The Arizona Crappie Association (AZCA)
Spring Crappie Fest with crappie tournament, open meeting, raffle, fish fry potluck, poker game, and campfire is scheduled for Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at Alamo Lake.
The AZCA has the large group site reserved from Wednesday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 7th. Mark your calendars for this great event. Remember, on that Saturday, we have the crappie tournament, weigh-in, announcement of winners, presentation of trophies, followed by the AZCA meeting, raffle, and then the fish fry/potluck. AZCA members and non-members are always invited.
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Weekend ItinearyWednesday, April 3rd - Friday, April 5th2pm: The AZCA has reserved the large group site from Wednesday April 3rd through Sunday April 7th. Every vehicle will need a pass, which can be obtained by checking in the Alamo Lake Store upon your arrival. You will need to pay $15/day you are camping. AZCA paid members will have 2 nights payment reiumbursed. If you prefer to camp in your own campsite, you may reserve through the
Alamo Lake State Park website.
Saturday April 6th5:45am-6:15am (Cholla Group Campground): Tournament director takes entry forms in the Cholla Group Campground. Director will also check livewells. Please see the attached tournament form for details and you may print out and fill out ahead of time to save yourself time on tournament day. The tournament director will release everyone at safelite from the Cholla Group Campground at safelight to launch their boat and immediately start fishing.
2:30pm-3pm (Cholla Group Campground): Weigh-in for the crappie tournament. Please see official rules as you may weighin as early as 2:30pm but no later than 3pm. Make sure you checkin with the tournament director and please do not be late but if you know you will be, please let the tournament director know so we are not waiting for you.
3:25pm: Official AZCA meeting, open to everyone. This is your chance to learn about the association and be voted in if you decide you'd like to join. AZCA members: be sure and get your AZCA membership form and money to our Membership Director, Kevin Morgan, no later than Saturday April 6th.
4pm: Raffle! Bring cash so you have a chance to win some of the awesome prizes being awarded. This is your year to win! Raffle prizes in prior years included: ACC Crappie Stix Rods, Jenco fishing gear, Guided trip with AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service, Mudshark Marine gift certificates, AZ Lead Works fishing gear, Cameron's Custom Jigs fishing gear, Outland Firebowl Propane 58k BTU Firepit, Zero Gravity Chairs, Tactical LED flashlight, Bass Pro Gift Card, Cameron's Custom Hand Tied Crappie Jigs, AZCA Shirts, AZCA Stickers.
4:30pm: Fish cleaning. Please donate fish for this for the fish fry. This is a great opportunity for you to help!
6pm: Fish fry & pot luck dinner. The AZCA will fry the fish and hushpuppies. Everyone please bring a main dish, side dish, or desert to share.
7pm: Campfire. Please bring some firewood to share
8pm: Poker tournament hosted by Tommy FishMan
Sunday, April 7th8am-11am: Camp tear down and clean up. Everyone is expected to clean up their own camp site leaving site cleaner than when you arrived. Recheck the area where fish fry potluck was at to help pick up trash and belongings there.
11am: SCF 2024 is over and everyone must leave the group campsite.
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