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Long Creek Tank

Lake fishing  Arizona · 07:10 - 19:34

Long Creek Tank is one of the lakes in Arizona. The main target species are Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and White Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
83°
Best day
Thu
82%
84°
Fri
79%
89°
Sat
79%
90°
Sun
79%
89°
Mon
76%
85°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
77°F
Air temp
85°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
29.97 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
17.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:25–08:25 Day 08:25–18:19 Dusk 18:19–20:19

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:37–17:37 Major period 03:37–05:37 Minor period 10:49–12:19 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
85°
14:00
88°
15:00
88°
16:00
89°
17:00
85°
18:00
86°
19:00
82°
20:00
72°
21:00
71°
22:00
71°
23:00
71°
00:00
70°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
58%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
57%
Active through the day, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
55%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
36%
Bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
24%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Long Creek Tank?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Long Creek Tank?

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 Long Creek Tank?

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

What is biting at Long Creek Tank right now?

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