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JD Dam Lake

Lake fishing  Arizona · 07:11 - 19:35

JD Dam Lake is a lake in Arizona. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill 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, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
69°
Thu
82%
71°
Fri
79%
72°
Sat
79%
72°
Sun
83%
73°
Best day
Mon
80%
68°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
66°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
30.08 inHg → stable
Clouds
53.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:26–08:26 Day 08:26–18:20 Dusk 18:20–20:20

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:38–17:38 Major period 03:38–05:38 Minor period 10:52–12:22 Minor period 20:54–22:24

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

13:00
66°
14:00
67°
15:00
66°
16:00
67°
17:00
69°
18:00
61°
19:00
61°
20:00
59°
21:00
58°
22:00
58°
23:00
57°
00:00
56°

Likely catch now (12 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
57%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
55%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
40%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
39%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

White Bass is generally most active 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at JD Dam Lake?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at JD Dam 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 JD Dam Lake?

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

What is biting at JD Dam Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 26%.