Alamo Lake - Wenden, AZ


Fish Spot Details

Maximum Depth:80 ft.
Elevation:1100 ft.
Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Green Sunfish, White Crappie, Tilapia, Flathead Catfish
Alamo Lake, located in western Arizona near Wenden, is a premier warmwater fishery known for its outstanding largemouth bass and crappie action. The reservoir spans over 3,500 acres when full and is formed by the Bill Williams River behind Alamo Dam.

Largemouth bass are most active during the spring spawning season, with plastic worms, jigs, and crankbaits producing quality fish along rocky banks and submerged structure. Summer fishing shifts to deeper water, while fall offers strong reaction bites on topwater and jerkbaits.

Crappie are highly sought-after from fall through spring, especially around brush piles, creek arms, and submerged timber. Anglers have success with minnows and small jigs.

Channel catfish and flatheads provide consistent action throughout summer, particularly during evening hours using cut bait, shrimp, or stink bait. Bluegill and sunfish are available along the shoreline, making the lake accessible and suitable for beginners.

Facilities at Alamo Lake State Park include launch ramps, campsites, and restrooms. The lake’s water levels fluctuate with rainfall, occasionally exposing or submerging large areas of habitat. Remote and lightly pressured, Alamo Lake is ideal for anglers seeking solitude and consistent warmwater action in a scenic desert environment.



Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
5-8-2025 Alamo Lake Report
At Alamo Lake (report courtesy of Sportsmen's Warehouse), fishing is... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
4-16-2025 At Alamo Lake fishing is rated as good
At Alamo Lake (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse), fishing is... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
4-29-2024 Bead fishing should be picking up
At Alamo Lake (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse), target shallow... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
2-28-2024 Alamo Lake Fishing Report
At Alamo Lake (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse), Senkos, Wacky... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
11-24-2023 The late season crappie bite is on
At Alamo Lake (Nov. 12 report courtesy of Alamo Lake... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department


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