10-30-2009, 02:13 AM
I am wondering if Deer Creek Res. is "big" enough to stratify? If it is, when does this usually occur in the early part of the year, and when does the fall turnover typically occur? Is there a way to tell if a lake has "turned over" or if it is still "stratified"? Can you tell with a plain fishfinder? I think mine will show a shaded area near the middle of the water column in summer, I have always assumed that this is where the water becomes more dense as the tempurature is lower at depth there fore sending back a "sonar" blip to my finder as it continues on to the bottom. Is this a rational thought? Or is my wife correct and I really am crazy?
I was also wondering how this would effect the fish in the lake, I know the Trout prefer water temps in the low to mid 50's for ideal feeding conditions, but what about the Walleye and Perch in there? at what temps are they actively feeding? What temps shut them down?
I guess the better question is what is the magic number on a thermometer that slows the metabolism of Walleye and Perch enough they go into winter feeding habits?
I am going to Google up some research, I figured I would open a thread to all of you too I am sure some of you fellows and ladies know about this stuff. I was really pondering if these factors really play a "big" role on the lakes here from late Summer to Winter when the ice sets in.
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I was also wondering how this would effect the fish in the lake, I know the Trout prefer water temps in the low to mid 50's for ideal feeding conditions, but what about the Walleye and Perch in there? at what temps are they actively feeding? What temps shut them down?
I guess the better question is what is the magic number on a thermometer that slows the metabolism of Walleye and Perch enough they go into winter feeding habits?
I am going to Google up some research, I figured I would open a thread to all of you too I am sure some of you fellows and ladies know about this stuff. I was really pondering if these factors really play a "big" role on the lakes here from late Summer to Winter when the ice sets in.
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