FishMeteoRead the spot’s local time
Confirm the date and time zone before copying sunrise or sunset into a trip note. Keep those times on the same basis as the hourly weather and tide events, especially when travelling to a different region.
Sunset is not the same as complete darkness
Twilight describes the light before sunrise and after sunset. The light actually available depends on conditions and the horizon. A listed time should not be treated as an exact description of what you will see from a particular path.
Allow time for access and return
Write down when you plan to leave the fishing position, not only the time you want to start. Check route and access information separately. Observed sunrise and sunset can differ from calculated values, so leave room to reassess on site.
Keep a record of the hours you actually fished
In the journal, distinguish arrival, fishing and departure. Describe the light you observed rather than assigning every result to sunrise or sunset. Comparing your own visits begins with accurate times and the same location.
Try it on your next trip
- Use the spot’s date and time zone for every part of the plan.
- Leave time to pack and return, and check access information.
- Record the actual fishing hours and observed light in FishMeteo.