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Perkins Tank

Lake fishing  Arizona · 07:11 - 19:35

Perkins Tank is a lake in Arizona. Most people come here for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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
84%
69°
Best day
Thu
83%
71°
Fri
79%
72°
Sat
79%
72°
Sun
82%
73°
Mon
80%
69°

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
30.07 inHg → stable
Clouds
49.0%

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
67°
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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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
38%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

About this water

Perkins Tank is located south of Williams in North Central Arizona within the acreage of Kaibab National Forest.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Perkins Tank?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Perkins 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 Perkins Tank?

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

What is biting at Perkins Tank right now?

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