govallis Posted July 29, 2018 Posted July 29, 2018 Yesterday morning (this Friday actually) the water was normally clear and I caught 5 largemouths. But when I got there this morning (Saturday actually), the water was opaque and, as expected, got no bite at all. This is not the first time I noticed such a thing. Among the 4 ponds I frequent, 3 of them can do this - the water turns into opaque for no reason (no heavy wind, no rain, no water level change). One day the water can see through 3 feet and more but then another day cannot see through even half foot. Anybody know why? I noticed that this Friday night the moon was full. Could it be that? Quote
Super User WRB Posted July 29, 2018 Super User Posted July 29, 2018 The only things that can mix the water with particulates is wind, rain, run off from drainage, algae bloom, turn over and chemical treatment. Take your pick. Tom Quote
rejesterd Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 Couldn't tell you why, but that's when I would switch to really bright colors and baits that really vibrate/wobble a lot. Quote
govallis Posted August 2, 2018 Author Posted August 2, 2018 On 7/29/2018 at 9:30 AM, WRB said: The only things that can mix the water with particulates is wind, rain, run off from drainage, algae bloom, turn over and chemical treatment. Take your pick. Tom I cannot see any of these to be the cause and the water could become clear again the next day. During the entire summer, no water goes in, no rain, no algae bloom. I don't know what do you mean "turn over". As for wind, if it blows strongly this afternoon but no more wind after 8PM, will the water still be opaque at 8AM? On 7/30/2018 at 6:20 AM, rejesterd said: Couldn't tell you why, but that's when I would switch to really bright colors and baits that really vibrate/wobble a lot. I've tried everything including these, never get a bass so far, but I can catch lots of crappie. Quote
papajoe222 Posted August 2, 2018 Posted August 2, 2018 I agree with Tom. Some external, or internal factor is changing the water color. I'm guessing it's wind. On some bodies of water, especially small ones like ponds, an overnight breeze can churn up things enough to add color. Silty, or muck bottoms with little vegetation sometimes exhibit similar color changes. I don't think the change in water clarity is the cause of your poor success. More than likely it's a result of the fish changing their location/mood. If you used the same presentations in the same locations, regardless of the fact that you had been catching them that way yesterday, you failed to respond to the change in conditions. It's what is referred to as fishing history. Quote
Super User Koz Posted August 3, 2018 Super User Posted August 3, 2018 Other reasons: 1. Follow the inlet pipes and take a look at those sources. You'd be surprised how much sediment is in inlet pipes and catch basins that eventually makes its way into retention ponds. 2. Sloughing on the side lopes. While the slopes may look green with vegetation, many times the soil underneath runs off into the basin. 3. Feeder streams may bring sediment from rain events earlier in the week. 4. Loch Ness Monster actively feeding can stir up large amounts of sediment. 1 Quote
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