MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
absolutely the best time to go is when you can
This could get long..Remember the saying:Wind out of the north, don't venture forth (bad)Wind out of the east, fish bite the least (bad)Wind out of the south, blows the bait in their mouth (good)Wind out of the west, fish bite the best (good)How does wind play into this? Here's how. See how this fits with your thinking on fishing success as well as the general weather patterns.North wind indicates a rising barometer, clearing skies, and generally not great fishing, especially in shallow or relatively shallow water. There is also something to be said about the added air pressure and its effect on the water column and the microorganisms that start the food chain.East wind is also an indicator of a high barometer and for all the same reasons as above, generally not great for fishing. We don't see a lot of strong east wind in this area due to our position relative to the Atlantic.South wind indicates a falling barometer, and with thickening skies and generally less pressure on the water column and the above mentioned microorganisms, the food chain gets in motion. Little things get moving and bigger things eat them.West wind indicates a falling barometer, trending toward a rise in barometric pressure. Think of the wind shift as a storm approaches. A line of storms is generally a boundary of higher pressure approaching the area. Commonly we think of a west wind as the best mostly because we will see a relative flurry of activity as compared to the shift of wind to the north and the rising of pressure (and lowering of fishing success).All of these things are just generalities. There are exceptions, of course. Nature is impossible to predict. These things are comparable to the "best and worst days" to fish or hunt, as relating to moon phases. There are times when those days turn out the exact opposite way they were supposed to be, but if you were to take a big sample, you would find them to be the case more often than not.Or I could be full of it...
Fish seem to bite best when the barometer is changing up or down for me.
Any change in the barometer is good. ALso on the way to your spot look to see if cows or horses are up and feeding if applicable. In my experience 9 times out of 10 if the animals above water are feeding then the animals below water are.
here is a great article that should help clear things up..http://www.weather.com/outlook/outdoor-activities/fishing-reports/articles/fishing-by-barometer_2010-10-29