Nevada Fishing Destinations

Pearce Bay

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish and 3 more species

Pearce Bay is a popular fishing area in Arizona known for its largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Fishing enthusiasts can also catch sunfish and bluegill in the area. Aside from fishing, visitors can take part in hiking, camping, and bird watching. The best time of year to visit is during the fall season, which runs from September to November, with an average temperature of around 70°F. For fishing, it's best to use spinnerbaits, jigs, or plastic worms. Get driving directions.

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Fish Species

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Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.

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Black sea bass are hermaphrodites; most begin their lives as females and change to males.

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This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).

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Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.