06-29-2023, 11:53 AM
(06-29-2023, 02:46 AM)MWScott72 Wrote: Thanks guys. Another question, do cats get more active as it warms this time of year. Meaning, do I have to get up real early in the morning for a better shot at them?
Nope. Cats are the subject of a lot of erroneous facts and misconceptions. They do not only feed on rotten stuff...but often live almost exclusively on live prey...crawdads, minnows, worms, etc...especially in water clear enough for them to be sight feeders. And they do not only feed after dark. During the hottest part of summer...when water temps are over 80 degrees...and there is a lot of noisy recreational boat traffic during the day...cats WILL often be more active at night...especially the bigger ones. But most of us who fish Utah Lake can attest to doing quite well throughout the daylight hours too.
You don't have to be on the water at daybreak for catfish. But sometimes the fishing might be best during the quiet low light hours of early morning...especially during the hottest parts of summer. However, I have had a lot of my best "wide open bites" after 10 in the morning. I still like to always start early...if for no other reason to see the sun coming up over the mountains and to hear the lake wake up...with all of the myriad bird species setting up a morning chorus. Best part of the day for esthetics but definitely not essential for good fishing.