THE CALENDAR PERIODS
The 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 don’t last a certain number of days, nor do they occur on specific dates each year. Since Calendar Periods depend on climate and water conditions, they will vary in length from year to year depending on weather trends. Calendar Periods which might last a few days one year could last several weeks the next year.
Calendar Periods vary according to regions. In areas of Canada, the Summer Calendar Period might arrive in July and last a few weeks. Meanwhile in Florida, the Summer Period may arrive in May and last for 5 months.
The Prespawn, Spawn and Postspawn Periods relate primarily to reproduction. Periods like the Summer, Fall (Cold Water), and Winter (Coldest Water) Periods relate more to water temperature and seasonal conditions.
Learn to read the sign’s, and you’ll be able to identify one period from another and to determine when various species are in different Calendar Periods. Recognizing seasonal movements and fish response patterns is important to fishing success.
