On a recent trip trolling for lake trout it was interesting to observe patterns relating to lure colour effectiveness and light conditions. With all things being equal (depth of lure, lure type, line type, water clarity etc.) certain spoon colours worked better or worse depending on general light conditions. In…
In a previous post we looked at the temperature classification of different fish species – cold water, cool water and warm water. For each fish species there is a preferred temperature range that, given the choice, they will spend more time in. This “thermal optimum” temperature will not be too…
I’ve signed up for trip with a large group fishing on Balsam Lake near Peterborough, Ontario. This is a new lake for me and as such, requires a bit of research beforehand to help ensure some success. Some of the things I’ve checked on include: 1) Regulations This is probably…
I recently came across the results from an interesting volunteer program called the Lake Partners Program, sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment for Ontario. This program engages volunteers to measure Secchi Depth (water transparency) and total phosphorus (TP) in lakes and rivers across the province. The results are tabulated…
Having a general understanding of the different trophic states of lakes is useful for a number of reasons. In an unknown water body, it can be a good indicator, along with geographic location, of what species are likely to be present. It can give also an indication as to the…
The effect of water temperature on fish is of incredible importance. Different fish can tolerate different water temperature ranges and, as cold blooded species, can suffer or die if they are subject to temperature outside of their range. They will also need a specific range of temperatures for successful spawning…
From Wikipedia…”Probability is a measure or estimation of how likely it is that something will happen or that a statement is true. Probabilities are given a value between 0 (0% chance or will not happen) and 1 (100% chance or will happen). The higher the degree of probability, the more likely the event is…
The variables that decide whether or not one will catch fish are numerous and varied. This is just a partial and likely ever expanding list of fishing variables… Water Body Temperature Clarity Depth Current Surface Conditions (Calm/Chop) Structure/Bottom Weed/Plant Life Forage Competition Eutrophication (oligotrophic, mesotrophic, eutrophic) Pollution Acid/Basic Local or microcosms (e.g.…
