Experienced fishermen are well aware that it is at the beginning of spring that the representatives of the ichthyofauna begin to show activity, which is expressed in the desire to get well fed before spawning. But newcomers-fishermen do not know what kind of fish is caught in March. At this time of the year, the water level in the rivers rises as snow and ice melt. Nature awakens, and this feature is reflected in the behavior of fish. But how high are the chances of getting rich with the advent of spring? And which fish is caught in March? Consider these issues in more detail.
Where to look for fish after the end of winter
The distinctive features of fishing in March are such that in this spring month the search for a haven of potential prey should be sought near the coast, choosing the places where the ice cracked. To speed up the process, do the following: first, fix the area on which the coastal snow load ends, and then you need to choose a viewing angle so that sunlight does not hide cracks on the ice floor. Then you should find the area of the break with the thinnest ice and drill a hole there.
If you want to find a promising place for fish hunting, you should remember that small schools of perch and roach, which appeared in the thickets of last year's grass, will feed there until the river bed is completely free of ice. If you want to get a rich catch of bream, then you should look for a place where perches and roaches lived in winter. The chances of catching scavengers will be high if the drilled holes are not too close to each other, since fish schools occupy a fairly large area. This rule applies to roach, which likes to be deployed in areas with a flat bottom, located next to wide shallow waters and deep ditches.
So, we revealed a little the essence of the question of what kind of fish is caught in March, and discussed where it should be guarded. We go further ...
Who and what to catch
Experienced anglers will certainly agree that fishing in early spring is an exciting pastime.
But during this period, for example, crucian carp and carp are not yet very active. Then what kind of fish is caught in March well? Of course, the pike, which after the end of winter becomes incredibly gluttonous. Also, a high bite is observed in the bream. In areas freed from ice, there is a high chance of waking up a lot of roach, bleak and hustlers. In the immediate vicinity of the coastal shallows, perch feeds, and by the end of the first month of spring, catfish and pike perch begin to show increased activity. Representatives of the ichthyofauna, such as burbot and ruffe, who pecked well in the winter, on the contrary, were less likely to fall for a bait in March. The ide and chub are also not active enough in early spring, so the chances of catching them are slim.
This is the difference between fishing in March. What kind of fish is caught in March? To this question you have already received a very detailed answer. Now let's move on to the topic of gear that is best used at this time of year.
Fishing tools in early spring
Those who are especially worried about what kind of fish and how to fish in March should be aware that no less reliable gear should be used for fishing in early spring than in winter. It is difficult enough to find a place for fishing on bottom gear, so you have to fish from the ice.
Durable tackle will help you catch fish that have rested and gained strength over the winter: keep in mind that it can provide quite tangible resistance. Only strong hooks and a thick fishing line can guarantee success. In flood conditions, it is recommended to use a leash, which can be made from the same fishing line that goes to the main thread.
Lures
Predatory individuals who spent the winter months in shallow water and heavily frozen streams do not pay attention to the play of spinners. It is likely that the fish is simply in a restless state after a hard winter. Spoon baits during this period - not the best bait. As for bait, it is best to opt for a worm or bloodworm. Large worms are strung on a hook so that it is located as close to the leash as possible, but so that the tip of the hook is not exposed. Small individuals and bloodworms are crocheted on a hook in a few pieces. If you are fishing with a bloodworm, then it is optimal to choose dark hooks with a thin fishing line: No. 3 or No. 5 - that’s it.
Early March
Spring fishing (in March) is an entertaining activity. If in February not a single representative of the ichthyofauna actively fattened, then with the awakening of nature from a dream there is a surge in the energy of burbot. The period from March 1 to March 15 is an ideal time for hunting this predator, since it has a post-spawning zhor.
A good nibble in early March will be on perch, ruff, roach. But catching dace, crucian carp, asp, bream, bream in the first days of March will be difficult.
Mid march
Of course, for many lovers of fishing, fishing in March is preferable. Fishing in March is an art that needs to be mastered more than one day. Some seasoned anglers go about their hobbies in strict accordance with the lunar calendar. Well, everyone has their own methodology on how to catch more fish. Around March 15, a brutal appetite for pike begins, while in burbot it disappears. There is also a great chance to catch pike perch, tench, burbot, perch at this time. And the zhor disappears from the following representatives of the ichthyofauna: carp, rudd, bream, bleak.
One way or another, but fishing in mid-March is just beginning to take off. Again, during this period, there are great chances to catch a pike: the predator is exhausted, it urgently needs food to restore strength. There is no better bait for pike than a bait or wobbler.
The end of March
As a rule, at this time the ice finally disappears from the water surface. This circumstance allows you to fish with a donka, spinning rod or a classic fishing rod. The spawning pike in this period still does not cease to fatten. Often it will bite burbot, tench, perch, but carp, rudd, bleak and bream will lose their appetite by the end of March.
It is best in the first month of spring to fish in large rivers. However, at the first sign of turbidity, the fish stops taking the nozzle. In the second half of the month, biting in water bodies and lakes intensifies.
How to catch a perch?
Of course, the above recommendations will be useful for those who are interested in fishing in March.
The tactics of catching perch in March is what other anglers with no experience are interested in. In the first month of spring, it is also likely to catch this fish. After all, perch is also preparing for spawning, so it begins to actively peck.
As a rule, he feeds on sandy and pebble-sandy shallows, moving to a depth of 1.5 to 3 meters. Experts recommend that newcomers use this fishing tactic: throw a heavy mormyshka at the mouth of the stream, and when the float brings the current to the edge of the ice, gently pull it with the nozzle onto you.
The line should be selected with a diameter of 0.15 to 0.18 mm. Spinners can be used in different designs. However, one nuance should be taken into account: since the predator is overly active in March, the frequency of the spinner should be high. It is better to put a small nozzle on the hook.
How to catch crucian?
March fishing provides an opportunity to treat your household with delicious carp dishes.
It would seem that the time of the active bite of this river fish is summer. However, in the first month of spring, you can hunt him with success. However, fishing for crucian carp in March is an occupation that requires a competent approach, and you can’t do without skills here.
From the bottom, crucian carp begins to rise between the second and third decades of March. Therefore, it is recommended to use a mormyshka as a bait, at the sight of which the fish becomes mobile and starts to attack the prey with an onslaught. To attract several crucians at once, bait is needed. But one should not be particularly hopeful: the summer rule of the "crucian", which states that there is no catch without feeding, does not work one hundred percent in March. Some experts generally adhere to the point of view that there is no use for complementary foods. Crucian carp during feeding with products of plant origin ceases to bite at all, and if you drop bloodworms, then only small perches will react to such prey. Therefore, you need to look for the coveted trophy by poking, taking into account the fact that at a depth of up to one meter there is a small fish the size of no more than a palm.
Fishing for crucian carp in March has specific features. For example, in early spring, this representative of the ichthyofauna behaves not like a gourmet. He is ready to profit from a worm, a maggot, and a bloodworm. In some cases, plant foods can be effective: dough, crushed brown bread, steamed barley. And crucian carp may not be overpowered by the "pathos" mormyshka, preferring dark "pellets" or "aspen". The hook of the bait must be elongated so that it is possible to place not only small bait on the forend.
Difficulties arise when you need to choose a specific method of feeding the bait. The best option is a movable crucian, which is well caught by the mammalian bait on the game. Moreover, there should be soft wobbles with a smooth rise of up to 30 centimeters with a small amplitude of oscillations. At the final stage of lifting, you should interrupt the movement for a few seconds - during this period, bites are usual. The descent is characterized by bites without hesitation, so you need to lower them without playing - carefully and slowly, analyzing the behavior of the nod: when you gently press or unbend, you need to do a sweep.
Conclusion
As you can see, March can be a lucky month for a fisherman, and a rich catch in the first month of spring is far from a myth, but a reality. You only need to acquire the skills and experience of fishing. And for this you need not to stay in four walls, but to buy gear and go to the river. As you know, newcomers are lucky!