03-28-2013, 01:10 PM
What kind of fish are you fishing for?
I am going to assume trout.
Trout in lakes are ruled by temperature, oxygen, predator threat, and food.
Most of the food is on the shoals (1-25 feet), but being as it is shallow, that water is subject to warming in the summer sun and predators. So trout will cruise the shoals early in the day and late in the evening. MIddle of the day they will usually move to deeper water for a level where they have good oxygen, temperature, and feel safe. For those same reasons overcast days with a little chop will be better fishing than sunny and calm.
My best tip to you is to use a boat or float tube with a good fish finder. The fish finder will help you to learn the lake you are on and where the fish are hanging.
You have to find them before you can figure out what they will bite.
Good Luck!
[signature]
I am going to assume trout.
Trout in lakes are ruled by temperature, oxygen, predator threat, and food.
Most of the food is on the shoals (1-25 feet), but being as it is shallow, that water is subject to warming in the summer sun and predators. So trout will cruise the shoals early in the day and late in the evening. MIddle of the day they will usually move to deeper water for a level where they have good oxygen, temperature, and feel safe. For those same reasons overcast days with a little chop will be better fishing than sunny and calm.
My best tip to you is to use a boat or float tube with a good fish finder. The fish finder will help you to learn the lake you are on and where the fish are hanging.
You have to find them before you can figure out what they will bite.
Good Luck!
[signature]