Thread: Fishing in the rain

Check out my avatar pic. 34 pound king hit in the middle of a driving, though brief, rainstorm that had the rail empty. Took a live sardine right off the SE corner of the octi. I can close me eyes and still see that feed. One of many caught in the rain, only now I carry a rainsuit.

Originally Posted by chillinfish

Heavy rainfall that sends muddy water into the Gulf and around the pier is more of a factor to me than anything. Dirty water will shut down mackerel and pompano in a hurry. I have done ok on flounder, reds, ground mullet and unfortunately catfish in dirty water. I catch about 20 catfish for every desirable fish down there in muddy water. I'm pretty sure mackerel and flounder aren't around in numbers right now anyway. Good luck if you go!

Agreed. Whether it be fishing or at work (construction) I've found that it's just not a rain day, but days impacted by rain.

I especially love hard rains that raise the water level in a lake or pond making the bank come alive with eager , hungry fish in search of new domain. You can really capitalize in these types of situations!