Best Fishing Times

johnnie crain outdoors · Mon Jun 23, 2003 4:15 am

I know we would love to fish 24/7, but in your opinion, what are some of the better hours of the day or night to fish? Which days of the week do you prefer to fish? I'm sure some will agree and disagree with me on this, but iof given just a few hours to fish, I prefer 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. followed by 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ever notice how good the fish bite right after tournament hours? My best days are Weds & Thursday. I guess to the boat traffic die-down, if there is such a thing. Looking forward to some posts. Johnnie, thanks.

JT_BAGWELL · Post by **JT_BAGWELL** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 1:38 am

Johnnie,

I think I would have to agree with you on both times and days. I might go a little earlier in the morning though.

JT Bagwell

johnnie crain outdoors · Wed Jun 25, 2003 1:50 am

Thanks JT, been sending you e-mails, no responce, did you change address? Johnnie

BASSGUIDEPA · Post by **BASSGUIDEPA** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 1:30 am

Johnnie,

The best time for me to fish is any time that I have the opportunity. I cheerish every time I spend on the water.

johnnie crain outdoors · Thu Jun 26, 2003 3:17 am

Mark, you are right, I always say" the best time to go fishin' is when you have the time". There are times though that I prefer to be on the water.
JT, I'd like to go a little earlier, and stay a little later, you know, just one more cast. Thanks guys, Johnnie

David Lengyel · Post by **David Lengyel** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 7:55 pm

My favorite time to fish is between the hours of 11:00pm and 3:00am. After the sun has set, and the fish are adjusted to the change in light conditions. Now your sucess will vary upon a New Moon compaired to a Full Moon. Or a clear night compaired to a cloudy night. Its really a fun time, just be careful of yourself and you buddy

Lunker Dave

johnnie crain outdoors · Sat Jun 28, 2003 4:49 am

Lunker Dave, you're right, those are some good hours especially on busy lakes or ultra clear lakes. I once fished a twenty four hour tournament on clear-Bull Shoals, Mo./Ark. and we did well right at midnight using paddle tail, 6" purple worms in forty feet of water. Quite an experience. Night fishing is a whole new ball game.

mrbass · Post by **mrbass** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 6:10 pm

Night Fishing in NC in the summer mos.
are awsome and the best time to pull a few hawgs out of the water,anytime is a good time.

dansfishntales · Post by **dansfishntales** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 11:59 pm

Johnnie,
You know me. Anytime I can hit the water I work at it just as hard as possible. However, the times you mentioned are good selections. A few years ago a survey was taken, which showed that the largest bass were caught between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This holds true to my logs. I've caught several bass between 5 and 8 pounds during the hours of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with most being around 11:30 a.m. to 12:30. Some of these have been during days with temperatures well into the 90's, and a heat index around 106 to 110.

Looks like fish may take their lunch time the same as humans. Johnnie, maybe they've watched you eatting your sweet rolls and sausages, and drinking coffee - thus, giving them the idea.

Best of fishing,
Dan