June 21st, 2023
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) aquatic wildlife staff from the Mesa region conducted largemouth bass surveys at Saguaro, Canyon and Roosevelt lakes in April. These surveys are conducted once every two years.
At Saguaro Lake, 124 largemouth were caught during the two-night survey. The largest was 23.6 inches, 9.4 pounds. At Canyon Lake, 173 largemouth were caught on the two-night survey, the largest being 25.5 inches, 11.7 pounds. At Roosevelt, 256 largemouth were caught on the three-night survey. The largest was 24.7 inches , 8.8 pounds. All three lakes appear to have ample habitat with the high water levels and a healthy bass population. back...
At Saguaro Lake, 124 largemouth were caught during the two-night survey. The largest was 23.6 inches, 9.4 pounds. At Canyon Lake, 173 largemouth were caught on the two-night survey, the largest being 25.5 inches, 11.7 pounds. At Roosevelt, 256 largemouth were caught on the three-night survey. The largest was 24.7 inches , 8.8 pounds. All three lakes appear to have ample habitat with the high water levels and a healthy bass population. back...
