40 Year Study Shows The Best Time Of Day To Fish…(It’s Not When You Think)

[@ricks5606]

I've been fishing for over 50 years, worked for a living, raised a family, all of it. The best time to fish during those years is when you can. Life does not often give you the opportunity to pick and chose when you go. Now that I'm retired and can go when I want, I go early and watch the sunrise and enjoy the day that's been given to me.

[@johnrobinson8118]

Amen brother!!

[@robio5864]

1000% best time to be at the lake is at sunrise.

[@justinhachey4931]

HELL YEAH DUDE well said

[@ronsaunders4491]

I love morning 🌅.

[@mikesturgill4846]

Heck yea well said. I started going early-early because of responsibilities of family and just life. I could get out before sunrise have a “full” day of fishing and be back home before 1pm. No harm no foul and I could still get all my chores done while not neglecting time with my wife and kids. I think doing that for all these years have kept me sane and a better version of me.

[@mashdatrashvideos2831]

Morning is just nice due to no wind, and nothing beats the peaceful calm of a sunrise on a lake, if you know you know!!

[@johnmiller5987]

Very true. But on my home waters the barefoot skiers get out on their wake boats right about then. Because the other boats make it difficult later on. And the boat wake bite doesn't start until afternoon. As obnoxious as the barefoot guys are. They are more respectful of the rules and fishermen than jet skiers and the rest of the pleasure boats

[@ronaldciterone4134]

Very true I surf fish the east coast a bit. Nothing like the dull eastern glow turning into the sunrise!

[@ajword81]

It tends to be the most productive time of day for me come spring/summer. It's peaceful, and you're home by lunch.

[@8608films]

I agree with you I will always get up at 3am to leave at 4am to be fishing by 5 ish in the morning it's a peaceful and calm and I like to fish all day into the night most days

[@winstonrocco1981]

It gets hot in Texas I go early to stay as long as I can I’m retired

[@sooooooo8]

You don’t get up early to catch fish, you get up early to avoid other people

[@Chasin_Baitman]

That's why i go at 2 am in the fall when it's drizzling and 48⁰ well and to catch fish.

[@benl6328]

My thoughts exactly. No people is the best.

[@austinhernandez2716]

Not me. I get up early to avoid the summer heat. The heat index here is consistently above 100 along with very high humidity.

[@Megellin]

Amen to that! Every time I try to launch "On Time" and not early I get a line of guys that have no clue how to stage their boat before the ramp, then they gotta go hold their wife's purse with their limp wrist for them while taking forever talking with everyone around them and taking up the entire launch ramp for 2hrs taking 63 tries to eventually put the boat in the water sideways leaving no room for anyone else. After they get the boat in the water they leave their vehicle and boat in the way for another 2hrs trying to load their wife's braw straps in the boat all while still limp wresting her purse and finally starting the boat, but then they leave the boat in the middle of the dang launch area still blocking everyone to go park the car and apparently go get the rest of their wife's purses from the store and limp wrest them as well, because it takes them another 2hr's to get back and by the time they get all loaded up and out of the way another 2hr's go by and now after 8hrs have passed and we have 2 more "Manly Purse holders!" still ahead of us, so at this point I give up and go home....

[@eikua47]

I'm seeing some trends here.

[@ejkelley2364]

ive been fishing over 50 years as well, the reason people get out early is because it gives you more fishing time

[@JustReed]

Best answer, all time!

[@tarpanc34]

more time away from the wife ... elbow to the side... damnit!!!!

[@dboyMMA7100]

Exactly

[@lagodifuoco313]

And before your wife wakes up and tries talking you out of going.

[@johncasey1020]

Gets you out the house too. What honey dew list was that?

[@mikesturgill4846]

No I won’t stop getting up early to fish. Fishing for me is more than just the “catch”. I do it for the full experience. I love to watch the sun come up over the water. The serenity of it all. Deer coming down to drink. The beaver and otters playing in the morning. I’m surprised Randy you’d use that on your thumbnail. You of all people I would think you’d understand. And yes I’m not an idiot. You are talking about the most productive time to fish. Most of the fish I catch are caught between 930 and 1130. But I can’t give up the feeling I get when I’m the first at the ramp and out there before first light.

[@lowdown49]

I agree with your sentiment. My dad used to take my brother and I fishing very early to fish our local lake. It was very relaxing. I still feel that is the best time of day to be up before the hustle and bustle of life, to enjoy what God has given us in silence

[@Masterbaiterfishing215]

Facts ! Same here

[@asherdie]

Best time to fish. The video isn't about the best time to do things other than fish. Maybe you need to sleep in a little longer, might help with comprehension.

[@lowdown49]

@asherdie he literally mentioned that in his post. Sounds like you need to learn comprehension

[@hjc7663]

He's not talking about what u prefer. He is telling us what he feels is the most productive hrs. Wake up with the world. Doesn't mean it's the best time to fish. That's al the guy was saying

[@orlandogarza2965]

I love fishing,I don't care if I catch any fish or not,I always throw them back anyway.I normally like to fish in the evenings when it is a lot cooler.I love to sit on my lawn chair with my cup of coffee and just look out over the water and thank the Lord for giving me another awesome day of fishing.Amen

[@davidmann4533]

Why lord 😂

[@chasp_0784]

@@davidmann4533yeah I agree 😂 just partial to maiming and hurting fish 😂😂

[@davidtunstill5483]

That's cool man. Don't pay attention to assholes trying to step on your cloud

[@El_Siervo]

Amen!

[@tylerkempfer750]

I read “I always throw them back anyway” as you basically saying you drink beer and have a good time fishing no matter what and I went “yeah me too! Beers and fishing go well together”

[@capitolbassfishing]

Just before sunrise, the early morning blow up. I’ll never give it up.

[@lagodifuoco313]

Best time to head out to go fishing is before your wife is awake, trying to get you to stay home and do "stuff" around the house and then go out to brunch with her and her friends.

[@ntal5859]

Bloody brunch and omg her friends... shoot me now.

[@katemagnuson8916]

What about the wives that like to sneak out to go fishing?😉

[@darnellmunerlyn7170]

😂. Tell the truth for all you husbands out there. Funny stuff!!

[@Backyard_KLX]

😅😅

[@pescatoralpursuit1726]

This is the real reason

[@ronniephelps1671]

there aint nothin better than a early mornin sunrise,and a last cup o coffee before pickin up the ol worm rod

[@alvinhang8721]

Nothing beats watching the sunrise early in the morning. Catching fish is a bonus.

I came across the perfect time to see Comet West in 1975 while taking a pre-dawn hike as a prelude to scouting small game habits. I caught a glimpse of a jackrabbit's silhouetted profile and ears across a small valley along the crest of a hill. It was seeing the same comet that I was.

[@poimendave9536]

I prefer early morning. The boat ramp is not busy and I love the sound of the birds as the Sun rises.

[@Eric-zs6rd]

Early morning is the busiest time around here, if you go at dawn there's lines around the block because almost all fishermen follow that tradition. Go later in the day and it's a much less stressful and crowded experience

[@timlong1462]

@@Eric-zs6rdthe difference I've found is a line of fishermen will efficiently zip through, 4-5 boats will launch in under 10-15 minutes. Unlike the rec boaters later in the day that take 10-15 minutes each

[@Eric-zs6rd]

@@timlong1462 I fish in the saltwater and nobody goes waterskiing or whatever in the ocean so luckily there's no rec boaters to deal with haha.

[@tdotson66]

I primarily fish a clear, freestone mountain river for smallmouth from a kayak. In the summertime over 85% of my fish were caught before 11am. Overcast skies will extend the bite into the afternoon.

[@gregstabryla9945]

I tend to get on the water 10-12 and where I'm at the wind dies down. Usually stay til dark, great time to be there.

[@floyd6545]

The wind keeps me from fishing a lot. I have a 16 ft crappie jon, and it (and myself) don't like rough water. Over 15 mph winds and I stay home.

[@johnkent9019]

In overpressured lakes the first to a spot wins, for me this is the reason to head out early.

[@bruceesterline3170]

There's is no such thing as a bad day fishing. Beats the crap out of not fishing

[@flimflama9333]

I see you dont own a boat.. 😅

[@ChrisTisking12256]

Imh experience, the only people who say this are the people who don’t get along with their spouses lol

[@sammas2959]

You're wise; the points of the video didn't escape you as most on here.

[@jamesmartin4902]

We hit the lake at first light, always have a blast, beat the crowds and heat and limited out heading for home by 8:00 am.😉

[@jamesmartin4902]

@@vega4197 It's dark when we arrive fish as sun is coming up and leave before the heat hits how did you get 2 hours Bruh?

[@vega4197]

@@jamesmartin4902 because smart-@ss the sun rises around 640am-7am and you leave at 8am

[@christophershelton1735]

I have a new fishing buddy. He says we are going top water fishing in the middle of night. He says it’s next level amazing. I’m going to try it.

[@nathanexplosion743]

full moon would be awesome

[@johnbeall940]

Doug Hannon agreed with you on this Randy. He used to say most big bass were caught mid-day

[@thatfishingdude9356]

I caught a 7lb bass out of a.small.pond in the middle of the day in July twmp was probably close to 85 water was hot too .got on top water in middle of pond

[@turinturambar347]

Mid-day except for summer time.

[@e.k.izzle32]

i know for me when it comes to summer i have most of my luck in the evening

[@tpoz48]

My study of over 50 years concludes that early morning and late evening is the best time to fish.

[@El_Siervo]

1000000% yes... There is biological clock in the fish that moves them to search for food before going to rest, as we all do. Agree!

[@pugilist102]

Predatory fish have better vision than their prey. They exploit their advantage during twilight....early morning and late evening.

[@byroncharles]

I agree, mid day they dont seem to bite as often and the heat and sun is hotter then

[@MMK86]

I've caught all my biggest fish in the evening or just before and after the sun sets

[@clay7514]

There are many many times where I do really good first hour or 2 of daylight then it slows way down, crowds are less, temps are more comfortable. Especially on clear days without clouds.

[@isaacyang15]

In my NOTES

[@kurtsnyder1164]

The best time too fish for most people is when they can and second when it makes you happy!

[@FishDiver]

Great news! I hate getting up early. This is how I fish in the winter. Looking forward to fishing midday in the summer with confidence.

[@garyarms9647]

Best time to fish is ANYTIME, the serenity is blissfull.😊

[@DonValley-l1t]

Sunrise on Douglas Lake with the Smokey Mountains in the background, can't beat it.

[@jed1166]

60 years ago, I had a trout fishing expedition planned with my grandfather, and I was anxious to get on the water early. I asked him if we would be getting on the water at 6:00am… He replied,”why do you want to wake up the fish?”

[@mannysplumbing4108]

Back in the mid to late 90's I hired Aaron Martins 2 times as a guide and both times we didn't start early and he was right, we caught tons of fish, I learned one thing for sure, he was magic!

[@berniestewart1738]

The first 8+lb bass I caught was in August in the middle of the day. Understanding the weather and body of water is important. Oh, and I caught it on a buzz bait…

[@c.shoefish]

I like getting up early to fish.... I get up early regardless, might as well go fish! It helps to beat some of the dumb ass rec boaters, and of course traffic...most importantly, it brings me back to when I was a kid fishing with dad.

[@DukeOcaine]

I know this really varies and im a montana angler myself but i find the time to hit the trout at the local stream is right around 11 am and again as the sun starts to set bass hit around 2-5pm or the heat of the day and cats seem to hit best after 6 pm

[@4trx3vxn4]

I work at 5am 5 days a week & get up at 5am on every one of my days off for months now. This is exactly what I needed to hear, from the person I needed to hear it from👍🏻

[@lightning2849]

Yes, Randy again gives info that maters ! Thanks so much !

[@dixter1652]

it all depends on the light... as a scuba diver who has dove at night I can tell you the bass sleep at night... you can sneak up on them and pet them if you wanted... but put light into the darkness and fish activity can happen... like when you fish for crappy at night with lights... my experience for striped bass is they like to eat around 10 in the morning and around 3 in the afternoon.... the birds will show you the times...

[@CJYork]

I remember you talking about Aaron Martens didn't like to get up early to fish. I don't either but fishing for 60 years has slowed me down a bit. If I'm out by 10:30am I'm good with that. I'll catch a few. 👍

[@Joseph-hi3cy]

Im happy to hear someone say this so i don’t have anyone else around me in the mornings.

[@MrT6R6E6Y6]

Doug Hannons' Moon Clock. Has excellent and good times for both day and night, dependable and relaible.

[@timothyallencottrell9643]

Your right! Smart guy right here! I agree with everything you said only good things about getting on the lake by 8-9 am is getting set up early and waking up and enjoying the lake and finding a good parking spot or place to start fishing a plan your route! I learned route your day by the sun and clarity and how and what they’re hitting!

[@StevenFretz]

I MOSTLY FISH 3 TO 4 IN THE AFTERNOON FOR CONVENIENCE WHILE WORKING USUALLY AT LOCAL PONDS! I'VE BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL EVEN IN 90 DEGREE DAYS!!! LOVE FISHING BEFORE A STORM ROLLS IN !!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHANNEL!!! THANKS FROM N.C.!!!

[@JoshuaButler-c5c]

When ice fishing. The bite is best early. The bite slows down around noon. It picks back up around 5-6 p.m.. good at night also

[@keithbrown5266]

Hey Randy, love your channel and the wisdom you share. Hopefully soon I'll be able to book an on water lesson with you. Keep up the good work and fight the good fight against forward facing sonar.

[@rustyknott-W.D]

Summer: 9am-1pm for trout in the high country. Later, just before sundown. Dawn patrol is WAY overrated. The mountain water has to warm up to get the insects moving. One stream I know of, forget about fishing before 10am! Perfect for a bit of a hike in the cool of the morning.

[@timmarkowicz779]

I don't get up early, I just head out after the bar closes.

[@MF-Rell]

😂😂😂😂 underrated comment

[@bayoumike544]

That don't work around here. Lots of bars don't close. Open 24/7 and some serve breakfast.

[@theharvesterproject6779]

My dude gets it

[@isaacyang15]

I don’t go to bars but I’ll try your theory. Just to see if I actually catch a PB. 😮‍💨🫡😎.

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

Nice lol

[@decreatious4520]

Over the last few years ive been fishing night for a variety of reasons. One is that no one else is out, a decent amount of fish seem to feed at night over daytime with lake traffic, it also seems that some of the bigger fish come up during this time, and finnaly you get into that nice sunrise time

[@brandonanthony9488]

Not in Florida 😅 too hott

[@BOOTEDUPFLORIDAOUTDOORS]

I live in south FL and caught my most recent PB at about 2pm on a hot September day. I kinda like working with the heat tho lol that was the only fish I caught that day but it was a hell of a fish

[@samstewart4444]

One idea i occasionally see on bass fishing videos is that bass do not have eyelids so "during the heat of the day" the bass go deep. Or at the least, they look for shade. Casting under docks or overhanging bushes during the day seem to be very productive.

[@noswad75]

I like this channel. You constantly dispell fishing stupidity and myths!!

[@BenMorton84]

Fishing the mountain division BFL today on Dale Hollow. This will be my last tournament as a co. Stuck out in the middle of the lake watching the boater chase bass around with his minnow.

[@astrophysicistguy]

Good for you. The more anglers who quit fishing tournaments because of FFS the more likely tournamnets are to become unpopular and die out completely which is our only hope for our fisheries to recover

[@BenMorton84]

To be completely honest I thought ffs was the best thing since sliced bread when it came out. And hearing everyone complain about it was kinda comical. But I am not afraid to admit I was wrong about how it is effecting this sport and conservation. It really does suck

[@itllkeal]

Good luck with it buddy.

[@Trump2024musthappen]

Ffs Is saving the sport . All the guys that love beating the bank now have all the fish to themselves. If you’re not catching a bag it’s your skills really suck at this point .

[@Boethius411]

@@Trump2024musthappenIf they could win beating the banks they would still be doing that too. Where I come from not many people have been beating the banks for years even without it except for right around the spawn really.

[@clintperry799]

I catch the most bass between 11am to 2:30pm . Mostly 12:30 to 2

[@danielanderson204]

Exactly

[@ToddHurliman-vn8pt]

Dad and I always went early in the a.m to get to our favorite spots before anybody else, usually limited out before anyone else was even on the water, then drifted down to Daybreak Park, loaded up and went home, with time to kill the rest of the day.

[@SilverReed-d1b]

Nothing beats that early morning blow up on a topwater at Lake of the Ozarks. Except maybe for the early morning limit of crappie where you’re done cleaning by 9: 30 and bass fishing in the afternoon. 😂

[@EarlSChristy]

This help explain why my late fishing buddy use to outfish me the times we went early mornings. While I was beating the bank shallow he would tie on a deep diver & ignore the shallow water & it sure worked for him. No dinks but quality 2-4 lbers.when he connected.

[@johnmoreland8706]

I totally agree… and I love fishing summer nights.. with a clear sky light moon… Carolina rigged 6 “ red lizards.. or Texas.20 ft

[@bobbydiesel6924]

I like getting up early to fish. Fishing is my solitude and that early morning energy just feels to me like peaceful quiet alone time.

[@stevemartin9785]

I agree with the summer pattern, all his recommendations is spot on.

[@TristenHarris777]

I go out at the butt crack of dawn for a couple reasons: Avoiding crowds, cooler air, good pictures, I can get a bit of fishing in before work!

[@_DB.COOPER]

Early morning is always best.

[@Gordon_River]

For decades now, I mainly fish at sunset and stay out for an hour or two because that is when I have time to fish. Yes, it is very productive for trout and bass.

[@2AA11Day]

In the middle of summer I have the most success at the crack of dawn until about 10 am. Then it usually starts getting good again in late afternoon. I've had some great nights too in summer.

[@callmeishmaelk767]

I've noticed this in the Delaware bay

[@willcordelo9582]

Randy, THANK YOU, SIR! I'm a 60 year old, 5th generation native plumber from Clearwater, Fl. My specialty, of course, is saltwater, and my favorite quarry is BIG inshore gamefish. Mainly Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish. However, being in the plumbing trade since 1980 it, has taken a SERIOUS toll on my body (mostly lower back, and BOTH of my knees have been replaced! That said, it's extremely painful for me to get in a boat, especially on saltwater! So now, I'm learning bank fishing for bass on ultra light equipment. I just can't ski bass across the surface, but I understand why you tournament guys do it. I have learned that bass are amazing fighters, if you just give them a half a chance! Picture this! I'm at a serious disadvantage, because if anyone runs into me bass fishing, I'll be the guy sitting on my walker, on a steep bank, wearing cleats to keep me from rolling into the drink! My point is, while I have watched tons of bass videos. You just taught me something that I haven't marked off yet! So I subscribed to your channel as I'm anxious to find out what else I can learn from you! I'm sorry this was so long, but let me finish with a question. Anyone, please feel free to answer. Florida ponds generally have pretty good visibility. What is a good color to start with in high visibility ponds? Or should I ask what determines the right color to start with in high vis, Florida ponds? It may be worth noting that I only started bass fishing in June 2023, and so far my top bait that has caught the most fish, (and it's not even close), is a blue and white and clear, Shimano World Minnow Flash Boost Stick Bait. In fact, I just retired my first one because it was so beat up that it was hard to see the flashing foil anymore! If you don't have some, get at least one!

[@got2kittys]

I live in a mountainous area. When the wind blows, stay home, drink coffee. The bite will quit any time the wind gets up. It doesn't matter the time of day. Nightime is good if it's quiet. Daytime is good, if the prevailing wind stays under 5 mph. Not much else matters, they sulk when the wind blows.

[@barbaramunnelly9684]

My great uncle Jack loved to fish at sundown, he used to call it the "witching" hour... I think he liked going out in the boat with his buddy for catfish , but liked drinking beer while doing a little fishing.

[@turkN9NE]

this is a smart fisherman right here dropping knowledge that takes years to accumulate. listen up kiddos👌

[@publiusvalerius8934]

I don't know what it is, but this room has awesome reverb. This should make a great location for a singalong.

[@matthelmick1559]

I completely agree that there is almost no merit to "The Morning Bite" ... Although I AM still going to be the guy that gets on the lake before everyone else just so I can get to my most productive spots and guard them till the bite window hits. The early bird gets the worm! I primarily crappie and walleye fish

[@alexdolly6077]

Great Video as always, But I notice that you left out one thing, that is Pressure. being someone who fishes in the Northeast from shore and kayak mostly, I found that I would catch more fish earlier in the day on pressured lakes and Ponds than I would during the middle of the day. I found that my number of fish was less during the middle of the day, when most jet and water skiers were on the water, than those few hours just before sunrise and active on the water was minimum. I believe that bodies of waters that are less than 1000 acres with heavy water sport activities, are better fish earlier in the morning and late at night, rather than mid-day.

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

I pretty much fish rivers for smallmouth. I’ve always had the best luck from mid spring to late summer in the 3 o’clock pm to 7 o’clock pm period. I found the same as you about the early morning top water bite, it’s such a small window. But the late afternoon window is longer. Early fall can be anytime of day for me. In the end it’s a different species and different habitat.

[@sirflingspoo]

Top water fishing at night with a lantern on the front of the boat is epic fun. The Bass are active and aggressive. Works especially well on lakes with heavy traffic during the day, jet skis, pontoons etc.

[@mikewatts3615]

Relax and go when you can , sometimes they just don't bite , people take fishing to seriously, then get mad when they can't catch any, enjoy life and don't stress it out , I'm old man now and still use zebco 202 my favorite you take the line off that came on it and put you some 6 pound line on it and it throws really far,

[@Steelman0355]

I agree 100%! I have been getting up at 4:30 - 5:00am to get to the lake at sunrise. I fish the shallows all morning and have never caught fish until around 9:00 - 10:00am. I think the fish come out of the flats or mid depths to get into shallows for shade. My best fish have been caught under overhanging structure on the shore line. During the spawn, I have found fish on sunny shore lines because I think the eggs need heat to hatch. So bass protecting nests can be found there. Ive been bass fishing for 60 years and the get up early morning or late evening habit has been drilled into my head. I don't believe the early morning myth anymore, but there is something to late evening fishing. Thats just my experience. Thanks for your insight.

[@JerryMouser]

GG

[@edwardesparza3230]

Thank you for breaking it down for us I needed to understand why it was so hard to catch fish.😅

[@whitefishfins]

Thanks for this video! Great info, Randy. I do agree about the dark of night... biggest bass I ever caught was a topwater catch at 11:00pm at night. pretty exciting.

[@jeffwillard9621]

Being a Paramedic I am up all night almost every shift and our shifts start at 6 so I am up at 4 AM to get ready for work. So I am not getting up on my days off at 4 or 5 to go fishing. I sleep till 7 or 8 and still catch plenty of fish all day. Great video Randy

[@shadrap1000]

My great uncle use to fish topwater an hour or 2 before daylight and would be leaving the lake when guys were coming out !! And he had a stringer full during the depression!!

[@shadrap1000]

The depression in the 1930s people lived off the land !!

[@LenSwartz-x1v]

Last hour before dark, and first hour after sunrise, has always been the best on the mag river!

[@WolvesBaseballNine]

So from what im reading in the comments, getting up really early isn't necessarily to improve your catch rate but instead for the serenity that the experience of sunrise brings. However, if you don't get there at that time, dont fret, you can still cast a line and have a great chance at catching fish if its later in the morning/day. Thank you for the tips!

[@MichaelSwirzewski]

Unless im doing some local tournament, I always fish midday into the afternoon/evening. I actually do well midday- then there seems to ve a good lowlight bite just before evening. especially postspawn& summer.

[@gbedmonds1594]

Ive known this but like golfing theres nothing like the peace and quiet of early morning fishing or golf ball losing. I personally love fishing from 12am to 3 am:)

[@mattthomen1608]

Getting on em in Florida, big ones are roaming and chewing, few pairing on beds, and a new pB came just before 3 pm, and lots of wind 15+ mph.

[@johnnylightning1491]

You finally hit on it in the last minute of this video, fish at night. Fewer boats, generally less wind and more and bigger fish. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@tshaw150]

Great to hear! I hate getting up early anyway. All of my biggest fish have been caught between 12 - 3 pm.

[@johnmcintyre9741]

I go out early and fish for 5-6 hours, take lunch and rest a little . Then I am back out for 5-6 hours. The only exception is going for catfish. Then I show up a hour or two before dark.

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

We go when we can. Early or late it still makes the day better regardless of the bite. (FYI, from Minnesota to Pennsylvania, I've never had a issue catching fish at anytime of day but some seasons can be tricky 😟.)

[@samspade1841]

Bass fishing😂. I remember getting a friend, who was a bass fisherman, into a steelhead. Did the Missouri bass fishing technique and grabbed the reel when the steelie hit. They stood there with their mouth agape and wondered how the leader broke so fast. Bass😂. Salmonids rock!

[@mellowroot714]

Nobody asked lmao

[@WhereWeWild]

Man I hate getting up at 3:30am, lol however the biggest bass I ever caught happened to be on a day that I did. 😎 Got to the lake before the sun came up, hiked to my spot on the bank with a headlamp on, got bit around 7am. Castaic Lower Lake, CA. September 30th, 2021. Waning crescent. 9.25lbs. Was a good day. 😎 Haha the video of it is up on our channel if you want to check it out I’d be curious to hear what you think about the conditions, it was pretty awesome though. Hopefully I will top it one of these days! 🎣😊🤙🏽

[@Carlb328]

In the winter fish seem to wait for the warmest time of the day, but in summer I usually find the bite starts somewhere between 6:45 and 7:15.

[@dteiro]

Pre- dawn buzzbait to dawn is my favorite technique, especially at the Cali Delta or Clear Lake! ❤

[@michaelk077]

Around 2pm and just before sunset have consistently been the best times for bass fishing for me during the summer. Exception is when the grass mats start sinking back down just enough to run a light buzzbait over top, then I'll get some solid hits an hour or two after the sun has completely set.

[@manifestgtr]

I had a pivotal moment in the late 90s when it came to my understanding of time of day vs fishing. It was high noon and a thunderstorm was rolling in so we were getting our last casts into this little feeder creek before having to jet…I flipped my little popper into about a foot of water and this shadowy figure engulfed it. As I was fighting this fish, thunder started cracking alarmingly close and we were beginning to panic a bit. Long story short, I landed a 6 pound bass (my personal best at 12 years old), we parked our boat and ran back to the cottage in the torrential rain. That was a major turning point where I began to realize that all my best fish were caught during the day and toward sunset. It remains true to this day.

[@jessechaskey7205]

The best time to get out and fish is anytime you can. Doesn't matter if you catch anything or not, jus5 get outdoors and bring a kid along with you

[@kirklizama7605]

Good point, I have saw fish on the bed and got it to turn on the bait and actually thought it had ate the bait but wound up snagging instead and could not keep the fish. The idea of this rule is to take care of the fish and the population for generations to come.

[@foodthatpowers314]

I agree with most of this for sure. Many people don't realize how good the night time bite is. Shhhh........keep it quiet:)

[@revolvermaster4939]

White lunker lure with glow gel fed my kids for years.

[@libby6922]

Early morning and you beat the crowds. I would fish a small lake in Florida from 1am and wouldn't start to catch fish until after 9am. No hula popper for me.

[@haciendadad]

Well, this takes away my best excuse to why I never catch fish in spite of me trying often. I guess I just suck at fishing. I do love this channel, because it always gives me hope. 🤣

[@JT--XL365]

iv been fishing 35 plus years. ive went/caught fish in the morning, afternoon, night, rain, cold, shine ,wind hell and high water, etc lol. some times are just better than others haha.

[@Mint318]

I completely agree however I’d like to add there are specific times when the dinner bell is ringing. Here in Texas that’s typically early morning or in the late evening right before the sun if about to go down and about 30 minutes after it’s set. I just simply put it like this…there are windows when fish typically feed more than if your fishing at say 3pm. Sometimes fishing is great but sometimes you’re having to adjust your technique for reaction fishing inside of setting the lure in the shallows (3-6) feet

[@sammy2840]

Fish on Lake Minnetonka turn off at 10:00 AM on Saturday! Every time! Gawd! They pick back up around 4:00PM! Maybe it’s the boat traffic! Muskies bite anytime if you can find them! Huge Muskies in the lake! Lots of snake northern that bite all day!

[@keithtimmons378]

Doug Hannon wrote often that most of the 10 pound and larger bass he caught was in the hottest months of the year in the middle of the day.

[@HookLineSinger]

My dad, who’s now retired and sleeps til 9 or 10 AM, will love to hear this. 😂

[@tieoneon1614]

The only Mid Day fishing thats been hot for me is summer when showers/storms are moving in or moving through. Especially walleye and crappie

[@eleveneleven572]

I like the crack of dawn in late spring and summer. I'm talking England, Wales and Brittany. Quiet, sunrise, the fish in the move and starting to feed. Then back home for a full English breakfast around 9am and the rest of the day ahead. 😂

[@PAwader]

Morning is best especially in the streams and rivers because you get to the holes before others fish them not necessarily because fish are feeding at that time. You definitely catch more fish if others have not hit that hole in the last few hours and usually mornings guarantee that.