How much wind is too much?

[AgriHawg]

Just curious what everyone considers to be too much wind? I've never paid attention to the actual wind speed on the days I've been fishing. I just normally look outside or look at the lake and think "we're good to go" or "dang, that sucks".

So when the forcasters say 5mph, 10, 15, 20, 25, what do you expect?

[oldwhiskers]

Unless the lake you fish has areas to get out of the wind, I usually stay home when they call for 10-15 mph winds. Chop and boat control is an issue.

[Locator79]

Anything close to or around 20mph is enough to keep me home. Also, everytime the weather man says 10 go ahead and make it 20 on the water. I can fish in any condition, cold, hot, rain or snow. But wind is the worst.

[AgriHawg]

wind is the worst.

I agree. I'm just not sure what mph is "too much"

[yikess]

I think the wind direction and how it effects the lake your wanting to fish is just an important as the actual wind speed. I normally fish Corps of Engineer reservoirs and 15+ winds can get down right scary depending on the wind direction.

[Barnacle Bill]

I agree with Yikess. The direction of the wind has a lot to do with it.

[gabowman]

Seems like whatever the wind direction is it's blowing right down the middle of every creek you go in. I fish out of a flat skiff so when they say 10 mph then I dont go fishing. (Usually when a weatherman says 10 it's blowing 15 or more on the water:o.)

[rockmike]

I think the wind direction and how it effects the lake your wanting to fish is just an important as the actual wind speed. I normally fish Corps of Engineer reservoirs and 15+ winds can get down right scary depending on the wind direction.

I agree. Location of boat ramps also makes a big difference. Mostly though, it depends on how badly you need a fishing fix.

[AZfisherdude]

Sadly, I have limited days to fish so I go unless the wind is crazy like 20 or higher. I've had to get off the water and fish from shore several times due to the wind. Still better than sitting at home or work