Recognizing conditions for best and safe fishing!
  • Waves that break off shore generally indicate the location of sand bars.
  • If you see waves breaking that are almost on the shoreline, it indicates a steep sloping to deeper water.
  • During calm conditions, the depth changes in the water are indicated by darker water for deep, and lighter color water for shallow.
  • Slime covered surfaces on rocky jetties, warn you of very slippery rock surface and should be avoided.
  • Watch for schools of bait fish. Usually game fish will be close at hand.
  • Beware of rip tides near large rock formations and jetties.
  • Watch for rapid water movements.
  • Do not wade in unfamiliar waters.
  • Be on the lookout for swirling water where there should not be any. This is the tip off that fish are working beneath the surface of the water.