I have never had my boat in the water after Labor Day.  This year I am still fishing at this point.  Poorly but still fishing.   

 

The weather for the weekend has lows below freezing (30 degrees).  Should I be concerned with my boat being in the water with temps that cold?

 

Unfortunately, I will not be fishing this weekend meaning the boat will be sitting.  I have some work to take care.  Also the forecast is rain.  I can fish in rain, I can fish in cold.  I cant fish in rain + cold lol.

 

Fortunately, we are suppose to have some comfortable weather next week and I will have a few chances in the schedule to fish.  So I would prefer to leave the boat in the water.  

 

Thanks for the help folks.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

As long as you leave your outboard submerged in the water you will be fine. Just remember to completely lower it to drain after you pull the boat.  

As long as you leave your outboard submerged in the water you will be fine. Just remember to completely lower it to drain after you pull the boat.  

 

X2.  As long as the boat is in the water and the engine is submerged that is fine. If you trailer, when you take the boat make sure the engine is drained. Trim the motor all the way down to ensure that there is no water in the engine. Also, do not forget to pull the boat plug to make sure that all livewells/bilge is empty too. Water in these areas can freeze and crack the piping. 

Thank you fellas. I'm new to fall fishing. I hear it's suppose to be great but... I can't find the stinkin fish lol. I'm having a good time trying though.

I've been chasing stipers in Dec and Jan when the line was freezing the water in the front eyelet so bad, you would have to melt it off and keep it clear just to cast.  We kept Coleman Heaters in the boat under the consoles so you could sit down and get close in and warm you hands and feet every know and then.   Froze our butts off many times but the motor never seemed to mind it.