How do you tell what the water temps are without a thermometer? Pretty self explanatory. I’m a bank fisherman, and I don’t have a thermometer. As the air temps are starting to warm up...

FS Digest

Pretty self explanatory. I’m a bank fisherman, and I don’t have a thermometer. As the air temps are starting to warm up, I’m sure that the water temps are following suit. Is there any way to guess the water temp based on the air temperature or anything else?

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by dingerfingerringer

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Go down to your local metrology lab and get your finger calibrated. No need to go below 32F.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

FS Digest wrote:

Pretty self explanatory. I’m a bank fisherman, and I don’t have a thermometer. As the air temps are starting to warm up, I’m sure that the water temps are following suit. Is there any way to guess the water temp based on the air temperature or anything else?

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by dingerfingerringer

Weather channel here gives that info nightly.

Capt. Lou Loc: PA

Local bodies of water have flow charts etc , USG provides ! Get on the site and generally buoy can get water temps !

PierRat904 Loc: St. Augustine

ask google

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

Without a thermometer...you are simply guessing.
You can spend about $150 for a fancy electronic thermometer that records the temp at 5' intervals or you can be a cheapo like me, and have a dedicated cheapo combo with a swimming pool thermometer attached. Use it with a bobber for surface temps , weighted and quick retrieval for deep temps... easy-peasy....and a $3.99 investment.

alwjohnson Loc: Lorman, MS

The Mississippi Metrology Laboratory is located on the campus of Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS. You're welcome to visit.

Charlie Loc: Chester Va.

FS Digest wrote:

Pretty self explanatory. I’m a bank fisherman, and I don’t have a thermometer. As the air temps are starting to warm up, I’m sure that the water temps are following suit. Is there any way to guess the water temp based on the air temperature or anything else?

by dingerfingerringer

Charlie Loc: Chester Va.

Point Blank U don't!!!!!!!!!

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Charlie wrote:

Point Blank U don't!!!!!!!!!

Agree. No way of knowing if you don't have a thermometer. And I've never heard of a good way of estimating. Follow FF's advice and make the most of that.

Fish Dancer Loc: Guntersville, Alabama

Spiritof27 wrote:

Go down to your local metrology lab and get your finger calibrated. No need to go below 32F.

😂

Zubin Loc: Langley, Wa. Whidbey Island

That’s a good one Spiritof27! Lmbo

Big TC Loc: Raytown, MO.

FixorFish wrote:

Without a thermometer...you are simply guessing.
You can spend about $150 for a fancy electronic thermometer that records the temp at 5' intervals or you can be a cheapo like me, and have a dedicated cheapo combo with a swimming pool thermometer attached. Use it with a bobber for surface temps , weighted and quick retrieval for deep temps... easy-peasy....and a $3.99 investment.

I'll think I'll wait for the buy one get one free special. Plus the free shipping.

redfish6547 Loc: Rockport Texas

There are probably apps that you can download on your phone that will tell you.

georgefrazier Loc: Hull, MA

FS Digest wrote:

Pretty self explanatory. I’m a bank fisherman, and I don’t have a thermometer. As the air temps are starting to warm up, I’m sure that the water temps are following suit. Is there any way to guess the water temp based on the air temperature or anything else?

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by dingerfingerringer

There are several weather/ocean based mobile apps you can down load that will provide the info you seek