May 2025 Fishing Report

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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
Crappie are out in 20-30ft of water with schools moving around and some crappie hanging around in structure.  Check out this YouTube video of Randy and AZCA member Matthew Picklesimer of AZ Lead Works making it look so easy catching those crappie recently at Alamo Lake. Be sure and Like the page and leave a comment!

Bartlett Lake
Fishing is still on fire at Bartlett Lake with fish everywhere roaming in schools. Bigger crappie can be caught in trees/structure 15-25ft deep.


Lake Pleasant
Fishing is good at Lake Pleasant and you can look for crappie stacked on top of trees in 20-30ft of water.


Roosevelt Lake
Look for scattered crappie in trees 20-30ft of water and fishing with minnows will give you your best chances.


San Carlos
Crappie fishing is still on fire - the crappie have moved out some so try fishing in 20ft of water, looking for trees/structure.


Other/Urban Lakes
Do you fish the urban lakes or other Arizona lakes for crappie? If so, please post your fishing report, if crappie related, in this forum.


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