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Upcoming Events / Re: Christmas Tree Fish Habitat Install at Roosevelt Lake Jan 20

« Last post by OneBlade on January 25, 2024, 06:46 AM »

Friday, Jan. 26 - Roosevelt Lake. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Ringtail Boat Ramp at the Windy Hill Recreation Site. On Jan. 20, AZGFD staff and volunteers installed 1,035 Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat at 12 sites around Roosevelt Lake. There are roughly 1,000 additional trees left to install. We will be tying trees to cinder blocks and loading them up on department pontoons to distribute around the lake. We will provide some gloves, for those that need them, along with the habitat supplies to get the trees ready to deploy. Volunteers should bring their own water, food, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc. and should wear closed-toed shoes and clothes appropriate for January weather. Work is anticipated to take from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To sign up for this project, visit https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=873889. If you have questions, please email Lacey Schmitt at lschmitt@azgfd.gov or Nathan Bailey at nbailey@azgfd.gov.

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All Other Lakes / 1/22/2024 Fishing Report & Upcoming Events

« Last post by OneBlade on January 22, 2024, 07:46 PM »

Here's your weekly Arizona Crappie fishing report, provided by Randy Howton (AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service), Matthew Picklesimer (AZLeadWorks), Brian Bernard (Mudshark Marine), Cameron Gilliam (Crappie whisperer), and Richard Johnson as part of their weekly Monday night 7:30pm live feed on Facebook. To listen live and interact/comment, you just need to like and follow the "National Crappie League’s Crappie fisherman of arizona" Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/169460015028474.

Crappie Fishing Report 1/22/2024

Alamo Lake – Lake is on fire!  Lots of big crappie.  Randy went out the other day with his veteran friend and they opted to only keep 14” and greater.  They kept 20 of those 14” crappie (over 2lb) and still let 20+ more of that size go.

Roosevelt Lake – Lake is also still on fire.  Slab Grabber is catching some giants out there, like last week 7 fish bag total weight over 16lbs.  Fish staying alive better than a few months back.  Most fish are suspended and in other cases roaming around in singles.

Lake Pleasant – Not as good for size and quantity compared to the other lakes, but they are catching a few crappie.  White bass fishing is on fire so no issue catching them or stripers either.

Bartlett Lake – Still good fishing, and people having problems are just sticking on single trees too long.  Need to move around a lot.  Randy and Brian caught a lot of big crappie there last week.

Patagonia Lake – As seen by Vu, some big crappie out there.  Caught in schools.

Please do consider posting your own crappie fishing reports in our forum under "Lake Reports" at http://www.azcrappie.com/forum/index.php?action=forum

You can always get a live video/audio weekly crappie fishing report directly by tuning into the "National Crappie League’s Crappie fisherman of arizona" Facebook live feed on Monday nights around 7pm.

Upcoming Events:

* National Crappie League @ Bartlett Lake January 27, 2024 (people camping SB cove starting Thursday)
* LTF @ Roosevelt Lake (Windy Hill Bobcat) February 10, 2024
* AZCA Crappies, Camping, Burgers, and Live Music @ Alamo Lake Feb 16-18 (http://www.azcrappie.com/forum/index.php/topic,5056.msg)
* National Crappie League @ Roosevelt Lake February 24, 2024 (people camping at Windy Hill, Coyote Loopg)
* C.A.S.T. for Kids @ Lake Pleasant March 3, 2024 (http://www.azcrappie.com/forum/index.php/topic,5060.msg)
* LTF @ Roosevelt Lake (Windy Hill Bobcat) March 9, 2024
* National Crappie League @ Alamo Lake March 23, 2024
* LTF @ Roosevelt Lake (Windy Hill Bobcat) April 6, 2024
* AZCA Spring Crappie Fest @ Alamo Lake April 6, 2024 (http://www.azcrappie.com/forum/index.php/page,scf2024.html)
* LTF @ Roosevelt Lake (Windy Hill Bobcat) May 18, 2024
* Arizona Mule Deer Organization Tournament @ Alamo Lake April 13, 2024
* National Crappie League Championship @ Alamo Lake April 27-28, 2024           
* AZCA Lake Powell Trip @ Bullfrog Marine April 27 – May 4, 2024
* LTF @ Roosevelt Lake (Windy Hill Bobcat) May 18-19, 2024 Championship Qualifiers

If you are new to this website or the Arizona Crappie Association and are interested in attending this meeting, please feel free to introduce yourself here by replying to this post.

Please like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

For information and history about the AZCA, please see our Club Information thread.

If you would like to become a member, please see our Club Membership and Club Meetings threads.

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Upcoming Events / Re: Christmas Tree Fish Habitat Install at Roosevelt Lake Jan 20

« Last post by Fishless on January 22, 2024, 05:31 PM »

g and f said they had close to 30 volunteers and 4 pontoon boats taking trees out, guess it was a heck of an effort

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Upcoming Events / Re: Apache Lake Fish Habitat Build and Install Jan 27

« Last post by OneBlade on January 22, 2024, 05:27 PM »

Shared to me from Bruce (fishless) who got from Lacey at AZGFD:
> We originally had Apache planned for Friday and Saturday. Apache will now take place on Saturday (1/27). Times will be 9-3PM again. Sign up here if you'd like to help out: https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=873452

> Keep an eye out for some additional dates we'll use to finish up these projects:
Tuesday Jan 30th at Apache
Monday February 5th at Apache OR Roosevelt Site TBD.

If you're free and would like to join for any of these builds, please sign up using the links above.  We could use the help.

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Upcoming Events / Re: Christmas Tree Fish Habitat Install at Roosevelt Lake Jan 20

« Last post by OneBlade on January 22, 2024, 05:26 PM »

Shared to me from Bruce (fishless) who got from Lacey at AZGFD:
> This past Saturday (1/20) we installed 1,035 Christmas trees at 12 sites around Roosevelt Lake. Thanks to all of you that came out to help. We've still got roughly 1,000 trees to install. That will take place on Friday (1/26) at Ringtail Boat Ramp from 9PM-completion (roughly 3PM) Sign up here: https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=873889

> Keep an eye out for some additional dates we'll use to finish up these projects:
Tuesday Jan 30th at Apache
Monday February 5th at Apache OR Roosevelt Site TBD.

If you're free and would like to join for any of these builds, please sign up using the links above.  We could use the help.

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Upcoming Events / Re: Alamo Lake Feb 16-18 Crappies, Camping, Burgers, and Live Music

« Last post by OneBlade on January 22, 2024, 07:51 AM »

Larry (cousinlll) in D8 Thur-Sun, Tommy (FishMan) in D9 Thur-Sun, and Scott (TweakJr) in D6 Fri-Sun.

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Spring Crappie Fest / Re: AZCA Spring Crappie Fest April 6th, 2024 at Alamo Lake

« Last post by IAMMAC on January 21, 2024, 07:03 PM »

There's potential that I'll be coming back to AZ for this so I can defend the title. We'll see how the new job goes.....

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Spring Crappie Fest / Re: AZCA Spring Crappie Fest April 6th, 2024 at Alamo Lake

« Last post by FishMan on January 18, 2024, 07:17 PM »

Due to an out of state work event, I will not be able to make this years SCF. Very sad as this is my first ever missed event since joining the AZCA. Someone will need to step up and take over the Raffle , manage the Parking Pass's and Organize Poker.  My team will still be there...and I expect them to still dominate.

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Spring Crappie Fest / Re: AZCA Spring Crappie Fest April 6th, 2024 at Alamo Lake

« Last post by apenland01 on January 18, 2024, 11:58 AM »

I won't be able to make it this year due to a conflict with the Let's Talk Fishin' tournament on Saturday, April 6....

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Spring Crappie Fest / AZCA Spring Crappie Fest April 6th, 2024 at Alamo Lake

« Last post by OneBlade on January 18, 2024, 08:19 AM »

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.

You may RSVP on the Facebook Event. And please like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram so that you don't miss out on future events.

You can download the Tournament Entry Form to see the tournament details.

Weekend Itineary

Wednesday, April 3rd - Friday, April 5th
2pm: 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 6th
5:45am-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 7th
8am-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.

Other Info

Please like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

For information and history about the AZCA, please see our Club Information forum post.

If you would like to become a member, please see our Club Membership and Club Meetings threads.

If you are new to this website or the AZCA Club and interested in attending this meeting, please feel free to introduce yourself here by replying to this forum post.