Nice small lake, right off I-17, and easy to find.
In 2000, Cortez Lake was drained, dredged and rebuilt. This revitalization project by the City of Phoenix included deepening the lake to 14 feet, reducing all shallow zones. adding fish habitat, and installing an aeration system. This project was funded by the Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative, passed by voters in 1999
Fishing for catfish is rated good to excellent at the various Urban Program lakes in both the Tucson and Phoenix areas. Top baits include stink baits, shrimp, hot dogs, and worms fished on the bottom. The catfish are biting best in the evenings and early morning periods. Sunfish are biting well at most lakes using small worms or meal worms. More sunfish will be stocked the week of May 24-29, just in time for the beginning of summer vacation for the kids. Fishing at Green Valley lakes (Payson) is fair for trout, with bass, bluegill and crappie action rated as good.
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