Carnero lake is a lake that grows trout very fast. However there was a winter fish kill there, and will probably take some time to come back to normal. The lake is very weedy and needs to be fished with float tubes and pontoon boats, casting into open spots in the weeds. Have heard no info. on restocking yet.
A shallow lake with a brief and colorful history, Carnero Lake can grow some big fish. Built in 1979, the lake quickly became popular with anglers, to the dismay of downstream water users. Because of the dispute, the Arizona Game and Fish discontinued stocking for many years. In 1999, the Arizona Game and Fish has acquired a major share of the water rights, setting the stage for a new and vigorous trout fishery.