Fishing Alamo Lake
AKA: Lake Alamo
By Rick Seaman
Popular Fish Species Alamo Lake, AZ

Largemouth Bass Fishing
Alamo Lake is a popular bass tournament lake for anglers in Arizona, California and Nevada. Weekend and tournament anglers find the fishing to be quite good at times. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 5 pounds being caught. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Black Crappie Fishing
A self-sustaining population of black crappie resides in Alamo Lake. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Alamo Lake, where they grow big and fat. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.
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Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and tilapia at Alamo Lake in Arizona.
Located on the Bill Williams River in northwest Arizona, Alamo Lake is an easy 45 minute drive north on Alamo Dam Road from highway 60 at Wenden, AZ. When full, Alamo Lake is a 2,700-acre reservoir. A history of careful fisheries management by the Arizona Game & Fish Department has helped to maintain a good bass fishery for anglers. However, the lake level fluctuates based on rainfall in the watershed. The Alamo State Park offers camping facilities with hookups, rest rooms and showers.

Alamo Lake, AZ Fishing
Bass Fishing At Alamo Lake
Alamo Lake offers quality largemouth bass fishing amidst a wide variety of cover. Standing trees, submerged brush, rocky shorelines, creek channels and off-shore structure are all potential hangouts for bass. The main boat launch is located in the southwest corner of the lake at Alamo State Park, which offers RV and tent camping with hookups and rest rooms. The Cholla Boat Ramp is also located in the park, mid-lake on the south side of the lake. The lake's fluctuating water levels add an additional layer of complexity, as the bass move outside during falling water levels and move inside during rising water.
Crappie Fishing
Alamo Lake offers decent fishing for crappie, a popular panfish species known for their delicious taste and cooperative nature. Crappie in Alamo Lake are often found near submerged brush and trees. The key for anglers is locating crappie schools.
Catfish Fishing
Catfish present an exciting opportunity for both day and night fishing. Channel catfish and flathead catfish thrive in the lake, particularly in near river channels and submerged structure. Anglers often use stink baits, cut bait, or live bait to attract these large predators.
Primary fish species residing in Alamo Lake
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Alamo Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Cholla Launch Ramp
Located mid-lake on the east side of the lake on Cholla Road.
Main Launch Ramp
This is a paved ramp, located on the southeast corner of the lake near the Alamo Lake Visitor Center.
Fishing Guides On Alamo Lake
Professional Arizona Fishing Guides - bass, catfish, crappie
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Fishing License
Click here for a Arizona Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Alamo Lake State Park Campground - 928 669-2088
Other primitive camping areas are available near the lake.
Alamo Lake AZ Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Alamo Lake
Alamo Lake State Park
Alamo Rd
Wenden, AZ 85357
928 669-2088

Rick Seaman is a bass fishing enthusiast with over five decades of bass fishing experience, a retired bass tournament fisherman and co-author of the book "Bass Fishing. It's not WHAT you throw, It's WHERE you throw it" .
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Alamo offers great bass fishing for anglers in the western part of the state.