My Rights As An American Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Heading to San Carlos Lake next week for a couple days. Worth fishing it anymore? Used to be a super lake to fish but the drain plug got pulled a few years back. Did it come back at all and make it worth fishing? Thanks. PM me if you want to keep it secret. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted February 24, 2016 I hear it's going great, get out there and tear it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted February 24, 2016 The fish kill followed the near draining of the lake. Since then, the lake has come up 30+ feet each Spring, but then it was drawn back down to near empty each summer. We need a couple real wet years to break the cycle and get a significant amount of 'carryover' water. There is some water now, and the beauty is always spectacular. Enjoy the trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Stopped by last week to recon it. No one was talking, I saw one guy fishing for cats doing pretty well Picture from the dam 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Its a sweet lake. Let us know how you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Do you need a special permit to fish this lake, or is your AZGF license good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 300ultramag. Report post Posted February 24, 2016 I remember hitting this lake hard with black and yellow westy worms and then turning over to purple and red and cathcing them until my gear failed me!!! Hope she can make a come back in my lifetime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted February 24, 2016 I would love to hear a report too. Been thinking of going. I have some great memories from this lake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Heard a report today...a guy went and caught quite a few catfish and one big crappie. Tons of shad. Level at the dam was 40-50ft. Level at San Carlos Point 10-14ft. Lots of new trees in water in upper end of lake. Boat launches are good and on concrete. You do need to get a reservation permit to fish it. Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Heard a report today...a guy went and caught quite a few catfish and one big crappie. Tons of shad. Level at the dam was 40-50ft. Level at San Carlos Point 10-14ft. Lots of new trees in water in upper end of lake. Boat launches are good and on concrete. You do need to get a reservation permit to fish it. Brian oh lawd. im in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Heard a report today...a guy went and caught quite a few catfish and one big crappie. Tons of shad. Level at the dam was 40-50ft. Level at San Carlos Point 10-14ft. Lots of new trees in water in upper end of lake. Boat launches are good and on concrete. You do need to get a reservation permit to fish it. Brian oh lawd. im in Sure is tempting to go be the guinea pig, aint it? I'm heading to Apache this weekend. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbcat25 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Other than Rosie and Alamo, what is the best lake around Pheonix area to bass fish first two weeks in March. Wife is making me go to " mother in-laws" first week of spring break so might as well take the boat. Fished Pleasant last year and was too early for that lake. Thanks in advance for any info! always catch and release!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Heard a report today...a guy went and caught quite a few catfish and one big crappie. Tons of shad. Level at the dam was 40-50ft. Level at San Carlos Point 10-14ft. Lots of new trees in water in upper end of lake. Boat launches are good and on concrete. You do need to get a reservation permit to fish it. Brian oh lawd. im in Sure is tempting to go be the guinea pig, aint it? I'm heading to Apache this weekend. Brian you should go for walleyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Last time I was there was close to 15 years ago and my buddy had his fishing gear stolen right off the boat at lunch. Not sure I want to pay to fish a lake with no bass or crappie in any numbers. Just was not sure if they had come back over the last five years. May try but still undecided. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted February 27, 2016 What is daily permit on rez to fish now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
