Are you passionate about the world of sport fishing and want to know the tips and tricks of experienced fishermen? Do you want to learn to practice sport fishing in an easy and simple and also safe way? Although it may sound mysterious, the truth is that there is an influence of the moon on fishing. This means that going on a fishing trip one week after the previous one didn’t work could be the best decision. It is best to inform yourself about how the tides are affected and also the fish.
Does The Moon Affect The Tides?
Of course it does affect the tides. All heavenly bodies affect our waters; including the sun or an asteroid that goes into orbit for a few days. However, it is the moon that produces the most changes because it is simply closer to us.
Tides and the Moon
Knowing this, we must also consider that the moon’s orbit is a tad longer than the one that occurs in the rotation of our planet. This means that both high and low tides will appear and disappear a few minutes into each day of the lunar cycle. This means that what happens today on your fishing day at a certain time will be different tomorrow.
Does It Affect The Fish?
Indeed, it does affect the fish. The behavior of the fish will change according to the lunar cycle. The greatest activity occurs when the moon is in opposites, in the Full Moon and New Moon phases. There will be moments when the fish move around a lot looking for more food. Of course, the most obvious changes occur in various species that move near the coast where the changes in the water caused by the Moon are most visible. When the tides are stronger, predator fish tend to approach the coast and to go deeper into water. When the Moon (and also the Sun) sets or rises, the metabolism of the fish accelerates and they look for food. Now that you know there really is an influence of the moon on fishing, you should know how it affects each of the phases, so that you can design your fishing day to perfection.
Phase 1: New Moon
The New Moon offers vibrant tides when the surroundings are completely dark. This makes it the most ideal time to go for shy fish.
Phase 2: Crescent or Visible Moon
The gravity of the satellite on the planet is less so that the waters stabilize. As is logical, it is the best panorama for those species that like both dark and calm waters.
Phase 3: First Quarter
The gravity of the Moon affects a little more and the tides are in very unstable moments. The first two days may not be good for fishing. On the ninth day, you probably would have better fishing while it is sunny.
Phase 4: Crescent Moon
You would get more of the same for the first quarter in this case, but with a bit more stability in the water. Despite the fact that the Full Moon as such is only found one night, this phase is the longest, including 8 days in it. In this case, the tides are high and lively.
Phase 5: Full Moon
Despite the fact that the Full Moon is only found one night, this phase is the longest, including 8 days in it. In this case, the tides are high and lively. You will do well to choose heavy leads and lures.
Phase 6: Waning Moon
The arrival of the ebb of the Moon in the skies makes the tides go low, but there is, especially at the beginning, more light. It is not a good time for fishing, especially at night.
Phase 7: Last Quarter
Things get worse in this phase in which both days are bad with the sun and disastrous during the night.
Phase 8: Waning or Old Moon
At this point, the forecast is usually bad during the 4 days it occupies.
Phase 9: Black Moon
During the last phase, the panorama begins to improve, having two regular days and two good nights.
Great blog, Panga Pablo. Ironically, I use the phases of the moon to determine the best time to throw a party. Much like the affect a full moon has on fishing, there's no better time to throw a party than a full moon. In fact, I can recall howling at the full moon with you a few times. Cheers, my friend!