Water temperature and barometric pressure
May 21, 2021 13:49:53 #
Can anyone tell me what is best for fishing? How much difference does the water temperature make?
I have heard that barometric pressure also plays a role?
I have heard that barometric pressure also plays a role?
May 21, 2021 14:15:51 #
Katriniagirl wrote:
Can anyone tell me what is best for fishing? How much difference does the water temperature make?
I have heard that barometric pressure also plays a role?
I have heard that barometric pressure also plays a role?
I can’t say which is best, as I know guys that can catch fish anytime. However, water temp has an effect as well as barometric pressure. Temperature changes can turn fish on or off. Warmer water typically means more activity (up to about 70 degrees). A high pressure system will drive them deep as that usually means clear, sunny days. They will head for the shade or below the level the light penetrates as they can’t close their eyes. If there is a breeze, they won’t be as deep as the water surface will be broken up (some refer to this as a walleye chop). Often, fish will hide right under your boat in the shade as well. A low pressure system usually means rain and rain knocks bugs into the water. Fish will raise up to take advantage of the free food presented to them. If you see minnows on the surface, too, the predators are often just below. I hope some of this helps!
May 21, 2021 14:26:37 #
Not all fish react the same to water temp and pressure changes....best to single out a specific species and go from there
May 21, 2021 14:34:21 #
Captain Lahti
Loc: Kennewick, WA
For example, I like to dry fly fish for trout in a small pond/lake over the deepest part. It’s a light breeze trout hit my fly offering more where there is a slight ripple from the breeze than where the water is calm, not ripped. Think they feel safer coming to the surface. There doesn’t need to be a big hatch just a few small flys around. Of course since it is a bit windy, it’s during a low pressure system moving through. In a high pressure period there likely is no wind, more sun and best top bite is in shaded areas or when a cloud passes.
May 21, 2021 15:02:41 #
Remember this, rule # 1: Go fishing when ever you can, stay as long as you can! That will ltake care of you being there when the fish decide to feed. Just Sayin...RJS
May 21, 2021 15:18:15 #
Katriniagirl wrote:
Can anyone tell me what is best for fishing? How much difference does the water temperature make?
I have heard that barometric pressure also plays a role?
I have heard that barometric pressure also plays a role?
Fish and animals sense the barometric pressure changes which alerts them to possible rain and wind or calm and drier. When its rising fish will start feeding more freely until the water temperature rises and the stay deeper for more cooler and oxygenated water. With animals they sense to incoming cooler conditions. If that's any help.
May 21, 2021 15:27:57 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
Robert J Samples wrote:
Remember this, rule # 1: Go fishing when ever you can, stay as long as you can! That will ltake care of you being there when the fish decide to feed. Just Sayin...RJS
I've got to say that I am in agreement!
May 21, 2021 15:31:55 #
May 22, 2021 06:53:00 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
Remember this, rule # 1: Go fishing when ever you can, stay as long as you can! That will ltake care of you being there when the fish decide to feed. Just Sayin...RJS
I like that rule. You can never fish too often or too long. 😀
May 22, 2021 08:09:47 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
Katriniagirl wrote:
Can anyone tell me what is best for fishing? How much difference does the water temperature make?
I have heard that barometric pressure also plays a role?
I have heard that barometric pressure also plays a role?
Water temperature can significantly impact "fish behavior"... Particularly around "spawning season"... It's a subject worthy of "independent study", I would have to say.
May 22, 2021 08:56:57 #
As far as pressure is concerned, it's my opinion that they will often go on a feeding spree as a low pressure, or storm, is moving in. This also means that the temp sometimes will drop, like in a thunderstorm. After it passes they will typically get lockjaw for a day or so.
May 22, 2021 11:04:21 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
Robert J Samples wrote:
Remember this, rule # 1: Go fishing when ever you can, stay as long as you can! That will ltake care of you being there when the fish decide to feed. Just Sayin...RJS
I don't believe anyone could say it better. Right on Robert.
May 22, 2021 11:47:15 #
cking
Loc: Denton, Texs
Robert J Samples wrote:
Remember this, rule # 1: Go fishing when ever you can, stay as long as you can! That will ltake care of you being there when the fish decide to feed. Just Sayin...RJS
Well said, RJS!👍
May 22, 2021 12:18:06 #
May 22, 2021 12:53:56 #
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