The first full moon will come Sunday, March 12.

According to AZGF, Colorado River waters are expected to heat up this month, when Havasu’s fish are expected migrate to the Lake’s shallower waters before spawning. The Department recommends using dropshot-rigged plastic worms as bait, with nothing heavier than 8-pound fluorocarbon line.

According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the spring bass-fishing season is off to a record-breaking start. Bigger bass are often caught during the spring months, AZGF says, and Havasu resident Sue Nowak is no exception.