Lake Havasu
Lake Havasu is one of the lakes in Arizona. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (3 species)
About the fishing here
Lake Havasu sits on the Colorado River between Arizona and California, a warm-water reservoir better known these days for the transplanted London Bridge and its party scene. Underneath that reputation it is a legitimate bass lake, with largemouth and smallmouth holding in the rocky coves and striped bass roaming open water. Summer water temperatures climb fast, so spring and fall tend to fish better than the peak of July and August. Boat traffic is heavy on weekends, which pushes serious anglers toward early mornings.
Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Havasu is a large reservoir formed by Parker Dam on the Colorado River, on the border between San Bernardino County, California, and Mohave County, Arizona. Lake Havasu City sits on the Arizonan side of the lake with its Californian counterpart of Havasu Lake directly across the lake. The reservoir has an available capacity of 619,400 acre-feet (0.7640 km3). The concrete arch dam was built by the United States Bureau of Reclamation between 1934 and 1938. The lake's primary purpose is to store water for pumping into two aqueducts. Prior to the dam construction, the area was home to the Mojave people. The lake was named after the Mojave word for blue. In the early 19th century, it was frequented by beaver trappers. Spaniards also began to mine the areas along the river.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Havasu?
Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Havasu?
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 Lake Havasu?
For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Havasu right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 46%.