Southwest Forecast

Weekly fishing intelligence for Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada

Water Temp

64°F

Air Temp

72°F

Report Date

2026-04-07

This Week's Outlook

Water temps are sitting at 64F across the Southwest region this spring, creating cooling conditions. Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish fishing looks strong this week with air temps around 72F. Focus on early morning and late evening windows for the best action.

Species Breakdown

Largemouth Bass

High

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Technique: Texas Rig

Lure: Soft Plastic Worm (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 7")

Largemouth Bass are responding well to Soft Plastic Worm fished with a moderate to fast. Fish shallow cover near spawning flats

Channel Catfish

High

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Technique: Bottom Fishing

Lure: Stink Bait (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, dip tube)

Channel Catfish are responding well to Stink Bait fished with a moderate to fast. Fish shallower areas near spawning grounds

Striped Bass

High

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Technique: Live Bait Fishing

Lure: Live Herring/Shad (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 6-8")

Striped Bass are responding well to Live Herring/Shad fished with a moderate to fast. Follow the baitfish schools and stripers will be nearby

Crappie

High

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Technique: Jigging

Lure: Tube Jig (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 1/16oz)

Crappie are responding well to Tube Jig fished with a moderate to fast. Target shallow cover near spawning areas

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

Pre-spawn and spawn activity is peaking. Target shallow flats, pockets, and secondary points with slower presentations.

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