San Carlos

[OneBlade]

Someone should hit San Carlos here before the spring and see how fishing is going there. The crappie were last stocked May 2023 (http://forum.azcrappie.com/index.php/topic,4974.0.html) so might be a tad small still but would be interesting to hear about lake conditions, where to buy permit, etc.

[Salmon Stud]

I am not privy to the stocking size, what are the length expectations of these fish to this point?

Anyone know if live forage, shad/minnows were also planted to support these fish..?


Where to buy permit: I am planning to purchase here unless told otherwise ------- www.sancarlosrecreationwildlife.com/fishing-permits

[OneBlade]

I am not privy to the stocking size, what are the length expectations of these fish to this point?

Anyone know if live forage, shad/minnows were also planted to support these fish..?


Where to buy permit: I am planning to purchase here unless told otherwise ------- www.sancarlosrecreationwildlife.com/fishing-permits

As of 2018, these guys sold permits, but no idea if they do now 6 years later.  I'd suggest you call them in advance to check, and confirm hours.  Let us know what you find out.

Circle K
2011 E Ash St, Globe, AZ 85501
928-425-5114

Good 2 Go (near subway and Pizza Hut exiting Globe)
1501 E Ash St, Globe, AZ 85501
928-425-3911

As usual, can call San Carlos Apache Tribe Recreation & Wildlife with questions.
928-475-2343

Crappie were stocked March 2023 and were likely 3" or so as I believe they were from the same source AZGFD gets crappie stockings from (Mr Fish from Arkansas).  Depending on food/baitfish, they can grow well in Arizona but I had never heard of stocking shad/minnows ever.  No idea how well or not they've been eating there. Also not sure if those 3" are able to produce eggs/spawn in that following spring 2024 but they should by this spring.  It would only be a guess, but suspect crappie are 10'-12".  We suggest to return any crappie under 10" and so so at our tournaments.

Let us know how your trip goes including boat ramp, water level, etc. Good luck.