Did You Know?

The Valley had seven cities with less than a million, but more than 100,000 residents in the year 2000. These cities were: Chandler, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Gilbert. That same year, Phoenix boasted a population of over a million people.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department which manages the Urban fishing lakes, also hosts fishing workshops at many of the lakes which while geared towards children, are open to all anglers regardless of age, ability or skill level. Check out the azgfd.gov website for details on when and where these programs will take place.