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Fishing Canadian River (below Conchas Dam): what the data says
Canadian River near Conchas Dam. smallmouth, catfish and carp on a warmwater desert river. The river tops out around 15 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Channel Catfish fishing at Canadian River (below Conchas Dam)
In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it tributary inflow: a inflow / creek mouth around 11 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dusk | |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday |
White Bass fishing at Canadian River (below Conchas Dam)
Start shallow in spring: white bass sit in 2 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. tributary inflow is the standout, a inflow / creek mouth at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for spring white bass. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a slab spoon or a small topwater (schooling fish) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Curly-tail jig (white), Small lipless crank |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Slab spoon, Small topwater (schooling fish) |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Jigging spoon, Blade bait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (deep), Blade bait |
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Canadian River (below Conchas Dam)
In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it riffle run: a rock pile around 5 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Common Carp fishing at Canadian River (below Conchas Dam)
Spring common carp on Canadian River (below Conchas Dam) hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it backwater slack: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday | |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Canadian River pool: creek channel, around 15 ft
- tributary inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 11 ft
- channel drop: drop-off, around 9 ft
- backwater slack: weed flat, around 6 ft
- riffle run: rock pile, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Canadian River (below Conchas Dam)?
Canadian River (below Conchas Dam) is about 15 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Canadian River (below Conchas Dam)?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, white bass, channel catfish, common carp on Canadian River (below Conchas Dam).
Where is the best fishing spot on Canadian River (below Conchas Dam)?
tributary inflow is the top-rated area: a inflow / creek mouth in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Canadian River (below Conchas Dam)?
For channel catfish, the summer bite is best in after dark and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Conchas Lake · Ute Lake · Santa Rosa Lake · Perch Lake · Park Lake · Sumner Lake
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