Do you cancel days of fishing because of wind?

[lo n slo]

yep

[Attila]

As a shore fisherman, there's always some spot that isn't getting pounded by the wind.  That said, I like fishing in the wind as it stirs up the water clarity and I find it turns on the bite a fair amount.

Matter of fact, the best day I had came fishing a windswept shoreline with a jerkbait; think I managed 4 fish over 4lbs that day all landed on spinning gear which makes casting a lot easier on a windy day.

[soflabasser]

It is a extremely rare day that I will cancel one of my bass fishing trips because of the weather. I have fished in +96 degree heat with + 80% humidity, sub 40 degree temperatures (very cold for South Florida),+30 mph winds, and pouring rain,with decent success.I do try to avoid fishing during thunderstorms and hurricane like conditions.

[gim]

2 hours ago, Mosster47 said:

With those new wake board boats with ballasts in them the biggest waves you encounter anymore usually aren't from mother nature. 

Isn't that the truth!  Its been getting worse and worse lately too.  Recreational riff raff

I generally look at the weekly weather and try to target days where there's potential rain and/or inclement weather because that's when I know there won't be any wake boarders, jet skis, pontoons, etc.  Wind can be a factor if I'm heading to a big lake.  It makes boat control very difficult as many have already mentioned here.  There are enough smaller lakes and rivers within an hour of my house that I could go out even on a really windy day and find at least a somewhat sheltered cove.  The walleye guys around here love the windy, overcast days.  The bass guys, not so much.

[Darren.]

I have, but also been out when winds of 40 MPH
ripped through - and I was in my kayak. Needless
to say I hauled out of there as fast as I could.

Fortunately I was very close to the launch.

But I've fished in white caps on my local reservoirs.
I don't make it a habit by any means, and these days
I've balked when the wind was up in particular directions. 

[everythingthatswims]

My PB was caught when the wind was so bad, I fished 8 hours and spent more than half of that paddling (kayak) to find protected water. In February.

[IndianaFinesse]

4 hours ago, Mosster47 said:

I don't care what the wind is, I care about how high the rollers are. Anything above 3ft and I'm looking for some calmer water. 

With those new wake board boats with ballasts in them the biggest waves you encounter anymore usually aren't from mother nature. 

I hate those.  They were (and often still are) a nightmare back when I fished from a canoe.  It seemed like the smaller the boat you were in the less space they gave you, not the other way around.  Several times they dumped my canoe, it got to the point I had to start calling security on them.  

I usually won't cancel unless it's something suicidel.  I caught my second biggest bass at 8.2 pound bass in 30 mile an hour wind with gusts much higher, its a pain to fish in but definitely worth it.

[BassAssasinGarcia]

I absolutely love fishing wind. I've never not went because of heavy winds. Some of my best days was in 30wind gusts ?

[S. Sass]

Since I can fish almost every day I generally skip the rougher days. Where I like to fish generally has trees and tree stumps and a lot of them. You really don't want to be the ping pong boat. 

[Columbia Craw]

Only if I feel I'm gong to die.  The Columbia River can be frightening.  When grain barges are sunk, it's bad.

[fishwizzard]

On 8/22/2016 at 4:55 PM, Turtle135 said:

I will fish. I have a couple of locations that offer some wind protection and I am not adverse to popping out of my kayak and wade fishing (that wind can get a summer bite going). My only fishing "kryptonite" is lightning.

When I am not in my kayak, I don't fear lightning, but recent local flash flooding has made me look at the wisdom of spending time in river valleys during heavy rain.

I have yet to rig an anchor so a strong wind does make my kayak days a hot mess, but I suspect my 10' bathtub boat has something to do with that. 

[Scorchx1245]

Fishing in lake Erie, Ontario, Seneca, Cayuga, and Onieda, yeah there are days where it aint worth breaking the equipment, Onieda scared me back a month or 2 ago with 6 footers, my bilge barely kept up on my 18 foot boat.

["hamma"]

When I was younger, wind didnt effect my fishing much unless it was unbearable like J Franco's pic. And I liked a bit of wind as it positions bass in a more predictable manner. But now that Im injured and have progressed in years, I have more opportunities to fish when I want (or can due to pain) I chose a much lighter breeze. Fish are still positioned in a predictable manner, just the boat handling is alot easier, and therefore fishing more enjoyable.

[DubyaDee]

Between my family and work, I get to fish twice a month. Rarely will weather keep me off the water. Fishing in the wind is usually more productive anyway. I don't get how the guys on Erie can drop shot in 20 mph winds and 3 foot waves though.

[IgotWood]

I have a job, and a family. As much as fishing is a priority to me, my wife is is never hesitant to remind me how much she hates it when I go. I typically get out once, maybe twice a week. I watch the weather forecast every day, and try to pick the best day. 

Because I fish when I can, and not when I want to, I normally won't cancel unless the wind is 25+, or thunderstorms (I'm terrified of lightning). I am happy just to be out on the water, so when the weather isn't cooperative, I do my best to enjoy my time on the water, keep my expectations low, try new techniques, and scout out new spots. Over the years, I have had many GREAT days during bad weather. But usually, they are just scouting days.for the most part. 

[BrianSnat]

I fish for fun and when the wind starts topping about 20 mph, it  stops being fun.

[Reel Guy]

I fished today in the wind and didn't do well. So I came home and got on Bass Resources to see what to do on windy days. It was not Coast Guard weather but I will certainly change my tactics  after reading the information on windy fishing. I'm glad I found this site! It has been very helpful to me as a new bass fisherman!

[Bluebasser86]

I had a great day this spring on a day with low 40mph straight winds and gust over 50. I just stick to the smaller lakes in those conditions and try to pick one that sets up well for the wind direction.

[Molay1292]

I have had to cancel a few trips due to the speed of the wind.   Understand the wind in KS is probably as bad as most places you will visit, the area I live in our choices for close fishing are limited and sometimes the wind makes the lake unusable.

 

[Oufb90]

I've canceled work for fishing a time or two.