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#1
General Discussion / Re: Fill my Lakes
Last post by FishMan - July 29, 2026, 06:47 PMDo your saying there's still a chance.....
#2
General Discussion / Re: Fill my Lakes
Last post by Stevert - July 29, 2026, 09:08 AMA little late to the party on this one.
Prescott Drainage flows mostly to Watson Lake and the Verde River.
Flagstaff runoff flows mostly to the Little Colorado River.
Payson runoff flows mostly to the East Verde River.
Prescott Drainage flows mostly to Watson Lake and the Verde River.
Flagstaff runoff flows mostly to the Little Colorado River.
Payson runoff flows mostly to the East Verde River.
#3
General Discussion / what not to do when a monsoon ...
Last post by Fishless - July 28, 2026, 06:33 AMLake pleasant last Saturday, people panic and ran to the 10 lane ramp 
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/07/28/monsoon-storm-sinks-boats-lake-pleasant-sparking-safety-warning/
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/07/28/monsoon-storm-sinks-boats-lake-pleasant-sparking-safety-warning/
#4
All Other Lakes / Re: Lake Mary Summer Trip 2026
Last post by OneBlade - July 24, 2026, 07:23 AMAnd more pics
#5
All Other Lakes / Re: Lake Mary Summer Trip 2026
Last post by OneBlade - July 24, 2026, 07:22 AMMore pics
#6
All Other Lakes / Lake Mary Summer Trip 2026
Last post by OneBlade - July 24, 2026, 07:22 AMA few of us risked the rainy weather forecast and hit Lake Mary July 17-19. We camped this year near Mormon Lake area and only a 20 minute drive or so to Lake Mary each morning. At night we ventured into the town (lodges, RV/camper area, bar/grill, pizza joint) for food and drink. Weather actually turned out really well - Friday it was raining a bit when we arrived around noon but tapered off and great weather all day Friday. Saturday it stormed all around us and by the dam it may have rained some but up in the narrows we just had a few cases of wind and minimal rain. It finally started raining Sat night after we got back to camp, under the safety of cousinlll's camper shade. Both days we caught lots of walleye fishing worms primarily, but we also caught a few northern pike casting to shore. We also found and targeted crappie finding more than any other year so that was fun. Found fish all over the lake but LiveScope helped improve our catches at least for the walleye and crappie. Pike you can catch just casting to shore trying different areas. No yellow perch caught this trip. Water level is low and there is a significant rock/dirt area you use at the boat ramp (front and back tires of truck were off pavement at one point) but doable. The surprise this year were lack of crawdads. We had 2 traps out with hot dogs at different depths but the same place as prior years and only caught a few crawdads. That's never happened given prior years the traps were overfilled. Great trip and hope we can continue this tradition every year - hopefully we can find those crawdads in future years.
*** ALL FISH RETURNED TO THE LAKE TO GROW BIGGER AND GIVE FUTURE FISHERMEN FUN ***
*** ALL FISH RETURNED TO THE LAKE TO GROW BIGGER AND GIVE FUTURE FISHERMEN FUN ***
#7
General Discussion / Re: Fill my Lakes
Last post by FishMan - July 22, 2026, 12:34 PMSo, who is smart enough to figure out where all this Monsoon Flooding in Flag, Payson, and Prescott is going to hit? Sounds like a job for Fishless and Stevert!!!
#8
General Discussion / AZGFD seeks public input on pr...
Last post by OneBlade - June 25, 2026, 06:36 AMFrom AZGFD: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZGFD/bulletins/41d9511
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking public input on proposed changes to the 2027-28 Arizona fishing regulations. There are seven proposed changes:
Establish daily bag limits at East Mesa Community Park Pond.
Amend the daily bag limits at Maricopa Lake in Youngtown.
Amend bass limits for Sahuarita Lake, Kennedy Lake, Silverbell Lake, and Lakeside Lake (Tucson area at 4 CFP waters).
Remove current special regulations at Lee Valley Lake and return it to statewide regulations to address a management need to improve fishing for the public.
Remove current special regulations at Lee Valley Creek and return it to statewide regulations to match proposed regulations for Lee Valley Lake.
Increasing spearfishing opportunities at Lake Powell.
Catch and release only for largemouth bass at Cluff Ranch Pond 3.
The proposed changes, and the rationale behind them, can be found at Commission Order 40 Proposals 2027-28.
A public forum webcast is scheduled for July 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. to further discuss the proposals and to take public comments. Visit www.azgfd.gov/fishinginput to view the webcast.
Written comments can be submitted by email to fishregscomments@azgfd.gov through July 24, 2026. Comments can also be submitted by U.S. mail to Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn: Amberle Jones, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086.
The proposed regulation changes are scheduled to be presented to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission at its public meeting Aug. 7, 2026, in Williams, Ariz., at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. The public is welcome to attend. An agenda will be posted in advance of the meeting at www.azgfd.gov/Agency/Commission.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking public input on proposed changes to the 2027-28 Arizona fishing regulations. There are seven proposed changes:
Establish daily bag limits at East Mesa Community Park Pond.
Amend the daily bag limits at Maricopa Lake in Youngtown.
Amend bass limits for Sahuarita Lake, Kennedy Lake, Silverbell Lake, and Lakeside Lake (Tucson area at 4 CFP waters).
Remove current special regulations at Lee Valley Lake and return it to statewide regulations to address a management need to improve fishing for the public.
Remove current special regulations at Lee Valley Creek and return it to statewide regulations to match proposed regulations for Lee Valley Lake.
Increasing spearfishing opportunities at Lake Powell.
Catch and release only for largemouth bass at Cluff Ranch Pond 3.
The proposed changes, and the rationale behind them, can be found at Commission Order 40 Proposals 2027-28.
A public forum webcast is scheduled for July 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. to further discuss the proposals and to take public comments. Visit www.azgfd.gov/fishinginput to view the webcast.
Written comments can be submitted by email to fishregscomments@azgfd.gov through July 24, 2026. Comments can also be submitted by U.S. mail to Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn: Amberle Jones, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086.
The proposed regulation changes are scheduled to be presented to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission at its public meeting Aug. 7, 2026, in Williams, Ariz., at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. The public is welcome to attend. An agenda will be posted in advance of the meeting at www.azgfd.gov/Agency/Commission.
#9
San Carlos / Re: San Carlos
Last post by OneBlade - June 04, 2026, 08:44 PMLooks fake to me but ya never know. Posted by Dewey Wesley Jr. on Facebook FishAZ page.
#10
All Other Lakes / May 2026 Crappie Fishing Repor...
Last post by OneBlade - May 26, 2026, 06:57 AMMay 2026 Crappie Fishing Report
The following up-to-date report was provided by AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service. Check out the May 2026 Crappie Now article Arizona Crappie at a Distance Randy Howton was recently featured in. If you're interested in a guided trip for crappie contact Randy Howton at 623-640-9193 and randyhowton@yahoo.com.
Alamo Lake
Crappie are roaming in 15–25 feet of water and can be found throughout the lake. Anglers are catching fish casting single jigs, but trolling minnows about 10 feet below the surface could also produce bites almost anywhere on the lake.
Bartlett Lake
Crappie are spread throughout the lake, from main lake habitats to many coves between Yellow Cliffs and the river area, all relating to structure. The fish are receiving heavy pressure, so staying 40–50 feet away from structure can help avoid spooking them. Night fishing has been very productive. In the mornings, start with jigs, then switch to minnows if the jig bite slows down.
Lake Pleasant
The lake is fishing well, especially for smaller crappie. Minnows fished in submerged trees are producing the best action, but anglers need to keep moving until they locate the right tree with plenty of solid 12-inch fish being caught.
Roosevelt Lake
Anglers are still catching crappie around Windy Hill near the Arizona Game and Fish habitats. Focus on structure in about 25 feet of water using either jigs or minnows. Fish may be found anywhere from 15 to 35 feet deep depending on conditions.
Notice
Check out our latest AZCA Crappie Fishing Report and Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0db6f98c9bfa/azca-crappie-fishing-report-newsletter-2645 (be sure and subscribe to receive them to your inbox)
And if you appreciate these fishing reports, please help this community and post your own crappie fishing report in our Lake Reports forum board: https://forum.azcrappie.com/index.php#c4
The following up-to-date report was provided by AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service. Check out the May 2026 Crappie Now article Arizona Crappie at a Distance Randy Howton was recently featured in. If you're interested in a guided trip for crappie contact Randy Howton at 623-640-9193 and randyhowton@yahoo.com.
Alamo Lake
Crappie are roaming in 15–25 feet of water and can be found throughout the lake. Anglers are catching fish casting single jigs, but trolling minnows about 10 feet below the surface could also produce bites almost anywhere on the lake.
Bartlett Lake
Crappie are spread throughout the lake, from main lake habitats to many coves between Yellow Cliffs and the river area, all relating to structure. The fish are receiving heavy pressure, so staying 40–50 feet away from structure can help avoid spooking them. Night fishing has been very productive. In the mornings, start with jigs, then switch to minnows if the jig bite slows down.
Lake Pleasant
The lake is fishing well, especially for smaller crappie. Minnows fished in submerged trees are producing the best action, but anglers need to keep moving until they locate the right tree with plenty of solid 12-inch fish being caught.
Roosevelt Lake
Anglers are still catching crappie around Windy Hill near the Arizona Game and Fish habitats. Focus on structure in about 25 feet of water using either jigs or minnows. Fish may be found anywhere from 15 to 35 feet deep depending on conditions.
Notice
Check out our latest AZCA Crappie Fishing Report and Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0db6f98c9bfa/azca-crappie-fishing-report-newsletter-2645 (be sure and subscribe to receive them to your inbox)
And if you appreciate these fishing reports, please help this community and post your own crappie fishing report in our Lake Reports forum board: https://forum.azcrappie.com/index.php#c4