Xanyo Xamshre in Yuma County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Xanyo Xamshre is one of the Yuma County waters in Arizona. Height above sea level is 177 feet. It is low-lying compared with other Arizona water we list. Yuma is the closest town at 15 miles. The nearest city of size is Surprise, 134 miles away. Round about: Senator Wash Reservoir after 0.8 miles, Imperial Reservoir sits 1.3 miles out, Martinez Lake after 5.7 miles, Ferguson Lake sits 5.8 miles out and Bard Lake after 10 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Xanyo Xamshre

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public wildlife records from this area list striped bass, blue tilapia and flathead catfish. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Fish Xanyo Xamshre to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 57°F to 94°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Xanyo Xamshre the same rules apply, with local timing. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Ask locally about Xanyo Xamshre if anything is unclear.