Lake Havasu AZ fishing forecast
Lake Havasu AZ is a freshwater fishing spot in Arizona, United States. Anglers here target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, October, November, December.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #189 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 10 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 23.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 6 km/h from N, gusting 8 km/h |
| Pressure | 1010 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 7.97 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the September average of 23.6 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Lake Havasu AZ
Lake Havasu AZ currently scores 71 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 23.6 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Wind +12.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Gust factor +4.0
- gustiness versus steady wind
- Thermocline +3.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: largemouth-bass, channel-catfish, smallmouth-bass, warmouth, spotted-bass, redear-sunfish, spotted-gar, blue-catfish
Bite windows
Best months for Lake Havasu AZ:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-14, 76/100
3 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Micropterus salmoides
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Micropterus dolomieu
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Ictalurus punctatus
Best months by species at Lake Havasu AZ
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel CatfishStatewide Daily Bag Limits | 10/day, 20 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Ten fish in ANY COMBINATION of channel and flathead catfish. Several small Arizona waters reduce this — Lower Lake Mary is 4 — while Knoll Lake has no catfish limit at all. | |||
| Largemouth BassStatewide Daily Bag Limits | 6/day, 12 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Six fish in ANY COMBINATION of largemouth and smallmouth bass — not six of each. Possession is twice the daily bag. Two of the waters on this site differ: at Lake Havasu the limit is 6 bass at a 13-inch minimum size, and at Lake Powell it is 5 largemouth and 20 smallmouth. | |||
| Smallmouth BassSpecial Regulations — Lake Powell | 6/day, 12 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Six fish in ANY COMBINATION with largemouth bass. At Lake Powell the smallmouth limit is 20 — Arizona manages them as over-abundant there — and at Lake Havasu the combined bass limit is 6 at a 13-inch minimum. | |||
Licensing:
- freshwater-recreational — residents General Fishing licence $37. Combination Hunt and Fish $57., non-residents General Fishing licence $55. Combination Hunt and Fish $160.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. The figures here are Arizona STATEWIDE daily bag limits, valid 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026; the Special Regulations for individual waters override them, and they do so at Lake Havasu and Lake Powell. Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu are shared with neighbouring states under reciprocal licence arrangements. Always check the Special Regulations for the water you intend to fish at azgfd.com before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Havasu AZ?
Anglers at Lake Havasu AZ target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Channel Catfish.
When is the best time to fish Lake Havasu AZ?
The most productive months at Lake Havasu AZ are typically March, April, May, October, November, December.
What is the fishing forecast for Lake Havasu AZ right now?
Lake Havasu AZ currently scores 71 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Lake Havasu AZ from shore?
Yes — Lake Havasu AZ is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Lake Havasu AZ right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Largemouth BassHow to Catch Smallmouth BassBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.