Fishing Report for Grand Lake Saint Marys State Park, OH, Mercer County
Current Conditions:
- Water Temperature: 75°F
- Visibility: Assumed regular lake clarity
- Pressure: 30.05 inHg
- Wind: Average 3.54 mph, Gusts up to 10.25 mph
- Weather: Drizzle, Mostly Cloudy
- Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
7-Day Weather Forecast:
Thursday, 7/4
- Conditions: Drizzle, Mostly Cloudy
- Max Temperature: 83.32°F
- Min Temperature: 70.12°F
- Wind: Average 3.57 mph, Gusts up to 10.25 mph
- Pressure: High 30.06 inHg, Low 29.97 inHg
- Best Fishing Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Lure Pattern: Start with topwater frog or crankbait due to low pressure conditions.
Friday, 7/5
- Conditions: Rain
- Max Temperature: 83.44°F
- Min Temperature: 70.15°F
- Wind: Average 13.60 mph, Gusts up to 23.40 mph
- Pressure: High 29.83 inHg, Low 29.81 inHg
- Best Fishing Time: 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM
- Lure Pattern: Use swimbaits for bass near western shores due to sustained east winds.
Saturday, 7/6
- Conditions: Partly Cloudy
- Max Temperature: 79.7°F
- Min Temperature: 63.23°F
- Wind: Average 13.96 mph, Gusts up to 20.76 mph
- Pressure: High 30.00 inHg, Low 29.79 inHg
- Best Fishing Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Lure Pattern: Try spinnerbaits or jigs near structure for increased bass activity.
Sunday, 7/7
- Conditions: Mostly Clear
- Max Temperature: 83.7°F
- Min Temperature: 61.27°F
- Wind: Average 6.12 mph, Gusts up to 7.58 mph
- Pressure: High 30.06 inHg, Low 29.87 inHg
- Best Fishing Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Lure Pattern: Target yellow perch near weed beds with small jigs or live bait.
Monday, 7/8
- Conditions: Mostly Clear
- Max Temperature: 88.39°F
- Min Temperature: 64.16°F
- Wind: Average 7.58 mph, Gusts up to 10.47 mph
- Pressure: High 30.00 inHg, Low 29.83 inHg
- Best Fishing Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Lure Pattern: Use crankbaits around points for aggressive largemouth bass.
Tuesday, 7/9
- Conditions: Rain
- Max Temperature: 82°F
- Min Temperature: 68.5°F
- Wind: Average 9.06 mph, Gusts up to 14.64 mph
- Pressure: High 29.97 inHg, Low 29.66 inHg
- Best Fishing Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Lure Pattern: Experiment with soft plastic worms in dark colors for bass in murky conditions.
Wednesday, 7/10
- Conditions: Partly Cloudy
- Max Temperature: 80.99°F
- Min Temperature: 66.67°F
- Wind: Average 11.89 mph, Gusts up to 18.17 mph
- Pressure: High 29.83 inHg, Low 29.65 inHg
- Best Fishing Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Lure Pattern: Try surface poppers for active trout during partly cloudy skies.
Fish Behavior Analysis:
- With varying weather conditions, trout are likely more active during overcast days and feeding near the surface on rainy days.
- Bass may move closer to shore during windy periods to ambush baitfish, with largemouth bass showing increased aggression in clear or partly cloudy conditions.
- Perch could be schooling around structures such as weed beds with decreased activity during clear sky conditions.
Optimal Fishing Windows:
- Prime fishing hours are suggested to be from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM during the week, with varying lure patterns based on weather conditions for successful catches.
Tackle Recommendations:
- Use medium-action rods with 10-12 lb fluorocarbon lines for bass fishing, light spinning setups with 4-8 lb test monofilament for trout, and light tackle with 6 lb test for perch.
Safety Reminders:
- Always stay weather-aware and adjust your fishing plans accordingly for changing conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable fishing experience at Grand Lake Saint Marys State Park.
Tight lines and happy fishing at Grand Lake Saint Marys State Park!
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