Southwest Forecast
Weekly fishing intelligence for Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada
Water Temp
80°F
Air Temp
95°F
Report Date
2026-06-10
This Week's Outlook
Water temps are sitting at 80F across the Southwest region this summer, creating warm conditions. Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish fishing looks strong this week with air temps around 95F. Focus on early morning and late evening windows for the best action.
Species Breakdown
Largemouth Bass
HighLargemouth Bass are responding well to Soft Plastic Worm fished with a moderate to fast. Target deeper cover and shade
Channel Catfish
HighChannel Catfish are responding well to Stink Bait fished with a moderate to fast. Fish deeper holes and channels; night fishing is productive
Striped Bass
HighStriped Bass are responding well to Live Herring/Shad fished with a moderate to fast. Follow the baitfish schools and stripers will be nearby
Crappie
HighCrappie are responding well to Tube Jig fished with a moderate to fast. Swim jigs through grass; flip deep cover
What's Working Now
- Largemouth Bass: Texas Rig with Soft Plastic Worm
- Channel Catfish: Bottom Fishing with Stink Bait
- Striped Bass: Live Bait Fishing with Live Herring/Shad
- Crappie: Jigging with Tube Jig
Tip of the Week
Beat the heat by fishing the first two hours of daylight or after sunset. Fish will hold deeper during midday — focus on ledges, humps, and thermocline depths.
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