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4 men ventured into the unknown, and found Walley. Ramp was perfect, bite was hot. Fish found north south and in between. #'s per day as follows: 2026 Powell Walleye Count.

Sat
Scott and Steve 7
LLL and Tommy (Tommy in Vegas winning so we missed the day)

Sun
Scott 15
LLL 9

Mon
Scott 31
LLL 13

Tuesday
Scott 30
LLL 15

We'd
Scott 29
LLL 31

Thursday
Scott 31
LLL 28

Friday
Scott 27 (170 total)
LLL 34 (130 total)

Combined 4 person, 2 boat total for the week 6 1/2 days and 5 1/2 days fishing 300!!!!!

#24

General Discussion / AZGFD News - Grant money avail...

Last post by OneBlade - May 01, 2026, 04:52 PM

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is increasing the funding of its annual Local Sportsmen's Group grants to $100,000. The grants help organizations provide public, mentored projects focused on the recruitment and development of new hunters and anglers.

"This year, funding will increase by $25,000 — an exciting and much-needed boost," said Doug Burt, AZGFD's recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) program manager. "The grant has remained at $75,000 since 2007 and no longer carries the same buying power due to inflation and rising costs associated with hosting events, projects, and activities. This increase will help support our partners in their R3 outreach efforts."

Projects eligible for this cycle's grant funding are those that involve the pursuit or harvest of fish or wildlife with a valid license (and any necessary hunt permit-tag) and are geared toward participants who have the appropriate experience and skill levels relevant to a particular project.

Grants will be awarded through a competitive application process. Online applications and instructions are available at www.azgfd.gov/LSG. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time), Sunday, June 14, 2026.

"This grant program continues to help Arizona's conservation organizations connect with the public through quality, mentored projects focusing on traditional outdoor recreation," said Burt. "These efforts return far more in value than the grant dollars would on their own by providing safe, ethical hunting and fishing experiences, and helping participants understand the vital role hunters and anglers play in wildlife conservation."

There is no cost to Arizona taxpayers for this grant program. AZGFD does not receive any of the state's general tax funds and operates under a user-pay, public-benefit model. The grant program is an investment in the continuance of wildlife conservation efforts and outdoor recreation participation in Arizona.

Visit www.azgfd.gov/wsfr for more information about how hunters, anglers, shooters, and boaters fund wildlife conservation through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) program.

June 14 is deadline to apply for Local Sportsmen's Group grants

To learn more about AZGFD's Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) program, visit www.azgfd.gov/outdoorskills for hunting, and www.azgfd.gov/FishAZ for fishing.

#25

Upcoming Events / Re: Mudshark Marine Arizona Te...

Last post by OneBlade - April 22, 2026, 07:36 AM

The final 2-day championship weekend tournament for the Mudshark Marine Crappie Trail is in the books! The total payout for this weekend was $2100 with the top 3 places and big fish taking home some nice plaques.

Weekend Results:

* 1st Place: Florin Nesiu – 17.01 lbs ($975)
* Also took Big Fish with a 2.15 lbs crappie ($150)
* 2nd Place: Randy Howton, Brock Howton, and Gunner Bernard – 15.99 lbs ($585)
* 3rd Place: Tim Mraz, JT Butler – 14.01 lbs ($390)

The Mudshark Marine Crappie Trail crew provided burgers and sides for all attendees on both Friday and Saturday nights. Richard Johnson of Get Out and Fish LLC fried up fresh crappie on Friday evening and supplied many of the jigs used throughout the weekend.

This event also concludes this season for the crappie trail. The tournament trail awarded Angler of the Year some pretty sweet trophies!

2025-2026 Tournament Trail Results:

* 1st Place - ANGLER OF THE YEAR: Randy Howton, Brock Howton, and Gunner Bernard (597 points and $3,425 earnings)
* 2nd Place - Florin & Andrew Nesiu (594 points and $2,889 earnings)
* 3rd Place - Tim Mraz & JT Butler (591 points and $2,168 earnings)

You can find the entire tournament trail results along with some pictures on the Arizona Crappie Association website at https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/mudshark-marine-az-crappie-trail/

The Mudshark Marine Crappie Trail would like to thank their sponsors and those who helped make this happen as they couldn't do this without you: Mudshark Marine, AZ Lead Works, Richard Johnson Get Out and Fish, Liars Korner, BnM Fishing, Canyon Coolers, and the Arizona Mule Deer Organization. Additional support provided by the Arizona Crappie Association.

#26

Upcoming Events / Re: Arizona Mule Deer Organiza...

Last post by OneBlade - April 22, 2026, 06:46 AM

The 2nd Annual Mal Hiatt Memorial Crappie Tournament is officially in the books.

This event was presented by the Arizona Mule Deer Organization (AZMDO) and Terry Herndon, and hosted by the Mudshark Marine Crappie Tournament crew alongside AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service.

Mal Hiatt was a dedicated angler who loved nothing more than being out on the water crappie fishing with friends. He was a member of the Arizona Crappie Association (AZCA) and part of the original group that fished the AZ Corn Belt Crappie Trail and AZ NCL Crappie Series. Mal passed away in 2024 and is deeply missed. After a memorial gathering at Alamo Lake, AZMDO established this annual tournament to honor his legacy.

This year's event featured 11 teams, with a total payout of $1,575 returned to participants.

Results:

* 1st Place (Total Weight): Florin Nesiu – 9.76 lbs ($412.50)
* Also took Big Fish with a 2.15 lb crappie ($500)
* 2nd Place: Randy Howton, Brock Howton, and Gunner Bernard – 7.80 lbs ($247.50)
* 3rd Place: Daniel Gutierrez Sr. and Daniel Gutierrez Jr. – 7.65 lbs ($165)
* Goon Fish: JT Butler and Tim Mraz – 3.09 lbs ($250)

The Mudshark Marine Crappie Trail crew provided burgers and sides for all attendees on both Friday and Saturday nights. Richard Johnson of Get Out and Fish LLC fried up fresh crappie on Friday evening and supplied many of the jigs used throughout the weekend.

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and helped make this event a success. It was a great weekend honoring the memory of a true friend.

#27

San Carlos / Re: San Carlos

Last post by OneBlade - April 22, 2026, 06:01 AM

I don't think San Carlos will be saved this season as it's down to 10k acre-ft: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-09469000/#dataTypeId=continuous-00054-0&period=P30D&showMedian=true&showFieldMeasurements=true

Thanks for the report there. No limits best to fill your freezer and get them while you can.

#28

Roosevelt / Re: roosevelt lake

Last post by OneBlade - April 22, 2026, 05:59 AM

Hey Ralph thanks for the report. I've had many of those poor Roosevelt trips sometimes it's hot and sometimes it's not. You using Livescope or how ya fishing?

#29

San Carlos / San Carlos

Last post by Ralph - April 21, 2026, 11:43 AM

fished 4/15, fish a little smaller but still 1.5 lb still there caught between .75 to 1.5 pounders, lake down to one lane on putting boat in and out ,, go east of rocks surfacing and watch out, go slow to main channel.. 18 ft by dam. hope it rains and feeds some water in there.

Ralph

#30

Roosevelt / roosevelt lake

Last post by Ralph - April 21, 2026, 11:36 AM

Fished Roosevelt 4/20 salt end one crappie one bass not a good day, seen gizzard shad popping up and looking at us, thought they were carp at first, but they didn't look like carp. lets pray it up for rain at San Carlos. Roosevelt sucked. Ralph

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