Does Barometric Pressure Affect Fishing?

[@jimk4267]

Great topic. I had a LMB in a 55 gal tank for 7 years. First thing I did in the morning was note where she was in the tank. High pressure she would be on the bottom. Very listless. Low pressure she would be up and roaming Backs up your observations Next topic...Moon phases!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thats awesome!

[@manofthehour1983]

Thats pretty awesome

[@Scottster_]

I'm a firm believer barometric pressure affects the fish. Old school story, my grandpa told when I was a kid, "The cattle will tell you what the bass are doing.in the Spring and Fall" If they are active and roaming the pasture (low pressure) the bass will be actively feeding. If the cattle are laying down, tight to the tree line (High pressure) the bass will be tight to cover and lethargic. I remembered that just last week, and made a point to check a pasture as I drove by. Cold front moving in, they were roaming the pasture, I caught bass on a buzzbait and crankbait. Few days after the storm, they were all tight up to the tree line. I caught bass on a brushhawg and a jig fishing tight to cover. Good video Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Well said If you can’t pick your days to go fishing you better adjust

[@juleswinnfield826]

100% agree. The best sentence in the vid.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@craigpeters3165]

This is why I watch. Unbelievably informative on EVERY topic. Best channel on KZbin. Thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

THanks for watching!

[@lindseymontana945]

There may be a weather correlation, but the total range of atmospheric pressure from a low to a high is about 2 pounds per square inch. That's equal to changing water depth by about one foot. Usually day to day change would only be a couple of inches. In other words, a fish only has to swim a couple inches higher or lower in the water column to feel the pressure it felt the previous day.

[@MattStefanFishing]

interesting

[@johnrayner5599]

I have found that what you are saying is exactly true, they dont seem to roam and are very tight to wood cover in my area. Great tips and advise I truly take to heart.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@shannonkirby9295]

It effects fishing very much. We had no fall in Alabama either. Thanks for the video, Matt, and have a great day

[@MattStefanFishing]

You too!

[@13thworker45]

Matt, my wife won’t let me use that excuse for chores. I agree with you about the pressure. One of my old techniques is the Carolina rig. This time of year here the oxblood color works well. I actually like this time of year. We don’t have as much boat traffic and it makes for a great day on the water. You have a great challenge, Thank You

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@juleswinnfield826]

Good info as always. Kenny picked out the best sentence in the vid. 100% agree about go target specific. Thanks for the vid.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@gregg9768]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how barometric pressure may affect fishing and I agree with you especially about relating to days when I do not feel so great. There are times when I am watching football on TV and only feel like eating a couple of pieces of Bridgford beef jerky and other times when I could eat the entire bag. I am not sure if it is related to barometric pressure or my home team winning or losing. I do follow solunar tables and barometric pressure. There are always going to be exceptions but over time I have experienced better fishing using these indicators.

[@MattStefanFishing]

very good points! thanks for sharing!

[@mikeeller557]

Thanks Matt. All good stuff . I talked to you on St Lawrence this year .

[@MattStefanFishing]

You must have been my good luck charm!

[@morganvanschuyver]

Yeah here in Nebraska we already had our first snow on November 1st. 😥

[@MattStefanFishing]

ughh

[@willperryman4559]

Thanks Matt, I’m the guy that checks my barometer daily to consider where and how to fish 🎣🙌👍 there’s been a swing from 29.55 to 30.17 in the past 48 hours 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MattStefanFishing]

That is awesome!

[@d1fishing321]

Hit the like button before I even watched the video! Been waiting for this one! Thank you!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@danielt3425]

This answered some questions I had. Cause so many times right before it rains it's like the fish just shut down. Now I'll try changing my approach during that situation

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

I definitely know ever since I messed up my back and then my back surgery failed, I can tell when bad weather is coming, my migraines are worse and I can feel the hardware in my back agitating the nerves around it without even doing anything, so I believe they can feel these changes and have a negative reaction to them 100%

[@MattStefanFishing]

A lot of people say the same thing.

[@dhjhawk]

Good stuff. I've had the same experience. Gotta change technique with big barometric changes.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@edpelkey7798]

Thanks Matt, I bought a small barometer and still am trying to figure out what it all means. Your perspective gives a path forward to have success on those days when there are recent changes in barometric pressure 👏

[@pauleyplay]

What dont you understand ? How it works can get mind bending for sure !

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikegardiner3934]

terrific topic for this time of year Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@razorbak6783]

Been wanting your opinion on this....thanks for all of your videos, they're lots of help.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@TJFritz]

Great video. Enjoy your videos. Keep making them. Very overlooked Topic (Barometric pressure ) Theory 👍🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks, will do!

[@jessecooper9795]

Great video Matt! Pressure definitely affects the fish because they have an air bladder. Of course we don't, but can also feel the changes in pressure in our own bodies. Having them react to a bait where they're not necessarily eating out of hunger can also put a few more fish in the boat. If you saw a mosquito across the room, you'd probably keep on walking. If it gets in your face unexpectedly, then you'd react

[@andrewstewart8192]

Anecdotally, I have observed how pike become way more active as the pressure is dropping. Especially this time of year. Bass do too, but to a lesser degree IMO. (Except smallmouth, I have no idea what they are doing from one day to the next)

[@MattStefanFishing]

Interesting!

[@6cwl9]

Damn dude you are always on point with your videos coldest morning of the season this morning in Virginia beach and I was just wondering about this I appreciate your videos every morning

[@MattStefanFishing]

THanks!

[@learningtofish7036]

Great. Simplified. Useful. And I concur.

[@MattStefanFishing]

THanks!

[@robertstone3417]

Thanks, Matt. You just took some information that was right in front of me, and I knew about but haven't adjusted the way I fish that day. I will begin using those tips tomorrow. If it helps, I'll let you know. I appreciate your efforts to inform.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good luck!

[@david.weston7911]

As always Matt your right on that's why I check your tips out everyday from Ohio.Water temps in low 50 s now.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlesgrahammacleodstuart510]

I have been telling others about this for years. Barometrics are a vital part of any game plan, especially on tour..

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the support!

[@johngalt3568]

Thought everybody knew this. This was a topic in introductory Bass Fishing at College. (Not) However, the link between the barometer and the mood, energy level or aggressiveness of the fish is undeniable. Our pressure in SE Alabama has gone up significantly since last week. For the last two days I’ve felt like a potato. Thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@soonerfan1675]

Excellent topic today. I have often wondered what the real relationship between barometric pressure and the mood of the fish is. What are your thoughts on things like the Solunar tables and moon phases and how accurately they predict fish behavior?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Its on my list and I firmly believe it affects fishing

[@learningtofish7036]

Really enjoy your intro tunes.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@RickyCarter-ro8fr]

Great video and it's right on

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@tommywalker741]

Thanks Matt I appreciate your advice and agree totally pressure change affects us so why wouldn’t it affect animals and fish just slow down God bless 🙏

[@MattStefanFishing]

Absolutely!

[@johncloud2851]

I like it. I am a firm believer in that there are always fish biting somewhere, it is just harder to get them to bite some times. Moon phase? Full moon clear sky at night, that next day is usually tough...thoughts?

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@bwspacity]

Just my experience. When Humidity between

[@jessspencer6830]

I watch bp. Water conditions ie turnovers, water color, time of year, water levels, and also solunar times.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@stephanelavoie2258]

Interesting…… thank you 🙏🏻!

[@metal1971]

Fish do not feel changes to air pressure. They are in a liquid that is not compressible. In fact, they will experience pressure greater than the highest recorded air pressure by moving just 3 feet down. What does affect them is light conditions and how they use those for creating edges and advantages for feeding. Low light allows fish to move around and feed while having an advantage over prey. Bright light could mean that fish stay close to edges because prey can see better. So, you're close, but fish don't feel air pressure.

[@MattStefanFishing]

they may not feel it directly but i 100% believe they make changes based on pressure movement

[@metal1971]

@Matt Stefan Fishing they don't feel pressure changes but pressure changes can bring clouds and wind that does change the amount of light penetration into the water and that does change their behaviors.

[@ohiostateguy07]

Great content! My empty livewell never considered the pressure changes having an effect on fishing conditions. On a side note, when it gets cold, do you choose to fish for yellow perch or walleye rather than bass? Would you consider that as a video topic?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sometimes but I generally fish for bass year round. Im not done yet!

[@johnnyweaver1300]

This is truly a great subject i have mixed emotions on this one & was wondering if this is the same as the moon phase, got burned this summer, planned a fishing trip based on bassmaster magazine said it was the best week of the month for bass fishing & I don't pay attention to it anymore, but I like your thoughts on biometric pressure!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thnaks for watching! Ill do one on the moon phase as well

[@rodcashman4793]

If it's moving the fish will bite ! That's what a walleye guide always said.

[@MattStefanFishing]

makes sense

[@normanham6142]

Interesting. I’ve heard & read conflicting theories on the effects of barometric pressure’s on bass behavior. Your thoughts seem logical to me anyway. I’ve found the bite to be better in prefrontal conditions as pressure starts dropping. They definitely seem less active in high pressure. As others here have said, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the moon phases. I’ve read conflicting theories on that topic too. Be interested in your take on it as a pro. Thanks 👍🏼🎣🌙

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ive got an opinion on it that Ill share

[@normanham6142]

@@MattStefanFishing Cool. Appreciate that and looking forward to it. 👍🏼🎣😎

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Thanks for your thoughts & tips!!!👊🏻 Makes sense as you said we even humans have an affect on the change so why not the fish and animals. Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@toddwinegar7365]

The Googan Squad could take every single video they have ever made and combine them and you could watch every single minute of that collage and not get .0001% of the juice you just gave out! 24 Karat gold on here , thanks as always Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Wow! Thanks!

[@grandwonder5858]

Can somebody explain to me what constitutes high pressure and what constitutes low pressure?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Usually for me its just a matter of a risding or falling pressure

[@icheckraise]

So, I hear always have a jig ready anytime time of year any condition lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

cant argue with that

[@ryanmanners9174]

Hi Matt, what baits are you most confident with to catch bass 12-14”?

[@MattStefanFishing]

4' berkley general rigged wacky and a 2.8 simbait on a 1/0 dirty jigs matt stefan guppy head

[@ryanmanners9174]

@@MattStefanFishing you’re the man

[@eagleeye9549]

Agreed. I usually say that you have to hit them in the head to get a bite. Lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep