Bass are moving to depths of 15 to 20 feet, favoring structures and trees

Roosevelt Lake - Tonto National Forest, AZ


by Arizona Game & Fish Department
4-16-2025
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At Roosevelt Lake (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse), fishing is rated good. Bass are moving to depths of 15 to 20 feet, favoring structures and trees. Effective lures include Berkley soft baits, Yamamoto large Senko worms (4.5 to 7 inches) in Wacky, Carolina, and Texas rigs, Robo Worms for drop shots, Z-Man chatter baits, Strike King spinnerbaits, Keitech swim baits, and Missile flipping jigs. Topwater options like Spooks, Whopper Ploppers, and Ricos are also productive. In deeper waters, consider Strike King and Rapala crankbaits and jerk baits. Catfish are biting well on bottom worms, stink baits, minnows, and chicken liver. Crappie fishing is improving, with success reported using Crappie Magnet white/chartreuse minnows or grubs around trees. Catfish are biting on stink baits (dips and nuggets) and punch baits, using circle and treble hooks.