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02-28-2018, 12:13 PM
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Fishing Morning Vs Evening?
Hey,
Just wanted your guys opinion on this. I have only ever went out fishing at first light ice fishing, but due to my current work schedule that's not possible this winter.
Just wondering if fishing in the evening is comparable to the morning?
Thanks!
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02-28-2018, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: McBride/Prince George
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About even for me. I’ve had stellar evenings and mornings. I prefer mornings though. Quieter on the lake.
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02-28-2018, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Edmonton
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Depends on species but I usually prefer evenings/nights
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02-28-2018, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: WMU 303
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mitchthefisher
Depends on species but I usually prefer evenings/nights
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Maybe the species thing has some meaning. Trout I find are best fished in the morning (lake ice fishing) and jack or walleye equal morning or evening?
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02-28-2018, 01:50 PM
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They bite all the time if you got the skills LOL
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02-28-2018, 01:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LCCFisherman
They bite all the time if you got the skills LOL
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Haha i like it.
I find trout better morning, and walleye/pike better evening.
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02-28-2018, 02:10 PM
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Location: West Edmonton
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Fish when you can, you don't have to hit a lake at prime time in order to catch fish. There are far too many factors to simply say what time is best as it depends on the species, water body, time of year, weather and other factors.
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02-28-2018, 02:10 PM
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Location: Turner Valley, AB
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I find it even depends on the lake. On lake X, I find the evening bite is way better or maybe it's just my luck.
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02-28-2018, 02:40 PM
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It even depends on what strain of trout! If you dig through the BC Freshwater Fishing Society information, they provide descriptions of the different strains they stock, where & why. For instance 'Triploid Pennask' strain rainbows are fast growing, sterile rainbow trout that are not first/last light feeders. Great for those of us that like to sleep in a little and be off the water before the mosquitos get too bad!
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02-28-2018, 11:54 PM
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just go when you can,I like to sleep in on days off so head for the ice for the afternoon/evening bite and stay till 8-10.Just a better vibe than rushing out the door by 5am,That being said, I catch fish at all times of the day.May depend on what you are targeting
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03-01-2018, 05:59 AM
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I prefer getting out and catching with no exact timeline as apposed to getting out based on time just to go fishing.... 
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03-01-2018, 06:04 AM
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When the wind starts to put a chop on the water in the AM is the best time. Gentlemen's hours as well.
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03-01-2018, 06:51 AM
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It really depends. My favourite is during the mid-day if they’re biting.
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03-01-2018, 07:16 AM
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First light, hit em hard, off by 11 when everybody else shows up
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03-01-2018, 07:58 AM
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I have caught fish at all times of the day. It can depend on the location and species.
I find salmon can be great at first light...then tidal dependent after that.
Lingcod, rockfish, halibut...all day but tidal dependent often.
Lakers have hit best for me before 11 am.
Perch all day but sometimes bigger ones towards dusk.
Trout all day but often see an late evening night bug hatch.
Pike all day.
Whitefish all day
Burbot...late evening/night.
Grayling...all day
Goldeye/mooneye...all day
Walleye river...all day. Lake evening
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03-01-2018, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Calgary
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Generally sunrise or right at dusk best for trout for me.
Pike all day.
Walleye morning, dusk, night.
Burbs I've had good success early morning but dusk/night better. If they're really deep good all day.
Perch all day.
Caveat is following the Major/Minor times. I've found greater activity for all species ramp up following the cycle.
Also, moon phase at the appropriate times of the month make a big difference. You can catch even during the worst phases, but you generally have to work harder in my experience.
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