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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Picacho Reservoir
Pinal County, Arizona · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Picacho Reservoir
Picacho Reservoir is a reservoir in Pinal County, Arizona, covering about 900 acres. Picacho Reservoir has shrunk dramatically from its original size due to decades of siltation and vegetation growth.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 6.6 miles of shoreline. At about 1,490 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Eloy is about 7 miles southwest. Casa Grande, the nearest city, is about 16 miles west.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.6 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,490 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Pinal County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Picacho Reservoir
Picacho Reservoir holds largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. At 74°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- 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
- 6
5 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 6:54 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Picacho Reservoir
- Eloyabout 7 mi southwest
- Coolidgeabout 8.1 mi north
- Arizona Cityabout 12 mi southwest
- Florenceabout 13 mi northeast
- Casa Grandenearest city, about 16 mi west
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Questions about Picacho Reservoir
What fish are in Picacho Reservoir?
Picacho Reservoir holds largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Picacho Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Picacho Reservoir?
About 900 acres, with about 6.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Picacho Reservoir?
Eloy is about 7 miles southwest; Coolidge is about 8.1 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Picacho Reservoir today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Picacho Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
