Top fish species at Copper Basin Reservoir

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Copper Basin Reservoir

Copper Basin Reservoir fishing reports

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Fishbrain
Have you been fishing here?

Log your catch and check out other catches from the community in the Fishbrain app.

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Copper Basin Reservoir is a lake located in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

34°17′13.6″N 114°13′41.6″W
Directions

Fishing regulations at Copper Basin Reservoir, CA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

License Icon
Local laws and licenses

California fishing license

Get license

Cities nearby

Parker Strip

5.8 miles away

Cienega Springs

6.1 miles away

Bluewater

7.9 miles away

Bluewater

8.5 miles away

Lake Havasu City

15.5 miles away

Parker

17.9 miles away

Crystal Beach

21.8 miles away

Poston

22.7 miles away

Topock

33.1 miles away

Alamo Lake

41.2 miles away

Needles

42.8 miles away

Arizona Village

44.3 miles away

Mohave Valley

46.7 miles away

Ehrenberg

48.6 miles away

Blythe

51.1 miles away

Oatman

51.9 miles away

Fort Mohave

53.1 miles away

Mesa Verde

55.8 miles away

Ripley

58.1 miles away

Bullhead City

60.3 miles away

Laughlin

63.0 miles away

Kingman

65.4 miles away

Palo Verde

65.9 miles away

New Kingman-Butler

68.7 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Copper Basin Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Copper Basin Reservoir located?
Copper Basin Reservoir is a lake located in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°17′13.6″N 114°13′41.6″W
.
🎣 Where on Copper Basin Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Copper Basin Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Copper Basin Reservoir?
The most common species in Copper Basin Reservoir are:
📢 What are the latest Copper Basin Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest Copper Basin Reservoir fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Copper Basin Reservoir right now?
According to fishing regulations at Copper Basin Reservoir, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Copper Basin Reservoir?

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

Get license
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...