subject: Summer Freshwater Fishing In Streams, Creeks And Ponds [print this page] Summer is an excellent time to visit local waterways and learn more about
their geography, fish populations and other characteristics. Although small
streams, creeks and impoundments are sometimes overlooked, they are important habitats for a variety of fish and wildlife.
Water levels typically decrease in summer, especially during periods of drought or infrequent rainfall. A variety of factors influence wildlife during low water levels. For example shorelines that are normally under water may now be dry land and even support vegetation. Lacking shallow areas in which to hide, excess populations of juvenile fish are often harvested by birds or eaten by larger fish.
Deeper channels contain more inhabitants as adult fish and other aquatic life congregate in deep areas. While creek beds are reduced to a trickle, fish species such as rainbow trout, brook trout and rock bass all find pools in which to feed and put on weight while waiting for fall rains.
Even during dry conditions, fishing can be good in many of these environments. Several species of freshwater fish are opportunistic feeders and typically bite throughout a variety of conditions. During hot, dry summer days, crickets, grasshoppers, moths, beetles and other
insects become important food sources for fish as they fall on the surface. During these periods, excellent opportunities exist for fly fishermen to mimic these food sources.
Spincasting and baitcasting anglers also have opportunities, fishing deeper areas with nightcrawlers, earthworms, insect larvae, grasshoppers, small crickets, mosquito fish, crayfish and other small baits.
These summer events stress pond life, but are part of the natural cycle of
events. As the days grow shorter, rains become more frequent and small ponds will again be full.
by: J.C. Banks
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