Bass Fishing in Different Types of Fronts
Most anglers understand that weather plays a significant role in bass fishing, really any kind of fishing for that matter. Fish are sensitive to temperature and pressure changes in their environment. The largemouth bass specifically likes the warmer water, and will migrate to the shallows to feed when this happens. When you have moderate or warm weather for an extended amount of time, bass will likely form a predictable feeding habit. They’ll feed at about the same time of day, and in the same locales, as long as their is plenty of food for them there. If night presents cooler water temperatures, the bass might feed during the day when it is warmer, then dive into the deeper water as the surface temperature falls. That is just an example. Let’s look at warm fronts versus cold fronts now. These bass fishing tips can really give you the upper hand.
Fishing for Bass During Cold Fronts
Bass will sense the pressure change just before a cold front comes in. They dislike feeding during cool fronts, so they’ll typically feed heavily just before the front hits. So if you can be fishing a couple of hours before the front hits, you should see some great bass action.
I have had a time awhile ago where I definitely remember being late on an incoming cool front. I got out there just before the front, caught a fish or two, and then the fishing just went totally cold. Nothing doing. That was it for that fishing trip. If I had just been there a couple hours earlier, I could have reeled in a mess of fish.
Bass Fishing in Warm Fronts
If you are going fishing during winter, and a warm front comes in for a several days, and warms up the water near the surface, you stand a really good chance to catch fish. The bass will come up from the depths and feed in the shallow water while the water is warm. This is typically a much greater chance for fisherman because of the shallow grass, trees, and ability to use most any type of lure desired.
However, a warm front that comes in during the summer can work against you. If the water temperature goes above 80 degrees, the bass will go for deeper, cooler water, or will get lethargic and unwilling to take the bait you present to them. So take advantage of these bass fishing tips and catch more bass today!