Effects of the Melbourne heatwave

[Goody1971]

Hi guys, just interested to hear from some experienced Melbourne Metro breamers what they would expect for fishing conditions during and just after this week's extreme heatwave. Would the run of 40 degree days be expected to impact the fish's willingness to bite either way? Hope to hear some insights - thanks.

[Paz]

I don't think it has too much effect on water temp in tidal zones. And fish live in the water...soooo no.

[Windknot]

It might tend to speed up their natural cycle a bit, to the point that they're actually doing what they're meant to be doing normally at this time of the year.

[redfinfisho]

Originally Posted by Windknot

It might tend to speed up their natural cycle a bit, to the point that they're actually doing what they're meant to be doing normally at this time of the year.

yes might help them find the edges

[nereus]

In some systems they will for the water that cools quickest
cheers nereus

[matt jorg]

I'm not a Melbourne local but on the weekend I was catching good bream on surface in 50cm on water,
Sounder was reading 24 degrees!!

[forsterfisho]

I dunno the local waterways to well but Fishing on a large delta river system from the highly tidal front sections to the brackish and finally freshwater top section. Heat does have a large role to play in fishing.

Ive sounded water that is upto 29 degrees on the surface and the fish were totally shutdown and the few that we did manage to catch came out battered with chips. 21-26 degrees C seems to be the magic numbers locally in summer time..anything over and Ive found it seems to have a negative affect.

In the fresh(er) water and with reduced levels of tidal flow comes increased water temps, increased light levels...and the increased weeds, lilies and general health of the system can decrease quickly with reduced O2 levels thanks to the heat and warmer temperature.

Hopefully the fishing does nothing but improve for your local waterway!

[MiSCrEANT]

We are feeling it too in Adelaide. Working in a cafe in this heat is suicide.

I find when the weather changes drastically, the Bream tend to turn off. If the weather has been constant for a few days, I'm more inclined to get out there. But I never let down a chance to fish anymore.

[Sloth]

Well.... I walk around docklands most days. This week the water has been really clear. Seen quite a few bream at 2m or so depth and feeding on pylons so they are still feeding. Not taking my lures though - lol

[Sloth]

Scratch that... my first docks breambo of 2014 - woot!



The heat seems to have brought them up high but you need to have a vewy, vewy, vewy, quiet appwoach ..... like huntin' wabbits

[Goody1971]

Nice one Sloth - I'll have to try and get down there this weekend I think

[Paps]

Yep heat certainly makes a difference!

Problem is being out there in these conditions is a prick. Better of hitting them super early like first light or at dusk so you dont die and they bite more freely and are less skittish!

[Sloth]

Originally Posted by Paps

Yep heat certainly makes a difference!

Problem is being out there in these conditions is a prick. Better of hitting them super early like first light or at dusk so you dont die and they bite more freely and are less skittish!

Yep... I fished 7.30 - 8am and it was 31 degrees. The flies got out of bed at 8am as well so that was it for me

[crabcrusher]

The heat should make the morning and evening edge bites alot more productive

If you are game enough to venture out in 45 degrees on the
edges, you deserve a few good fish