awatson Report post Posted June 1, 2013 I'd like to take my 9 year old out for a night of catfishing somewhere within a few hours. Not necessarily for size (though if we got a big one he wouldn't be too sad!). Problem is.....I have a buddy going with us who needs a hip replacement, so it's gotta be something we can drive to. We're coming up from Tucson, so that's why I'm assuming te 3 hour drive... Shooting for next weekend. Any ideas?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues..crazy Report post Posted June 1, 2013 salt river. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted June 1, 2013 Rosevelt. Get there before sun down and catch some blue gill and use as bait at night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrita58 Report post Posted June 1, 2013 Patagonia lame. bonecollector is right, any lake you choose to go, get there early catch some blues and use them for bait, has good for me in the past. Good luck to you and the kids B-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awatson Report post Posted June 1, 2013 Coues.... Are you talking about the Salt River just as it comes into Roosevelt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted June 1, 2013 Coues.... Are you talking about the Salt River just as it comes into Roosevelt? If I was going to the Salt for catfish, that's the spot I would go to. Muddy Banks / Diversion area....... A well known 'not so secret' honey hole for cats! We used to go there tons when I was in high school, and always had a blast. The problem at that location could be your buddy's hip though. It's about 90% river-rock and soft sand. I've been to Bartlett a couple of times for cats, and we did pretty good. Plus at Bartlett you there are many places that you can drive right to the water. Depending on your friend's condition, that might be something for you to check-out. Good luck! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted June 1, 2013 There's also the urban lakes around Tucson. Always fun for the kids, and sometimes you can catch a 4 or 5 pounder if lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awatson Report post Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks for the replys. I think we're headed to Bartlett. I've never been there. We're taking off next Friday and fishing all night until Saturday morning. Will it be packed this time of year? Pretty close to Phoenix. Any advice as to best end of lake for Cats, easiest access, etc...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rclouse79 Report post Posted June 2, 2013 +1 on catching bluegill for bait. I think that will help your odds of getting a big one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siwash Report post Posted June 2, 2013 Are you talking about the Salt River just as it comes into Roosevelt? Just back from a few days on the Salt in that area. River is low and the fishing was really slow. Had heard favorable reports from anglers in the last few weeks but 2 guys, 4 rods for 48+ hours we managed 3 fish...and everyone we talked to was doing worse than us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted June 2, 2013 just get on google earth to find all the easy access points- the river end can be crowded but getting there Friday will help -- the roads paved almost to the lake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues..crazy Report post Posted June 2, 2013 yes sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
