In-Fisherman's

Calendar Periods

THE CALENDAR PERIODSThe In-Fisherman Calendar divides the fishing year into 10 periods of fish response. These Calendar Periods are at the mercy of Mother Nature, so they...View article

Postspawn-Presummer-Summer Peak Period Locations

After spawning, walleyes may remain in the spawning area if forage is present. But in most cases, such large concentrations of fish quickly deplete the available food, and walleyes must begin spreading...View article

The Walleye Calendar

Ah, if only the rest of the fishing season were as predictable as the spring fling into the shallows! Unfortunately, it isn’t. The good news, however, is that regardless of lake, river, or reservoir...View article
Understanding The Seasonal Movements of Catfish

Seasonal Periods of Catfish

Ten million or so anglers seeking catfish. And while even the best anglers puzzle over exactly how to catch catfish some days, many of the best anglers are steps ahead of the masses who wish to become...View article
Understanding The Seasonal Movements of Catfish

Seasonal Periods of Catfish

Ten million or so anglers seeking catfish. And while even the best anglers puzzle over exactly how to catch catfish some days, many of the best anglers are steps ahead of the masses who wish to become...View article
 
Frozen-Water or winter Period

Largemouth

Water temperature: Minimal temperature over extended timeFish mood: Inactive Even in Florida, there’s a winter period—it’s whenever the water turns its coldest. In southern...View article
 
Fall Locations

Largemouth

The season we commonly call “Fall” includes two distinct subsections of the period during which water temperatures descend to their annual lows. The first phase begins with cooler nights and crisp...View article
 
Water temperature: Warm and Rising

Summer Peak Period Largemouth

The Summer Peak is short—the brief period when bass first move to their typical summer locations and the fishing is fine. Water lilies and other aquatic plants have developed, producing well-defined...View article
 
Water temperature: Upper- to low-50°F range

Turnover Period

As cold weather rolls in from the North, the surfaces of reservoirs and lakes cool, making their water heavy enough to sink and mix with cooler water in the thermocline below. Wind encourages the mixing,...View article
 
Spawn Period

Largemouth

Spawning doesn’t occur all at once. While some bass in a body of water are on their nests, others may still be in a prespawn disposition or already in postspawn. Because river backwaters, lakes, and...View article