Arizona Crappie Association

Fishing and Dock Talk => Crappie Questions => Topic started by: Skeeterpeter on February 01, 2015, 03:37 PM

Title: Az spawn
Post by: Skeeterpeter on February 01, 2015, 03:37 PM

Well it's getting towards spring what's the temps to look for for spawning fish in az? Also what kinda of structure do you look for in these lakes?

Title: Re: Az spawn
Post by: Fishless on February 01, 2015, 03:54 PM

depends on species, small mouth are close to spawning time and water temp, most warm water species 62 degress, different species spawn in different type of stucture

Title: Re: Az spawn
Post by: Skeeterpeter on February 01, 2015, 06:35 PM

Crappies.

Title: Re: Az spawn
Post by: menrats on February 02, 2015, 06:22 AM

the books say 62. but I think later say 66-68 and the moon plays a significant role. that's why we do crappie fest around the moon cycle.

Title: Re: Az spawn
Post by: Fishless on February 02, 2015, 07:51 AM

Quote from: menrats on February 02, 2015, 06:22 AM

the books say 62. but I think later say 66-68 and the moon plays a significant role. that's why we do crappie fest around the moon cycle.

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Title: Re: Az spawn
Post by: Rocko on February 03, 2015, 11:44 AM

Every year I try and chase the crappie spawn.  It seems like about a week of 80 degree weather does the trick. Maybe they wait for good weather like myself.  I usually fish Bartlettand the last 5 years it's been a crap shoot, no consistency what so ever.   :banghead:

Title: Re: Az spawn
Post by: Fishless on February 04, 2015, 05:45 AM

Quote from: Rocko on February 03, 2015, 11:44 AM

Every year I try and chase the crappie spawn.  It seems like about a week of 80 degree weather does the trick. Maybe they wait for good weather like myself.  I usually fish Bartlettand the last 5 years it's been a crap shoot, no consistency what so ever.   :banghead:

that's the truth, bartlett can be weird and especially with SRP dumping the lake again this spring :angry4: