Reservoir · California
Lake Havasu near Parker Dam
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
89°F
Feels like
83°F
Wind
2 mph E
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 86°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 5 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 81°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 93°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 103°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 99°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 90°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 104°F / Low 80°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 100°F / Low 84°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 102°F / Low 83°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Havasu.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Lake Havasu is a major Colorado River public reservoir fishery on the California / Arizona boundary. Existing ENABLE-2 Estimated identity is preserved. AZGFD verified species remain the fishery authority. CDFW freshwater regulations also apply on the California shoreline.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AZGFD states fisheries management focuses primarily on high-quality largemouth bass and smallmouth bass; striped bass is listed only as a tertiary general-opportunity fishery and is not recorded here.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AZGFD primary warmwater management focus includes smallmouth bass at Lake Havasu.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AZGFD notes bluegill can be locally abundant and provide angling opportunities.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
AZGFD notes channel catfish can be locally abundant and provide angling opportunities. Flathead catfish also mentioned but not a separate catalog species used here.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Arizona Colorado River special regulations for Lake Havasu include crappie bag limits; recorded as present without elevating to primary/common without a waterbody species survey table.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
Colorado River reservoir habitat at Parker Dam. Elevation/stage is not lake-body thermal.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public launches and shoreline exist on the California and Arizona sides. Confirm current BLM, state park, and concession postings.
Stocking information
Confirm current CDFW and AZGFD notices.
Official sources
California and Arizona rules can both apply. Verify current official regulations before fishing.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
California
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Description
USGS lake/reservoir monitoring location 09427500 (LAKE HAVASU NEAR PARKER DAM, AZ-CA). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: gage height (00065). Surface area, depth, access, and species fields are left blank pending confirmation from authoritative state or federal recreation sources.
