Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout is located on the former homestead property of “Green Valley” Sam Haught, best known as the rescuer of historic MGM mascot Leo the Lion. The property borders beautiful Tonto Creek and is open as a day-use fishing facility for catching rainbow trout.

All-inclusive fishing prices offer visitors pole, bait, net, and bucket rental, with free cleaning, packaging, and professional assistance available for all catches. Visitors only pay for fish caught, with no limits on catches and no proof of license required. A three-bedroom rental guest house is available for fishers, sleeping nine guests and offering amenities such as DirecTV.

Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout, HC2 Box 98, Payson, AZ 85541, Phone: 928-478-0002

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