Bonsall Pond is on the south side of Bethany Home Road in Glendale. For the shortest approach to the water, turn onto 58th Avenue and use the marked public lot on the pond side of the road. That puts you on the same side of Bethany Home Road as the fishing bank.
Park south of Bethany Home Road
Use 5840 W Bethany Home Road, Glendale, AZ to get to the park. At 58th Avenue, head south from Bethany Home Road. The Arizona Game and Fish community fishing map shows the pond-side lot on the west side of 58th and the sports lots north of Bethany Home. Walk west from the south lot toward the pond on park paths. Stay inside the public park along the residential edge.
The map marks restrooms toward the southeast side and an accessible area by the pond. Call Glendale at 623-930-2000 if you need a confirmed step-free route from the lot to the water or current restroom availability. The current state pond record lists 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The older map shows a later close, so plan around 6 p.m. and follow signs. Check Glendale’s park closure notices before leaving.
Check the limits and fish from the bank
Daily limits are two catfish, two trout, one bass at least 13 inches long, five sunfish and one white amur at least 30 inches long. Other species follow statewide limits. Arizona generally requires a fishing or combination license for anglers age 10 and older. Check state licensing rules and exemptions. Swimming, wading and glass containers are prohibited.
Start with a firm patch of bank where you can land a fish from dry ground. Keep rods and tackle clear of the path, and hold your cast when someone walks behind you. Bring a layer for cool mornings, water and sun protection for later in the day, and a container for discarded line. If you’re choosing between a trout or catfish outing, consult the state’s tentative stocking schedule.
Keep a second shore option handy
Compare the sports-complex parking approach at Desert West Lake or try Festival Fields Pond in Avondale for another lot beside the water. Find more outings in the Arizona guide index and Destinations, or visit the Outdoor Adventures shop.
Compare nearby public banks, fishing piers and backup stops in the Greater Phoenix community fishing planner.
Compare this stop with nearby public banks and parking approaches in the West Valley bank-fishing planner.
Map of the park approach
The map uses the park’s Bethany Home Road address. For the fishing lot, turn south onto 58th Avenue and look for public parking on the right.
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