Arizona Fishing Reports ยท Lakes ยท Colorado River Region
Lake Havasu is famous for big smallmouth bass and redear sunfish, plus stripers.
Looking for the latest Lake Havasu fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Lake Havasu.
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Lake Havasu fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Smallmouth are on rocky points as the water cools.
Streamers and crayfish patterns along the rock.
Stocking report
See the Arizona Game and Fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Lake Havasu and other Arizona waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Havasu, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #2-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lake Havasu lake details
| Access | Ramps around Lake Havasu City. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 450 ft |
| Nearest town | Lake Havasu City, Arizona |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Smallmouth and largemouth bass, striped bass, redear sunfish |
| Regulations | Colorado River reciprocal rules apply. Check the Arizona Game and Fish Department regulations before you go. An Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 1X to 3X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Lake Havasu State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Busy with boats in spring and summer. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Smallmouth.
Spring
Bass spawn.
Summer
Hot.
Fall
Smallmouth.
How to get there
From Kingman, take I-40 west and State Route 95 south.