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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 59 MIN

415 | How Weather Impacts Bass Fishing with Meteorologist Michael Eckert

from Fishing the DMV · host Thomas Arens

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Michael Eckert, a retired meteorologist with over 40 years of experience at the National Weather Service and a lifelong angler who now calls Lake Anna home.Michael breaks down how weather truly impacts fishing — from cold fronts and pressure changes to wind direction, water temperature, and storm patterns. We talk about how anglers can read the sky, anticipate shifts in fish behavior, and use weather data to fish smarter and safer year-round.With decades of forecasting expertise and a passion for the outdoors, Michael now runs LakeAnnaWeather.com, providing hyper-local forecasts tailored for boaters and fishermen on Lake Anna.🎣 Whether you’re a weekend warrior or tournament angler, this episode is packed with real-world weather wisdom to help you catch more fish.Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected] to Lake Anna Weather:  www.lakeannaweather.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/238768427602182  Radarscope appGoogleplay - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.basevelocity.radarscope&hl=en-US&pli=1Appleplay - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radarscope/id288419283       Please Checkout our Patreon Sponsors Jake’s bait & Tackle website:                                 http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Catoctin Creek Custom Rods: https://www.facebook.com/CatoctinCreekCustomRods Tiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaits Fishing the DMV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manage Fishing the DMV Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/fishingthedmv/?utm_medium=copy_link   #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtipsSupport the show

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Michael Eckert, a retired meteorologist with over 40 years of experience at the National Weather Service and a lifelong angler who now calls Lake Anna home. Michael breaks down how weather truly impacts fishing — from cold fronts and pressure changes to wind direction, water temperature, and storm patterns. We talk about how anglers can read the sky, anticipate shifts in fish behavior, and use weather data to fish smarter and safer year-roun...

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