Lake Turnover

According to the charts on LPOIC.org's website, the lake has turned over down in Bayview, ID. Although there still is a 54-55 degree surface temp near Hope, ID. Ever since the navy put in a temperature gauge off of one of their barges, I have been studying the effects that weather patterns have on Lake Pend Oreille's temperature. You can now view what is called "Water Column Profile Data" on the lake conditions website.

This plots shows water temps from the surface down to 600 feet. Yesterday the water in Bayview went from 55 degrees to 45 degrees in a 24 hour period. It is interesting watching this graph and seeing the effect that weather fronts have on the lake's temp. When a low pressure comes in, the graph shows lots of activity. When a high pressure is in place, the graph settles down and water temps separate at various depths.

Two days ago 3 fish over 20 lbs were caught on the surface in Lake Pend Oreille. I think we are in for a great season!