OK, 85 degrees isn't winter. That seems to be what the fish are saying along much of the coast these days with the unprecedented warm weather. In many areas where fish moved to winter patterns on a few early cool fronts, migrating into rivers and canals, most seem to have moved back out and returned to their late fall locations. ...more

December 9, 2007

For the next three days, you can forget about getting out on the lake early. Instead, spend time preparing for a mid- to late-afternoon bite. This is the week where you get out of bed early to set up the boat, rig up your gear and jump in the tow vehicle when you get out of work and be on the lake just as the bite starts. Since the last quarter moon on last Saturday, the early morning bite steadily decreased and the beginnings of a late afternoon bite formed. Now, with the recent semi-cold front that came into our area Monday night, the already formed late-day feeding migration will increase in duration and intensity. The National Weather Service is also predicting a steady increase of 10 degrees over the next three to four days, and this will also help make conditions perfect for the afternoon angler. ...more

December 5, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mark Cook. ...more

December 3, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mike Anderson, right, with "Reel Animals" partner Billy Nobles. ...more

November 30, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

November 28, 2007

November weather has been mild with light winds and sunny days through the middle of the month. ...more

November 28, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Fred Everson. ...more

November 11, 2007

Windy and wet describes the weather of late October, and that kept many anglers on the dock. ...more

November 7, 2007

The full moon occurs at 4:52 a.m. Friday, but fishing conditions improve very little from what normally occurs during this lunar cycle. The reason for this is that the water temperature has not dropped enough — allowing a higher oxygen level which cooler water provides. Instead, lake temperatures remain between 78 to 82 degrees, which is five degrees lower than the summertime highs. Once the water temperature norm arrives in the mid to lower 70s, nighttime oxygen levels stay nearer the daytime high, and this means early morning at 4:52, bass are able to feed as they naturally would be inclined due to the full moon event. Remember, the higher the oxygen, the greater the ability of larger fish to feed and digest as their metabolisms operates on a more constant 24-hour level. ...more

October 25, 2007

Fall fishing is as good as it gets this time of year. With water temps continuing to drop and clarity improving the bite is on for numerous species. ...more

October 24, 2007