving hours spent. He is the type of guide who would scout fish daily to ensure that he and his guests would get as many shots as possible. He is honest to say that not every day is a perfect day of fishing but he does everything to make “a great catch” happen.</p><p><br></p><p>He believes that the fish are smart and to increase success, anglers should be very efficient at casting 60’ fast, must maintain good line management, and must bear in mind that accuracy also plays a huge role. When you join him on a trip, you’d notice that he is a very encouraging guide who motivates everyone, especially the novices. He’d be sharing all his experiences about fishing in phoenix, he will give you relevant tips and tricks until you hook and land your once-in-a-lifetime fish.</p><p><br></p><p>Hop aboard his 16’ Aluminum Jon Skiff boat powered by a 60 HP Mercury engine and can comfortably accommodate up to 4 guests. This fishing machine was specially designed for navigating Arizona’s shallow waters. It comes equipped with advanced fishing technology and all the gear you need.</p><p><br></p><p>Indeed, there have been countless hours, boats, boat motors, trucks, money, and memories he has made over the years which made him the professional angler that he is today. And now that he has become a top Arizona fishing guide he’s inviting everyone to come down with him in the waters so he can show you what Phoenix has to offer! Join him for a fishing run that will create lifelong memories!</p>

Meet The Best Arizona Fishing Guides, Derek, Stan and Ryan

<p>All experience levels welcome and encouraged</p>

<p>Great for Anglers new to Carp Fishing</p>

<p>A fantastic way to hone your skills</p>

Top Tier Fly Fishing

<p><strong>Deposit: </strong>A 20% deposit is required for all online bookings. This is non refundable, but can be applied to future booking.</p><p>Balance is due in cash or credit card on the day of the trip.</p>

<p><br></p><p>I don't like to charge a deposit, but due to recent booking and canceling last minute events. I feel it appropriate so I don't block out dates and then not able to re book.</p>

<p><strong>Guest Cancellation: </strong>&nbsp;In the event that you need to request a cancellation, you must do so 14 days before your charter date in order to receive a CREDIT for another date. If trip is cancelled less than 14 days, no credit will be issued. </p>

<p><br></p><p><strong>Guide Cancellation: </strong>In the rare event that your guide must cancel due to inclement weather, equipment issues or health, you will have the option to reschedule for a future date or cancel and receive your deposit back in full.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Weather: </strong>Hot weather is normal here. Trips cancelled due to hot weather is non refundable. Wind, is a somewhat rare event. Rain even rarer. I pay very close attention to weather and can read our local weather patterns. I will never put the safety of us over weather. we always play it safe.</p>

Phoenix Fishing Reports

May 23, 2022

Bartlett lake bass on a fly

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