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Types of Crappie in Arizona
Crappie fishing spots in Arizona
Best baits and lures for Crappie in Arizona
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Regulations for Crappie in Arizona
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Arizona can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Black crappie as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Special gear
No size limit. No bag limit.
These regulations apply statewide unless Site-Specific Special Regulations apply to that body of water. Click here to see Site-Specific Special Regulations Statewide includes all state and federal refuges, parks and monuments; open areas do not include any area closed to hunting, fishing, or trapping.
Special Regulation Areas: (crappie bag limit includes black and white crappie)
- Bartlett Lake: bag limit = 15 crappie
- Colorado River-Separation Canyon to Davis Dam, including Lake Mead and Lake Mohave: bag limit = 15 crappie
- Colorado River-California/Nevada border to the International Boundary, including Topock Marsh and Lake Havasu (in any combination with sunfish): bag limit = 25 crappie
- Lake Powell: bag limit = 10 crappie
- Roosevelt Lake: bag limit = 15 crappie
Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch
Regulations for
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FAQ
These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Crappie have recently been caught.