The cool water of late fall allows fish to spread out and find comfort zones in a variety of levels. Thanks giving weekend has given anglers in southern Illinois a chance for some very late season fishing. The break in the weather and our normally mild temperatures were great. The water carries oxygen down to different levels of the lake. Fish will go to a variety of levels and still be comfortable.
Some anglers mistakenly seem to think that fish are like bears and that they go into hibernation in winter. Many large game fish are taken from cold water. Fish are not as aggressive when the water temperature is below 55 degrees, but they still eat and will take a properly presented lure.
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Cold water anglers may have to fish a variety of locations. It makes winter fishing more difficult as the fish are not congregating in a single type of location or habitat. Fish located in a single area may or may not be a specific species. What might be thought of as a crappie location may prove to be a school of bass.
Bass patterns vary in cold waters. The techniques are much the same only slower. Although one can catch bass on crankbaits and spinner baits, it is a good idea to downsize for winter fishing. One might even want to try jigging spoons or small jigs. Continue Reading….
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