For a short bank-fishing trip at Red Mountain Lake in east Mesa, enter Red Mountain Park from East Brown Road and follow the drive toward the Hummingbird ramada. The parking bays near the lower end of that drive put you near the lake’s north bank.
Choose the lot for the bank you want
Use 7745 E Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85207, the address listed by the City of Mesa. On the Red Mountain Park aerial map, the Brown Road driveway enters from the north and bends southeast. Continue toward the parking bays near Hummingbird, then use the path by the ramada to reach the lake.
If you want to start at the west lobe, the city map shows a separate driveway off North Sunvalley Boulevard. Use the signed park parking near the Falcon ramada, then walk toward Hawk and the west end of the water. The map marks restrooms in the central park area near Starling. Call Mesa Parks at 480-644-7529 if you need to confirm restroom hours or a step-free route to a casting spot.
Fish from the mainland bank
The park is open sunrise to 10 p.m., or as posted. The Arizona Game and Fish Red Mountain Lake record prohibits boating, swimming and wading. Use the mainland shoreline and follow any posted restrictions. The state record also lists a pet restriction for the park, so check with Mesa before bringing a pet.
The north side has paths between the ramadas and the water. Choose a spot with room behind you to cast, keep gear clear of the path, and move along the bank if families or anglers are already using the space. Bring water, sun protection and a layer for cool mornings. Pack out loose line and hooks.
Check the license and limits
Arizona generally requires a fishing or combination license for anglers age 10 and older. Red Mountain Lake’s daily limits are 4 catfish, 4 trout, 2 bass at least 13 inches long, 10 sunfish and 1 white amur at least 30 inches long. Statewide limits apply to other species. Check the posted rules before keeping fish and the state stocking schedule if you’re planning around trout or catfish.
Compare another East Valley stop
For a west Mesa bank trip, see Riverview Lake and its Cubs Way approach. For a dedicated fishing pier, see Gilbert Regional Park. For a Mesa pond with a designated fishing pier, see Greenfield Park Pond. Browse more Arizona outdoor guides and the Destinations index, or visit the OutdoorsAdventures4U shop before your next outing.
Map of the Brown Road approach
The map marks the city’s park address. Use the aerial map and posted signs to pick the lot closest to the bank you want to fish.
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