Fishing in the rain? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbl_91762 · 01-05-2018, 08:03 AM

I have a chance to go to SD for work and fish the bay and LJ the next morning however its finally going to rain in SoCal the days I'll be down there next Tues/Wed. I've never fished in the rain so gut feeling not to bother but what have you guys experienced if ever fishing those locations in rain. Not the end of the world if I don't go either lol.

Hunters Pa · 01-05-2018, 08:13 AM

Rain is no big deal as long as you dress for it. As always, keep your head on a swivel as visibility will be diminished.

But if Lightening starts up, stow yer rods and head for shore. Don't need a wet stick of graphite sticking up higher than anything else around you to draw a lightening strike.

As for the fishing, my catch rate is hampered more by other factors than rain.

PapaDave · 01-05-2018, 08:14 AM

It's not bad in a light rain with little wind, kind of cool actually. Not so great in a down pour.

Just make sure the wind and surf aren't acting up and there's no lightening going off.

summers in kuwait · 01-05-2018, 08:30 AM

As previously mentioned, rain isn't a problem as long as you are dressed accordingly and don't mind it.

I've had some great days fishing in the rain, but I wouldn't attribute it to the rain.

Lightning is a problem, so check the forecast beforehand and if you see it while your out there, don't stay out!

Denis_Ruso · 01-05-2018, 09:26 AM

Had one of my best calico days on a rainy day. The rain doesn't make much of a difference, downpour or not. Its the winds and higher swell usually associated with those rains that suck. Other than that if winds are still forecast to be flat I'd be out fishing in my waterproof jacket with a hot tea.

goldenglory18 · 01-05-2018, 09:35 AM

There is a reason why bites are typically good+ when the rain is actively falling. It's a great cover for active fish.

+1000 on caution on/when there is lightning in the area. Shit is nothing to mess with....

FullFlavorPike · 01-05-2018, 02:59 PM

It probably won't rain anyways.

Mahigeer · 01-05-2018, 05:08 PM

I agree with everyone.

If you don't mind a highjack, I will be fishing in the snow in Utah!!

Fortunately ice fishing rods are small and short. I am hoping for an inclement weather so the lakes get frozen. So far they have not.

jbl_91762 · 01-05-2018, 08:14 PM

Thanks Guys, I feel more comfortable and will decide by Sunday and look at the lighting reports and if its ok IM off to fish the bay and LJ Wed morning!

FISH11 · 01-05-2018, 10:23 PM

The rain you can dress for, but if the day you picked is Tuesday. Do something else! The magic seaweed forecast, is wind from over 17 mph to 30 mph and surf of 3'-4'. There's no way you should go out in the ocean in a kayak with that kind of wind unless you have a death wish.

jbl_91762 · 01-06-2018, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

The rain you can dress for, but if the day you picked is Tuesday. Do something else! The magic seaweed forecast, is wind from over 17 mph to 30 mph and surf of 3'-4'. There's no way you should go out in the ocean in a kayak with that kind of wind unless you have a death wish.

Thanks for heads up!! Hell no aint worth it I checked for Wed too and def not going. But thanks all!

Flounder · 01-06-2018, 08:41 AM

Fish are always wet so unless the storm stirs up the bottom you can go in whatever you deem safe conditions ^^^Probably not safe Tuesday lol.

Biggest difference I've noted with fishing rain and on both sides of storms is paying attention to if its a low or high pressure front. It used to kill the bass and pike fishing in MI when a low pressure front moved in. Great bite right before and good bite when high pressure front came or held the area. Does this hold true here in SD?

Orca Winfrey · 01-06-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

There is a reason why bites are typically good+ when the rain is actively falling. It's a great cover for active fish.

+1000 on caution on/when there is lightning in the area. Shit is nothing to mess with....

That must have been a Berkeley Lightning rod.

RK · 01-08-2018, 02:56 PM

fish are scared of water

goldenglory18 · 01-08-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Orca Winfrey

That must have been a Berkeley Lightning rod.

Is there a drum kit/rim shot smilies?

ChristLike · 01-09-2018, 09:39 AM

Ya know this really upsets me and it's not getting any better these days.

Why do you have to convince people NOT to do things that are in their control that would put themselves in danger, cause pain to their loved ones if they get hurt or die, cause someone else to get hurt or die trying to save the person (be nice) that decided they wanted to selfishly do what they wanted and screw everyone else that would have to bail them out/help.
I've personally never seen the ocean turn into a lake when it rains

Gets beLt out!

I lost a friend that was trying to rescue a dingbat. The dingbat lived!

Think about others

Denis_Ruso · 01-09-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristLike

Ya know this really upsets me and it's not getting any better these days.

Why do you have to convince people NOT to do things that are in their control that would put themselves in danger, cause pain to their loved ones if they get hurt or die, cause someone else to get hurt or die trying to save the person (be nice) that decided they wanted to selfishly do what they wanted and screw everyone else that would have to bail them out/help.
I've personally never seen the ocean turn into a lake when it rains

Gets beLt out!

I lost a friend that was trying to rescue a dingbat. The dingbat lived!

Think about others

I understand you speak from personal experience and I am sorry for your loss.

This on the other hand is someone seeking advise and there's no convincing necessary.

My personal experience is several days on the water during a downpour and less than 4knot winds. 15+ years experience reading ocean forecasts goes a long way. There are windows to be taken, the calm before the storm is not just a saying.

We all know what kind of escape fishing is for all of us and we try to make the best of the windows we get to go fish. After-all what's a life worth living if you don't do what you love. Tight lines.

ChristLike · 01-09-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

I understand you speak from personal experience and I am sorry for your loss.

This on the other hand is someone seeking advise and there's no convincing necessary.

My personal experience is several days on the water during a downpour and less than 4knot winds. 15+ years experience reading ocean forecasts goes a long way. There are windows to be taken, the calm before the storm is not just a saying.

We all know what kind of escape fishing is for all of us and we try to make the best of the windows we get to go fish. After-all what's a life worth living if you don't do what you love. Tight lines.

No need to be sorry.
Don't let the freedom that you have stumble others.

01-05-2018, 08:03 AM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Fishing in the rain? I have a chance to go to SD for work and fish the bay and LJ the next morning however its finally going to rain in SoCal the days I'll be down there next Tues/Wed. I've never fished in the rain so gut feeling not to bother but what have you guys experienced if ever fishing those locations in rain. Not the end of the world if I don't go either lol.

01-05-2018, 08:14 AM	#3
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	It's not bad in a light rain with little wind, kind of cool actually. Not so great in a down pour. Just make sure the wind and surf aren't acting up and there's no lightening going off. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

01-05-2018, 09:26 AM	#5
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Had one of my best calico days on a rainy day. The rain doesn't make much of a difference, downpour or not. Its the winds and higher swell usually associated with those rains that suck. Other than that if winds are still forecast to be flat I'd be out fishing in my waterproof jacket with a hot tea. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

01-05-2018, 10:23 PM	#10
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	The rain you can dress for, but if the day you picked is Tuesday. Do something else! The magic seaweed forecast, is wind from over 17 mph to 30 mph and surf of 3'-4'. There's no way you should go out in the ocean in a kayak with that kind of wind unless you have a death wish. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

01-06-2018, 08:41 AM	#12
Flounder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 101	fish dont mind Fish are always wet so unless the storm stirs up the bottom you can go in whatever you deem safe conditions ^^^Probably not safe Tuesday lol. Biggest difference I've noted with fishing rain and on both sides of storms is paying attention to if its a low or high pressure front. It used to kill the bass and pike fishing in MI when a low pressure front moved in. Great bite right before and good bite when high pressure front came or held the area. Does this hold true here in SD?

01-05-2018, 08:13 AM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	Rain is no big deal as long as you dress for it. As always, keep your head on a swivel as visibility will be diminished. But if Lightening starts up, stow yer rods and head for shore. Don't need a wet stick of graphite sticking up higher than anything else around you to draw a lightening strike. As for the fishing, my catch rate is hampered more by other factors than rain.

01-05-2018, 08:30 AM	#4
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	As previously mentioned, rain isn't a problem as long as you are dressed accordingly and don't mind it. I've had some great days fishing in the rain, but I wouldn't attribute it to the rain. Lightning is a problem, so check the forecast beforehand and if you see it while your out there, don't stay out!

01-05-2018, 09:35 AM	#6
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	There is a reason why bites are typically good+ when the rain is actively falling. It's a great cover for active fish. +1000 on caution on/when there is lightning in the area. Shit is nothing to mess with....

01-05-2018, 02:59 PM	#7
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	It probably won't rain anyways.

01-05-2018, 05:08 PM	#8
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	I agree with everyone. If you don't mind a highjack, I will be fishing in the snow in Utah!! Fortunately ice fishing rods are small and short. I am hoping for an inclement weather so the lakes get frozen. So far they have not.

01-05-2018, 08:14 PM	#9
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Thanks Guys, I feel more comfortable and will decide by Sunday and look at the lighting reports and if its ok IM off to fish the bay and LJ Wed morning!

01-08-2018, 02:56 PM	#14
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	fish are scared of water

01-09-2018, 09:39 AM	#16
ChristLike Catch and Release(#2) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 77	Ya know this really upsets me and it's not getting any better these days. Why do you have to convince people NOT to do things that are in their control that would put themselves in danger, cause pain to their loved ones if they get hurt or die, cause someone else to get hurt or die trying to save the person (be nice) that decided they wanted to selfishly do what they wanted and screw everyone else that would have to bail them out/help. I've personally never seen the ocean turn into a lake when it rains Gets beLt out! I lost a friend that was trying to rescue a dingbat. The dingbat lived! Think about others __________________ Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me *Caddiyak PA14*