Hawley Lake

Lake fishing Arizona · 06:30 - 20:20

Hawley Lake is a lake in Arizona. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

75%

84°

Best day

Mon

75%

83°

Tue

71%

81°

Wed

71%

80°

Thu

74%

80°

Fri

73%

79°

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.)

78°F

Air temp

72°F

Wind

6 mph

Pressure

30.19 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

38.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:01

Best times today

Dawn 05:45–07:45 Day 07:45–19:05 Dusk 19:05–21:05

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:33–04:33 Major period 14:33–16:33 Minor period 21:00–22:30 Minor period 08:36–10:06

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

72°

10:00

74°

11:00

76°

12:00

79°

13:00

80°

14:00

82°

15:00

83°

16:00

83°

17:00

82°

18:00

79°

19:00

78°

20:00

70°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

41%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

40%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

31%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

30%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

29%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

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

Hawley Lake is an American 300-acre (120 ha) lake and place in east-central Arizona, in the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, and has an elevation of 8,200 feet (2,500 m).

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hawley Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Hawley 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 Hawley Lake?

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

What is biting at Hawley Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 43%.