weather related fishing

[avidfisher]

How is fishing in light rain or after it rains. With the cooler temps how does this affect fishing. I probably haven't fished in the rain in years. Just curious how one would do on a day like this. Thanks for any advise.

[vikingmeatwad]

I just got a boat this year and have this question as well. It doesn't seem to be stormy at all but would the bass/walleye/panfish bite much in this weather? Tomorrow might be crappy as well.

[iFishMN.YT]

It wasnt raining, but I have done ok the last 2 times out, yesterday(monday) and Friday. Bass action seemed to be about the same as when it was hot, maybe a little better in the shallow then before. I would also like to hear what some of the more experience fisherpeople have to say about how the fish are reacting to this weather shift.

[King_Fisher]

Fishing in this type of weather is actually my favorite time to go. I know it isn't a whole lot of fun sitting in the rain but it sure seems to me that the fish seem more active than usual. I was out on a lake fishing with spinner baits on Sunday and caught literally every species (for this lake)of fish except for a sunny, bullhead, and carp. It was quite a time. Plus it is nice not having all of the pleasure boaters flying by you. Hope this helps. Good Luck!!

[iFishMN.YT]

I agree, I really enjoy this kind of weather, and the fish seem to be biting good, had one of my better outings yesterday in the clouds/sprinkles, and I have had a great lake to myself most of the time, maybe 1 other boat at times.

Its just going to keep getting better!

[fisherman-andy]

I have had some of my best fishing success in the rain or overcast days. Big fish like days like that.

As long as it's not pouring out, I will go out and brave the weather to fish. Definately give it a try. You will also have less competition and less recreational boaters bothering you.

[Dkoy]

Fished sunday and monday evenings on tonka. Weather wasn't the best. We had a hard time finding the ski's. On Monday I brought my boy along and had a blast with the crappies in the rocks. Caught quite a few decent ones 12-14". Also caught 3-4 walleyes in the mix. Odd but there were tons of panfish stacked up along the long edge from the rocks. Marked them tightly stacked probably a 1/4 mile or more. Wish I had brought marcum along to check things out. O wells. Will be out there again with the boy. If your out there come say hi, black alumacraft w/ 90 yami. We'll probably hit the west tonight around rocks.