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#71

Bartlett / SRP to release water into Bart...

Last post by Fishless - October 06, 2025, 10:51 AM

Ramps have been closed when SRP is done with releases the main Johoba ramp will be back open but not the SB cove ramp

Update: SRP plans to release water from Horseshoe Dam through the spillway along the Verde River into Bartlett Lake beginning approximately at 8:00 am Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the rate of approximately 1,800 cubic feet per second. Bartlett Lake will rise approximately 7 feet (1 to 2 feet per day) and Horseshoe Lake will drop about 7 feet over this period. Please plan accordingly for lake level changes.

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#72

Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / Re: 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Cl...

Last post by OneBlade - October 04, 2025, 08:03 AM

Hey AZCA Members! The Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic is just 2 weeks away set for October 18th at Roosevelt Lake Windy Hill Coyote loop. Members will be camping and we'll hold the announcement of tournament winners, the open meeting, the big raffle, and fish fry potluck all at Windy Hill Coyote Loop. As members of our great club, this event cannot happen without your help so I'm asking you all now for help. Please reply on our Facebook Member's page, the forum, or via email here on which area you can help out on as well as if you will be attending or not. If you are attending, let me know when you plan to arrive and if you will be camping.

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* Need 2-3 people to clean crappie - bring your fish cleaning knives, table, water, etc.
* Need 2-3 people to run the fish fry - you'd buy oil, batter, etc. and AZCA would reimburse you. Dave, Larry and Bill won't be able to run the fry this year, but Dave has offered to lend his fish fry gear so all we need are people to run it and bring supplies mentioned.
* Need everyone to sign up for potluck - bring a main dish, or side, or dessert. Need 1 person to bring plates, bowls, napkins, and plasticware.
* James - running the tournament and announcement of winners
* Tommy - running the raffle and doing treasurer stuff (i.e. reimbursing members for 1 night camping)
* Timbo - helping with the tournament, live well checks, etc.

Other info: There were no group sites available for reservation by the AZCA or individuals ahead of time. AZCA members will need to secure their own campsite when they arrive. The AZCA treasurer (Tommy Rufrano) will reimburse you for 1 night of camping fees, a benefit of being a member of the club. Recall that alongside the BHCC tournament is the Let's Talk Fishin' tournament. James has coordinated with LTF and made it possible for people to fish one or both tournaments. See the official rules/signup form and his note about the tournament for extra info. Also, we'd love this event to bring together the group and any youth members attending. Bring your kids, bring your families, and bring your outdoor games to share for Friday and Saturday nights.  And don't forget to bring cash for the raffle.  We have top notch rods, Canyon cooler, AZ LeadWorks prize packs, Mudshark Marine prizes, Get Out and Fish crappie baits, and much more.  The raffle helps fund the AZCA with regard to tournament permit fees, insurance, hosting website, etc.

Useful Links:
* BHCC Event Page: https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/bob-hirsch-crappie-classic/
* BHCC Forum Topic: https://forum.azcrappie.com/index.php/topic,5247.0.html
* Note from James Tournament Director: https://azcrappie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_BHCC_NoteFromTournamentDirector.pdf
* AZCA Members Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/960745775531622

#73

All Other Lakes / September AZ Crappie Fishing R...

Last post by OneBlade - September 28, 2025, 10:51 AM

September 2025 Crappie Fishing Report

The following up-to-date report was provided by AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service. If you're interested in a guided trip for crappie contact Randy Howton at 623-640-9193 and randyhowton@yahoo.com.  Randy's guide service was mentioned in Crappie NOW, the biggest online crappie magazine publication in the US.

Alamo Lake
You can find crappie on the bottom off rocky points in 20-25ft deep using minnows or jigs.  Since mid-summer the crappie have now started to move into trees and you'll find them more near the tops of trees than on the bottom.

Bartlett Lake
Crappie fishing is still great. Since the summer, fish have started to move out deeper. The bigger crappie are closer to bottom in schools. Water level is low so try fishing Yellow Cliffs as well as crappie were found going towards the main lake.

Lake Pleasant
Bigger schools of crappie have moved in some in 20-25ft deep using jigs or minnows. You'll need to cover ground and hit lots of trees until you find the tree loaded with crappie. If you're on the hunt for a bigger crappie, you might find a few in more shallow water.

Roosevelt Lake
Lots of crappie in 25-35ft of water on the tops of the AZGFD habitats. Minnows working great but jigs also work well.

Want to include your crappie fishing report, YouTube video, or fishing related event in this Newsletter or as an event posted on azcrappie.com? Or do you have a good article or video with useful crappie fishing information you think Arizona crappie fishermen would like? Email azcrappieassociation@gmail.com with the info.

[Update 9/28:]

#74

Upcoming Events / Re: CANCELED - October Arizona...

Last post by OneBlade - September 28, 2025, 08:49 AM

Update 9/28: This meeting has been canceled and sorry for any inconvenience.  Stay tuned to this website or our Facebook page for updates including a possible live-stream meeting we may hold in October before the Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic event on Oct 18.

#75

General Discussion / Re: Fill my Lakes

Last post by FishMan - September 27, 2025, 03:24 PM

Let's hope Roosey flows double or tripple over the next few days. And some of this has to make its way to San Carlos.

#76

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

Last post by OneBlade - September 25, 2025, 06:31 AM

From Matthew Picklesimer:
Just a reminder to everyone the Mudshark Marine Arizona Team Crappie Trail group is having their tournament meeting this Saturday 9/27/25 at 2pm at the Macayos on Shea in Scottsdale (8608 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260). They are doing a raffle of a Canyon Outfitter 55 Qt V2 cooler. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for the upcoming Veterans tournament in November. Huge shout out and thank you to #canyoncoolers www.canyoncoolers.com and Randy Howton for providing the raffle prize this year. We hope to see you all there!

#77

Upcoming Events / Re: October Arizona Crappie As...

Last post by OneBlade - September 23, 2025, 07:11 AM

I have my son's marching band event on Sat Oct 4th so I'm unable to hold the AZCA meeting at Roosevelt Lake on that date. Our options are (1) someone else run the meeting, (2) hold meeting this Saturday at Macayos after Mudshark Marine Crappie tournament meeting (I would need to confirm they'd be ok with that), or (3) skip the meeting. As for agenda items, much of it would be Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic planning, which could be also be done online if people are able to help out and respond accordingly. Other agenda items are of course AZCA info for prospects, LTF crappie tournament schedule, Mudshark Marine crappie trail schedule, etc.

#78

Upcoming Events / Re: Let's Talk Fishin' 2025-20...

Last post by OneBlade - September 22, 2025, 06:25 AM

January LTF Crappie trail has switched dates, so I've updated the schedule as it's now on January 17th instead of the 10th.

#79

Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / Re: 2026 Bob Hirsch Crappie Cl...

Last post by Tweeder - September 15, 2025, 08:39 PM

Sounds good

#80

Crappie Questions / Re: Droppers?

Last post by Tweeder - September 15, 2025, 08:34 PM

Yes while trolling. Usually a roadrunner on one and standard jig on the other. Used to do that a lot at Roosevelt