Senator Wash Reservoir Fishing near Yuma, Arizona

• Overview

  Yuma County in Arizona is where Senator Wash Reservoir sits. Around the bank it is dry rangeland. This is sizeable water at about 336 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. With about 2.7 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It is low-lying compared with other Arizona water we list. For a base, Yuma sits 15 miles out. Surprise is the closest city, 134 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Senator Wash Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records collected within a few miles name striped bass, blue tilapia, flathead catfish and redear sunfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. The shape of Senator Wash Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 94°F and December about 57°F. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Senator Wash Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Xanyo Xamshre, 0.8 miles out. For Senator Wash Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.