Arizona Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Arizona
The Arizona fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie, striped bass, channel catfish, and bluegill. Open your region for a 7-day read on Roosevelt Lake, Lake Havasu, Saguaro Lake, and Lake Patagonia, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Mogollon Rim / White Mountains fishing
Mogollon Rim / White Mountains fishing forecast
For anglers considering where to fish in the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains region of Saskatchewan, diverse opportunities await. Many seek out lake names like Roosevelt Lake and Apache Lake for excellent Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass action, while Crappie are also a popular target in these warmer waters. The Little Colorado River offers a different experience for those pursuing Rainbow Trout, and Big Lake is another prime spot for trout fishing. While walleye fishing and pike fishing are not primary pursuits in this specific area, the abundance of bass and trout ensures a rewarding outing for many.
Current conditions this week suggest a cold snap with clear skies over much of the region. Anglers can expect some wind, which may make boat control more challenging on larger bodies of water like Roosevelt Lake, but also creates good current for active fish. The recent snow means some shore access might be tricky, particularly around the Little Colorado River, so plan accordingly. Despite the cold, these clear conditions can often lead to a best bite for Rainbow Trout, especially in deeper pockets of Big Lake, if you can present your lure slowly and precisely.
Where to fish: Roosevelt Lake, Apache Lake, Little Colorado River, Big Lake.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:41 AM, or the last hour before 6:25 PM. On Monday at Roosevelt Lake, the post-precipitation chill and a subtle rise in pressure made for a tough bite, requiring slow-rolled jigs deep near structure.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:42 AM or 6:24 PM. Tuesday saw fair action on Apache Lake as the air lightened, making deeper jerkbaits effective along wind-protected rock walls where fish were holding.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
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Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:44 AM, or the last hour before 6:22 PM. Put in at Big Lake for largemouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:44 AM or 6:22 PM. largemouth bass at Roosevelt Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:45 AM and 6:21 PM. Start at Apache Lake if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:25 PM). On Roosevelt Lake, with the thermometer reading 5.5 degrees and a light southwest breeze teasing the surface under a clear sky, the rising pressure and spitting snow made the smallmouth nearly impossible to tempt, even around the warmest rock piles.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (7:42 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:24 PM). Apache Lake was a tough go, the clear conditions and light northeast breath on the water keeping the smallmouth hunkered down despite the falling pressure, forcing us to crawl jigs slowly along the deepest breaks where the water held a steady 5.5 degrees.
Water is too cold for bass.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 6:23 PM. The Little Colorado River was a challenge, a steady south breeze creating a chop that made presenting anything effectively for smallmouth a real chore, and with the water only 6.2 degrees and the atmospheric weight holding firm, the fish were absolutely shut down.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 6:22 PM. Big Lake presented a truly dismal smallmouth prospect, the frigid 4.9-degree water combined with a subtle easterly zephyr and increasing atmospheric density making even the most dedicated presentations utterly futile in the clear depths.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:22 PM). Back on Roosevelt Lake, the fishing was excellent.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (7:45 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:21 PM). Start at Apache Lake if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:41 AM, or the last hour before 6:25 PM. Roosevelt Lake presented a challenge; with the air pressure climbing and a whisper of precipitation, we worked the deeper points where the cold water held the trout tight to the bottom.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:42 AM or 6:24 PM. Apache Lake offered a decent pull as the dropping air weight and light northeast breeze encouraged fish to cruise the sun-warmed shallows.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:43 AM and 6:23 PM. The Little Colorado River was a test of patience today; a steady atmosphere and a moderate southerly push meant the trout were hunkered down behind current breaks, requiring a precise drift.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:44 AM, or the last hour before 6:22 PM. Big Lake was stingy, with the increasing air density and frigid water making the rainbows lethargic; we probed the deepest pockets with painstakingly slow presentations.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:44 AM or 6:22 PM. Despite the icy water, Roosevelt Lake gave up some decent fish today; the stable atmosphere and gentle southeast puff had them responding to delicate offerings along sun-drenched banks.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:45 AM and 6:21 PM. Apache Lake was surprisingly productive given the near-freezing water; the steady air and a light northwesterly riffle saw a few bold trout willing to strike in sheltered bays, especially with a dead-stick approach.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:41 AM, or the last hour before 6:25 PM. On Monday at Roosevelt Lake, the rising pressure and chilly 5.5 C water, with a chance of snow, made for a tough bite, so I focused on deep brush piles in protected coves where the light SW breeze barely stirred the surface.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:42 AM or 6:24 PM. Heading to Apache Lake on Tuesday, the falling pressure hinted at a better bite, so I targeted main lake points with jigs, hoping the constant 5. 5 C water and bring to a boil.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:43 AM and 6:23 PM. Slow crappie fishing if you put in at Little Colorado River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:44 AM, or the last hour before 6:22 PM. Put in at Big Lake for crappie. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:44 AM or 6:22 PM. crappie at Roosevelt Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:45 AM and 6:21 PM. Start at Apache Lake if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Colorado River fishing
Colorado River fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing in the Colorado River region of Saskatchewan, it is important to note that the Colorado River and its associated lakes are actually located in the Southwestern United States, far from Saskatchewan. When exploring where to fish in this warmer desert environment, people often target Lake Havasu, Lake Mohave, and the main Colorado River itself for incredible action, frequently finding the best bite for various species. These lake names are synonymous with catching Largemouth Bass, powerful Striped Bass, abundant Channel Catfish, and tasty Crappie. If your interest truly lies in walleye fishing or pike fishing, those premier opportunities are found much further north in Saskatchewan’s vast network of waters, not in the Colorado River basin, though Alamo Lake is another popular desert destination for bass and catfish.
Now, for this week’s conditions in the actual Colorado River region of the US Southwest, anglers can expect clear skies with some wind picking up in the afternoons. The temperatures are rising.
Where to fish: Lake Havasu, Lake Mohave, Colorado River, Alamo Lake.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:58 AM, or the last hour before 6:42 PM. The steady pressure on Lake Havasu, despite the 9.1 Celsius water and clear conditions, suggested probing deep structure with plastics to find any willing bass.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:59 AM or 6:41 PM. A falling pressure trend on Lake Mohave made the 9.1 Celsius water even more challenging, so I worked main lake points meticulously with a football jig.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:00 AM and 6:40 PM. The Colorado River’s 9. 1 Celsius flow and light northerly breeze called for pitching creature comfort.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:01 AM, or the last hour before 6:39 PM. Put in at Alamo Lake for largemouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:02 AM or 6:38 PM. largemouth bass at Lake Havasu: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:03 AM and 6:38 PM. Start at Lake Mohave if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:58 AM, or the last hour before 6:42 PM. Lake Havasu on Monday, with a gentle north wind and stable air, called for working the drop-offs near structure, though the 9.1 C water meant a slower presentation might entice a few stripers.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:59 AM or 6:41 PM. With the air pressure falling on Lake Mohave Tuesday, those 9.1 C waters might have provoked a quick morning feed in the main river channel before the light westerly breeze settled in.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:00 AM and 6:40 PM. Fair striped bass fishing if you put in at Colorado River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:01 AM, or the last hour before 6:39 PM. Put in at Alamo Lake for striped bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:02 AM or 6:38 PM. striped bass at Lake Havasu: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:03 AM and 6:38 PM. Start at Lake Mohave if striped bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:58 AM, or the last hour before 6:42 PM. On Lake Havasu, the week starts by targeting deep, wind-sheltered coves, where a light north breeze and the 9.1-degree water temperature suggest channel cats will be holding tight to cover.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:59 AM or 6:41 PM. Over on Lake Mohave, a gentle west wind and dropping pressure hint at a potential pre-front bite along the initial deep drop-offs before the 9. 1-degree cold slows them to a crawl point.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:00 AM and 6:40 PM. Fair channel catfish fishing if you put in at Colorado River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:01 AM, or the last hour before 6:39 PM. Put in at Alamo Lake for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:02 AM or 6:38 PM. channel catfish at Lake Havasu: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:03 AM and 6:38 PM. Start at Lake Mohave if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:58 AM, or the last hour before 6:42 PM. Over at Lake Havasu, the crappie were holding tight in deeper channels with that light north breeze, making a steady bite despite the chilly 9.1-degree water.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:59 AM or 6:41 PM. On Lake Mohave, the crappie were a bit persnickety with the falling air, requiring a slow jig presentation near submerged structure, even with only a whisper of west wind.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:00 AM and 6:40 PM. Working the main stem of the Colorado River, a team of hydrologists monitors water flow.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:01 AM, or the last hour before 6:39 PM. Put in at Alamo Lake for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:02 AM or 6:38 PM. crappie at Lake Havasu: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:03 AM and 6:38 PM. Start at Lake Mohave if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Central / Phoenix lakes fishing
Central / Phoenix lakes fishing forecast
Anglers searching for fishing in the Central / Phoenix lakes region, perhaps even looking for walleye fishing or pike fishing, often wonder about specific lake names and where to fish. While the walleye and pike common to Saskatchewan are not present in these desert waters, this area offers fantastic opportunities for other popular game fish. Saguaro Lake and Canyon Lake are prime destinations for Largemouth Bass, with plenty of submerged structure to explore. Bartlett Lake is known for its Smallmouth Bass action, especially around rocky points and drop-offs. The Salt River itself, flowing into these impoundments, provides excellent spots for Crappie and robust Channel Catfish, making it a diverse fishery for those seeking a memorable fishing adventure.
Where to fish: Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Bartlett Lake, Salt River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:48 AM, or the last hour before 6:34 PM. Given the chill in Saguaro Lake and steady pressure, I’d start probing the deeper points with a jig, letting that light southwest breeze help drift the boat over submerged timber.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:49 AM or 6:34 PM. With the pressure falling at Canyon Lake, expect a tough bite; I’d try slow-rolling a spinnerbait along rocky ledges, hoping for a reaction strike from lethargic fish in the clear, cold water.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:49 AM and 6:33 PM. The slightly colder water at Bartlett Lake with steady pressure calls for a patient approach; I’d work a drop shot rig meticulously around brush piles on sun-exposed banks, looking for any bass trying to warm up.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:50 AM, or the last hour before 6:32 PM. On the Salt River, with steady pressure and that slight easterly breeze, I’d target current breaks and deeper eddies downstream from rocky outcrops, presenting a weighted worm slowly to unseen ambush points.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:51 AM or 6:31 PM. Back at Saguaro Lake under steady conditions, I’d probe the deeper main lake humps with a football jig, letting the subtle southwest wind help me maintain a controlled drift over the structure.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:52 AM and 6:30 PM. With Canyon Lake at its coldest and a steady pressure, I’d concentrate on the deepest, darkest holes near submerged cliffs, slowly dragging a creature bait to entice any sluggish bass hunkered down.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:34 PM). The brisk breeze on Saguaro made working wind-swept main lake points a smart play, as chilly water temps often push smallmouth to ambush spots.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (7:49 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:34 PM). With the air pressure on the decline, Canyon’s smallmouth were less aggressive, so a slow presentation along deeper rock shelves was key to coaxing a bite.
Light wind.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 6:33 PM. A stable pressure day on Bartlett Lake meant targeting transitional zones where smallmouth might stage, with a focus on deeper structure.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 6:32 PM. Put in at Salt River for smallmouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:31 PM). smallmouth bass at Saguaro Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:52 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:30 PM). Start at Canyon Lake if smallmouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:48 AM, or the last hour before 6:34 PM. On Saguaro Lake, the light southwest puff wasn’t enough to stir up the 9.4-degree water, so finding crappie meant working jigs slowly around brush piles in deeper channels.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:49 AM or 6:34 PM. Canyon Lake was a bit of a grind with the southeast breeze and dropping pressure, making the 9.4-degree water crappie reluctant to hit anything but the smallest finesse baits near drop-offs.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:49 AM and 6:33 PM. Bartlett Lake’s crappie were particular in the 8.9-degree chill, demanding a careful presentation of tiny minnows near rocky points, despite the gentle southeast air and steady conditions.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:50 AM, or the last hour before 6:32 PM. Exploring Salt River’s quiet backwaters, the 9.0-degree water had crappie suspended just off creek bends, responding only to slow-trolled jigs on a day with a whisper of east wind.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:51 AM or 6:31 PM. Back on Saguaro Lake, the light southwest wind barely rippled the 9.3-degree surface, so targeting crappie required patience, focusing on subtle bites from fish holding tight to submerged structure.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:52 AM and 6:30 PM. Canyon Lake presented a challenge with the frigid 8.2-degree water, and the faint northeast wind meant crappie were tucked into the deepest pockets, necessitating a vertical jigging approach.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:48 AM, or the last hour before 6:34 PM. On Saguaro Lake today, with steady conditions and a gentle southwest breeze, the catfish should be holding on deep breaks, looking for a scent trail in that cool 9.4-degree water.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:49 AM or 6:34 PM. Fishing Canyon Lake with the pressure dropping, expect a slower bite; the 9.4-degree water means you’ll really have to tempt those channel cats in the deeper holes.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:49 AM and 6:33 PM. Bartlett Lake’s 8. 9-degree water and light southeast air suggest a cold swim.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:50 AM, or the last hour before 6:32 PM. Put in at Salt River for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:51 AM or 6:31 PM. channel catfish at Saguaro Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:52 AM and 6:30 PM. Start at Canyon Lake if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southern Arizona fishing
Southern Arizona fishing forecast
For anglers searching for walleye fishing and pike fishing in the Southern Arizona region of Saskatchewan, knowing the right lake names and where to fish is crucial for finding the best bite. Lake Patagonia and Peña Blanca Lake are popular spots, offering excellent opportunities for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout. Roper Lake is a great choice for those targeting Channel Catfish, while the serene San Pedro River provides a peaceful setting to pursue Bluegill. These diverse waters ensure there is always a good option for anglers seeking their preferred species.
This week brings cold temperatures and clear skies across the region, with some light snow expected early in the week and a consistent strong wind throughout the days. The cold will likely push fish deeper, meaning anglers should focus on presentations that get down quickly to where Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish are holding. The clear water conditions, combined with the strong wind, might make Rainbow Trout and Bluegill more cautious, so a subtle approach with lighter lines could yield better results. Anglers should dress warmly and consider sheltered coves or deeper channels for more comfortable and productive outings this week.
Where to fish: Lake Patagonia, Peña Blanca Lake, Roper Lake, San Pedro River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:41 AM, or the last hour before 6:32 PM. Despite the light snow and crisp 8.3 C water at Lake Patagonia, I’ll be working deeper main lake points with slow-rolled jigs, hoping that steady pressure keeps a few bigger bass from completely shutting down under the clear sky.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:42 AM or 6:31 PM. The falling pressure and clear conditions at Peña Blanca Lake suggest a tough bite, so I’ll be meticulously working the deepest timber in sheltered coves with subtle presentations, hoping the 8.8 C water hasn’t completely turned them off.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:43 AM and 6:30 PM. With a steady pressure and clear skies over Roper Lake, I’ll focus on pitching finesse plastics around any submerged rock piles and brush, as the 8.7 C water means a slow, methodical approach is key to enticing sluggish bass.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:44 AM, or the last hour before 6:29 PM. On the San Pedro River, the 8.6 C water and steady pressure should allow for some active fish if I concentrate my efforts on current breaks and deeper eddies with small, suspending crankbaits, as the clear sky might push them tighter to cover.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:45 AM or 6:29 PM. Returning to Lake Patagonia, the persistent steady pressure and 8.5 C water temperature could mean a slightly improved bite, so I’ll be dragging jigs along the deeper channel swings and structure, looking for those lethargic largemouth.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:46 AM and 6:28 PM. The significantly colder 7.2 C water at Peña Blanca Lake today, combined with steady pressure, demands a search for the warmest, deepest pockets and vertical structure, where a painstakingly slow presentation might tempt a single, cold-stunned bass.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:41 AM, or the last hour before 6:32 PM. On Monday, with a light northwest breeze on Lake Patagonia and the water at 8.3 degrees, I’d cast near the submerged structure, expecting a decent bite despite the chance of a little precipitation.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:42 AM or 6:31 PM. Tuesday’s light southerly wind and falling air on Peña Blanca Lake suggest trying the deeper points where trout might cruise, hoping the warming 8.8-degree water triggers a feeding window before the pressure drops too much.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:43 AM and 6:30 PM. With great power comes great responsibility.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:44 AM, or the last hour before 6:29 PM. Put in at San Pedro River for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:45 AM or 6:29 PM. rainbow trout at Lake Patagonia: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:46 AM and 6:28 PM. Start at Peña Blanca Lake if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:41 AM, or the last hour before 6:32 PM. At Lake Patagonia, the chilly 8.3 C water and light northwest wind made for a sluggish bite, prompting me to work deep ledges near old timber, anticipating a pre-snow flurry feeding window.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:42 AM or 6:31 PM. Peña Blanca Lake, with its falling air pressure and a slight warming to 8.8 C, still held channel cats tight to the bottom, so I focused on probing the deepest drop-offs where the south wind pushed bait.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:43 AM and 6:30 PM. On Roper Lake, steady conditions and 8. 7 C water under a light southeast breeze meant a subtle approach was needed, concentrating efforts on finding active feeding.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:44 AM, or the last hour before 6:29 PM. Put in at San Pedro River for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:45 AM or 6:29 PM. channel catfish at Lake Patagonia: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:46 AM and 6:28 PM. Start at Peña Blanca Lake if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bluegill fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:41 AM, or the last hour before 6:32 PM. At Lake Patagonia on Monday, with a light northwest breeze and the water sitting around 8.3 degrees Celsius under a clear sky hinting at precipitation, I’ll be targeting sunfish deep in the coves, hoping steady pressure keeps them mildly active despite the chill.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:42 AM or 6:31 PM. Tuesday at Peña Blanca Lake, even with the water touching 8. 8 degrees Celsius and a gentle southerly air current, the dropping atmospheric reading suggests a tougher storm approaching.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:43 AM and 6:30 PM. Fair bluegill fishing if you put in at Roper Lake. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:44 AM, or the last hour before 6:29 PM. Put in at San Pedro River for bluegill. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:45 AM or 6:29 PM. bluegill at Lake Patagonia: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:46 AM and 6:28 PM. Start at Peña Blanca Lake if bluegill is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on bluegill days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Arizona fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Arizona this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Mogollon Rim, Colorado River, Central, Southern Arizona. Named waters include Roosevelt Lake, Apache Lake, Little Colorado River, Big Lake. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Arizona?
The forecast is written for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout. Each region names the water to start on, including Roosevelt Lake.
When is the best time of day to fish in Arizona?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Roosevelt Lake prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Arizona fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Arizona water should I start on?
If you are near Mogollon Rim, start at Roosevelt Lake. The next named water on this page is Apache Lake. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Arizona this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Arizona fishing forecast use?
Each Arizona day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.