Thread: Should be @ Lake Havasu right now

Darrion said he caught the fish on 5lb test - likes to use 3lb - not sure what brand.

That’s a great fish for sure... was just curious... thank you

I posted on the Arizona forum, inquiring about guides on the lake, whether I should plan to tow all the way out there if I can ever make the trip, and a few general questions... CRICKETS! I guess I'm naive, but I thought someone might be willing to share a little!

Originally Posted by CliffordN

I posted on the Arizona forum, inquiring about guides on the lake, whether I should plan to tow all the way out there if I can ever make the trip, and a few general questions... CRICKETS! I guess I'm naive, but I thought someone might be willing to share a little!

You’re not naive. That forum’s just dead.

"Are there Crappie in the lake, along with the giant Shellcrackers?" - yes, but they are not a lot - have been hearing rumors that they are rebounding

"Are there guides there, or should I plan to haul the boat?" - There are bass guides in Havasu City that will take you out, the Redear hang out where the Bass do in spring. On page 1 Darrion is standing in front of the Tackle store you can contact for a guide. You have to watch the heat and the wind, both can get real bad real quick.

You can fly into Phoenix, AZ - Las Vegas, NV - or Ontario, CA and drive to the lake. LV is a little closer. It's a bout a 3 or 4 hour drive. Havasu City has a small airport - think it's for private planes. It's a 4 hour drive and we come up the south side of the lake. We fish down by the Parker Dam. Lots of campgrounds and there is overnight fishing. You need a CA or an AZ fishing license - doesn't matter which one.
Don't use crickets - fish will only laugh at you - big baits here. Everything eats crawdads (big or small). Also there are Northern Bluegill & Hybrids.

I don’t see me dragging the other woman from way down here, no doubt mechanical issues might show up. Good info for everyone, thanks.