The Best Times To Catch Fish During The Summer Months

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Fishing is tough during the dog days of summer.

And as we start to head later into summer, that window of opportunity to catch quality fish shortens.

So in this video, you’ll learn:

  • What lures work best during your prime summer fishing times
  • Why DO2 and water temperatures are important
  • Dissecting the morning versus the evening bite
  • And much more

Check it out!

Best Times To Fish During Summer [VIDEO]

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We reviewed a ton of information so here’s a timestamped table of contents:

  • 0:51 – DO2 and water temperatures (why it’s important)
  • 2:24 – It sounds early but this is the best time to fish
  • 3:05 – When the fishing shuts down (and why)
  • 4:25 – Grass flats and oxygen levels
  • 5:16 – We have eyelids, fish do not
  • 6:26 – Finding the feeding window in hotter temperatures
  • 9:03 – Morning vs evening bite
  • 11:50 – The short window to fish
  • 13:46 – Why topwater is so productive
  • 14:31 – After the topwater bite dies, what to use next
  • 15:56 – Lures you must have for a search bait during the summer
  • 19:35 – When to change things up
  • 21:34 – Don’t forget this (year-round)
  • 22:23 – Here’s your arsenal of lures for the summer bite
  • 24:04 – Have heavier jig heads with you to fish in deeper water
  • 26:17 – Fishing ledges and channels

Here are the lures we discussed:

Have any questions about times to target fish during the summer?

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Jim Dough
2 years ago

Great post! This helped me solve my summer drought.

Bryce Baker
2 years ago

How about night hours under lights on your boat?

Wyatt Parcel
2 years ago
Reply to  Bryce Baker

Dock lights can also be extremely productive this time of year! They require a little bit more finesse and casting skill, but the rewards are worth it!

James Rogers
2 years ago

Nice job Justin and Wyatt, very informative content and presentation was awesome. Very instructive. Thanks Guys

Wyatt Parcel
2 years ago
Reply to  James Rogers

Thanks so much James! Glad you enjoyed this one sir!

Neal H.
2 years ago

Thanks Guys!
Very informative,
What are your thoughts on popping corks w/ artificials on these summer days? Too Active/aggressive? In the deeper water as the bite slows?
Thanks!

Neal H.
2 years ago
Reply to  Justin Ritchey

Awesome! Thanks! I haven’t used popping corks in 40 years, since my live bait days. But the popping cork w/artificials videos Salt Strong has presented (like Wyatt’s “salvaged popping cork” video) has me rethinking them as an alternative option in my arsonal.
Tight Lines!

Mike kasinger
2 years ago

I never hear you talk about using a Red Fish magic I switch the bodies out to a slam shady or f r e d and have been catching some beautiful Red Fish up to 50 inches.

Randy Mercer
2 years ago

Would a springfed creek be a better Area to fish because of cooler water?

Mario Relvini
2 years ago

Nice discussion guys. I like the idea of using a bomber as a search bait instead of a topwater. Problem with topwater is you only get to use it for a short period then the rod sits in the back for the rest of the morning (I’m too lazy to change out the lure). Only issue I found with getting on the water before sunrise is those dang mosquitoes. They can be brutal.

Gary Brady
2 years ago

Great video guys. The fishing is so much better early and late. It’s warmer at sunset, but the big fish start moving at dusk, that’s when I mainly fish.

Steve W Merritt
2 years ago

I just caught 2 nice flounder(door mats) on the am sb

Chuck Daymude
2 years ago

Covering water during peak times is the best approach to getting more bites. One of the oldest and truest old truths still stands; when tournament fishing; more presentations = more bites all things being equal.

Keep your lure wet as much as possible and show it to as many fish as you can and you’ll up-level your chances. Topwater & Paddle Tails are pretty much all I have tied on apart from a suspending jerk bait/twitch bait when I know I’m on a school and just want to pick em apart.

Nice work covering the fundamentals guys. Always rely on fundamentals anglers and you’ll rarely be be disappointed.

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