Got the clock set for 3:30 am tomorrow and will be off the water by noon.

Won't even consider the following days until triple digits subside.

The heat index was around 105 this past weekend and it will be 111 here this week. I had too many other things to do this past weekend so I didn't fish.

Next weekend I'm supposed to be with my girlfriend at her place on Lake Keowee, but with it being the 4th of July weekend and all of the pleasure boaters I don't think that I will bring my kayak. I'll stick to the bank for a few days.

That being said, if I'm fishing for fun when the heat is brutal I'll head out on the water between 5 and 6 in the morning and be off the water no later than 10 or 11. I have to gut it out on tournament days.

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Drink lots of water, sun protection clothing, that's about it. Fish at night if you can get yourself to do it.

Greetings All,

Yes, very warm these days in my region of Southern AZ. Given the pre-monsoon conditions where it is just hot (triple digit hot) and windy. This past weekend, the entire SO AZ was under National Weather Service declared "Red Flag" warning conditions. The hot winds were well over 15 mph with gusts over the upper 20s.

Yeah, just what you need to work out that angling ambition, right?

Over the many years of living all around AZ, I find that I don't change my fishing approach too much because of the heat. The typical approach of weedless soft plastics seem to produce results regardless of the ambient air temperatures. Now I am a recreational angler so I'm just out to have a good time. My preferred UL approach works for me. It is difficult to send those small presentations in high winds. There was a lot of low angle casting going on this weekend.

@Bassin101 The recommendation to "go slow" is a good one. It certainly produced bass for me in the Tucson urban waters. None of them were large but all were good fun.

I still use the same rigging and soft plastics low and slow. Generally as light of weight as possible. Usually less than 1/16 oz - 1/64 oz. All the waters in SO AZ are very popular and the UL presentation helps with success.

What does change is my personal preparation. The heat is no joke and is dangerous. Have a good quick exit strategy. Also have plenty of sun protection and stay well hydrated. It is the difference between a good or bad day. My gear includes a large thermos of water. It keeps the water from getting crazy hot. Drinking frequently just to make sure things continue to be good for ya.

Also good quality clothing for adequate sun protection is very helpful. Burning is no good.

The fish have not demonstrated they are too different in behavior. I do pretty much the same thing in the winter and summer time at the various reservoirs in the region. Also the same when I'm up in the metro PHX areas and the Mesa canals too!

Let's be careful out there. Have a good time just make sure you're good. Be well, Cheers!

Something else to add from us Arizona desert rats: BUY A GOOD COOLER!!! It doesn’t have to be a $200+ Yeti, but get one that will keep ice for more than a couple of hours in direct sunlight. Cold fluids not only keep your core temperature in line, but absorb faster into your system.

Sipping on cold water and Gatorade throughout the day will literally save your life in the heat. Once you get a heat Illness, your system is forever altered and your tolerance gets considerably less.

Greetings and Happy Fourth All!
@ElGuapo928 Fantastic recommendation. Yeah, by your location designation that low elevation just makes the heat even more intense!

I regret to admit I've not ever put a line in at Roosevelt. I've driven by there so many many times but no time to fish it. I look forward to fixing that sometime soon.

Be well! Cheers!

Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. When it’s this hot I fish very early in the morning or in the evening when it’s starting to cool off.

2 hours ago, ElGuapo928 said:

Once you get a heat Illness, your system is forever altered and your tolerance gets considerably less.

I'm a retired firefighter. I remember the exact day I had to have a break from the heat. Havent been the same since.

2 hours ago, Fishing_Rod said:

Greetings and Happy Fourth All!
@ElGuapo928 Fantastic recommendation. Yeah, by your location designation that low elevation just makes the heat even more intense!

I regret to admit I've not ever put a line in at Roosevelt. I've driven by there so many many times but no time to fish it. I look forward to fixing that sometime soon.

Be well! Cheers!

Hopefully we get some water with the monsoons - down to 39% as of today.