Spring Crappie Fest

Saturday, April 3rd, 2027

The AZCA Spring Crappie Fest (SCF) is set! The tournament will be held at Alamo Lake State Park and will payout the top 3 weights, and the biggest crappie. The SCF is open to the public, including AZCA members and non-members. The SCF will include a crappie fishing tournament, raffle, and a club meeting (open to the public).

To ask any questions, please visit the AZCrappie Forum. You can also reach out to the AZCA tournament director James Rollins at 520-975-7426 with any questions.

Location

Alamo Lake State Park
Camping March 31 – April 4
Tournament is Saturday, April 3, 2027

Tournament Rules

Check-In: 4:30 AM (Large Group Area 1)
End Time: 2:00pm (Inside Cholla ramp buoys)
Weigh-In: 2:30 PM (Large Group Camp 1 Area; ). Weigh-in scales will be open as early as 1:30 PM.
Cost: $75/boat
Heaviest bag of 7 Crappie per team wins (Min 10″)
Hook and line, live bait and trolling are permitted
4-pole limit per team
This event does not include parking or camping fees
Livewells will be checked prior to launching

AZCA Meeting

The open meeting starts around 3:00pm, immediately after the weigh-in and will be held at the Group Camp Area 1. The meeting typically lasts 15 minutes. The meeting is open for members and non-members. This is an opportunity for AZCA members to vote when and where the next SCF be held and other club decisions. For non-members, this is an opportunity to learn about the AZCA, and if interested in joining, you can be voted in to become a member. See the FAQ for more details about becoming a member.

Raffle

The raffle with start around 3:15 PM immediately after the AZCA meeting, and also will be held at the Large Group Camp Area 1. The club has supplied many great prizes to be raffled off, so be sure to bring some cash! Tickets will be available to purchase after the weigh-in after the open club meeting.

Raffle ticket cost:

$10 for 1 ticket
$50 for 6 tickets
$100 for 12 tickets

Evening Dinner

In prior years, we’ve done a fish fry potluck. We are discussing if we want to do that for the next event or something different. Stay tuned to this website or on social media for updates.

Camping

We will be camping in the Large Group Area 1. If you attending our event, you are welcome to camp with us. Please note there is no water or electric provided at the group site. If you camp with us, you will need to stop by the Alamo Lake Store and pay a nightly fee per vehicle per night for your park pass. You can also camp in any of the campground loops and reserve those through the state park website.

2026 Tournament Winners

First Place

Team Crappietiers — Florin Nesiu and Andrew Nesiu weighed in the max of 7 crappie for a total weight of 10.37lbs, earning them $160 plus a Scheels $50 gift card.

Second Place

Team David Toyne with a total weight of 9.92lbs, earning him $96 plus a Scheels $50 gift card.

Third Place

Team Gotcha (JT Butler and Matthew Picklesimer) with a total weight of 9.43lbs, earning them $64 plus a Scheels $50 gift card.

"Wild Willie" biggest crappie

Team Crappietiers Florin Nesiu and Andrew Nesiu weighed in the Wild Willie Biggest Crappie at 1.77lbs, earning them $160 plus a Scheels $75 gift card.

Previous Tournament Winners

Celebrate the achievements of our top anglers in the Arizona Crappie Association! Click the button below to see the impressive list of past winners and their remarkable catches.