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Pleasant / Re: 10/4/2026

Last post by Big Bird - October 12, 2026, 01:24 PM

Nice job - that black crappie looks pretty big!

Yeah the biggest was 1lb 4 oz

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Pleasant / Re: 10/4/2026

Last post by Big Bird - October 12, 2026, 01:22 PM

Nice catch, guess the wind didn't beat you up too bad. About how deep where they?

I would spot lock right on top of the tree and drop it straight down like I was ice fishing. Most of the time it was a negative bite, you could see them swim up with it in their mouth. You would have to reel the slack in before they spit it. 20 FOW with the top of the trees being at 10-12. Crappie fishing is very good right now. Went out this past weekend again and caught them doing the same thing.

#3

Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic at ...

Last post by OneBlade - October 10, 2026, 07:03 AM

Arizona Crappie Anglers!!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24th for the Arizona Crappie Association's Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic, held at Roosevelt Lake and open to the public. This tournament is held in memory of the late iconic Arizona outdoorsman Bob Hirsch. Many participants will be camping at Windy Hill Coyote Loop so we hope you can join us.  Saturday is the tournament run by tournament director James Rollins with entry forms taken and live well checks that morning in the Coyote Loop as well as weigh-in also at Coyote loop at 3pm. After the tournament winners are announced and trophies presented, we'll hold the open meeting where prospects interesting in joining the AZCA can attend and become members.  We'll then hold our big raffle giving out over $600 worth of prizes with some big ticket items donated by AZ Crappie Sniper, Scheels, Mudshark Marine, and others.  Bring cash to the weigh-in so you can participate and win some amazing prizes!! The fish fry potluck on Saturday also returns starting around 6pm -- please join us and if you do bring a main, side, or dessert to share please.

Full details including tournament rules at https://azcrappie.com/events.../bob-hirsch-crappie-classic/.

The AZCA officers and members hope to see you all there!
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#4

Pleasant / Re: 10/4/2026

Last post by OneBlade - October 10, 2026, 07:02 AM

Nice job - that black crappie looks pretty big!

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All Other Lakes / October 2026 Crappie Fishing R...

Last post by OneBlade - October 10, 2026, 06:52 AM

October 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.


Crappie fishing across the desert lakes is on fire right now! If you're not out fishing, you're missing out on some great action.

Alamo Lake

Large schools of crappie are roaming throughout the lake. Fish are typically holding around structure, but their locations change from day to day, so keep moving and searching. Jigs are generally the preferred method at Alamo Lake.

Bartlett Lake

Lots of crappie are being caught recently! Look for schools in 17 to 25 feet of water. Move around and you'll find schools holding hundreds of fish, although many are on the smaller side. There are some bigger crappie mixed in. Minnows are working best at Bartlett.

Lake Pleasant

Crappie fishing at Lake Pleasant is doing well. Check the creek arms and coves along the north side of the lake. The Agua Fria area is open until December 15, but water levels are low, so use caution when heading back there. Trees are becoming exposed just before the no-wake zone, so navigate carefully. Both minnows and jigs are producing fish so just keep searching to find the big schools of fish.

Roosevelt Lake

There is good action around the AZGFD fish habitat structures near Windy Hill. Keep moving and look for isolated cover to find the bigger crappie. Both minnows and jigs are working, although jigs may produce some larger fish.

Notice
Check out our latest AZCA Crappie Fishing Report and Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/04ea33775d18/azca-crappie-fishing-report-newsletter-2764 (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

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Last post by Fishless - October 08, 2026, 03:21 PM

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#7

Pleasant / Re: 10/4/2026

Last post by Onetime - October 06, 2026, 11:49 AM

Nice catch, guess the wind didn't beat you up too bad. About how deep where they?

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Pleasant / 10/4/2026

Last post by Big Bird - October 05, 2026, 07:55 AM

First time ever catching crappie at pleasant. We caught 13 fish on the 2.5 mooch minnow and 4 inch Deps Sakamata shad. They were buried in the trees and would come out to eat on bait balls and your jig. Also first time catching white crappie.

#9

General Discussion / Re: Fill my Lakes

Last post by FishMan - September 30, 2026, 01:18 PM

Flow data from today. Wow.

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General Discussion / Re: Fill my Lakes

Last post by FishMan - September 29, 2026, 06:40 PM

Love seeing all the Flag, Payson, Prescott washes all flowing!!!