Barker Reservoir

Lake fishing Colorado · 06:00 - 20:16

Barker Reservoir is a lake in Colorado. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

75%

84°

Mon

76%

85°

Tue

77%

67°

Best day

Wed

74%

72°

Thu

74%

80°

Fri

75%

83°

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

Conditions right now

Weather

Clear sky

Water temp (est.)

76°F

Air temp

71°F

Wind

4 mph

Pressure

30.18 inHg → stable

Clouds

0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:01

Best times today

Dawn 05:15–07:15 Day 07:15–19:01 Dusk 19:01–21:01

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:16–04:16 Major period 14:16–16:16 Minor period 20:46–22:16 Minor period 08:16–09:46

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

09:00

71°

10:00

72°

11:00

73°

12:00

74°

13:00

74°

14:00

73°

15:00

74°

16:00

73°

17:00

73°

18:00

72°

19:00

70°

20:00

65°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

65%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

35%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

34%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

32%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

31%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, off season, bright sky slows things.

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Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

29%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

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

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.

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?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Barker Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 49%.