Barker Reservoir

Lake fishing Colorado · 06:44 - 19:09

Barker Reservoir is a lake in Colorado. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Good 65% The bite right now

Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

86%

63°

Best day

Fri

81%

67°

Sat

76%

64°

Sun

79%

60°

Mon

77%

59°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Light rain

Water temp (est.)

68°F

Air temp

58°F

Wind

7 mph

Pressure

30.12 inHg ↑ rising

Clouds

78.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-09-16 00:26

Best times today

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Day 07:59–17:54 Dusk 17:54–19:54

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit

Major period 15:59–17:59 Major period 03:59–05:59 Minor period 11:40–13:10 Minor period 20:48–22:18

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

16:00

58°

17:00

57°

18:00

55°

19:00

52°

20:00

51°

21:00

50°

22:00

47°

23:00

47°

00:00

48°

01:00

48°

02:00

48°

03:00

48°

Likely catch now (15 species)

White Bass

Morone chrysops

65%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

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Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

57%

Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

55%

Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

54%

Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

50%

Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.

Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Barker Reservoir is a flood control structure in Houston, Texas which prevents downstream flooding of Buffalo Bayou, the city's principal river. The reservoir operates in conjunction with Addicks Reservoir to the northeast, which impounds Mayde and Bear Creeks, two tributaries of the Buffalo. Both reservoirs were authorized under the Rivers and Harbors Act of June 20, 1938, which were modified by the Flood Control Acts of August 11, 1938; September 3, 1954; and October 27, 1965.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Barker Reservoir?

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Barker Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Barker Reservoir?

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Barker Reservoir right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.