Cold Water

[cq]

OK, I know summer has just arrived, but looking ahead, in central Ar.(Hot Springs area) what should I consider as cold water fishing?

The reason I ask is, I retired, moved from Ohio and in a new learning cruve for fishing (major difference, water clarity, depth {major drop offs}, flow in lakes, day to day level changes, temp changes form one section to another).

All my knowledge from 18 years in VA. does not apply.

I do know that I will need something other than shorts and tee shirts.



cq

 

[fatrap]

Got some great trout sreams in the area. That's cold water. I consider anything below 55 degrees as cold water. I'm sure others will have a different opinion.

Above 70is consider warm in my parts.

Congrats on the move. Much slower way of life in Arkanas. I think Carlos's Dad's family is from Arkanas he might have a few tips.



fatrap

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

For fishing bigger water (other than trout streams) google up "Thermocline" an often forgotten summer variable that will help you catch summer fish.



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[cq]

I did forget about thermocline and lake turn over. When I was growing up I did fish the river below the lower lake alot, knew most of it like the back of my hand, only fished the lakes with my father.

As I stated this is a learning to fish all over again, second year, great to stay home on the weekends and have the lakes to yourself all week.



cq

 

[TOMMY RICH]

Night Fishing can be a major player in deep Thermocline Lakes

 

[Bill Hamilton]

Try hot side of Lake Anna. Water in the mid 90s right now and on the rise. Over a 100 by August.. Talk about boiled bass! Crazy spawning in Spring.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

William, your lake doesn't count!! :lol: The hotside is not like anywhere else as far as water temperatures go!! Just wait until they get that 3rd reactor built!!



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