Today was one of those dreary days with no sunshine, lots of low clouds/fog & off & on showers. This morning was mild (70s), but behind the front temps have fallen 20-25 degrees & both sides of the Lake should see 40s by daybreak. Lake water temps are still 70+, but that will quickly change during the next 5-6 days. Once water temps dip below 70, the shrimp head back to the deeper, warmer Gulf waters and the fish tend to gather in the deeper holes during cold outbreaks. They’ll come back into the shallower flats during brief warmups, but the fishing patterns will mean …find the deeper holes/channels & you’ll find more fish. The trick to late Fall fishing is to let the waters calm/settle out between cold fronts and fish the 1-2 days before the next front. That’s hard to do if you’re still working, but during retirement, no problem. I just see the special man, Capt. Hylton and we usually can get our limits. Great time of the year to fish since you don’t have to get up early & you don’t melt in the heat.
Saturday should be a great day…if you’re dressed for it as highs will stay in the 50s despite lots of sunshine. Clouds come back on Sunday with rain approaching late in the day, temps 55-60. Monday could turn stormy as we get briefly into the warm air (near 70) sector before the bottom falls out Monday afternoon through next Wednesday. Tuesday’s highs will stay in the 40s with the season’s first freeze coming to the North Shore for Wednesday & Thursday mornings. Warmer Lake Pontchartrain will keep the South Shore from a freeze, but away from the Lake could dip into the upper 30s. The cold won’t last as a milder pattern develops for late next week through Thanksgiving week. What will be key this Winter is…where does the active storm track develop? El Nino usually means northern Gulf development. Stay tuned!
Tonight is my final plea for $$$ for the Children’s Advocacy Center’s MEN WHO COOK event this Sunday 4-7 pm in Covington. Nearly 100 of you have donated and I thank you for supporting my cause. I’m only $ 850 short of my $ 3,000 goal, meaning if only 170 of you give $ 5, I reach my goal…or if only 43 of you give $ 20, I surpass my goal. It’s helping kids in need. If you can donate, follow this link. I’ll have final numbers on Monday. Thank you!!!
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