Taking Out Your Fishing Boat in Cold Weather

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to stop fishing. If you’re smart about it, you can enjoy your Indiana winter season on your fishing boat, reeling in catches while you enjoy spending time with your family and friends. Here are some of our top tips for taking your fishing boat out in cold weather.

Locate Your Ideal Waters

Use websites to get up-to-date information about what types of fish are swimming, as well as where and when you should go for the best results. For example, a great option is ultimatebass.com. Remember to check for current information for rivers and lakes, because swift currents are more dangerous in cold weather due to hypothermia.

Check the Forecast in Advance

Before heading out in your fishing boat, you’ll want to know what type of weather you can expect at your destination. Check the forecast in advance and on the day of your trip so that you’re prepared for whatever might be coming. If there’s a storm on the forecast, delay or cancel your trip. The best times to fish in winter are between 10 AM and 4 PM, where it’s light enough out for you to see and warm enough for fish to be swimming.

Go with Others

Never go out fishing by yourself in winter. Even if you’re the most experienced angler you know, you should always bring at least one other person. You never know when you could become injured or sick or fall into the water and it will be very handy to have someone else around to assist you.

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