Lake Pleasant (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse) - Striped bass are actively feeding on shad and perch jerk baits, 8-inch spoons, and anchovies. Bass are currently shallow, chasing baitfish and poppers, with water temperatures around 55 F. Catfish are biting on nightcrawlers and stink baits. For more active fishing, anglers can use Senkos, drop shots, Ned rigs, and skirted jigs for bass. Crappie fishing has also improved, with success using 2-inch grubs bounced off the bottom. Fishing in the Agua Fria arm and Cottonwood Creek has been productive, especially at night around submerged trees and brush using shad or minnows. In early March, the water temperature was reported at 73 F. Bass were found in shallow areas, with anglers stripping minnows and small leeches. Carp were abundant, with catches using carp craws stripped slowly in muddy areas.