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McPhee Reservoir

Lake fishing  Colorado · 06:18 - 20:22

McPhee Reservoir is a lake in Colorado. 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 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
94°
Mon
74%
92°
Tue
74%
92°
Wed
74%
92°
Thu
74%
92°
Fri
75%
92°
Best day

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.)
80°F
Air temp
85°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.06 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
29.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:33–07:33 Day 07:33–19:07 Dusk 19:07–21:07

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:28–04:28 Major period 14:28–16:28 Minor period 20:57–22:27 Minor period 08:29–09:59

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

11:00
85°
12:00
87°
13:00
89°
14:00
91°
15:00
92°
16:00
92°
17:00
92°
18:00
91°
19:00
89°
20:00
82°
21:00
75°
22:00
72°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
40%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
39%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 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 27 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 27 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

McPhee Reservoir is located in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. It was constructed and is operated by the United States Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Dolores Project, and dams the Dolores River to furnish municipal and irrigation water for Montezuma and Dolores counties and the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservation.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at McPhee Reservoir?

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

Do you need a fishing license at McPhee Reservoir?

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 McPhee Reservoir?

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

What is biting at McPhee Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 45%.