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#71
Bartlett / SRP to start releases from Hor...
Last post by Fishless - March 18, 2026, 04:58 PMSRP plans to release water from the Horseshoe Dam spillway into the Verde River to Bartlett Lake beginning approximately at 9:00 am Monday, March 23, 2026, at a rate of approximately 2,000 cubic feet per second. The release is expected to continue for about 2 weeks, and Bartlett Lake will rise between 1 to 2 feet per day during this period. Do not park or camp next to the water and pay attention to lake level changes.
#72
Spring Crappie Fest / Re: 2026 Spring Crappie Fest S...
Last post by OneBlade - March 15, 2026, 11:04 AM🎣 Crappie anglers — only 2 weeks to go!
The Arizona Crappie Association Spring Crappie Fest is happening March 28 at Alamo Lake, and everyone is welcome — you don't have to fish the tournament to attend.
📍 Event details:
https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/spring-crappie-fest/
Many AZCA members will start arriving mid-week and camping around D Loop, with others throughout the campground. If you're planning to attend, reserve your campsite ASAP as spots are filling quickly.
🏕� Camping reservations:
https://azstateparks.com/reserve/#alamo-lake/camping
🎣 Tournament Info
The Spring Crappie Fest Tournament takes place Saturday.
• Tournament Director James Rollins will take entries beginning Wednesday through 5:30am Saturday morning.
• The Let's Talk Fishin team will also host a crappie tournament that weekend — anglers are welcome to enter one or both events.
Tournament details & director notes:
https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/spring-crappie-fest/
https://azcrappie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_SCF_TournamentDirectorNote-1.pdf
Special thanks to Let's Talk Fishin for helping with the weigh-in for AZCA entrants.
🎟� Big Raffle After the Weigh-In
Following the tournament and awards we'll hold the AZCA open meeting and a huge raffle — with over $600 in prizes.
💵 Bring cash so you can participate!
Some of the prizes include:
• BnM Diamond Series 8' rod
• Sam Heaton Super Sensitive 7' rod
• Bubba Tournament fish scale
• Shimano XLS XT reel
• Hand-built cigar box Bluetooth speaker
• Original hand-painted crappie artwork
• AZ Lead Works jig kits
• Get Out & Fish AZ crappie kits
• Zero-gravity camping chairs
• Rechargeable spotlight & camping lights
• Mudshark Marine tumbler & prizes
• AZCA drinkware, shirts, and decals
🍽� Fish Fry & Potluck
We're also planning a fish fry & potluck around 6pm at Group Site 1 under the ramada.
If you attend, please bring a main dish, side, or dessert to share. If the weather cooperates, we'll have a big campfire going and swap fishing stories about the big crappie that got away.
🙌 Thank You to Our Supporters
We appreciate the help and prize donations from:
• AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service
• Mudshark Marine
• AZ Lead Works
• Get Out & Fish
• Liar's Korner
• Let's Talk Fishin
• Ellen Rokusek
• Josh Wisniewski
See you at Alamo Lake on March 28!
#azcrappie #azca #crappie #mudsharkmarine #getoutandfish #azleadworks #liarskorner #azcrappiesniper #letstalkfishin
The Arizona Crappie Association Spring Crappie Fest is happening March 28 at Alamo Lake, and everyone is welcome — you don't have to fish the tournament to attend.
📍 Event details:
https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/spring-crappie-fest/
Many AZCA members will start arriving mid-week and camping around D Loop, with others throughout the campground. If you're planning to attend, reserve your campsite ASAP as spots are filling quickly.
🏕� Camping reservations:
https://azstateparks.com/reserve/#alamo-lake/camping
🎣 Tournament Info
The Spring Crappie Fest Tournament takes place Saturday.
• Tournament Director James Rollins will take entries beginning Wednesday through 5:30am Saturday morning.
• The Let's Talk Fishin team will also host a crappie tournament that weekend — anglers are welcome to enter one or both events.
Tournament details & director notes:
https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/spring-crappie-fest/
https://azcrappie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_SCF_TournamentDirectorNote-1.pdf
Special thanks to Let's Talk Fishin for helping with the weigh-in for AZCA entrants.
🎟� Big Raffle After the Weigh-In
Following the tournament and awards we'll hold the AZCA open meeting and a huge raffle — with over $600 in prizes.
💵 Bring cash so you can participate!
Some of the prizes include:
• BnM Diamond Series 8' rod
• Sam Heaton Super Sensitive 7' rod
• Bubba Tournament fish scale
• Shimano XLS XT reel
• Hand-built cigar box Bluetooth speaker
• Original hand-painted crappie artwork
• AZ Lead Works jig kits
• Get Out & Fish AZ crappie kits
• Zero-gravity camping chairs
• Rechargeable spotlight & camping lights
• Mudshark Marine tumbler & prizes
• AZCA drinkware, shirts, and decals
🍽� Fish Fry & Potluck
We're also planning a fish fry & potluck around 6pm at Group Site 1 under the ramada.
If you attend, please bring a main dish, side, or dessert to share. If the weather cooperates, we'll have a big campfire going and swap fishing stories about the big crappie that got away.
🙌 Thank You to Our Supporters
We appreciate the help and prize donations from:
• AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service
• Mudshark Marine
• AZ Lead Works
• Get Out & Fish
• Liar's Korner
• Let's Talk Fishin
• Ellen Rokusek
• Josh Wisniewski
See you at Alamo Lake on March 28!
#azcrappie #azca #crappie #mudsharkmarine #getoutandfish #azleadworks #liarskorner #azcrappiesniper #letstalkfishin
#73
Upcoming Events / Re: Art Chamberlin Memorial Cu...
Last post by OneBlade - March 15, 2026, 08:50 AMI wasn't able to go :-(. I was out late late helping out for my son's drumline competition they held at his home school (parent help required) and no way I was getting out there early this morning. I saw Matt Shura is fishing it and would assume Kasey would fish it. Curious who wins the crappie pot. Feel free to post pictures if you attend.
#74
Spring Crappie Fest / Re: Spring Crappie Fest 2026 -...
Last post by OneBlade - March 15, 2026, 08:46 AMLast call for anyone to help out on the fish fry. If we cannot get a couple guys to do it, we'll have to cancel the fish fry potluck.
#75
Upcoming Events / Arizona Mule Deer Organization...
Last post by OneBlade - March 13, 2026, 07:02 AMThe Arizona Mule Deer Organization (AMDO) presents the 2nd Annual Mal Hiatt Memorial Crappie Tournament at Alamo Lake on April 18th and 19th. From AMDO:
It's that time again folks! It's been about 3 years since we lost Mal Hiatt and this will be the second annual Crappie Tournament at Alamo lake. We have a lot of fun, some will win money, some will win raffle prizes but all will have a great time and catch fish!
We will post up a link to buy entry fees and we will post rules as well. We have a huge camping area rented out and all you need to do is get up there and fish! You will probably need to buy your Alamo lake pass at the store.
For more info, contact Terry Herndon at 623-696-5579 or Terry@azmuledeer.org.
Follow the AMDO Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550961339882
It's that time again folks! It's been about 3 years since we lost Mal Hiatt and this will be the second annual Crappie Tournament at Alamo lake. We have a lot of fun, some will win money, some will win raffle prizes but all will have a great time and catch fish!
We will post up a link to buy entry fees and we will post rules as well. We have a huge camping area rented out and all you need to do is get up there and fish! You will probably need to buy your Alamo lake pass at the store.
For more info, contact Terry Herndon at 623-696-5579 or Terry@azmuledeer.org.
Follow the AMDO Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550961339882
#76
Upcoming Events / Re: Bartlett Lake Crappie Stoc...
Last post by OneBlade - March 12, 2026, 06:36 AMSuccessful Black Crappie stocking at Bartlett & Roosevelt Lakes yesterday morning. 10k went into Bartlett, with 10k went to Roosevelt. Thanks for everyone who helped, I heard a few AZCA folks helped out. And of course thanks to Arizona Game & Fish Department.
#77
Upcoming Events / Re: Art Chamberlin Memorial Cu...
Last post by OneBlade - March 06, 2026, 06:43 AMAnd the tournament has just added a $50 crappie option!
#78
Upcoming Events / C.A.S.T. for Kids Lake Pleasan...
Last post by OneBlade - March 03, 2026, 07:01 AMThe annual C.A.S.T. for Kids event is returning to Lake Pleasant on April 4, 2026, and while child registration is already full, volunteers are still needed!
AZCA does not host this event, but some of our members have volunteered in past years and found it incredibly rewarding. If you've ever considered giving back to the fishing community, this is a fantastic opportunity.
🎣 Volunteer roles needed:
• Boaters
• Co-Captains
• Boat Valet
⏰ Event Details
• Date: April 4, 2026
• Start Time: 7:00 AM
• Location: Pleasant Harbor Marina & RV Resort (South Ramp grassy area)
• Address: Peoria, AZ 85383
• Enter East Gate from 87th Ave & Carefree Hwy and follow signs
C.A.S.T. for Kids provides children with special needs a free, memorable day of fishing — including their own fishing gear, time on the water, lunch, and an awards celebration.
👉 Volunteers — please sign up ASAP:
https://castforkids.org/event/lakepleasant/
📞 Event Coordinators
Terry B. Johnson — (602) 377-1694
Let's help make this another great day on the water for these kids!
AZCA does not host this event, but some of our members have volunteered in past years and found it incredibly rewarding. If you've ever considered giving back to the fishing community, this is a fantastic opportunity.
🎣 Volunteer roles needed:
• Boaters
• Co-Captains
• Boat Valet
⏰ Event Details
• Date: April 4, 2026
• Start Time: 7:00 AM
• Location: Pleasant Harbor Marina & RV Resort (South Ramp grassy area)
• Address: Peoria, AZ 85383
• Enter East Gate from 87th Ave & Carefree Hwy and follow signs
C.A.S.T. for Kids provides children with special needs a free, memorable day of fishing — including their own fishing gear, time on the water, lunch, and an awards celebration.
👉 Volunteers — please sign up ASAP:
https://castforkids.org/event/lakepleasant/
📞 Event Coordinators
Terry B. Johnson — (602) 377-1694
Let's help make this another great day on the water for these kids!
#79
Alamo / Fun and Sun.
Last post by Slayerfish - March 02, 2026, 12:38 PMJourney'd to Alamo Lake, AZ. Got some Craps and some LMB's. Man the weather was nice. 80-90F and light breezes. Wild Burros and Quail running around. Neat place. 60 miles from nearest town.
#80
General Discussion / Top 10 Crappie Lakes
Last post by OneBlade - February 27, 2026, 12:09 PMHow many of the top 10 crappie lakes have you been to? https://crappienow.com/crappienows-top-10-crappie-lakes-for-2026/
I have plans to check out Grenada.... some day.
I have plans to check out Grenada.... some day.