Thread: Fishing in the rain

I've seen a lot of question on here about bait, tackle, etc., etc. My question is "what is the bite like in the rain?" Not thunder and lightening. So I'd planned on coming down this week until two things happened. First my wife mentioned what she'd like to do for Valentines Day (did not calculate that into my plans) and the Weather Chanel's report for Wednesday was not favorable. So, that put a kink in this weeks plan.
So, my new plan is to come next week even though the forecast is less than favorable for the first part of the week.

I NEVER, repeat, NEVER watch the weather channel for forecasts!

Trust THE source (NWS Mobile forecast for GSPark)
National Weather Service

Wednesday shows a 40% chance of showers before noon (it may even move out long before then).
There will be a frontal passage Wednesday am, so expect a moderate northwest breeze.
NWS Coastal marine Weather Forecast...
National Weather Service

BTW, fishing in the rain cuts the crowd size ;-)

Originally Posted by KrustyKirk

I've seen a lot of question on here about bait, tackle, etc., etc. My question is "what is the bite like in the rain?" Not thunder and lightening. So I'd planned on coming down this week until two things happened. First my wife mentioned what she'd like to do for Valentines Day (did not calculate that into my plans) and the Weather Chanel's report for Wednesday was not favorable. So, that put a kink in this weeks plan.
So, my new plan is to come next week even though the forecast is less than favorable for the first part of the week.

I love fishing in the rain if the lighting is not around !

My best days and biggest catches have been in the rain both fresh and salt water I love it Not a downpour but a cloudy day with a light rain is one of my favorites Fish don't have eyelids so they can't block out glare That's why you see more activity early in the morning or late in the evening and always find the largemouth bass on the shady side of the stump A cloudy day with a light rain just gives you prime conditions longer as well as better temperatures for both you and the fish

Originally Posted by Pier#r

I NEVER, repeat, NEVER watch the weather channel for forecasts!

Amen to that. The "% rain chance" is useless. Whether a fast front comes by with 8 minutes of rain or a sub-tropical system sits on us dumping from daylight to dark, that is still 100% rain chance. You need to look at weather maps to have any real understanding of what is likely to happen. It is difficult to explain this to people wanting to cancel their dolphin tour booking 9 days from now because it is calling for a 50% rain chance that day

Heavy rainfall that sends muddy water into the Gulf and around the pier is more of a factor to me than anything. Dirty water will shut down mackerel and pompano in a hurry. I have done ok on flounder, reds, ground mullet and unfortunately catfish in dirty water. I catch about 20 catfish for every desirable fish down there in muddy water. I'm pretty sure mackerel and flounder aren't around in numbers right now anyway. Good luck if you go!

Ok, that seals it. What time does pier fishing 101 class start next Tuesday?

The fish are in the water----- the rain doesn't bother them at all!!!

Rainy or heavy overcast days are great for surf fishing or crappie fishing on the river; we love it.

Originally Posted by KrustyKirk

Ok, that seals it. What time does pier fishing 101 class start next Tuesday?

A mere few minutes after you arrive with fresh donuts. You will have no shortage of "instructors".