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Lake Pleasant - New River , AZ

Spot Information

Surface Area:7500 acres
Maximum Depth:479 ft.
Elevation:1700 ft.
Fish Species: Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Tilapia, White Bass, Flathead Catfish



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5 lbs. 11 oz.
Tracy L. posted to the Fish AZ Facebook Group, "Great day on Lake Pleasant. Caught this toad that weighed in at 5.70 pounds. About 15 feet of water cranking, baby!"
Photo Credit: AZGF
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Tracy L.
12-26-2022
 Alex A. got this nice bass from Lake Pleasant last week while fishing a drop shot setup from shore late in the afternoon. A new personal best!
Photo Credit: AZGF
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 Alex A.
12-26-2022
8 lbs.
Jim N. said bass fishing on Lake Pleasant was very good a few weeks ago. Roboworms, Carolina rigged on light tackle provided fish up to 8 pounds. Got an 18-inch white bass on grubs/jigheads. Caught crappie on small swimbaits (Mister Twister), shads were best.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of AZGFD
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Jim N.
2-4-2021
32 lbs.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Arizona Game and FIsh
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11-12-2019
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Lake Pleasant Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Flathead Catfish 32 lbs. 11-12-2019 View Report
Largemouth Bass 8 lbs. 2-04-2021 View Report
Largemouth Bass 5 lbs. 11 oz. 12-26-2022 View Report

Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
4-16-2025 Striped bass are actively feeding
Lake Pleasant (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse) - Striped... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
2-5-2025 Lake Pleasant Fishing Report
Lake Pleasant (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse) -... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
9-30-2024 Lake Pleasant Fishing Report
At Lake Pleasant (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse), fishing is... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
7-31-2024 Fishing is rated as good!
At Lake Pleasant (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse), fishing is... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
5-26-2024 Stripers are hitting shad / perch jerk baits
Stripers are hitting shad / perch jerk baits.... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department

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