The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Alamo Lake
La Paz County, Arizona · about 2,760 acres (4.3 sq mi)
69°F water, windy Friday (16 mph S).
About Alamo Lake
Alamo Lake spreads over about 2,760 acres in La Paz County, Arizona. It was made by Alamo Dam on the Bill Williams. Alamo Lake's surface area varies greatly with runoff, from a small conservation pool to thousands of acres after wet winters.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.7 miles. Its surface is about 1,100 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 80 ft. Bagdad lies about 28 miles to the northeast. Lake Havasu City, the nearest city, is about 45 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,760 acres (4.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 80 ft
- Shoreline
- About 13.7 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,100 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Alamo Dam, Bill Williams
- County
- La Paz County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:30 am – 8:45 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Alamo Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. With the surface at 69°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Alamo Lake
- Bagdadabout 28 mi northeast
- Lake Havasu Citynearest city, about 45 mi west
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Questions about Alamo Lake
What fish are in Alamo Lake?
Alamo Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Alamo Lake?
About 80 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Alamo Lake?
About 2,760 acres, with about 13.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Alamo Lake?
Bagdad is about 28 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Alamo Lake today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Alamo Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
