General Fishing Discussions

Crappie are a wonderful fish full of fight and vigor and absolutely delicious. They are just simply a ton of fun when you really get into a school of them it’s non-stop action. Okay so here is how to do it. If you have a boat great if you don’t you are still way in the game no worries. How to catch Crappie Let’s simply talk about the basics on how to catch them. Although you can use jigs,...

New to fishing here. Could anyone provide me with information on licenses? Also, any first time fishing tips would be greatly appreciated.

We have $100.00 to spend on some articles or videos to be posted to the site by Friday the 20th. So that is about 5-10 Articles. I'd like at least 4 fishing specific and one video tutorial. Let me know what you have in mind here and I will give you the go ahead and price. Some Ideas: Spring fishing tips. Favorite spring lure review Anyone want to come up with a 20 questions quiz? Anyone...

I am new to boat fishing at Lake Pleasant and have never caught a Walleye there. Just looking for any tips that anyone has that can help me.

Can any of you that bowfish keep me posted on when and were there's good bowfishing going on down in the phoenix area. I live in Chino Valley AZ which is a couple hours away and its hard to know when the carp are active down in the phoenix area lakes..

Good article from azgfd about possibly using the native Sonora sucker for bait fishing on a large scale. I personally only ever used minnows for crappie fishing, other than that, I took the bait fish from the lake, mostly bluegills for flatheads. "In recent decades, using live baitfish was the best way to catch your dinner. But with more and more people practicing catch and release,...

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So I just moved to Arizona and I've been living in Florida my whole life. Just trying to think about how big to go on the tackle. From what I've read, on average in AZ you get about 1-4 lb large mouths, anything bigger than that might make the news, I'm I right? No offense, I'm looking forward to fishing AZ, you have a much divers landscape than we do and I love going to the lakes here. Just...

I wanted to know if any one knew of any good spot for catching catfish I can't seem to find where there at ?

I am new to the amazing sport of fishing and looking at buying my very first fishing gloves. I searched online for awhile and found a good deal on Jacob Ash Hot Shot's neoprene fishing gloves at . They are offering these gloves for $8.96. I have never used any fishing gloves ever before, so want to know your views before placing the order. If you guys have any better recommendations, please...

I was told San Carlos had a fish kill is that true? Also does anyone have a report on the water level and is it open? thanks Slopes

Catch something? Post it here for catch of the week.

I've heard a lot about catching nice sized flathead at that spot right below Horseshoe lake with bluegills. When is the bite on for flathead? They biting right now?

Why is it that you go the San Carlos res and buy a permit for the day and it expires at midnight? That sucks. That means you have to buy one for the morning you leave to. It wouldn't be a big deal if they were less than 20 dollars a day. Is this right or do I have it backwards?

Good Day, My name is Dan and I live just south of Tucson. I have done a lot of fishing and usually fish the Southern "ponds" Arivaca, Pena Blanca, Patagonia. azgfd is good, but I am glad to have found a group to join and hopefully provide information for anyone interested fishing out here, or night fishing. I am getting ready to go to Patagonia, although chances are low anyone will respond...

anyone know the water temp at saquaro lake

Looking for summer fishing tips, large mouth tutorials, small mouth tutorials etc. Open to any ideas.

How many freshwater anglers would flip a lid if the government tried to take away our rights to bring home fish? I know that this Hooked Az writer would drop his pole and pick up a gun in heartbeat if I was told fishing for food would be illegal. Since this is the case and it is our unhindered American right to fish and to bring it home for mounting or eating why then do so many fisherman...

Maybe I'm the only one that thinks this but it seems like the game and fish department is pushing trout fishing too much. Was just reading this article that says "According to the state Game and Fish Department (AZGF), Colorado River stakeholders have expressed interest in reducing bag limits for the region’s trout because of an increase in the fish’s popularity among Arizona and Nevada...

If your hungry for some catfish your in luck. Catfish is one of the easiest fish to catch and often have no bag limit in AZ. Here is a list of some easy recipe links and videos on how to cook catfish. Catfish is a white meat I suggest frying it if you have a sweet skillet. Both channel and flathead meat is firm. It's noted by the Game and Fish Department that flathead can have a "muddy" taste...