Barometric pressure

[chex]

Do you guys agree with the following?



FWIW, here is barometric pressure at Mattawoman in March 2012. The green arrow is the day some guys had a really great day fishing for many species. The red arrows indicate not so great days (except for catfish).

[nay_sayer]

I agree with that completely. I know that this topic has been studied extensively.

[MDFishin]

Looks like from the graphs that the actual results conteract the theoretical results.

Green arrow was just after/during an increasing BP trend or even on "normal" weather, and the red arrows (especially the 1st and 3rd) correspond to falling trends. I would think the red arrows would produce more fish (falling BP = more active fish) the second red arrow is after a major drop in BP, but it leveled out quickly. I would say a storm came through and dumped rain.

I hear people say to fish when the barometer is moving, or dropping, or this or that. Its really hard to quantify the relationship without looking at all factors. The first graph doesnt show water temp, or rainfall, fairly important factors at that .

All that being said, I go fishing when my calendar allows regardless of conditions. However once I get a real job (UGHH) I will most likely look to the weather in order to plan my days off to correspond with the "Best" fishing days.

[ictalurus]

From what I've read, the relationship between barometric pressure and feeding/fishing varies by species. There have been several studies that looked at how aquacultured fish fed under different pressure regimes. There have also been studies looking at fish movement and pressure. There wasn't much that was consistent across species.

For winter time bass fishing in reservoirs, I try to fish on the third sunny day in a row, which usually worked pretty well. The second or third cloudy/drizzle-y day can be good, too. From my experience, I've had better luck during consistent conditions (good or bad) compared to times when the weather was changing.

The guys on tidalfish talk about fishing before storms, but that has never worked well for me. Fishing after cold fronts is usually bad, too, except for crappie. For topwater fishing for stripers, I like it to be somewhat calm because it's hard to work the lures in waves, and it seems like the fish don't strike them as often. Except for an awesome day slaying specks with Ron, I usually don't have much luck when it's windy, but that might be a lure presentation problem. Regardless, your mileage may vary.

[tufnik]

+1 I just go fishing when my schedule allows it. I use to follow new moon, etc. Too many variables, and I don't actually see consistency. Who really knows when you're going catch fish?

[MDFishin]

I keep the same philosophy for fishing and hunting. "You'll never get one from the couch" No matter how "bad" you might think your fishing day could be youll have a 100% better chance at catching em with your ass in your boat, and not on the lazy boy....and arent our kayaks comfy!!!