HOW WATER TEMPERATURE AFFECTS INSHORE SALTWATER FISHING
Fish are sensitive to changes in water temperature. Even a small change of one degree can make a huge difference.
Fish are attracted to cooler water in the summer. Here's how and where you can find them.
- Nearby passes and inlets are where incoming tides bring in cool water from the ocean or gulf.
- On overcast days
- The morning after the water has cooled overnight.
- After it rains, on shallow flats
- Windblown shorelines
Fish are attracted to warmer water in winter. Here's how and where you can find them.
- Protected areas for wind
- Dark, shallow, and muddy flats
- Some areas have a slight current
- Later in the afternoon (when the sun has had the chance to warm water)
Water heats up and cools at the surface first. This means that fish can be found in deeper waters during extreme cold or hot temperatures.
Let's not forget the last question.
How cold can it be before you are unable to fish?
It's all about relative temperatures, so I believe that it's never too cold for fish.
Fish don't like extreme cold fronts, but they will still be hungry. You can often find areas of warmer water like deep pockets or cuts.
Keep in mind that the colder the weather, the further you will go.
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