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Fishing on a full moon
Posted on 4/22/24 at 8:16 pm
Posted on 4/22/24 at 8:16 pm
Have heard lots if wive's tales, but I've never had much success. Can anyone give me a scientific explanation about how it affects (or doesn't) fishing
Posted on 4/22/24 at 8:20 pm to jrobic4
I will not go into the science because I dont know or understand it honestly.
But I will tell you that I guided for over 25 years and did close to 5,000 fresh water guide trips. During that time, 95% of the really really big fish that were caught on my guide trips were caught in a 4-5 day window around the full moon. Two days before up to two days after
And that is year around
But I will tell you that I guided for over 25 years and did close to 5,000 fresh water guide trips. During that time, 95% of the really really big fish that were caught on my guide trips were caught in a 4-5 day window around the full moon. Two days before up to two days after
And that is year around
Posted on 4/22/24 at 8:21 pm to LanierSpots
Do they feed at night, or constantly?
Posted on 4/22/24 at 8:21 pm to jrobic4
Always had luck catfishing at night under a full moon.
Posted on 4/22/24 at 8:43 pm to jrobic4
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Do they feed at night, or constantly?
Yes
Posted on 4/22/24 at 8:49 pm to jrobic4
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Fishing on a full moon
thats when you have the strongest tides
moving water is good for fishing, unless they have to constantly fight against the tide
i found sometimes water moved too much and that hurt my results until the tide slacked off a bit
it all depends on the area you fish and the water conditions
Posted on 4/22/24 at 9:22 pm to jrobic4
I live down here in the back water area in Orange Beach near pirates cove. We’re in a nip tide now with this full moon and also about a 6 degree temp swing to the water temps with this cold front. Went out this afternoon and it was dead. But just 2 days ago on the front side of this front, the trout were jumping in the boat. Conditions are everything.
Posted on 4/22/24 at 10:49 pm to keakar
I believe that bream spawn every full moon.
Posted on 4/23/24 at 5:36 am to dstone12
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I believe that bream spawn every full moon.
They dont on every full moon but they do on every full moon in the correct water temps. Usually around April, depending on where you live, and they spawn each cycle, and some on the new moon,until the fall.
All freshwater fish spawn throughout that time frame. I have found plenty of spotted bass spawning in Lake Lanier in July/August. The wave of fish follow a basic April-June pattern of spawning but there are always fish on bed...
I see largemouth here in Florida in my neighboorhood spawning in June. And its hot AF here. LOL
Posted on 4/23/24 at 7:28 am to jrobic4
To some fish species a full moon triggers spawning
To some it doesn’t
Many fishermen will tell you trout spawn at the passes during a full moon which research has shown that is false
To some it doesn’t
Many fishermen will tell you trout spawn at the passes during a full moon which research has shown that is false
Posted on 4/23/24 at 8:49 am to LanierSpots
quote:I have read this a lot.
95% of the really really big fish that were caught on my guide trips were caught in a 4-5 day window around the full moon.
On my last guide trip to Big Lake, our guide said we should avoid the week after the full moon for trout.
Posted on 4/23/24 at 11:05 am to LanierSpots
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I see largemouth here in Florida in my neighboorhood spawning in June. And its hot AF here. LOL
I just learned that this past weekend that in Fla. Bass will/can spawn from October to July.
Posted on 4/23/24 at 11:23 am to cbr900racer22
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Bass will/can spawn from October to July.
Caught a 7 lber on Eufaula years ago that had her tail still bleeding from fanning a bed.
First week of July, so I’m a believer as well.
Lanier Spots I need your contact info so you can help me figure out these Hartwell fish.
Never in my life spent this much time on a lake and still found myself scratching my head on how to get a decent limit.
I’m about to throw in the towel I’m so flustered…
This post was edited on 4/23/24 at 11:24 am
Posted on 4/23/24 at 11:33 am to AUTimbo
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Lanier Spots I need your contact info so you can help me figure out these Hartwell fish.
Never in my life spent this much time on a lake and still found myself scratching my head on how to get a decent limit.
I’m about to throw in the towel I’m so flustered…
ha. No problem. Ive done pretty well up there.
ryan
@
lanierspots.com
Posted on 4/23/24 at 11:35 am to jrobic4
Moon phase can drive fish to spawn....the full moon in May in my area is ALWAYS the time to find bream beds....they will spawn as early as February but it is sporadic...but the first full moon in May will find them bedding by the gazillions.
In my experience you are wasting your time fishing for most pelagic species offshore 4 days or so before and after a full moon. The biggest reason, in my opinion based solely on anecdotal experience, is that the bright moon scatters bait. It is absolutely more difficult to make bait during a full moon, especially the closer you are to the equator. The further south you go in the northern hemisphere the less tidal action there is...so moving water is less impactful on fish feeding. It also allows bait to scatter...they don't have to contend with as much current. Add in a full moon and bait will be all over the place...and hard to catch because they aren't in huge shoals. With bait being scattered gamefish are also scattered thus fisherman have to cover more area....all of this is anecdotal but I have experienced it often enough to know I will struggle on a full moon even if everyone else is smacking 'em. May just be a lack of confidence on my part but I know it exists...
In my experience you are wasting your time fishing for most pelagic species offshore 4 days or so before and after a full moon. The biggest reason, in my opinion based solely on anecdotal experience, is that the bright moon scatters bait. It is absolutely more difficult to make bait during a full moon, especially the closer you are to the equator. The further south you go in the northern hemisphere the less tidal action there is...so moving water is less impactful on fish feeding. It also allows bait to scatter...they don't have to contend with as much current. Add in a full moon and bait will be all over the place...and hard to catch because they aren't in huge shoals. With bait being scattered gamefish are also scattered thus fisherman have to cover more area....all of this is anecdotal but I have experienced it often enough to know I will struggle on a full moon even if everyone else is smacking 'em. May just be a lack of confidence on my part but I know it exists...
Posted on 4/23/24 at 11:38 am to dstone12
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I believe that bream spawn every full moon.
Water temps and the amount of sunlight plays a part but I know in my area it is entirely possible to find a few bream on bed almost year round....but the full moon in May will find them ALL on bed...or just about all of them. They do indeed spawn just about year round in my area but they spawn in huge numbers during the full moon in May....
Posted on 4/23/24 at 2:55 pm to AwgustaDawg
Billfish are tied tight to the lunar table in my experience. We don't wanna be moving during a major for sure, and the bite sucks on a full moon especially with mahi.
Bream bed on the full moon for sure as stated.
Bream bed on the full moon for sure as stated.
Posted on 4/23/24 at 11:19 pm to jrobic4
When I was younger my dad, uncle, brother, and I used to always go night fishing on the day before, of, and day after the full moon. We would absolutely hammer the bass. I can remember one time an about 3lb bass jumped in the damn boat one night. I’ll never forget it. The fish we always caught were good fish also.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 6:27 am to 2Dueces
When I was in high school I took a dirty girl out on the bayou in the full moon. Needless to say, we did make gross, sweaty love as the mosquitos attacked all parts of our body.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 7:55 am to jrobic4
In my experience, leading up to a full moon can be really good and lead to bigger fish, during a full moon you can get on mid day bite, after a full moon sucks.
Idk why but i've got my butt kicked twice this spring before and after a new moon.
Idk why but i've got my butt kicked twice this spring before and after a new moon.
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