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Southwest Lakes & Rivers
Facts & Features
Nice largemouth bass abound at Lake Fork Texas
This bass was caught on a Bitin' Titan Spinnerbait
Welcome to Southwest Fishing Guides, your resource for public fishing lakes and rivers in the States of Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Here you will find all kinds of useful stuff for your next big fishing adventure in Southwest.
Currently featuring 52 lakes, each page on Southwest Fishing Guides is dedicated to one lake and includes listings for fishing guides, fishing and lake reports, area businesses, lake maps and directions, weather reports, state park information and much more.
Whether you are on the hunt for stripers, catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, saugeye, crappie, bluegill or any other game species, the professional fishing guides listed in these pages will assist you in landing trophy fish.
Our guides provide for all your needs including lures, bait, boats, and safety equipment. Most will even clean and package your fillets so you can take them home. All you need to bring is your fishing license, snacks, sunscreen, hats, cooler and rain gear.
If you haven't fished in Southwest yet, then come see what you are missing!
Texas Lakes & Rivers
Facts & Features
Lake Texoma and Lake Witney are two of the most popular vacation destinations in the Southwest. They are famous for their great fishing, excellent marinas, resorts and their natural beauty.
Lake Fork is one of the most popular lakes to fish. The lake has placed 34 out of the Top 50 Largemouth Bass caught in the entire state of Texas.
Toledo Bend Reservoir is the largest man-made body of water in the South and fifth largest in surface acres in the United States.
The Highland Lakes, located on the Colorado in the Hill Country region, represent a unique series of reservoirs: Buchanan, Inks Lake, LBJ Lake , Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis , Lake Austin, and Town Lake.
Arizona Lakes & Rivers
Facts & Features
Arizona holds two of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States: Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
Tempe Town Lake is one of Arizona's most popular outdoor destinations. More than 2 million people visit Tempe Town Lake each year to boat, fish, attend concerts, see fireworks and visit various festivals.
Martinez Lake is one of the best fisheries in the western United States. The lake holds The Imperial National Wildlife Refuge's area, home to several indigenous species of birds, reptiles and mammals.
Lake Havasu, home to the world-famous London Bridge, is both a water lover's paradise and a desert lover's dream.
California Lakes & Rivers
Facts & Features
There are 200 major lakes and reservoirs in California and hundreds of other smaller lakes.
Clear Lake, often called the "Bass Capital of the West" and Eagle Lake, nationally known for its trophy Eagle Lake Trout, are the largest natural lakes in California.
New Mexico Lakes & Rivers
Facts & Features
San Juan River, located in Northwestern New Mexico, is one of the most famous tail-water trout fisheries in the world.
The largest and most popular lake in New Mexico is Elephant Butte Lake.
Navajo Dam is the New Mexico's second largest lake. The lake offers the full gamut of water sports and services. It contains both cold- and warm-water fish species.
One of the most interesting spots of New Mexico is Bottomless Lakes, seven small park lakes bordered by high red bluffs.
One of the most picturesque lakes is Eagle Nest Lake. Surrounded by two of the state's highest peaks, this lake is known for its kokanee salmon and rainbow trout fishing. The abundant wildlife in the area includes bear, elk, mountain cats, beavers, and eagles, both bald and golden.
Cimarron Canyon State Park is a part of the Colin Neblett Wildlife Area, the largest wildlife area in the state.
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Southwest Lakes & Rivers
Featured Fishing Guide
Fish just east of Dallas on Beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard. 3 & 5 Hour Trips with Licensed Fishing Guide Ron Metzger
Lake Ray Fishing Guide
Southwest Lakes & Rivers
Featured Business Big Bear CA Lodging
Regardless of what time of year you choose to visit Big Bear Lake, you will need nice, comfortable accommodations. There are timeshares for rent throughout the city and directly on this snow-fed lake. Timeshares are generally condo- and apartment-style rentals, rather than just hotel rooms, so they afford more room and amenities. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, Big Bear is a four-season vacation destination not to be missed - you'll hike the San Bernardino Mountains, fish, camp, ski or snowboard, depending on the season!
Arizona Lakes & Rivers
Freshwater Record Fish
Canyon - Largemouth Bass (16.7 lbs)
Roosevelt - Smallmouth Bass (7.1 lbs)
Pleasant - Striped Bass (27.4 lbs)
Pleasant - White Bass (4.12 lbs)
Pleasant - White Crappie (3.5 lbs)
California Lakes & Rivers
Freshwater Record Fish
Castaic - Largemouth Bass (21.12 lbs)
Pardee - Smallmouth Bass (9.13 lbs)
O'Neill Forebay - Striped Bass (67.8 lbs)
Ferguson - White Bass (5.5 lbs)
Clear - White Crappie (4.8 lbs)
New Mexico Lakes & Rivers
Freshwater Record Fish
Bill Evans - Largemouth Bass (15.13 lbs)
Navajo - Smallmouth Bass (6.14 lbs)
Elephant Butte - Striped Bass (54.8 lbs)
Bill Evans - White Bass (4.13 lbs)
Black River - White Crappie (4.9 lbs)
Texas Lakes & Rivers
Freshwater Record Fish
Fork - Largemouth Bass (18.18 lbs)
Meredith - Smallmouth Bass (7.9 lbs)
Brazos River - Striped Bass (53.0 lbs)
Colorado River - White Bass (5.6 lbs)
Navarro Mills - White Crappie (4.6 lbs)
Southwest Lakes & Rivers
Favorite Saying of the Day
If everyone concentrated on what's important in life, there would be a shortage of fishing poles!
Email us your favorite fishing saying at info@southwestfishingguides.com
Southwest Lakes & Rivers
Editor's Note
 We are constantly updating and adding to this site on a daily basis. If you would like to see your favorite lake added or would like to contribute information, please email me, Doug Lay, at: info@southwestfishingguides.com. |
