Carnero Lake

Lake fishing Arizona · 07:01 - 19:25

Carnero Lake is a lake set in Arizona. Most people come here for White Bass, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Prime 67% The bite right now

Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

84%

63°

Best day

Thu

81%

64°

Fri

76%

63°

Sat

80%

67°

Sun

81%

63°

Mon

81%

64°

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

Conditions right now

Weather

Heavy rain

Water temp (est.)

71°F

Air temp

62°F

Wind

7 mph

Pressure

30.13 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-09-15 20:14

Best times today

Dawn 06:16–08:16 Day 08:16–18:10 Dusk 18:10–20:10

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit

Major period 15:28–17:28 Major period 03:28–05:28 Minor period 10:40–12:10 Minor period 20:46–22:16

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

12:00

62°

13:00

61°

14:00

65°

15:00

61°

16:00

59°

17:00

61°

18:00

59°

19:00

58°

20:00

54°

21:00

53°

22:00

52°

23:00

51°

Likely catch now (11 species)

White Bass

Morone chrysops

67%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

63%

Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

63%

Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

46%

Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

45%

Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout and Striped Bass.

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.

Colour Stained water: try chartreuse and red for white bass.

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

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

Carnero Lake is a high elevation shallow lake in Apache County, Arizona. Built in 1979, the lake quickly became popular with anglers, to the dismay of downstream water users. Because of the dispute, the Arizona Game and Fish discontinued stocking for many years. In 1999, the Arizona Game and Fish has acquired a major share of the water rights, setting the stage for a new and vigorous trout fishery.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Carnero Lake?

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Channel Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Carnero Lake?

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 Carnero Lake?

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

What is biting at Carnero Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 24%.