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Barker Reservoir

Lake fishing  Colorado · 06:34 - 16:56

Barker Reservoir is a lake in Colorado. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
47°
Fri
80%
47°
Best day
Sat
74%
50°
Sun
74%
56°
Mon
76%
55°
Tue
80%
51°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
50°F
Air temp
27°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.97 inHg → stable
Clouds
25.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:49–07:49 Dusk 15:41–17:41

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:10–09:10 Major period 19:10–21:10 Minor period 01:06–02:36 Minor period 13:44–15:14

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

04:00
27°
05:00
28°
06:00
29°
07:00
31°
08:00
38°
09:00
40°
10:00
42°
11:00
42°
12:00
42°
13:00
42°
14:00
41°
15:00
40°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
78%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
36%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
18%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
14%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
12%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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 Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Common Carp and Black Crappie.

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?

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Barker Reservoir right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 85%.