Wtvy Fish And Game Forecast (2024)

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What is the best time to go fishing? ›

The best times to fish are always early in the morning from 6:00 am am to 9:00 am, late morning to afternoon from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or afternoon to dusk from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Fish are much harder to find in hot days or too cold days. Learn what are the best times to fish during different seasons in the year.

Solunar Force and Major Periods

Based on solar and lunar position, there are four time periods during the day when animals will be more active. The sun and moon are directly above each other twice a day, when the moon is directly above the sun-moon up, and when the moon is directly below the sun-moon down.

Fishing conditions are good. Fishing in the early morning or dusk hours can help you get a catch.

According to DNR fisheries bureau chief Joe Larscheid, fish tend to be most active during crepuscular times (dawn or dusk), which is when fish are feeding and subsequently when fishing is best. As light levels in the water diminish, prey fish tend to stray from cover to feed and predators follow their prey.

Live (or natural) baits are anything alive or previously alive that you use to catch fish. Some of the best freshwater fishing bait include worms, leeches, minnows, crayfish, crickets and grasshoppers. Select good saltwater baits including sea worms, eels, crabs, shrimp, strips of squid, and cut-up pieces of fish.

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Today is an average day for fishing. The best times to go fishing today are 03:09 - 04:09 , 09:03 - 10:33 , 15:28 - 16:28 and 21:16 - 22:46 .

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Fish may leave their shelter to hunt for food. The fish may have difficulty finding food if there is rough water or higher turbidity levels in the water (mud, silt, and sand). The waves will be higher in deeper water but it wouldn't be too muddy. Fishing after rain is a good idea if you target a specific fish species.

Within an hour of sunrise and an hour after sunset are the times when fish are likely to bite the most. Fishing for some species of fish is much better at night than during the day. Although it is possible to catch fish during daylight hours, fish are less likely to bite when the sun is at its apex.

What is the best month to fish in Arkansas? ›

Best Year Round Fishing

Anglers in Arkansas know that there are no “best” times to fish–go whenever you feel like it. Four distinct fishing seasons, yet mild temperatures add to the pleasures of wetting a line in some of the best fishing lakes, rivers and streams in the South. There are no closed fishing seasons.

The best time to go fishing is typically either early morning or late evening when food is abundant and fish naturally feed. Within an hour of sunrise and an hour after sunset are the times when fish are likely to bite the most. Fishing for some species of fish is much better at night than during the day.

For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.

Many fish species become more active during the night, increasing your chances of making a successful catch. This nocturnal behavior is common among various types of fish, including bass, catfish, and even crappies. The reason behind this increased activity is primarily a shift in feeding patterns.