Groups of small bubbles??? what is this??

[Del from philly]

     the other day i was fishing when all of a sudden, all these little bubbles starting coming up from the bottom././....

this is comman, what was weird about it was it was about 15-20 different groups within about 30 ft???

im in PA, its not an earthquake, and im pretty sure it wasnt a school of carp eating off the bottom??

anyone have any ideas???was it bass feeding on crawfish, or just water pressure???  

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[T-rig]

Those bubbles are either gases rising up from the botton or carp feeding.

[tntitans21399]

I always wondered about those bubbles I see sometimes.  I've never seen as much as Johnnydel.  But sometimes I'll a couple of bubbles coming up.

[Zel]

I also see this happening often in one particular lake I fish in northeastern Pennsylvania. Here are three possible solutions.

1. If you have snapping turtles in your lake, the bubbles might be coming from their underwater actions. I often see snapping turtles rising afterward, around where the groups of bubbles are seen.

2. Gas bubbles from in soft marine sediment as a result if in situ gas production from anoxic organic matter decomposition (methanogenesis). Under certain conditions, these bubbles can rise in such sediments as a result of their buoyancy. Gas formed catagenetically can also enter and rise through soft sediment as bubbles.

3. Since you're from the Philadelphia area, it might be what happens to those who have crossed Rendell or Street in the past.

[bassmaster8100]

how bout turtles, ive noticed them doing that

[Raul]

Fish farts.

[Bob Kavanaugh]

With me, it's usually the fish laughing at me...

But seriously, it's most likely turtles.

[Guest tnc1]

What????   Fish eat beans?

[T-rig]

Fish farts.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Maxximus Redneckus]

If its  a line of bubbles sorta like a lightning bolt  3 or 4 foot long and really fast  its a fishes tail hitting bottom.

[surfer]

2. Gas bubbles from in soft marine sediment as a result if in situ gas production from anoxic organic matter decomposition (methanogenesis). Under certain conditions, these bubbles can rise in such sediments as a result of their buoyancy. Gas formed catagenetically can also enter and rise through soft sediment as bubbles.

Yep.  Swamp gas.  It smells like rotten egg and is full of methane.  It is flammable.  I always wonder why it rises in clusters as if triggered by the added weight of the boat disturbing the botom sediment to release it.  Very common where I fish.  Usually means bad fishing right there.  Nearby weeds are OK though.

[Del from philly]

I also see this happening often in one particular lake I fish in northeastern Pennsylvania. Here are three possible solutions.

1. If you have snapping turtles in your lake, the bubbles might be coming from their underwater actions. I often see snapping turtles rising afterward, around where the groups of bubbles are seen.

2. Gas bubbles from in soft marine sediment as a result if in situ gas production from anoxic organic matter decomposition (methanogenesis). Under certain conditions, these bubbles can rise in such sediments as a result of their buoyancy. Gas formed catagenetically can also enter and rise through soft sediment as bubbles.

3. Since you're from the Philadelphia area, it might be what happens to those who have crossed Rendell or Street in the past.

funny *** post.....

i sually just saw a patch of bubbles here, or their,

but 2 days ago it was like they were all over the place, at the same time

weird

[ewokmonsta720]

I see them alot at the river. If they are in the middle I just assume that its turtles. But I get alot along the shoreline. The shorelines are saturated with water and air and when four or five of us come lunking down with tackle, poles, and what not, our weight, even from at a distance, will push they pockets of air out toward the river then naturally upwards thus creating air bubbles. I myself can be a good 30 feet away making bubbles in the water just from my weight and I'm thinner than my fishing pole. ;D

[joez2872-ct]

snapper turtles

[Sam]

Zel and Surfer are correct.

It is usually gas escaping from the bottom muck.

Second, it is a turtle.

Third, it is from all the lures I have snagged as they decompose. ;D

[Guest muddy]

Actually Zel considering how close to Philly we are it could be disgruntled workers of Joey Melino 8-)

There was a lot on Chunk yesterday I am guessing mostly gases, as the lake is turning over.

[GatorBK]

Alligators make a stream of bubbles when your fighting them on a fishing rod , But I dont think they are in PA ;D

I would say like the others gases ,turtles ,or carp

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Snapping turtles usaully go really slow on bottom and leave 2 lines of bubbles on each side from there feet hitting bottom ,I cant tell u how many fish (bass)  i have caught in my pond by casting near or in front of the bubbles

[WRB]

Springs, underground water often send up a stream of bubbles throughout amost every like, from time to time. Weeds/grass decaying in the fall is also another source of ramdom bubbles. You see the bubbles when using your sonar as a line arcs commonly mistaken for fish.

WRB

[Ghetto_Basser]

Fish farts.

You got it before me.  ;D

[.dsaavedra.]

happens to me all the time. in shallow water i can see the bubbles rising out of the bottom. its gasses that have formed under the bottom and are rising. if you pay close enough attention, the bubbles will come out of the same spot several times.

[BadKarma42]

I also see this happening often in one particular lake I fish in northeastern Pennsylvania. Here are three possible solutions.

1. If you have snapping turtles in your lake, the bubbles might be coming from their underwater actions. I often see snapping turtles rising afterward, around where the groups of bubbles are seen.

2. Gas bubbles from in soft marine sediment as a result if in situ gas production from anoxic organic matter decomposition (methanogenesis). Under certain conditions, these bubbles can rise in such sediments as a result of their buoyancy. Gas formed catagenetically can also enter and rise through soft sediment as bubbles.

3. Since you're from the Philadelphia area, it might be what happens to those who have crossed Rendell or Street in the past.

I concur.

3.  Perhaps a criminal Democratic fundraiser...

[FivePoundBluegill]

I notice when carp feed small bubbles come up from the bottom. It could well be a group of carp haveing a munch on something....

[burleytog]

I notice when carp feed small bubbles come up from the bottom. It could well be a group of carp haveing a munch on something....

If you are carp fishing, this is a great way to target them, especially grass carp.  The grass carp will move through grass beds and roll the vegetation over, releasing trapped air bubbles.  Common carp will also do this, but I have seen it more from grass carp.

[Fish Eater]

I notice when carp feed small bubbles come up from the bottom. It could well be a group of carp haveing a munch on something....

If you are carp fishing, this is a great way to target them, especially grass carp. The grass carp will move through grass beds and roll the vegetation over, releasing trapped air bubbles. Common carp will also do this, but I have seen it more from grass carp.

You referring to them 30-40 lbers in Wise resvoir? Them suckers make bubbles & seems to last for several minutes.