Need Advice: Bass fishing on Cloudy Day

[Lard Almighty]

I'm far from being a BASS pro, but I've run into similar situations before. Don't assume that just because there is cloud cover that fishing will always be good. There are many other factors to consider as well: barometric pressure, water temperature, water clarity, and weather stability, just to name a few. For example, with all the storms coming through the past week the fish have been unable to settle due to near constant changes in temperature and pressure. Add to that the fact that rainwater is changing water levels, temperature, and clarity. When faced with these changes, fish of all kinds usually get uncomfortable and don't feed as much. During these times it is best to do as the fish do: wait until the weather stabilizes and then try your luck. Chances are the fish will be on the feed in a couple of days (provided no other big weather systems come through). If you still want/need to fish at these times, then it is best to focus on deeper water that is not as affected by changes in barometric pressure or influx of stormwater, bearing in mind that you may encounter fewer active fish regardless.