There are several reasons why March is a difficult month. The fish that have been easy to locate in the winter pattern start to move out of those areas out onto the flats and disburse. They also start to migrate out to the large bays and sounds in preparation for the April and May spawn. Because they are on the move, they are hard to locate. What was a fantastic hole from November through February may now be void of fish as they move to the open waters.
Weather is another reason why fishing is difficult.
Late fronts and relentless winds create muddy water and wild swings in tides. The Mississippi and other freshwater rivers are usually at their highest stages of the year in March and diversions and natural spillways are dumping cold fresh water into the system. This further shocks the system and creates another obstacle for anglers. Well here are some tips to help you make lemonade this month. While speckled trout may be tough in March, many other species are available and fairly easy to catch.