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Have you ever been fishing in a spot that you were absolutely sure that there weren’t any fish? How frustrating! Here are a few tips to help you select the best spot possible that will yield large catches of fish.
First, look for clues to the area where you are fishing. Are you fishing on a lake that is feed by a creek or a river? If so, the area where the river dumps into the lake is a natural gathering spot for fish. The current from the river will oxygenate the water and fish will collect in this oxygen-rich environment.
Check out the layout of the shoreline. Is there an area where it juts out to a point? If so, these sections of land continue on into the water. You’ll want to fish both sides of this jutted land piece. Fish will collect along this shoreline because bugs will collect in the weeds and grasses. Fish will also collect underwater along this jutted shoreline.
If you are fishing on a river, look at the surface of the water. Locate spots where the current “breaks” or makes an edge on the surface of the water. These breaks could be caused by rocks, logs, or other debris in the river. Fish naturally collect in the breaks. They don’t have to fight the current so it is a spot where they collect to rest. Fish also check on the food that is available in that area.
If you see birds diving down into the water, they are seeking small species of fish to eat. Chances are you will also find bigger fish in the same area.
Sometimes you can see fish jumping out of the water to catch bugs to eat. This is another good sign of where the fish are collecting.
