Weather vagaries: At what pressure does perch bite in winter?

What weather is best to catch pike?

Does pike bite in the rain?

The ideal weather for pike is light rain with moderate wind. It is on those days when it rains evenly that this fish is most active. For a fisherman, such weather will not be a problem if he has a good raincoat or membrane suit; he will happily endure such weather and will enjoy the frequent bites of pike.

In what wind does pike bite better?

Pike bite better when there is a slight wind, which creates large ripples in the water, but so that they do not turn into waves. It is impossible to say the exact wind strength because it will depend on the size and openness of the body of water.

In one place the wind can raise waves, but in another place, at the same speed, create only barely visible ripples.

The fisherman needs to observe the surface of the water in the body of water where the predator is being caught.

The influence of moon phases on biting

The active bite of pike is influenced by various factors. These also include the phases of the moon. Understanding the lunar cycle will help you understand the behavior of a predator and achieve excellent results in catching it.

The Moon changes its position in the sky relative to the Earth over time. Therefore, the moon is illuminated unevenly by the sun throughout the month.

There are four phases:

• new moon: at first the moon is invisible, and then a narrow crescent appears;
• first quarter: half of the moon is illuminated by the sun;
• full moon: the entire moon is visible, and then less and less of it becomes visible;
• last quarter: again only half of the moon is visible and it continues to get smaller.

The phases of the moon change each other over the course of 29.5 days. This period of time is called a synodic month. The moon, having the strength of its magnetic field, affects the state of water in rivers and reservoirs. Therefore, changing the phases of the moon affects the acceleration and deceleration of life processes that occur in the pike’s body.

Fishermen say that the predator is most active during the new moon. She greedily grabs the available bait. When the moon is in the first quarter, the pike continues to feed, but the bite weakens. Fish activity is average. During a full moon, pike react worst to bait.

Important. Fishing for pike at night during the full moon can be successful

Since the reservoirs have good lighting, the pike remains more active.

In the last quarter, pike activity increases again, and its activity can be called average.

Perch fishing in spring in March

The spring month of March is very important in the life of a perch. It marks both the release of ice from water bodies and the beginning of the spawning period. Let's figure out how a specific period affects the predator's bite, separately.

Ice melting . This period is stressful for perch. Therefore, the bite during the week is usually very weak or completely absent.

The interval between ice melting and spawning . Almost every predator has a so-called “pre-spawning glutton” and perch is no exception. During such a period, small and medium-sized perch cruise along the coastline in search of fry. Larger specimens are in no hurry to leave the depths.

Perch spawning. Spawning begins at the end of March or beginning of April. Lasts about 2 weeks. There is no bite. The beginning of the spawning period can be determined by three facts:

1. Warming up the water to 7-9 degrees.
2. The water begins to recede. Returning a reservoir to its banks after a flood.
3. A popular sign is the beginning of birch leaves blooming.

Speaking about the most favorable time of day for catching perch in March, we mean the active period between spawning and ice melting. As a rule, this is daytime. From approximately 10 am to 4 pm.

Ideal weather conditions are a sunny day, with slightly lower steady pressure (738 - 739).

Large bodies of water

Winter fishing for perch on large rivers and lakes (reservoirs) takes place over incomparably large areas. And in the midst of these endless ice, predator sites are more difficult to find. But in such reservoirs you can count on catching especially large specimens. You should carefully approach the search for a catchable place.

It's good if they are known. If you have to search for perch on an unfamiliar body of water in the winter, then first theoretical preparation is made, well, at least, the approximate nature of the bottom topography is learned. Such information is obtained by communicating with local fishermen or studying, for example, hydrographic maps and fishing forums.

We find out, or at least guess, where the perch is. Aimless wandering through such vast water areas often ends in a lack of catch. Therefore, you need to move forward purposefully to a specific place - an underwater ridge, a dump, a table, in order to examine them. A shallow bank or navel among great depths, uneven bottoms and shallows near holes is just right. In such places there is a high probability of running into seasoned humpback whales. Here perches feed on fry that have found refuge in the uneven bottom.

Atmospheric pressure and its effect on biting

Natural factors and especially atmospheric pressure have a very significant effect on the behavior of fish

In addition, such facts as air temperature, time of year, water temperature, moon phase, wind direction and intensity, water level and its transparency are of no small importance. 3Despite the abundance of external factors, you should focus on atmospheric pressure as one of the most important indicators. Atmospheric pressure has a serious impact on human life, and even more so on the behavior of animals and fish.

Atmospheric pressure depends on weather conditions, and the well-being of all living beings depends on indicators of the level of atmospheric pressure

Atmospheric pressure has a serious impact on human life, and even more so on the behavior of animals and fish. Atmospheric pressure depends on weather conditions, and the well-being of all living beings depends on the level of atmospheric pressure.

Why does pressure affect fish?

Atmospheric pressure only partially influences fish behavior directly. But the indirect influence is exerted by the consequences of changes in atmospheric pressure. As a result of pressure changes, the density of water and the level of oxygen in it changes. But this already seriously affects the behavior of the fish.

The water in a reservoir has its own hydrostatic pressure, which differs from atmospheric pressure, but there is a certain connection between them. If there is a big difference between them, then the fish loses orientation, its appetite decreases and lethargy appears. In such conditions, the fish may refuse any bait.

What atmospheric pressure activates the bite?

The best bite can be observed in conditions where atmospheric pressure has stable parameters for several days, or even weeks.

Increased atmospheric pressure also has a positive effect on biting, but only if it is stable.

The worst conditions for fishing are pressure drops and low pressure. Although not all fish species react equally to such changes. Increased pressure has a positive effect on small fish, which move to the upper layers of water in search of food. When pressure is low, predators become more active. Small fish become lethargic, so predators spend less effort and energy in search of food. With low pressure, you should not count on biting small fish, but you can catch large fish.

Effect of pressure on fish air bladders

Inside each fish you can find an air bubble, inside of which there is oxygen, nitrogen and some carbon dioxide. The bubble is provided by a mixture of gases as a result of the work of a small gland called the red body. But since there is little blood in the fish, the process of gas entering the bladder is not very active.

The air bubble provides neutral buoyancy for the fish at any depth, so it can easily move along any horizon. As a result of pressure changes, the fish has to additionally adjust the gas concentration in the air bubble, which takes a lot of the fish’s energy. In such conditions, the fish simply lies on the bottom, without making any adjustments and waiting for the atmospheric pressure to stabilize.

The fish's air bladder is directly connected to the lateral line, which helps it navigate through the water. If the pressure is not stable, the movements of the fish are also unstable: it is simply lost in space and has no time for food, because it is busy with its own problems.

Perch in December

Now about the baits. On the first ice, you can successfully use both a jig and a spinner. Moreover, the latter can be quite large - up to 10 cm. The nature of the game is fast. When fishing with a jig, the best results are obtained by small and medium-sized ones.

The most suitable bait is a burdock moth larva and small maggots. You can catch perch without bait, but this will require a very intense game - an oscillation frequency of up to 300 per minute.

In this case, you should put a piece of black, yellow or red cambric on the shank of the hook. At low air pressure, the perch rises to the upper layers of the water, and at low air pressure, it stands and takes from the bottom. The bites are careful and for this you need a sensitive nod - at least 7 cm. When biting, the guard may tremble almost imperceptibly, lower slightly or weaken. In any case, hooking immediately follows. The best weather this month is sunny, with slight frost (up to -5 degrees), with a weak south wind.

In-Fisherman Magazine, August 2012

Ralph Mens

One of the most common myths in the fishing world is that atmospheric pressure affects the life of perch and other fish that are the subject of sport fishing. And this despite the fact that not a single scientist has been able to prove the existence of such a connection. We've looked at a lot of scientific reports, and none of them have an obvious, straightforward pattern.

This consistency of results is mainly due to the fact that barometric pressure is associated with other weather phenomena and it is not possible to separate one from the other. Accurate data on the dependence of fish behavior on a single variable – pressure – is needed. However, significant changes occur simultaneously with changes in wind direction, temperature and sky conditions.

Typical changes that precede a sharp drop in pressure are an increase in the amount of clouds, while the increase is accompanied by bright sunshine in a clear sky. So, there is no direct relationship between fluctuations in atmospheric pressure and fish activity that has been proven by scientists.

Field experiments

Several years ago I studied the behavior of bass using underwater tracking equipment.

My team monitored atmospheric pressure based on more than 100 variables. Consistent with previous studies, we found no obvious relationship between pressure and bass behavior in Lake Travis, Texas. However, some of our results provide insight into the possible relationship between barometric pressure, weather and bass behavior.

When the atmospheric pressure is below 744 mm. RT.st. about 27% of bass passively rise to the surface far from the shoreline. At the same time, about 18% of the perch are actively feeding when the barometer shows about 755 mm. But when we combined observations, we found that 36% of the bass were active at high pressure and only 30% at low pressure.

When we assessed bass activity using artificial baits, we found that 52% of subjects attacked the bait at low pressure and only 39% at high pressure. The vast majority of bites occurred at medium pressure (from 744 to 755 mm). However, high or low pressure in themselves did not always indicate high or low fish activity.

We also examined the effect of pressure changes. When it slowly fell, 65% of the perch attacked the bait, and 35% remained passive. During a gradual increase in pressure, only 30% of the perch attacked, while 70 remained out of action. This study focused on the coastline.

We then conducted another, more global, open-water study that showed that offshore, 29 percent of the bass were active in slowly rising pressures, but only 24 percent were active in falling or stable pressures.

However, these dependencies were destroyed by the influence of other factors. For example, 32% of perch fed during the waxing moon and only 20% during the waning and new moon. So the phase of the moon and other factors influenced the activity of the perch. It turns out that a drop in pressure does not always increase the chances of catching a perch, and also that if it grows, you should look for it further from the shore.

In-Fisherman Magazine, August 2012

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So, this sprat loves to travel across all horizons of water - from the very surface to the very bottom, and at very respectable depths. The perch also follows the fish. When the “minke whale” rises to the upper layers behind the sprat, it is not difficult to catch it; the main thing is to discover the horizon on which the sprat stands.

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On one of these unfortunate days, I decided to look into the hole, and when my eyes got used to it, to my surprise I noticed the striped backs of perches that were interested in a jig or spoon, but something was preventing them from biting normally. And after you see the fish with your own eyes, it’s easier to catch. At least you know that there is a perch under you, even if it is in a passive state. Now it’s important to find the key to it.

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Unfortunately, not all reservoirs have clean, transparent water, so the viewing range for us is very reduced - on the Volga reservoirs, for example, it is about two meters. After that it is very difficult to see the bottom and the fish. The bottom itself should also be good - a light sandy background is much better for us than dark silt or stones.

Or here's another interesting point. On one hole you can catch everything - both large and small perch. You, of course, want the big ones to bite more often, and the small ones to sit in the water and not stick out. And this is very easy to do, the main thing is to see the entire process under the ice.

Here a small thing rushes towards your jig, usually ahead of its larger counterparts. Either one perch makes very daring attempts to grab the bait, then another is in a hurry, and a large perch stands a little lower - and watches intently. Something worries him - and, as a rule, after one or two catches of a small perch, a large one leaves the given place.

Our task is to stop small fish from trying to eat the bait. We play with a jig, raise it higher, and the small “sailors” follow it. As soon as they begin to attack the bait, we sharply drop it to the bottom. After this operation, sailors most often lose interest in our jig, but large perch will take advantage of the light bait and will gladly lift it from the bottom.

About the benefits of looking at the barometer

This example is very indicative: pressure clearly affects the mood of the perch - and it changes its habitat and reacts differently to bait.

About the benefits of changing horizons

Perch rarely behave like any burbot, and in order to catch a perch, you do not need to focus your attention all the time on the bottom areas. Perch by its nature is pelagic, it likes to stand both in the water column and somewhere under the surface, and sometimes sticks out at the bottom. Pressure can “push” a perch, and sometimes the perch itself changes the horizon following the object of the hunt.

In most reservoirs, the main food item for the local perch, and not only it, is the sprat fish. That same legendary fatty fish that is worth its weight in gold. You can even scoop up this sprat in our reservoirs with a spoon. Most often, fishermen buy sprat in fishing shops and from speculators at stops, and it costs from a ruble to five, depending on the season and the abundance of this fish in the catches.

So, this sprat loves to travel across all horizons of water - from the very surface to the very bottom, and at very respectable depths. The perch also follows the fish. When the “minke whale” rises to the upper layers behind the sprat, it is not difficult to catch it; the main thing is to discover the horizon on which the sprat stands.

A couple of times when, trying to discover new places, I walked far through our reservoirs, I ran into powerful schools of perch. They stood very densely at depths of up to 5 m and so thick that it was not even clear whether there was more water or perches. Moreover, the “striped” ones were located from the very bottom to the lower edge of the ice. And the fishing was simply excellent: the competition in such a flock was stunning - and not a single bait was left unattended.

On lakes and reservoirs

On large, deep lakes and reservoirs, weather changes do not affect fish behavior as much as on shallow, small reservoirs. Last winter I often fished in reservoirs, where at high pressure (constantly over 760) large bream were caught well, even better than at normal 740. Only when the weather “jumped” constantly did the bream become capricious. But already on the second day after the jump upward in the pits at 8-9 m, the fish pecked steadily. If the pressure jumped down, it shifted to depths of 5-7 m and practically refused to bite. There were days when it hovered 2-3 m from the bottom - echo sounders clearly recorded this. All the rest of the fish bit even in the most unfavorable weather, continuing to feed for short periods, so we had to run around on the ice all day, waiting and looking for when and where these splashes and exits would occur.

It is worth highlighting the roach. Well done, it often came to the rescue both in bad weather of the first ice and during pressure drops in the middle of nowhere, indicating itself with weak bites when experimenting with baits. It happened that there was a good bite on the burdock for two days in a row, but then the weather changed, and only the dough came to the rescue. And calm, cloudy weather came, and again the roach cheerfully took whatever was given. When the weather changed, the perch was caught in unpredictable ways at times - sometimes it would break through at dawn, sometimes from 12 to 14 o'clock, there would be practically no bites all day, the fishermen would scold the weather, but whoever waited until evening would literally fill the fish tank with gorgeous “sailors” at sunset in 20 minutes. It’s the same story with pike – even with very sharp weather changes, the toothy one raised flags on the girders. But the exits were very short, there could be several of them per day and almost always at different times - morning, afternoon, evening. There were days when the toothy one was taken only with the first signs of dawn, and then nothing until the evening dawn! Accordingly, the one who exhibited at night was with the pike.

Fishing at low and high pressure

Among all weather conditions, it is atm. pressure has the greatest influence on the favorable or negative outcome of fishing. Moreover, pike, perch, catfish, carp and roach react completely differently to lower and higher barometer values.

According to the observations of fishermen, when the pressure drops, predatory fish begin to hunt more actively and it does not matter whether there is wind or not, sunny or cloudy weather, regardless of the time of day and phase of the moon.

Especially if it has dropped, after the weather had been stable with high atmospheric pressure for several days, the predators begin to really eat.

There is a hypothesis that they are trying to get enough before the weather changes, fearing that it will become much more difficult to do so later.

Atmospheric pressure drops with the arrival of a cyclone and rises with an anticyclone. Predatory fish begin to bite poorly several hours before the arrival of the anticyclone.

At high pressure, the predatory fish becomes passive, but during this period the whitefish willingly bites. Without fear of predators, the white fish begins to look for food. White fish activity is observed from the moment the barometer needle begins to creep up and continues throughout the entire stabilization time.

Since with the arrival of the anticyclone, windy and clear days are established, therefore, it is in such weather that it is better to catch white fish. During this period, whitefish bite throughout the daylight hours.

The worst bite is observed with sharp jumps on the barometer, both down and up. At these moments, the fish seems to be in limbo, does not go to any of the baits and becomes active, or, conversely, stops eating only when stable pressure is established.

Consequently, it bites best when there are no sharp jumps that cause equally sudden changes in the weather. Remember, if the weather does not change for 3 days, favorable conditions for fishing are created. It is believed that if the temperature and pressure of the atmosphere do not change for 7 days, the fish bite will be ideal.

Optimal atmospheric pressure for fishing

To say what is the best pressure for fishing, you must first decide what you are going to fish. If the goal is to catch a predatory fish, then you need to wait until the barometer starts to fall. See the table for the best values ​​(indicated in mm of mercury, abbreviated as Hg).

The chances of returning with a rich catch are much higher. If you want to catch whitefish, you will have to wait for the arrival of the anticyclone, and with it, sunny days. It is at this time that she takes the bait more actively.

Does atmospheric pressure affect fish activity?

Weather is of great importance for perch fishing; stable atmospheric pressure contributes to perch biting. It is best to fish near the places where it will spend the winter; pressure is of great importance for perch. In winter, you need to look for perch in the deepest places, where he spends all his time.

Perch is a fastidious fish that does not like sudden changes in weather conditions. The fisherman should know that the predator bites well at stable atmospheric pressure. The fish feed actively when the weather gets warmer. At the end of winter, the bite becomes more active if the wind blows from the west or air masses come from the south.

When pressure levels are stable, the predator is actively hunting. It chases small fish and attacks baits and lures.

Low

When pressure levels are stable, perch gather in schools. The fish senses the change in weather well; with a gradual decrease in pressure, the bite intensifies, and perch is caught well. In late autumn at this time there are clouds in the sky and it is drizzling. In winter, clouds gather. The time before snowfall can be used to catch perch.

High

Fishermen should take advantage of the opportunity to catch perch on a frosty day with high atmospheric pressure, but they should pay attention to the fact that it must be stable. At high pressure, fish rise to the upper layers of water and actively hunt under the ice.

Increased pressure forces the perch to go into shallow water; it swallows bait in a layer of water from 50 cm and below. The predator reacts to jigs and spinners. In order for fishing to be effective, you should move between holes, stepping as quietly as possible. The best way to avoid noise is to properly lay out your tackle at the hole.

There is no need to remove the sludge from the drilled hole. After forming a hole in the ice, you should wait at least 5 minutes, this is necessary for the fish to calm down. After this, you can start fishing.

Sharp jumps

A sharp change in atmospheric pressure affects the perch bite. When the weather changes, the schools scatter and fish are difficult to catch. The biting may stop completely.

The most ideal option is stable average pressure. Good results occur with persistently low or persistently high pressure, and good results with slowly falling pressure (no more than 2 mm Hg per day). And this is typical for the entire period of open water (I don’t do winter fishing).

I have been fishing for perch with spinning rods for many years. I consider perch fishing to be very exciting and sporty. Over the entire period of my spinning practice, I have mastered the methods of catching striped fish with spinners, microjigs, retractable leashes, twitching, and topwaters.

I fish on my native river, where I grew up since childhood, on weekends and in the evenings after work. And always, when my catches were insignificant or equal to zero, I wondered: what influences the perch’s biting activity?

After much research, I came to the conclusion that the main criterion for assessing a good bite is pressure. In addition to pressure, many factors influence the bite. These are the temperature of water and air, the strength and direction of the wind, the phase of the moon, and so on. But the most important factor for a good bite is stable pressure.

Very useful information was the observations of underwater hunters, who told me that during sudden pressure surges, perch is in a passive state, as a rule, standing motionless alone at depth. The exception is the ubiquitous smallmouth bass. And indeed, it seems to me that small things tolerate pressure changes less painfully.

I am not interested in small perch, and therefore, when planning a fishing trip, I carefully monitor the barometer readings and periodically, with a light click of my finger on the glass of the device, I determine the amount of needle deflection. The more the pressure drops or rises, the more the arrow will deflect down or up, respectively, and therefore, the less chance there will be of catching a perch that day.

The most ideal option is stable average pressure. Good results occur with persistently low or persistently high pressure, and good results with slowly falling pressure (no more than 2 mm Hg per day). And this is typical for the entire period of open water (I don’t do winter fishing).

Thus, by using a barometer in perch hunting, I got rid of “idle” fishing. Good luck to all! Treat fish and people with respect!

Especially if it has dropped, after the weather had been stable with high atmospheric pressure for several days, the predators begin to really eat.

Weather conditions affecting the winter perch bite

Many anglers ask the question at what pressure does perch bite better in winter. It is necessary to understand that the effectiveness of fishing is influenced by many factors. It is impossible to single out just one of them, because they are all interconnected, so their impact on fishing should be considered together.

The temperature of the water in the reservoir, the strength and direction of the wind matter

It is important to take into account the peculiarities of the influence of pressure on fish biting, the presence or absence of precipitation. A lot depends on the direction of the wind; perch feels great when the sky becomes clear or there is some cloudiness.

In order to get a big catch, it is important to choose the right gear and bait. When preparing to go out on the ice, a fisherman must take into account negative factors; to catch perch, it is worth choosing the right place and time

It is necessary to pay attention to positive factors, a good moon phase will indicate when the fish will be active

Wind

In the winter season, the wind does not affect the bite, because it does not affect water covered with ice. It can only be considered from the perspective of what air masses prevail over the area in a given period. This can be an anticyclone, when high pressure is concentrated over the territory, leading to clear weather and increased frost, or a cyclone. In this case, in winter you should wait for warming and precipitation.

It is worth considering that weather conditions can only be considered from the perspective of the presence of a cyclone and anticyclone, which are areas of low or high pressure. An experienced fisherman knows when the perch bites; the calendar will help beginners navigate this issue.

The fisherman must take into account not only the global movements of air masses, but also the local wind. It blows stronger towards night and then calms down. This is due to the fact that during the day, under the rays of the sun, the air heats up faster, which contributes to its mixing.

Air and water temperature

The temperature factor is not important for winter fishing, because the temperature of the water, the surface of which is bound by ice, ranges from 0 to -2°C near the ice crust. As the depth increases, it becomes warmer; in the deepest places its temperature reaches +4°C.

If ice has not yet formed, the bite intensifies with a warm wind; winds blowing from the north are accompanied by a cold snap. This means that in winter the pressure will rise and the anticyclone will bring cold. The sky will be clear.

Methods for determining atmospheric pressure

To determine the value of atmospheric pressure you will have to use some methods. Alternatively, you can use the Internet, where on websites you can find the weather for the coming days, indicating the air temperature, direction and strength of the wind, as well as the value of atmospheric pressure. Unfortunately, these data do not always coincide with the real state of affairs, as they say. A mechanical barometer will allow you to find out these parameters more accurately.

Important point! If you have a similar device at home, you can keep a journal (notebook) and regularly record its readings. By taking data (information), you can safely plan a fishing trip.

There are other types of devices, such as stormglass, which is a sealed flask with a solution of alcohol, camphor and nitrate. Without some experience, it is almost impossible to understand what is happening in a given flask.

I have been fishing for perch with spinning rods for many years. I consider perch fishing to be very exciting and sporty. Over the entire period of my spinning practice, I have mastered the methods of catching striped fish with spinners, microjigs, retractable leashes, twitching, and topwaters.

I have been fishing for perch with spinning rods for many years. I consider perch fishing to be very exciting and sporty. Over the entire period of my spinning practice, I have mastered the methods of catching striped fish with spinners, microjigs, retractable leashes, twitching, and topwaters.

I fish on my native river, where I grew up since childhood, on weekends and in the evenings after work. And always, when my catches were insignificant or equal to zero, I wondered: what influences the perch’s biting activity?

After much research, I came to the conclusion that the main criterion for assessing a good bite is pressure. In addition to pressure, many factors influence the bite. These are the temperature of water and air, the strength and direction of the wind, the phase of the moon, and so on. But the most important factor for a good bite is stable pressure.

Very useful information was the observations of underwater hunters, who told me that during sudden pressure surges, perch is in a passive state, as a rule, standing motionless alone at depth. The exception is the ubiquitous smallmouth bass. And indeed, it seems to me that small things tolerate pressure changes less painfully.

I am not interested in small perch, and therefore, when planning a fishing trip, I carefully monitor the barometer readings and periodically, with a light click of my finger on the glass of the device, I determine the amount of needle deflection. The more the pressure drops or rises, the more the arrow will deflect down or up, respectively, and therefore, the less chance there will be of catching a perch that day.

The most ideal option is stable average pressure. Good results occur with persistently low or persistently high pressure, and good results with slowly falling pressure (no more than 2 mm Hg per day). And this is typical for the entire period of open water (I don’t do winter fishing).

Thus, by using a barometer in perch hunting, I got rid of “idle” fishing. Good luck to all! Treat fish and people with respect!

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What weather is best to fish?

Ideal weather for fishing is a mediocre concept. Moreover, it is not so easy to guarantee comfortable weather conditions for each individual body of water.

On the other hand, fishermen who regularly fish for a particular type of fish have sufficient knowledge and experience to make a good catch in any weather.

In general, favorable fishing weather is reminiscent of mid-spring. The air temperature is not yet high, but the water is gradually starting to warm up. Crucian carp, silver carp, carp, tench, and roach are just becoming more active. And next to the potential food, predators, such as catfish or perch, are sure to swim. Representatives of the ichthyofauna bite on a regular fishing rod, while predators are hooked on a spinning rod.

If you delve into the nuances, ideal weather for fishing is inherent in each individual season. For a good summer bite, the weather must be cloudy for several days. In autumn, you should fish for representatives of the ichthyofauna in drizzling rain. In winter, the behavior of fish becomes neutral; they seem to go into hibernation. And only some individuals swim under the ice in search of food.

in winter

The first ice is an excellent time for fishing, especially for predators. However, you should go fishing on a clear day, accompanied by slight frost. There will be an excellent bite if such weather lasts for 3-4 days in a row, and the air temperature does not drop below -20 degrees. Predators, or more precisely, perches and pike, are especially active under such conditions.

When the thaw sets in, and the weather is still cloudy outside, roaches and other species of ichthyofauna begin to bite. When the last winter ice remains on the reservoirs, the fish begin to show maximum activity. All the inhabitants of the underwater world go in search of food. This means that the fisherman’s chances of catching a catch increase.

in spring

The beginning of spring is characterized by increased melting of snow masses and ice crusts from the surfaces of reservoirs. When the first rays of sunlight appear, the fisherman should go on a long-awaited fishing trip. At this time, the fish behaves as actively as possible, consumes food with rapture and greed, preparing for the upcoming stage of reproduction.

When floods occur, the bite decreases. While the elements are raging on land, it is impossible to see anything in the muddy water, and accordingly, fishing is very difficult.

In summer

For any person, summer is the most comfortable time of the year. Fish have a completely different opinion on this matter. On a hot summer day, the inhabitants of reservoirs try to stay at depth, away from the bright rays of the sun. But if precipitation occurs in the form of rain or even thunderstorms, the scaly creatures will certainly rise to the upper layers of the reservoir.

If the weather has been consistently dry for a long time, the fishing process shifts to dawn or sunset.

in autumn

No matter what anyone says, autumn is the most unpredictable time for fishermen. With the arrival of this time of year, no one can give a clear forecast regarding the upcoming bite. Only the first days of September can still lend themselves to any kind of forecasting.

When the water in reservoirs begins to cool, fish move closer to the shore in search of food. This often happens when it's Indian summer outside. If bad weather has raged or frost has struck, there is no point in going to the reservoir.

In November, as if according to schedule, the fish go to their wintering pits. Accordingly, the main bite stops. And only those who want to catch pike or perch dress warmly and go to the pond, waiting for more or less calm November weather.

What other factors should you consider?

The fish bite can be influenced by factors such as:

• Cloudiness;
• Atmosphere pressure;
• Air temperature;
• Water level and transparency;
• Precipitation;
• Flow;
• Wind.

Next, we will examine in more detail each of the factors that can in one way or another affect the fish bite. Yes, sometimes it happens that for all visible factors the fish should not bite, or vice versa - the bite should be crazy, but for some still unknown reasons the fish behaves unpredictably. Let's hope that soon we will completely solve the riddle of biting, but for now let's look at the factors that influence the fish's bite and against which the fish rarely goes, so you can safely focus on them.

Water temperature

When this temperature decreases, the fish goes to depth, and when it is optimized, it rises higher. Then it's better and cool.

If after very hot weather it gets a little colder, the fish will also become active.

Expert opinion

Knipovich Nikolai Mikhailovich

Zoologist, hydrobiologist. I am interested in fishing at a professional level.

Important! Changing air temperature does not always affect water temperature. It is necessary that the increase or decrease in this value be prolonged

Water level

As this level rises, most river inhabitants rise closer to the surface. Accordingly, the fishing catch rate is higher.

But the release of water or its active evaporation can force everyone except the young to go to the bottom and even stop biting for a while.

Flow

Many species of fish are caught better on the current, because moving water brings food. Areas with seasonal flow, for example, spring, are especially rich in it. Where the accelerated movement of water is constant, less food is brought in. but the fish even there grab the bait quite actively, such fishing is especially successful at changes in depth.

It is imperative to take into account the direction and strength of the wind. The temperature of this wind is also important. Southern air currents are usually warm, they help fishing after a cold snap.

The north wind enriches the water with oxygen and is favorable after the heat. This also activates the river inhabitants.

We should not forget about the strength of the wind. If it raises ripples on the surface of the water, this can improve the quality of the bite, and the fish, with a little excitement, feel safer, since they are less noticeable even at the surface.

But a large wave can scare even a large predator. But after a strong wind, the fish often approaches the very shore, hoping to find some food washed away by the wave.

Cloudiness

And in cloudy weather he tries to stay under the breaks in the clouds, where the sun peeks out.

Ichthyologists usually include the following reasons influencing good or bad fishing:

1. Ambient temperature;
2. Cloudy or clear weather;
3. The presence or absence of wind and precipitation;
4. Power flow;
5. How clear is the water and its level;
6. Air pressure.

Of course, the fisherman’s approach itself, in particular, the fishing technique he chooses and the attachment or bait he uses, cannot but influence the fishing process. At the same time, many fish breeds are quite picky in terms of nutrition, which is why their mood in this area can change completely unpredictably.

If we consider the issue of atmospheric pressure, then the fish bites reliably either at a stable level or at a slow decrease. A decrease in pressure is the main sign that the weather will worsen in the near future. The fish senses this and tries to eat for future use. In addition, a decrease in pressure means an increase in water density, which cannot but affect the well-being of the fish, as well as the presence of oxygen in the water.

If the wind is too strong, you don’t have to go fishing, but after it subsides you can safely go after crucian carp or bream. During this period, it is easiest to catch them in shallow water, since they will absorb nutrients in the coastal area that the waves washed from the shoreline. The presence of light ripples on the surface of the reservoir will allow active fishing, since because of it the fish will not be able to clearly see what exactly is happening on the shore.

So what are these factors{q} For several decades now, experienced world-famous carp fishermen have been asking us to take into account: time of year (divided into 4 seasons, and at least 2 more sub-seasons). Current weather conditions (against the background of a long-term forecast), water temperature, atmospheric pressure, geomagnetic situation and moon phases. And also not just the wind, but its clear direction, strength and temperature.

The influence of atmospheric pressure on biting

Pike biting at high atmospheric pressure

The activity of pike, with increasing atmospheric pressure, is observed only at a certain moment when it begins to rise. But this does not last long, and with a further increase in pressure, her bite becomes apathetic or disappears. But if such pressure remains unchanged for some period, then the predator adapts and the bite begins again.

Regardless of the fact that high atmospheric pressure is not a good factor for good fishing, those who like to catch predators even in such weather conditions are not left without a trophy. You just need to choose the right fishing time, place and bait. When pressure is high, the weather is usually sunny and clear. The best time for hunting is early in the morning or late in the evening, because pike do not really like this weather. At high pressure, the predator stays closer to the surface, but also likes to sit in ambush, so the optimal place to catch it is in various thickets. During these periods, pike prefers small prey.

Pike biting during periods of low atmospheric pressure

It is believed that the most favorable pressure level for catching this predator is stable and low. It is usually accompanied by rain, which is favorable for pike, since it does not like heat. With such pressure, small fish try to go deeper, thereby ending up close to pike ambushes. This happens because the density of water increases. And with its high value and cloudy weather, the predator will practically not find any differences between the spoon and the small fish.

Low pressure is a positive factor, but not a guarantee of effective fishing. Many conditions influence the pike bite. The place of fishing is the depth, since that is where the predator’s prey is located. But she does not pursue prey throughout the reservoir, but waits in ambush. Therefore, the places to catch it will be: deep holes; thickets of vegetation, deep-sea debris, beaver dumps.

Among the variety of baits used are spoons, wobblers and vibrotails. When the pressure is low, pike prefers to hunt for larger prey, so the bait itself should be larger. And the colors of the baits should be similar in appearance to the predator’s potential victims (on a cloudy day it is necessary to select darker and more matte baits).

Important! The activity of pike decreases when the pressure changes by 2–3 mmHg, but it still continues to be caught. And with more noticeable differences, the bite usually worsens or stops altogether.

Optimal atmospheric pressure

The optimal pressure for catching predators is a stable low pressure that does not change for several days. It is more typical for autumn, but is rare for other times of the year. But the pressure can jump even during one catch. If the area is at sea level, then the normal pressure is 760 mm Hg.

As the area rises above sea level, every 10.5 meters the mercury column value must be lowered by 1 mm. The pike gets used to the pressure level. Therefore, when it remains at a high level for several days, the fish adapts and begins to behave as usual. And it will be possible to observe an active bite. At low pressure, small fish are passive, so the retrieve must be slow when fishing with a spinning rod, otherwise the predator can be scared away.

How to determine atmospheric pressure while fishing?

Atmospheric pressure changes over time. It is impossible to guess how it will change after a certain period of time, and even forecasts will not be very helpful.

There are some signs by which you can determine changes in atmospheric pressure. Water can tell you this if you watch it carefully. The water hardly sways from the wind and seems oily - this happens when the pressure decreases.

Smoke from a fire at low pressure spreads along the ground, therefore, when it is high, the smoke rises in a column. Also an indicator of decline is the morning fog spreading along the ground and clouds that gather on the horizon.

If during rain there is foam from small air bubbles near the shore, then this also indicates a decrease in pressure.

However, the most reliable method for determining atmospheric pressure is a barometer. But not everyone wants to take it with them fishing. Therefore, it is possible to purchase a wristwatch with a built-in barometer.

Influence of atmospheric pressure depending on the season

Spring bite

The most wonderful time for fishing is early spring, when the water temperature begins to rise, hungry predators, and most of the ichthyofauna are actively biting on any bait.

The bite may drop due to gusty winds, a sharp drop in temperature and strong pressure surges.

From mid-April, the fish become more picky and willingly bite in light winds and stable weather throughout the day. She is also reluctant to take bait in cloudy waters, which is associated with melting snow.

Summer bite

In summer, when the water rises to more than 25 degrees, the fish becomes apathetic, and its behavior is highly dependent on atmospheric pressure. Cloudy but windless days are considered optimal weather for fishing. The predator takes bait well on days with short thunderstorms.

It is best to go fishing either at dawn or at night, when the temperature is slightly lower than during the day.

Autumn bite

In the fall, as soon as the temperature drops, the fish begin to actively take the bait. For fishing in the autumn season, it is better to choose warm days with light winds.

Pike bite more actively in September on cloudy days, until the first cold, then the bite drops. But carp breeds have low activity in the fall.

Winter bite

In winter, most fish are very susceptible to pressure fluctuations. If it has changed up and down several times in a short period of time, you should not expect a good bite, even if it stabilizes. It needs to stay at the same level for 2-5 days, then there will be a bite.

Whether there will be a bite or not depends very much on the combination of ambient temperature and pressure. So, if in winter the barometer rises by 25-30 mm, and the thermometer drops by 7-12 degrees, you can’t expect a bite.

Also in winter there will be no bite if it drops by 9-11 mm and at the same time the temperature changes. The bite will resume only when these parameters stabilize.

The bite will be good if high pressure is combined with low air temperature, and low pressure will be on days of thaw and mild frosts.

To decide which pressure is best for fishing, you must first decide what you want to catch and then, depending on the season, choose the optimal days for fishing.

Whether it is necessary to struggle with difficulties depends on the perseverance of the fisherman himself. Let us repeat that the fish activity on such days is very decent. The direction of the wind, by the way, can also be quite important, but in different regions of our large country, the wind of the same direction can have both a minus and a plus sign.

We are already starting to get used to the long, drawn-out autumn and the lack of normal ice even in early December.
By the way, there was no point in waiting for an early winter this year in the Middle Zone. Remember the weather twenty years ago. In August it was already cold, and not everyone wanted to swim after Ilya’s day. There were frequent rains, at the end of the month the foliage on the trees began to turn yellow, and in September it was often possible to see frost in the mornings. By the end of September the first snow fell, which could easily not melt for two or three days. That’s when the ice stopped at the end of October, and on the November holidays they often opened the season on the largest body of water in the region - the Gorky Reservoir.

In general, with careful observation of nature, it is more difficult to make hasty and, as a rule, incorrect conclusions regarding the upcoming winter weather. But take this thought as a preamble to a detailed conversation about perch weather itself. After all, it is absolutely clear that on some days our main winter fish bite very well, and on others - just disgustingly.

So is it possible to avoid deliberate “overflights” without going to reservoirs on unfavorable days for biting? It seems to me that this is quite possible. Diary entries from the last ten years reveal some patterns in the behavior of the striped predator.

Let's arrange eight weather situations in descending order of perch activity: from very good fishing conditions to very bad.

1. Stable weather with slight frost of 5-10 degrees, stable average pressure, high clouds and lack of wind. I would call this weather ideal for perch fishing. Well, firstly, it is very comfortable for the fisherman to fish on such a day: neither frost, nor wind, nor precipitation interferes. And a comfortable existence also affects the results of fishing, no matter how strange it may seem at first glance. Secondly, the fish are active almost all day.

I’ll make a reservation: we are talking about the first half of winter, the period from the beginning of freeze-up until mid-late January, since in February and March several seasonal factors are recorded as negative, and even in good weather you may not catch anything. But in good weather at the beginning of winter, you can fish almost all day with varying success in one small spot; the perch will appear all the time. On such a day, the effectiveness of bites is also high - the perch takes the bait confidently, and gatherings are quite rare.

There is an opinion that perch is not afraid of noise. This opinion is only partly true. Firstly, it is not always afraid, secondly, as a rule, only small perch are not afraid, and thirdly, if we are talking about shallow fishing, then, most likely, even small ones will be “scared” for a while perch. In any case, there is no need to “pump” the hole; this can seriously alert the perch, and the angler’s patience in developing a new hole may end before the perch returns.

3. A clear frosty (15-25 degrees) day with stable high pressure and no clouds in the sky or wind. The activity of perch on such days is very high. The only pity is that she usually fits in two or three morning and one or two evening hours. Apparently, bright sunny weather increases the illumination of the underwater kingdom and makes it difficult for perch to hunt for fry.

Moreover, this applies not only to the first ice with 5-10 cm of ice, but also to the days of mid-winter, when the ice is thick, and there is also half a meter of snow on it. It seems that under such a “cap” the fish should not care whether the sun is shining or not, but in practice on a sunny day the catches are always smaller. This trend is especially clearly visible in the example of pike fishing, which on a bright sunny day may not go hunting at all. Perch is not a pike, of course, but it doesn’t really like the bright sun either.

4. Frosty (more than 15 degrees) day with strong wind. The objective factor - the activity of the perch - may be positive, but the subjective factor - the capabilities of the fisherman - may not allow for a good result. Remember the situation: the hole is constantly covered with ice, your hands are cold, the wind blows away both the “game” of the jig and the most careful bites of the fish. It seems to be biting, but there is no joy.

Whether it is necessary to struggle with difficulties depends on the perseverance of the fisherman himself. Let us repeat that the fish activity on such days is very decent. The direction of the wind, by the way, can also be quite important, but in different regions of our large country, the wind of the same direction can have both a minus and a plus sign.

5. Cloudy day with low atmospheric pressure and slight frost. On such a day, the perch clings to the ground and moves little. I caught one or two from the hole - and you can drill again, even if it’s two meters away, and again there is an opportunity to catch one or two fish.

In such weather, perch is reluctant to leave the ground and is difficult to catch with reelless jigs. Much better results can be achieved with a spinner, working with it strictly in one horizon. And the most abundant catch can be found when fishing with a jig with a nozzle. Moreover, sometimes no game is required at all: if you tap the jig on the bottom and put the fishing rod on the ice, the perch will take the stationary bait more confidently.

6. Thaw. Warm cloudy windless day. This weather is often called “raft” and “pike” in the middle zone. And indeed, pike, sorog, and sometimes rudd are very well caught during the winter thaws.

But sometimes perch can be caught. Even during the winter rain there were such successful fishing trips. And yet, in the thaw it is better to go for some other fish, and not for perch.

7. Snowfall. Blizzard. As a rule, they pass against the background of falling atmospheric pressure, indicating the passage of an atmospheric front. The weather is very difficult for perch fishing. There are, again, exceptions, but in 9 cases out of 10 in snowy, windy weather the perch is caught very poorly.

And if more negative factors are added (the release of water from a reservoir or the beginning of the dead winter period), you can immediately leave the ice. But this is if there is room for maneuver, that is, the opportunity to wait out bad weather and go out on the ice the next day. If this is not possible, you have to use your one chance out of ten. It's rare, but persistence is rewarded.

8. Breaking the weather. In the morning we went out - it was a little frosty, the sun was out, the fish were biting. But after a couple of hours a strong wind blew, the clouds rolled in, it became stuffy, and the perch “went on strike.” The worst situation. Most likely, the bite will not resume. And when the weather breaks, bites sometimes occur. But they are no longer widespread, but isolated, and few fishermen are satisfied with this pace of fishing.

As a rule, such weather disruptions are well predicted by weather forecasters, but not only by them. Older people begin to “twist their bones”, get headaches and feel tired. This effect of changing weather from good to bad apparently has not only on older people, but also on fish, since they are extremely poorly caught at this time.

But during the opposite situation, you can get into a good “distribution”. The whole day was neither this nor that, the bite was rather weak, and in the evening it began to feel noticeably cold, and the atmospheric pressure rose slightly. This is where the perch showed itself: it pecked continuously until the deepest twilight. So there's a difference between the two, as it turns out.

Of course, some days do not fit into the eight described schemes, but in general, a good perch bite will always be accompanied by: stable (or slightly increasing) average (or slightly increased) atmospheric pressure; lack of wind or weak wind; frost 5-12 degrees; high clouds or partly cloudy. It’s simply a sin to miss a winter day with such parameters, because there aren’t that many of them during the season.

To support my words, I will give an example from personal practice. A friend and I planned a trip to a suburban reservoir to catch a striped robber. The day before, having looked at the weather forecast, we were horrified - weather forecasters promised a hurricane north-west wind gusting up to 24 m/s, heavy precipitation in the form of sleet and a drop in atmospheric pressure from 732 to 710 mm Hg. st!