at what water temp does fishing shut down?

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Originally Posted by Reel Class

Usually 40* is that "Mendoza line" when it comes to ocean temps. If it drops below 40 things are very dogfishy and basically anything on the bottom kinda goes into hibernation mode.

Offshore is a different story - but the inshore stuff gets real tough inside of 40.

Interesting..Why would the fish offshore at 39-40 degrees be more active than the same species would be offshore?..
btw, I am not wanting to get on a head boat and go fish for dogs, eels, and pout..
I just think its an interesting discussion, and right now, thats all we have...
I can ice fish, but I went through the ice once at the age of 12-13, and was alone.. Good thing the water was only about 3-4 feet.. If it was deeper, I would not be typing this.. So i do NOT go on the ice...If the water isn't open i don't fish, I just talk about fishing..bob