Alright Bassers, what time of day do you prefer this time of year. In my area, its in the 40s and 50s at night and around mid 70s in the day. Let's say its clear and sunny.

Morning? Afternoon? Evening? Night?

It changes throughout each season for me. Summer Im a evening guy. Fall I love to hit the water around 2pm, Winter are all day trips, and spring spawn its nice and early!

My secret is......

Depends on the light conditions. I like over cast, cloudy days anytime in the fall.

If I'm able to choose a time, I prefer afternoon. More for light penetration because of the sun's angle than for the little effect it has on water temp.  More reflection off my baits makes a difference in how many fish can see them and I believe that's a big benefit this time of year.

Just based on my personal schedule, the majority of the time I am able to get out in the late afternoon and fish until dark, sometimes even a little after dark. It seems to work well for me in the fall. And from my personal experience, it seems like that last hour or so before the daylight starts to decrease has been my best time. 

My secret is......

Depends on the light conditions. I like over cast, cloudy days anytime in the fall.

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Anytime I can get out on the water is a good time.

The water column cools a little each day transitioning to winter cold water period and the bass are on the move. Location is always important, locating active bass is just as important in the fall as it is any time bass are hunting and feeding. Time on the water helps to determine where to fish and what lures are working.

Tom

Anytime the wind will allow

 

Seems this time of year there is routinely a ton of instability weather-wise and the wind just keeps cranking day after day after day after Day . . .

 

But I'm not bitter . . . .

 

 

 

A-Jay

I'm happy to get out any time I can in the fall especially since I know my days are numbered before the water gets hard. Best time though I feel in in the afternoon into the evening. The sun has more of a chance to warm the water even if it's only a few degrees. 

I like fall afternoons myself but I've caught some good fish early.

I went yesterday . Stared at 10 o'clock and caught a bass on the second cast . I caught 70 to 80 fish then at around five o'clock not even a strike . No weather change or anything . I'm guessing they had full bellies and were settling in for the night .

 Given the conditions you mentioned I would fish from sunrise to at least sunset.

 

Later on in the Fall when the water temps are in the high 40s and maybe if your lucky low 50s, I prefer to fish form 10-4 or so depending on the bite. In the mid to late fall I often have a better afternoon bite then a morning bite.

I have a thing for early a.m. fishing. I love being on the water at first light. Least amount or at times no wind. River can look like a sheet of glass. Yes the nights are longer and can be at freezing temps that early but I have gear for the cold.

Anytime the wind will allow

 

Seems this time of year there is routinely a ton of instability weather-wise and the wind just keeps cranking day after day after day after Day . . .

 

But I'm not bitter . . . .

 

 

A-Jay

 

Yeeep. October in Michigan. It's wild down here.

 Given the conditions you mentioned I would fish from sunrise to at least sunset.

 

Later on in the Fall when the water temps are in the high 40s and maybe if your lucky low 50s, I prefer to fish form 10-4 or so depending on the bite. In the mid to late fall I often have a better afternoon bite then a morning bite.

This for me too, although I still fish early and late even when the water is cold despite knowing it's not the best time to be out. 

This for me too, although I still fish early and late even when the water is cold despite knowing it's not the best time to be out. 

 

As long as it isn't terribly cold in the morning and evening I do at least attempt to be on the water more. Last week I was out at 10 am and it was 15 degrees out and that was a bit challenging. Lots of ice to deal with.

As long as it isn't terribly cold in the morning and evening I do at least attempt to be on the water more. Last week I was out at 10 am and it was 15 degrees out and that was a bit challenging. Lots of ice to deal with.

What , 15  degrees ?

What , 15  degrees ?

 

 When I launched my boat it was a balmy 15 degrees F. Had to dress for ice fishing. The air was cold but the bite was hot after 11/1130. I think the day time high was 42 degrees, wind was harsh in the afternoon 5-10 mph with some much stronger gusts. It was a challenge staying warm out there but the fishing more than made up for any discomfort.

If I can I will try to get out around 9 AM and stay out until sunset.  A one or two degree warm up in the water is sometimes all it will take to turn on the bite.

Depends on water temp and wind.. Right now where I am the water is fluctuating between 55-60 in the 2-4' area's on the north side where there is still some cover. 

I don't bother starting out until 11:00am. I'll fish til about 4:30 and head in. 

I'm pretty much only able to fish during lunch breaks these days, so 12:10-13:00. I'd love to get out in the evenings or mornings but those are full.

Love just getting on the water.  Have had good days early and good days late.  Normally take my time getting there and make it relaxing.

summer- 5AM-11AM OR 4PM- dark

winter- when there's sun, it really depends

spring- ALL DAY LONGGG

fall- 10AM-4PM

Hit the water around 8 this morning. 57 degrees and rain. Fished in the rain for most of the day and caught 3 bass. Just could'nt seem to get things going today. Maybe next time.