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#71

Upcoming Events / Roosevelt Crappie Stocking Mar...

Last post by OneBlade - February 19, 2026, 04:47 PM

From the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD)

Boaters, please join us in stocking roughly 10,000 fingerling Black Crappie into Roosevelt Lake on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Bring your own boats, meet at Cholla Boat Ramp at 11 AM to help us distribute Crappie throughout the lake. We're looking for people to transport these fish by boat to desirable habitat near the shoreline, including vegetated areas, or other locations that provide cover from predators. We'll provide the trashcans, water, and fish. Beware, there may be some splashing of water on your boat. All gear (trashcans) must be returned by 2PM.

No boats will be provided for this event. All those attending must bring their own boat or have previously coordinated to ride on another registered volunteer's boat. Times are all dependent on fish vendor.

Pre-Registration required.

Registration link: https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1218368

#72

Upcoming Events / Re: Arizona Crappie Fishing Se...

Last post by timbo - February 13, 2026, 02:34 PM

I cant make it tonite. Sorry

#73

Bartlett / Bartlett Lake Slabs (Shane Ed...

Last post by OneBlade - February 13, 2026, 07:36 AM

YouTube video of Shade Edgard fishing catching some slabs (and ba$$) at Bartlett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii7Dt5odOYs

#74

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. 

#75

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.

#76

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

#77

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.

#78

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

#79

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.

#80

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.