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Theodore Roosevelt Lake

Lake fishing  Arizona · 06:36 - 20:25

Theodore Roosevelt Lake is a lake in Arizona. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
111°
Mon
75%
110°
Tue
74%
100°
Wed
75%
100°
Thu
74%
101°
Fri
76%
101°
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.)
84°F
Air temp
93°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
29.92 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
14.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:51–07:51 Day 07:51–19:10 Dusk 19:10–21:10

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:38–04:38 Major period 14:38–16:38 Minor period 21:05–22:35 Minor period 08:42–10:12

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

09:00
93°
10:00
97°
11:00
101°
12:00
104°
13:00
107°
14:00
109°
15:00
110°
16:00
110°
17:00
110°
18:00
110°
19:00
109°
20:00
108°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
38%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
33%
Bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
28%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

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:

About this water

Theodore Roosevelt Lake is a large reservoir formed by Theodore Roosevelt Dam on the Salt River in Arizona as part of the Salt River Project (SRP). Located roughly 80 miles (130 km) northeast of Phoenix in the Salt River Valley, Theodore Roosevelt is the largest lake or reservoir located entirely within the state of Arizona. The reservoir and the masonry dam that created it, Roosevelt Dam, were both named after US president Theodore Roosevelt who dedicated the dam himself on March 18, 1911. Roosevelt Lake is a popular recreation destination within the Tonto National Forest, which manages the facilities at the lake.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Theodore Roosevelt Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Theodore Roosevelt 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 Theodore Roosevelt Lake?

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

What is biting at Theodore Roosevelt Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 51%.