at what water temp does fishing shut down?

[HDMarc]

Originally Posted by bulletbob

Interesting..Why would the fish offshore at 39-40 degrees be more active than the same species would be offshore?

I think that he means when the temps inshore go 40° or lower that you need to go offshore into deeper water to find warmer temps. I've fished some really cold weather at depths over 100' where I'd reel in my rig and the sinker was warm when you grabbed it.

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by HDMarc

I think that he means when the temps inshore go 40° or lower that you need to go offshore into deeper water to find warmer temps. I've fished some really cold weather at depths over 100' where I'd reel in my rig and the sinker was warm when you grabbed it.

Understood.. I remember during last years mid winter offshore sea bass season, the reports were the water temps were in the 50's, and blues, and a a few weaks and triggers were caught in the middle of winter, when most everything inshore was shut down.. Must have something to do with warm Gulf Stream eddies or something, that far out... bob

[HDMarc]

Just checked the weather, looks like we're in for some temps into the 40s in the first week of February, hopefully this kicks things back into gear, cabin fever sucks!