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Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / 2026 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classi...
Last post by OneBlade - December 18, 2025, 08:11 PM
The 2026 Arizona Crappie Association Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic will be on Saturday, October 24th at Roosevelt Lake. For more details, check out https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/bob-hirsch-crappie-classic/
#12
Alamo / Re: Fishing 12/11 and 12/12
Last post by OneBlade - December 17, 2025, 02:14 PM
Some great sized crappie there! Seems like that's how you have to fish Alamo these days is LS and cast right on them (several times).  I'm hoping to head out there in a couple weeks and try it out as well.
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Bartlett / Re: Bartlett 12/13
Last post by OneBlade - December 17, 2025, 02:13 PM
Thanks for the report. With water level up so much, it would be interesting to check out the lake and all the new areas.
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Bartlett / Bartlett 12/13
Last post by 85260man - December 14, 2025, 02:59 PM
Had to grind it out to get them.  Since the water release, Bartlett went from 45% full to over 80% and the "usual" spots are now 20 feet deeper.  As a result we spent most of the day hitting areas we haven't tried since 2023 and targeted brushpiles.  Both jigs and minnows worked but we really only had a handful of chances at them per bush before they would shut down.  Looks like Alamo is the place to go right now.
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Alamo / Fishing 12/11 and 12/12
Last post by Big Bird - December 12, 2025, 05:08 PM
Fished from 9-2 then wind picked up. Landed 12 only found singles and doubles with the very occasional wolf pack. Tons of bait so you have to bonk them on the head with it.

Second day we fished from 7:30-11. Landed 9 they were anywhere from 5-20 feet. All of them good sized

We also saw Mr. Crappie Sniper out there doing well.
#16
General Discussion / Hello everyone!
Last post by Marsvinfails - December 10, 2025, 01:56 AM
I find this forum very interesting. There's a lot of useful information here.
#17
Upcoming Events / Re: Mudshark Marine Arizona Te...
Last post by OneBlade - December 07, 2025, 10:25 AM
The December Mudshark Marine Arizona Team Crappie Trail tournament is officially in the books! We had 8 boats out on the water with a total payout of $1,440 and a $160 big fish pot — not a bad haul for a beautiful day of crappie fishing!

🏆 1st Place: Florin & Andrew Nesiu — 8.72 lbs, earning $720
🥈 2nd Place: Randy Howton, Brock Howton & Gunner Bernard — 8.64 lbs, earning $432 + Big Fish at 2.05 lbs for an additional $160
🥉 3rd Place: Eric Minar & Richard Johnson — 7.50 lbs, earning $288

Next up: Bartlett Lake on January 17th!
The lake is sitting at 84% — basically a whole new body of water with tons of fresh areas to explore. The field is open to anyone who wants to join, so mark your calendars!

Full rules, results, points, and earnings are always available here:
https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/mudshark-marine-az-crappie-trail/
#18
Roosevelt / Seasonal Restrictions at Roose...
Last post by OneBlade - December 03, 2025, 06:42 AM
From the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) on December 2, 2025: Seasonal restrictions in place as bald eagle breeding begins

For Roosevelt Lake: The closure area is quite small a circular area around the nest on the Tonto end and right now that area is out of water and only is really surrounded with water when the lake is near full. It is not a complete closure of the north/west Tonto end like previous years. At least that's what I gathered with help from Bruce (Fishless).

From the email from AZGFD: Tonto Creek inlet to Roosevelt Lake is closed to vehicle and foot entry within 1,000 feet of the nest on land and to watercraft within 300 feet on water from Dec. 1 to June 30. Contact the Tonto National Forest, Tonto Basin Ranger District, at 602-225-5395.

During the 2025 breeding season, 83 young hatched, and 71 reached the important milestone of their first flight, known as fledging.

Help conserve and protect bald eagles, and conservation research and recovery efforts, by reporting any harassment or shooting of bald eagles. Call AZGFD's Operation Game Thief hotline at 800-352-0700, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement at 480-967-7900.
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Pleasant / Seasonal Restrictions at Lake ...
Last post by OneBlade - December 03, 2025, 06:30 AM
From the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) on December 2, 2025: Seasonal restrictions in place as bald eagle breeding begins

For Lake Pleasant: No vehicle, watercraft or foot entry is allowed into a portion of the Lower Agua Fria Arm from Dec. 15 to June 15. Contact Maricopa County Parks and Recreation at 928-501-1710

During the 2025 breeding season, 83 young hatched, and 71 reached the important milestone of their first flight, known as fledging.

Help conserve and protect bald eagles, and conservation research and recovery efforts, by reporting any harassment or shooting of bald eagles. Call AZGFD's Operation Game Thief hotline at 800-352-0700, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement at 480-967-7900.
#20
Bartlett / Re: Incoming Water Flows to Ba...
Last post by OneBlade - December 01, 2025, 11:28 AM
It'll be really interesting to fish the lake in a few weeks when things settle down.  Not sure how long it'll take to clear up but imagine how far up river you can get....
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