Now is the time to go fishing! That, according to Kansas State University Research and Extension Office, ,Joe Gerkin. He says that, due to cooler fall temperatures, anglers can expect to enjoy better overall opportunities when trying to catch their favorite fish.
Species in Kansas like water temperatures in the 50- to 60-degree range, which is where water temps are right now. Popular panfish, like crappie and bluegill, start to form tight schools beneath the water with the onset of fall, making them easier for anglers to find. Bass are trying to add on extra weight to build up their reserves for the arrival of winter and can be found in the shallows during the day while they feed, or near ledges later in the day. Anglers hoping to catch walleye can expect better conditions as well as these fish become more active in colder temperatures.
So, don’t be a warm water fisherman, head out over the holiday weekend and get ready for some big hauls, and maybe…”the one that got away” this summer will be on the end of your line this fall.
