FS Digest

Can some please explain the effects that the different moon cycles have on freshwater fishing. Specifically for southern ontario and northern USA.

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by dingo_bomb

FS Digest

To my knowledge there is no direct scientific evidence to support a lunar effect in freshwater fish. It’s more of a factor for saltwater fishing, as the moon affects tides. Stronger currents around big tides create better feeding opportunities for most game fish.

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by parxon

FS Digest

Are steelhead and sea runs spawning effected by the moon phase do you know?

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by g2gfmx

FS Digest

I have heard that for nightfishing a full moon increases visibility and topwater contrast, insect/small animal activity.

Meaning that fish will be more aggressive and you can broaden your bait selection. Haven't been nightfishing enough to really notice apart from the bugs.

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by PowerFacer

FS Digest

This is what I've heard: in nights of full moon, fishes are more active, so if you go fishing the day after you may not catch them cause they ate the night before. Also moonrise and moonset (that may even happen during the day) can be felt by some predators (e.g. Bass & pike) and be favorable conditions for fishing.

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by Robboso

FS Digest

not much unless its tidal water

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by Sea-Seaweed-9791

Egghead

I like to fish when the moon rises just after the sun comes up, not sure what it does, but that's when I caught the most lake trout. They tend to feed longer. Only thing I can think is it's pitch black all night.and it's harder for they to see. But I still fish when I get the chance.

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

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Serious anglers know that fish of all types are affected by the lunar cycles. As a result, it is common for them to avoid fishing during a full moon, as the conventional wisdom is that fishing is poorer during the two days leading up to, and immediately after, a full moon.



Full Moon Fishing For Serious Anglers:


Serious anglers know that fish of all types are affected by the lunar cycles. As a result, it is common for them to avoid fishing during a full moon, as the conventional wisdom is that fishing is poorer during the two days leading up to, and immediately after, a full moon. But you’re not a slave to convention, and you know that some of the best and biggest are ripe for the picking while full moon fishing.

A full moon, or “fishing moon,” plays havoc with fish during the daytime. Just like the lunar cycles affect the tides, they affect everything that lives within that water. This even holds true for fresh water fish. So let’s look at what’s happening and how to take advantage of it with some great lunar fishing tips.

Fishing Moon –The Salty Sailor:


Sailors and those who live on the coast have known for generations that the phases of the moon control tides and the flow of marine life. During the full moon, there are increased tidal volumes, which means at high tide there is just a lot more water than usual.

Full moon fishing phase night pike This means the flats, where most of the small food lives, is filled and the big fish can get in there and enjoy an all-they-can-eat monthly feast. So, if you’re in deep water looking for large permit fish or bonefish, you’ll come up empty and swear off full moon fishing. Instead, move closer to shore.

With the increased water depth and the abundance of food, the larger fish swim inland to get their fill. In addition, the full moon means the fish can see better and are more likely to feed nocturnally.

So while I can’t promise you the biggest fish of your life – I once caught a seven-pound perch during a full-moon trip – you should still get in the water and go after those large ones. Just do it in the flats. Fish the full moon at night, in the morning and evenings the days before and after the fishing moon. During this time of the month, shallow fishing only gets better.

Fresh Water – Fresh Opportunity:

While it makes sense saltwater fish will respond to the ocean tides caused by moon fishing, the phases of the moon also affect fresh water fish. Bass, in particular, are known for feeding frenzies during the full moon. Again, it all has to do with finding their meals.

Bass are the top of the food chain and, as such, come out when there’s a lot of food to be had. When the full moon rolls around, the smaller species and insects show up in droves. It’s like lighting fish moon - moon phases fishing up a “free beer” sign at a Fourth of July festival. The big ones come running.

The key here is to remember the larger fish are likely to be where the usually aren’t. I’m convinced the reason some people don’t like moon fishing is that they are using conventional strategies during an unconventional time. Adjust your gear and strategies for the moon phase, and you will be happy you showed up to fish.

Set Moon Phases To Yeah:

Full moons aren’t the only moon phases you should be aware of. Just like the full moon and new moons have a large effect on the tides and aquatic life, knowing the effect of the other times can help. Often called moon-phase fishing, or fishing the moon phases, understanding how our satellite neighbor moves can tell you the best fishing days each month.

The Almanac Of Fishing:


The Farmer’s Almanac keeps a list of the best fishing days in various areas of the US based almost solely on moon phases. And while the fish-moon phase has an effect, if you really want to get the big ones you need to know which phases affect which fish.

Known as Moon-Phase Fishing, this type of planning is broken into Major and Minor periods. Major periods occur when the moon is directly overhead or directly below your specific reference latitude. Minors occur when it is at 90 degrees to either side.

The Earth and moon move in such a way that Majors and Minors occur slightly more than six hours apart. When days and nights are equal in length, like the Spring and Fall Equinoxes, a Major at dawn means a Minor at noon, and another Major around dusk. This makes the Equinox a prime day to be on the water.

This also has an effect on specific fish. The larger fish, like Bass, tend to feed the most from one-to-two hours after a Major, and right at the Minor as well as an hour after the Minor.

This may seem like a lot to learn just to catch a beautiful wide mouth, but once you get the hang of it, it’s not that complex. Plus, there are lots of resources out there to help you learn when the Major and Minor times are for your particular area and fish.

Something Fishy’s Going On:

So now that you know when to fish, the only question is what gear to use. Make sure you have the right type of rig for the size and type of fish you’re going after, and make sure you get that gear without breaking the bank. Let’s face it, companies are out to make money and will charge as much as they think they can get away with.

So when buying your gear, you need to think the same way you would when landing a fish. Get what you want, when you want, how you want. If you know you’re going to be going night fishing in the Spring, look for that gear during the fall and winter.

Those are the times you are likely to find good fishing promotions, good fishing giveaways, and even some fishing sweepstakes. Look for the companies that have giveaways and promotions that are linked to sweepstakes as well. Often there’s a special deal you can only get if you enter the contest.

There’s nothing wrong with buying a $5 fishing sweepstakes ticket for a contest you have no desire to win if it means you get $50 off that fresh water rig you’ve been drooling over for a month. Check out RustyAngler’s current, free fishing sweepstakes giveaways, too!

So get your gear, get a lunar calendar, and try some moon-phase fishing. Just be careful. Once you try it, you just might find you get hooked.





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wd4ity Loc: Middle Georgia, Forsyth

I've been night fishing for years and I can't tell a difference fishing under a full moon, a new moon, or any other phase of the moon. I've tried top water lures under a full moon with no success. I've had the best luck fishing a Texas rigged worm as slow as I could fish it.

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

I find fishing to be quite good on either side of the full moon, better than other cycle days between full and new. Surprise, surprise....my fishing app (Fishing and Hunting Solunar) agrees and gives peak times a rating.
The question of FRESHWATER effect should be addressed, as most folks only correlate moon effect with tides, therefore.. the ocean. The effect the moon has is gravitational pull. ALL waterbodies are affected, not just salt. Lakes actually "bulge" with the effect, though obviously, no noticable shoreline deviation to us, without instruments and long-term observation.
I actually like to challenge my app, by going out and catching a limit of trout on a "18% Day", according to the app.....lord knows I have plenty of "nice weather, so good fishing, but bad catching" days on those "88%" & "94%" days...lol.

dalebergs

I will always, given the choice, schedule my trout fishing trips during the new moon phase. Over the years I'd say that I have done better during the new moon. On the other side of that coin, I'm going to fish when I have the time to do so, and have done very well on the full moon too. Big river fish just seem more active, and likely to be on the feed during the new moon phase. Poor visibility, at night, during a new moon would seem logical, but I'm skeptical of that being the reason. Fish are going to feed whether the visibility is good or not.

Jwid Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO

I have read that cold front effects are negligible. That it is statistically not a factor when compared to catching rates. If it is a factor it is because atmospheric pressure slightly affects pressure on the water which in turn applies a slight pressure to the fish. For a short period of time this might confuse them into not being aggressive/hungry. Low pressure could also cause floating organisms to float up, higher pressure to sink. So there is some barometric effect. There are gauges that have floats in them indicating pressure changes. Overall catching rates are supposed to be better when the weather is stable. So a fair weather fisherman should be more successful?