When Is The Best Time To "Take a Kid Fishing"?
When is the best time to “Take a Kid Fishing?” Anytime that you can get away with a kid safely
(let’s avoid lightning storms and hurricanes) is a good time.
However, as you gain experience you will see that some times are more
likely to be productive than others. The following bullet points
provide some basic tips.
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Time of Day--Typically for freshwater
fishes especially, dawn and dusk tend to be more active feeding
periods and also allow some escape from the heat. However,
anytime of day you can expect to catch fish, if you know where
to find them and are patient.
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Lunar Cycle--Yes, the phases of the moon
also play a role in how aggressive fish are and how they
congregate, especially around spawning time. The
Solunar Calendar helps provide some insights into peak fishing
periods based on this information--but remember local variables
may play an even more important role.
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Weather Patterns--Many species of fish
tend to fish actively just before a front passes through and
then shut down somewhat during the sudden barometric changes
associated with the storm front itself. If the front lasts
for a prolonged period, after it passes can again bring enhanced
fishing conditions. One good source of weather information
is Wunderground,
others are listed below.
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Spawning Cycles--Each fish species is
prone to spawn at a certain time(s) of year. Part of this
is programmed into their genes, but much of it is triggered by
water temperature, lunar phase and their nutrition as well.
For freshwater fishes, we have a chart that shows
peak fishing seasons and shows their preferred spawning
temperatures
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Events--Free Fishing Weekend occurs the
first full weekend in April each year. The Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission sponsors numerous events
around the state to encourage parents and other responsible
adults to "take a kid fishing" and see what they mean when they
say "Water Works Wonders." The first full week in June is
National Fishing and Boating Week and is a time when businesses
around the state and our Division of Marine Fisheries
concentrate many of their clinics. Watch the agency
event schedule for
other special opportunities.
LINKS
Freshwater Fishing Peak Seasons
Solunar Calendar
Weather Links
Marine
Fishing Clinic Schedule
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