Cowbell Lake in La Paz County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Cowbell Lake is listed under La Paz County, Arizona. Land around it is dry open country. At about 26 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. It lies lower than most water we list in Arizona. The nearest town is Yuma, 27 miles away. Beyond it, Avenue B and C at 27 miles and Donovan Estates at 27 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Cowbell Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include flathead catfish, bluegill and striped bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Cowbell Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between December at about 56°F and July at about 94°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fish feed through every month here. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Cowbell Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Draper Lake is 4 miles distant. What applies at Cowbell Lake may have changed since it was mapped.