Daily fishing verdict · 2026-07-14
New moon, falling pressure — worth a try despite warm water.
Water's up to 75.6°F, which is above the smallmouth sweet spot, but the 24h DO range topped out at 16.4 mg/L — these fish had oxygen to burn today. Pressure's been sliding and the new moon has some anglers thinking bass are on the move. I'd temper expectations a bit, but conditions aren't as tough as the temperature alone suggests.
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