Yea, I’m looking forward to a day on the lake, and rain/wind oxygenating the water & clearing the air.With the week-long rain and much cooler temperatures coming to Western Washington, anyone planning on getting a jump on the fishing? In the rain?
As a matter of fact, I and a couple of other forum members put in some much welcomed 'rain time' yesterday.Guessing no one fishes rainy stillwater…
I do like fishing when there are less people... so I go during the weekI just like fishing in the rain…..because there are always less people.
SF
Shawn - the Pacific Northwest needs a lot of Seeger Effect, bring it on!!
The best time to fish?………Anytime you can!I do like fishing when there are less people... so I go during the week
As far as fishing success by the weather, opinions are all over the place...
Fishing by the Barometer | The Weather Channel
"According to *Spud Woodward, Assistant Director for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division and an avid king mackerel and red drum fisherman*, fish are much more comfortable when there's stable high pressure, and tend to feed actively most anywhere within the water column. He also acknowledges the general cycles of high and low pressure and how fish react to them."
What Is the Best Barometric Pressure for Fishing? | Weather Station Advisor
"The best barometric pressure conditions for fishing are when the pressure is falling, and the weather is degrading. During this period of falling barometric pressure, fish will be very active. They will likely take any food you offer them"
How Barometric Pressure Can Affect Fishing Conditions | Acurite (my weather station mfg)
"After researching the myths and studies all over the world-wide web, here is what the vast majority has come to conclusion on when it comes to barometric pressure and fishing…
High Pressure (30.50 +/Clear Skies) - Fish bite Medium to Slow in deeper water or near cover while fishing slowly.
Medium Pressure (29.70 – 30.40/Fair Weather) - Normal Fishing using different gear or baits to meet the needs of the fish.
Low Pressure (29.60 and under/Cloudy/Rainy Weather) - Fishing Slows. Go at them slow in deeper water or near cover.
Rising Pressure/Improving Weather – The fish are slightly active. Go at them slow in deeper water or near cover.
Stable Pressure/Fair Weather - Normal Fishing. This is the perfect to try different gear or baits.
Falling Pressure/Degrading Weather - Best Fishing. The fish are likely to take anything they can get!!"
Understanding Barometric Pressure and How It Affects Fishing | In Fisherman
"Even slight changes in barometric pressure can cause big variations in fish behavior. One of the main reasons is that everything in the water sinks, suspends, or floats to the top. Changes in pressure act like minor changes in gravity, upsetting this delicate balancing act on a regular basis. Such rises and falls are compounded because objects weigh less underwater, which makes them more prone to ups and downs...
In the end, the key to consistent catches is understanding how barometric pressure and other mitigating factors - both natural and human-related - affect fish behavior on your favorite lakes, and adjusting your fishing tactics to match."
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