Atmospheric pressure changes throughout the day and can be compared to valley and mountains as it moves across the country. Atmospheric pressure changes and lunar phases have significant influence on fish behavior in regards to depth and activity level.
Today’s fishing report is for Kansas City, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri. Approximately four hours apart from each other, both cities have completely different atmospheric pressure readings that affect fish differently.
Kansas City, Missouri
Click on the image to see a close up. This application is called the Fish’n Mate and it predicts fish depth and bite activity based on atmospheric pressure and lunar phases. In addition, it provides illustrations of a recommended fishing rig and technique to use to catch fish.
Kansas City, MO current temperature at 9:31am MTN is 77 degrees with a barometric pressure reading of 29.88.
Expect Average bite activity and with the lower than average atmospheric pressure reading, fish can be found across all levels of the water column but concentrating within the top half of the water column. Use a top water fish finder and with a drop type jig action and the fish will be fighting.
St. Louis, Missouri
Currently, the atmospheric pressure is at 30.03 which falls within normal ranges. Expect average bite activity and have fun trying out different lures and rigs. Fish can be found at all levels of the water column.
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