Chaparral Lake and Eldorado's North Lake are stocked by AZ Game & Fish throughout the year. During the cooler months, October to March, the lake is stocked twice each month with trout (11 to 14 inches each - bag limit four fish). During the warmer months, April to July and September to October, the lake is stocked twice each month with catfish (1.5 to 2 pounds each - bag limit four fish). There are also periodic stockings of sunfish (four to nine inches each - bag limit 10 fish) throughout the year. Stockings cease in late July to early September due to excessive temperatures.

Fishing Fee and License

At Chaparral Lake and Eldorado North Lakes: Anyone age 9 or under does not need an urban fishing license; anyone 10 and up must have one of the following licenses:

• Community Fishing
• General Fishing
• Youth Combination Hunt and Fish (ages 10-17)
• Combination Hunt and Fish (18 and over)

Licenses can be purchased at AZ Game & Fish or sporting good stores.

Boating is only permitted at Chaparral Lake and McKellips Lake. Boating refers to canoes, row boats (including kayaks), boats with electric motors and sailboats; no inflatable rafts or gas-powered boats. There must be a US Coast Guard Approved flotation device nearby and there must be one per person in the boat although it does not necessarily have to be worn.