Top 5 Spring Bass Fishing Lakes in Arizona

Introduction

• Presenter: Josh Birr
• Topic: Top 5 spring bass fishing lakes in Arizona
• Format: Seasonal breakdown (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
• Importance: Different lakes perform better in different seasons
• Personal Services: Offers guiding services on most lakes listed

Lake Pleasant (#5)

• Location: West and north side of Phoenix
• Characteristics:
  • Hit or miss lake
  • Crystal clear water; great for sight fishing
  • Known for 2-4 lb bass
• Fishing Tips:
  • Best in shallow pockets and coes during spring
  • Use soft plastics like Berkeley General, drop shot, swim baits
  • Main lake coes and northern coes are productive

Saguaro Lake (#4)

• Location: East side of the valley
• Characteristics:
  • Potential for large fish
  • Can be fickle due to weather and algae blooms
• Fishing Tips:
  • Slow techniques recommended: drop shot, Carolina rig, wacky rig
  • Reaction baits effective in the right conditions
  • High potential for large catches, e.g., 12 lb bass

Lake Havasu (#3)

• Location: Arizona-California border
• Characteristics:
  • Offers both large mouth and small mouth bass
  • Clear water, but can have algae blooms
• Fishing Tips:
  • Use Ned rigs, small jigs for slow fishing
  • Swim baits, swim jigs for fast fishing
  • Avoid spring break if looking for a quieter experience

Alamo Lake (#2)

• Location: Isolated, accessed via Salome Road off I-10
• Characteristics:
  • Power fishing lake with lots of brush
  • Great numbers lake; includes large fish
• Fishing Tips:
  • Ideal for power fishing: spinnerbait, swim jig, vibrating jig, frog
  • Water clarity varies; currently stable
  • Not recommended outside of spring

Roosevelt Lake (#1)

• Location: Largest lake on Salt River chain
• Characteristics:
  • High water levels; in prime condition
  • Variety of fishing methods
  • Contains both small and large mouth bass
• Fishing Tips:
  • Flexible fishing techniques: spinning rod, drop shot, wacky rig, jerk bait
  • Can handle large crowds due to size

Conclusion

• Recommended for those looking to fish in Arizona during spring
• Contact information for guided trips: Josh Bertrand Fishing
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