Roosevelt Lake Fishing Report

Roosevelt Lake - Tonto National Forest, AZ


by Arizona Game & Fish Department
11-17-2016
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Nov. 17 report from Jim Goughnour of Rim Country Custom Rods:

Fishing conditions were called fair to good this past week. Colder ambient and water temperatures are causing a transitional pattern for bass, crappie and other species. The water temperate is now is in the mid 60's on most days. Successful techniques and baits reported this week include top-water, spinner-baits, paddle-tail swimbaits, a drop-shot, Texas-rig and spoons. The water clarity remains very clear except for some areas where the Salt River enters the lake.

Roosevelt Lake currently stands at 35% full with a slight increase in the lake level being reported each day. The Salt River is flowing at 60% of its normal rate for this time of year while the Tonto Creek is flowing at about 30%.
Crappie fishing is reported to be good to very good. Anglers continue to report large schools of crappie in 20-25 feet depths. Grub-tail jigs fished on a light line and a light power fishing rod can be great fun this time of year. Several anglers are reporting catching yellow bass which looks like a cross between a crappie and a striped bass. Yellow bass which are easily identified by their yellow belly are fun to catch and excellent tasting.
Have a great week of fishing and I hope to see you on the water.
(2,084 feet, 35-percent full).



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