Apache Lake near Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Lake is best fished in spring and fall. Winter is a close third. You will probably be better off fishing in your bathtub during the summer. You can find lots of good shoreline fishing here because of the irregular shoreline. The best places to fish here are deep coves, extended points, and rocky cliffs. All the rocks found here make perfect places for crayfish. Coincidentally the crayfish population here is huge. Because of that the best lures or baits you can use are crayfish colored. The fishing in the lake used to be much better. In fact the smallmouth here used to be the best fishery in all of Arizona. Then golden algae came and wiped out the fish though. The lake is on the upswing but it’s not the best yet. Hopefully in a few years the lake will be returned to its former glory. Tight Lines!
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Best Fishing Times for Apache Lake near Apache Junction, Arizona
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Best Fishing Times: 11:20PM to 1:20AM, and 11:50AM to 1:50PM
Alternate Fishing Times: 6:08AM to 8:08AM
Fishing Apache Lake, AZ on 3/21/2019 will be best from 11:20PM through 1:20AM, and from 11:50AM to 1:50PM. If those times won’t work for you, 6:08AM to 8:08AM looks promising. Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and weather changes.
Weather for Apache Lake
Current Temp:
57
Max Temp:
70
Min Temp:
57
Outside:
clear sky
Wind:
Moderate breeze
Wind Speed:
5.82
Wind Direction:
Southwest
Humidity:
22
Pressure:
1016
Sunrise:
7:27 AM
Sunset:
7:37 PM
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About Best Fishing Times for Apache Lake near Apache Junction
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