I have noticed that as of late , the bite is off considerably when the barometric pressure is above 30.25 regardless of the rising temps. I know the crappie fishing guru's swear by it being below 30.00, any of the many pros on this thread have an opinion from experience, pls chime in thx. I realize that fish have to eat but, I can't force the issue.

Something I never paid attention to but due to a recent post by one of the guides here on Texoma he sold me I will be doing this when I can start getting back on the lake. Have always used the solunar table so am very interested in how the two work together.

The Barometric Pressure definitely effects the bite! I've found specifically on Richland Chambers and White Bass that it's even more evident than maybe some other Lakes and species I've fished for.

Basically, the better bite is going to occur when the BP is lower, stable or falling. Your overall weather conditions are normally going to be those you want for a good bite....Cloudy, South Wind, maybe a bit of moisture in the air, and often times when you've had sustained periods of consistent weather or best of all, right before a Front. BP around 29.4-29.8 is about as good as it gets.

The bite gets tough when the BP is rising and is above the 30.3 or so range. Weather conditions are Clear, Blue Bird Skies, and Post Front days. Normally a North Wind is in place. Kinda like what we're dealing with now! If you have a sustained period of High BP days, the fish seem to adapt and the bite gradually gets better. Guess they have to eat.

I've often been asked to describe the "perfect day to fish". For me being a little older and no longer inclined to fish the Cold, Windy and Rainy days, it would be a 75 degree day with heavy cloudcover and a 10-12 MPH South Wind. Throw in a little light drizzle and you've just about got a guarantee to catch fish if you know the Lake.

Good Luck!

Good advice from Royce. I will stay home the day after a front with blue bird skies and windy. Those conditions result in very poor fishing. But remember, the best time to go fishing is when you are able.

I have always considered, Stripers, Hybrids and sandies to be a high pressure fish. i.e bite better when it is cold. Been dead sticking for over 8 yrs, successfully for @ 4, of late had varied success getting bit. I have good electronics, I-pilot , wind sock etc. Lots of " tail slappers" I know the subject has changed. Going to attribute the dillema on high pressure thank you one and all.

I wrote a thread on this. Click the blue words. ---->>> Air pressure thread. Click Here!

I stand in front of fish in crystal clear water, that reside in 1-7 ft of water from October to May, while I guide creeks and rivers in the winter and spring. I can actually see vusually, the changes in their behavior as the air pressure rises and falls. It seems to really affect fish 15 feet and shallower. The thread above, if you click it, should explain everything to you. It'll make a lot more sense now. IMO

That is good info. thank you sir !!!! The .02 difference is the diff.

That's a good write up tarpon fly did I read it and bookmarked it a while ago.

Good thing Matt at Tawakoni went fishing today (See his Lakeguide Report Thread)instead of reading my or Tarponfly's info. He went out, caught Hybrids all day long and I stayed home and read about it.

Guess the fish at Tawak don't care that's it's a high pressure system!!! We'll see how well the Blue Cats bite at RC tomorrow!

Way to go Matt!!!

I use to worry about BP more so years ago. I have found that others would catch fish on days they "shouldent" catch fish, etc. some of my best days have been bluebird days after a front when pressure is sky high.

Nowadays....I just go fish. if u don't, sure enough the fish were biting.

You guys are fishing the main lake. 6 to 7 months out of the year I'm fishing shallow creeks 8 feet or shallower. I don't care what you say, the air pressure does affect fish shallower than 15 foot and if the air pressures and 30.50+ you're not to catch a freaking bluegill in the creek. Main lake is way different.

I know that barometric pressure is what LOTS of people use to predict fishing but�
If a fish swims just a couple of feet deeper or shallower it has a much greater effect on pressure than anything the barometer is doing. I don't remember the numbers but it seems to take pressure on their swim bladder out of the picture.

Blue bird days do seem to put them off the bite, but fishing is still a mystery.

How much does the sunlight on bluebird days have to with the shallow water bite? Seems it would have more impact in clear water.

As far as I know you cant predict the pressure but In my opinion big fish bite best when its rising.

Funny how so many folks have opposing theories and both work.

I'm with Salsa.... If I CAN fish, I go fish. I can't imagine sitting home on my day off with a beautiful day outside because the pressure didn't fall within a certain range.