March Fishing

Environmental Conditions

 March always arrives with much anticipation. The average high in the beginning of March is 58 degrees. We were lower than average but thing changed quickly. By the end of the month our highs were in mid 70’s when we should have been in the low 60’s. The hatches adapted. The famous Hendrickson hatch came off early as well as the yellow sallies. Some anglers even saw the March Brown, which usually come off a little later.

Observations

Trout feast on aquatic insects, especially when they are hatching and available in the water.  People ask when does this insect hatch occur or what is hatching on the 4th of so and so month.  Things don’t really work that way.  Each season varies and an astute angler will not only watch for insects but watch the plants.  Insect hatches and plants budding will perform in unison by Mother natures design.  This month the Daffodils and Forsythia began springing up and blooming.  The Hendrickson hatch began to appear as well with the flowers.    Pay attention to the plants and it can help with the insects.