ARIZONA FISHING REPORT – OCT 30, 2023


photo of customer with fish he caught in Arizona

Daytime high temperatures are dropping into the 80 to 90 degree range. The overnight lows are dipping down into the low 60’s and the days are getting shorter. As a result, the surface water temperatures are dropping and and as they do, we will see the Fall fishing patterns begin to occur on Arizona’s rivers, lakes, and streams begin to occur based on water levels and elevation.

 

ARIZONA LAKE FISHING RATINGS

Arizona fishing rating scale

LAKE PLEASANT

 Lake Pleasant is rated GOOD for Striper, Largemouth, White Bass. We Are also catching a few Crappie, Bluegill, and Catfish that happen be on the schools of bait. The Trick is staying on the bait schools as the move around the lake. Morning surface water temperatures are in the mid to high 60’s. Refer to the Fall bait selections above.

BARTLETT LAKE

Bartlett Lake is rated GOOD For Largemouth, The Surface Water Temperature Is In the 60’s. Fall fishing baits and patterns are producing good numbers of Largemouth as the water level in the lake continues to rise. Here to the trick is locating the bait and staying on the schools as the move around the lake. Refer to the Fall bait selections above.

ROOSEVELT LAKE

Roosevelt Lake is rated GOOD for Bass and has been producing nice fish. The Fall patterns are in effect and the surface water temperatures are hovering around the low 60’s. Here again the trick is finding and staying on the bait schools as the move around the lake. Remember the depth of the schools and water clarity are key to selecting the right bait, color, size, and presentation. Refer to the Fall bait selections above.

APACHE LAKE

Apache Lake is rated Fair to Good for Bass. The Fall patterns are in effect and the surface water temperatures are hovering around the 60 degree mark. Here to the trick is locating and staying on the bait schools. Remember the depth of the schools and water clarity are key to selecting the right bait, color, size, and presentation. Refer to the Fall bait selections above.

SAGUARO LAKE

Saguaro Lake rated FAIR to GOOD for Bass in the 31/2 to 6 lb range. The Fall patterns are in effect and the surface water temperatures are hovering around the mid 60’s. Here to the trick is locating and staying on the bait schools as we approach December and January they normally stock trout in Saguaro. This adds another dimension, Trout imitation swimsuits to your arsenal. Remember the depth of the schools and water clarity are key to selecting the right bait, color, size, and presentation.

CANYON LAKE

Canyon Lake is rated FAIR for Bass. This Lake provides the angler with the opportunity to a BIG Bass, but not numbers. The Fall patterns are in effect and the surface water temperatures are hovering around the mid 60’s. Here again, the trick is locating the bait schools. Like Saguaro, as we approach December and January they normally stock trout in Canyon. As in Saguaro, it adds another dimension, Trout imitation swimsuits to your arsenal. When on bait schools remember the depth of the schools and water clarity are key to selecting the right bait, color, size, and presentation that will increase your odds of landing that once in a lifetime Fish.

ALAMO LAKE

Alamo Lake is rated FAIR to GOOD for numbers of fish, but not necessarily size. The Fall patterns are in effect and the surface water temperatures are hovering around the mid 60’s. Here again, the trick is locating the bait schools. The best Fall baits are mentioned above and the best choice will depend on the water clarity, depth of the bait, and the time of the day your fishing. Again these factors determine color, size, and choice of baits as mentioned at the top of Fishing Report.