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#51

Roosevelt / Roosevelt 2/1

Last post by OneBlade - February 03, 2026, 08:59 AM

Picked up Patrick and launched at Cholla on Sunday Feb 1 around 7:30am and off the water by 1:30pm.  Only managed to catch 9 crappie primarily fishing AZGFD habitats and trees on the Tonto end.  One was a nice female with eggs at 1.99lb.  Decided to fish like the big boys with just jigs and no minnows. Wish I had brought minnows as I think some conditions would have benefited with a minnow on a Aberdene hook.  Weather was great. 

#52

General Discussion / Alamo main ramp closed

Last post by Fishless - January 29, 2026, 08:36 PM

The main Alamo ramp below the store is closed they've moved the dock over to that narrow road at the very end of the parking lot a little tough for launching just have to be careful.

#53

Upcoming Events / Arizona Crappie Fishing Semina...

Last post by OneBlade - January 29, 2026, 06:32 AM

FREE Crappie Fishing Seminar -- Limited Seats!

If you love chasing crappie or want to start catching them, this is for you!

Get Out & Fish (Richard Johnson) is excited to announce a FREE Crappie Fishing Seminar hosted at his workshop, featuring two professional crappie fishermen Randy Howton and Tim Mraz of AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service! Randy and Tim will be sharing some Arizona-specific tips, techniques, seasonal patterns and answering your questions.

Where: Get Out & Fish Workshop - 3343 North Reseda Cir, Ste 39 Mesa, AZ 85215
When: February 13th 2026, 6pm
Limited to 25 people (RSVP required link below)
What's included:
- Expert crappie fishing tips & Q&A
- Pizza & soft drinks
- Free gifts from our sponsors:
Get Out & Fish LLC., Mudshark Marine, and AZ Lead Works

This is a small, in-person event so everyone can ask questions and really learn - once the spots are gone, they're gone.
RSVP Here:
https://forms.gle/Z4fD1MYnfKr2qcQt5

#54

Spring Crappie Fest / Re: 2026 Spring Crappie Fest S...

Last post by FishMan - January 27, 2026, 07:14 PM

I'm winning BOTH tournaments....in case you haven't heard.

#55

Spring Crappie Fest / Re: 2026 Spring Crappie Fest S...

Last post by OneBlade - January 27, 2026, 05:13 PM

Bumping this thread.  I've added a few details to the SCF page for those interested in attending: https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/spring-crappie-fest/

And this note from the tournament director: https://azcrappie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_SCF_TournamentDirectorNote-1.pdf

#56

San Carlos / San Carlos Boat Ramp Jan 2026

Last post by OneBlade - January 22, 2026, 07:32 AM

Saw someone post on AZ Anglers an actual picture of the boat ramp. They wrote:
> Current level of San Carlos Reservoir. Soda primitive ramp could require 4x4.

The picture looks like the dirt ramp that was used years back in 2018 when water level was lower.  It's not the actual paved Soda Canyon ramp but a short minute or two drive from there.  Does seem 4x4 would be helpful in case the ramp isn't steep enough or too steep could be problematic if not prepared.

The last report for crappie I saw was a few months back and wasn't as good as last spring.  I'm sure the crappie are still there though.  More recent non-crappie reports I saw was some big bass caught by a guy using his kayak a couple weekends in a row.

Be sure and get your permit.  Last I knew you could get it online: https://sancarlos.nagfa.net/new-online/index.php

If you go, please post a report here.

#57

Bartlett / Re: Horse shoe lake releases

Last post by OneBlade - January 21, 2026, 07:00 AM

Just saw a video of the gates opening.  Fishing looked tough from the Mudshark Marine results last Saturday and FishMan's report so this won't make it easier. 

#58

Bartlett / Bartlett Jan 18 2026

Last post by FishMan - January 20, 2026, 08:27 AM

Fished Bartlett today with Alan One Hook, first light untill 1:00. Launched yellow cliffs, fished all the Orange Trees off yellow cliffs, all the coves at and around alder, and a few spots up river. Found fish at ALL locations.....some small moving schools, some large moving schools, some single suspended fish, some hunkered down and around the structures and the trees. However.....they were very lockjawed. Had to work very hard to get any bites. Used Jiggs, and my Jig/Night Crawler set up...no minnows. Game and fish plans to start raising the lake again on Tuesday.

#59

Bartlett / Horse shoe lake releases

Last post by Fishless - January 18, 2026, 05:32 PM

SRP plans to release water from the Horseshoe Dam spillway into the Verde River to Bartlett Lake beginning approximately at 10:00 am Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at a rate of approximately 2,000 cubic feet per second. The release is expected to continue for about 2 weeks, and Bartlett Lake will rise between 1 to 2 feet per day during this period. Do not park or camp next to the water and pay attention to lake level changes.

#60

Alamo / Jan 9 and 10, 2026 Alamo

Last post by FishMan - January 13, 2026, 07:58 AM

Fished Alamo last weekend. Crazy wind and bitter cold. 2-3 foot rollers, crashing over the bow and making launching/retrieving fun. Put on the gortex and strapped the life jacket tight. Caught 10 fish Friday and 21 Saturday. Targeted single fish, with the ones wanting to eat in the 8-20 FOW range. All fish were released safely for next time. Nothing huge, most in 1.2-1.4 range, only 2 under 1 pond.