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Winter fishing can be quite challenging. Due to the low water temperatures, fish barely move or eat, so choosing the right carp hotspots is crucial. Curious which spots you should definitely try? Then check out the five tips below!
Only real tough guys fish under these kinds of conditions!
Winter hotspots
So-called "winter holdings" or "winter hotspots" are places where carp often gather in groups to spend the winter together. These are often safe zones that can vary by water type, but there are a few spots that are popular on almost every water.
Peace and shelter: two qualities of a spot that can be important in winter!
If you know where to find these spots, success is almost guaranteed, and bites can come in quick succession. Moreover, winter hotspots for carp are often the same year after year, so locating these spots is incredibly valuable for the future as well!
In winter, you'll often see fish congregating in groups. Once you've found them, the bites can come thick and fast!
#1 Hot water discharges
Imagine you're sitting in a freezing cold room with a cozy stove burning in one corner. You wouldn't have to think twice about where to sit, would you? Carp think about this too. Especially on rivers and canals, there are places where companies discharge warm water used to cool their machinery, for example. Where this warm water is pumped into your fishing water, it can easily be a few degrees warmer. Guess where you'll find the carp...
Places where the water is warmer are popular in winter!
#2 Obstacles
Snag-rich spots are popular with carp throughout the fishing season, but especially during the colder months, these can be true winter hotspots! Carp feel safe there and often have some shelter from the wind. Just remember to fish responsibly when fishing near snags!
Don't skip obstacle-rich areas during the winter months!
#3 Bridges
Breaks in the water, such as bridges, pillars, and locks, can also be hotspots for carp in winter. The fish can safely hang out here, and there's often plenty of food to be found against the concrete or wooden pilings. So, don't miss these spots in winter! Be careful, though: pilings are often riddled with razor-sharp mussels that can easily damage or even cut your line. Fish here with a strong leader and/or leader to prevent line breakage!
Who knows, the spot under the bridge might just give you an ice-cold surprise!
#4 Sunny side of the water
You should fish deep in winter, right? A common saying that's not always true! Fish love warmth, and with the first rays of sunlight, they seek out the shallows to maximize their exposure. Moreover, sunlight activates the fish and encourages them to cautiously feed. So definitely don't skip the sunny side of your fishing water!
Let's be honest: sunlight is extra nice during the winter months!
#5 Create your own hotspot
Do you have a spot in mind where you're not sure if carp are around? Then you can increase your chances by very carefully adding some bait. For example, make a bait mix of crumbled winter boilies , some cooked hemp, corn, and a liquid . Adding a powder coating also helps to increase attraction!
A winter food mix that focuses on attraction and minimal saturation!
Feed 1-2 handfuls of bait at your spot for several days in a row, and you'll see your chances of success increase! Pro tip: create more of these small spots and fish them one by one to increase your chances of catching a winter carp.
By feeding small amounts regularly you can increase your chances of catching fish.
Good luck with your winter fishing!
