Likes Likes:  0
Thanks Thanks:  0
HaHa HaHa:  0
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11

Thread: Rules for lake temps

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Dhanis Tx
    Posts
    108
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Rules for lake temps


    As it warms into spring, which side of the lake will warm first?

    north side of lake , banks facing south?

    south side of lake, banks looking north?

    East or west side?

    Thanks
    -Arnie

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Englewood, FL
    Posts
    3,222
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Shallow, protected coves with dingy water on the north side of the lake generally warm up the quickest.
    FISH ON!
    Jerry Blake

    www.BLAKETOURS.com

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Middle Tennessee
    Posts
    488
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    A mud bottom warms a little faster than a rocky bottom.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Caledonia,Mississippi
    Posts
    8,762
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Blake
    Shallow, protected coves with dingy water on the north side of the lake warm up the quickest.
    Jerry, I know this is suppposed to be true, but why do we catch'em first in a place we call "Clear Hole", which is back water that is 3-5' deep and crystal clear ? The dingy coves are the next place we catch'em. I aint trying to contradict you.... just have always wondered that. This "clear hole is protected on all 4 sides with a small inlet that s curves into the cove. The fish in this cove will show up the last week in Feb. and can be caught until there until bout the 2nd week in March, if they last that long.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Bowling Green, Ky
    Posts
    1,522
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Could be spring fed flushing some warmer water into that area. I know that on the river wherever theres a spring feeding in it's a likely place to catch fish.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Lake Semionole, Fl
    Posts
    294
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    In some cases the south bank will have warmer water than the north. It is not the rule but it happens.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Englewood, FL
    Posts
    3,222
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Minnerman
    Jerry, I know this is suppposed to be true, but why do we catch'em first in a place we call "Clear Hole", which is back water that is 3-5' deep and crystal clear ? The dingy coves are the next place we catch'em. I aint trying to contradict you.... just have always wondered that. This "clear hole is protected on all 4 sides with a small inlet that s curves into the cove. The fish in this cove will show up the last week in Feb. and can be caught until there until bout the 2nd week in March, if they last that long.
    Hey Minnerman:

    One of the great things about crappie fishing is that there are exceptions to every "rule". They'll certainly keep your interest trying to figure them out. When you think you have them figured out and know what they are going to do and when you better check the opposite - they'll surprise you more often than not. Keeps things interesting!
    FISH ON!
    Jerry Blake

    www.BLAKETOURS.com

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Gaston IN
    Posts
    112
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Minnerman
    Jerry, I know this is suppposed to be true, but why do we catch'em first in a place we call "Clear Hole", which is back water that is 3-5' deep and crystal clear ? The dingy coves are the next place we catch'em. I aint trying to contradict you.... just have always wondered that. This "clear hole is protected on all 4 sides with a small inlet that s curves into the cove. The fish in this cove will show up the last week in Feb. and can be caught until there until bout the 2nd week in March, if they last that long.
    Jerry's right. with one exception that I have found, If the water is clear and the bottom dark and shallow the water will worm up faster than muddy water. I find this alot in the natural lakes up north, the sun will actually worm the bottom of the cove.

    Charlie Hildreth

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Athens, Tenn.
    Posts
    257
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Yep it's the North bank.

    The sun is in the southern sky and directs its rays on the north bank at more square of an angle and thus the water warms a little quicker there. We were out on Jan. 12 and caught three limits trolling in 6 feet of water on Chicamauga lake in Tennessee. It's colder now than then and needs to warm a little. The water temperature was 54*F and the sun was bright on that Saturday. I heard that the water temperature now is in the 40's. I can't say for sure as I have not been able to get back out.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    SW Ohio
    Posts
    1,941
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I've always heard the same. North bank facing south warms fastest. But here on my home lake, the southern part of the lake has feeder creeks and is often the first place to find warmer water. It's also the shallowest section of the lake overall with large wooded flats, which I'm sure that has something to do with it. It's usually a little more stained too, and mud bottomed.
    Bob's Jigs Prostaff
    www.bobsjigs.com

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

BACK TO TOP