Roosevelt Lake Bass Fishing Report 03/16/07

[ArizonaJeff]

The lake is 61-percent full at elevation 2,117 feet. This could be the beginning of what snowmelt we will get. Largemouth bass fishing is busting loose. High pressure and warm days will start to get those lethargic bass active. Drop shots and wired worms are the baits of choice. Fishing for smallmouth bass has been good lately, especially on windy days. Try areas where waves are stirring up the rocky shoreline. Use in-line spinners and crayfish imitations especially off rocky points and cliff walls and live night crawlers. Remember the slot is in place for smallmouth as well. Note: anglers are reminded of the slot bass size limit that remains in effect at Roosevelt. Bass between 13 to 16 inches must be released immediately. Also those bass below 13 inches and above 16 inches that are kept can only be gutted with the head and tail attached so the legal length can be determined. All other fish such as crappie, catfish and bluegill harvested from the lake must have a piece of skin attached to the fillets so species can be determined.  ADEQ discovered and captured three gizzard shad in the lake last month.  This is the first positive confirmation of this species in the lake.

Courtesy AZG&F