Fishing and the Weather

Fishing and the Weather

When you're fishing you're out in the weather. It's really hard to go on a fishing trip indoors after all. So, it's only natural to think about sunny days as the epitome of fishing weather. However, if you have any experience, you know that's not what you should be looking for. You're not interested in a shower either, so what kind of weather is optimal. The short answer is a cloudy sky. At the end of this article, you will hopefully know that you're better off with an overcast sky.

The best weather is as mentioned the overcast sky, but what are the pros and cons of specific weather types for your fishing trip.

The sunny blue sky is what most people are looking for when they know they have to spend a lot of time outdoors. The problem with this is simply that the fish won't bite. The sunny blue sky is not the kind of weather that makes fish actively bite. The reasoning is, first of all, that it's easy for them to see you coming. You don't want to give your position or purpose away, and that's just what happens on a sunny day out.

So what about rain? Well, the fish may be active, but it's not the kind of weather you want' to spend eight straight hours in. Sure you can dress for the occasion, and you should, but either way sitting there in the rain all day is hardly any fun. At all.

So that leaves the overcast sky. It has all the things you're looking for. First of all, the fish aren't going to see you coming miles away. That is always a thing you want to look for when you go on a fishing trip. The rainy day is no fun because it's very wet. An overcast sky without the rain is still fairly comfortable. Sure it can be a bit cold, but that's where dressing for the occasion comes in. It is quite simply the best fishing weather you can get.

Looking at the weather forecast should always be one of the first things you do when preparing for a fishing trip. If it looks like it's going to pour all day you should plain and simply avoid going at all. You can still have a good day out if the weather is sunny, but don't expect to catch many fish. That's not to say you won't have a great day it will just be a different kind of enjoyment. A sunny day is probably good if you want to bring your family along. They will get the fishing experience with you, and you can teach your kids about the things they need to learn to do if they want to go fishing too. However, you should also talk to them about the optimal weather conditions and explain how a sunny day is not the day they will catch the most fish.

The overcast sky, on the other hand, should make you jump with joy. It is the perfect weather for your fishing trip and any day that looks like that should be crossed off in your calendar ASAP.