Frankly, given that the pressure of water depth is such a significantly greater factor than the pressure of atmosphere, it seems likely that the weather conditions created by changes in barometric pressure, such as clouds, rain and wind, have more effect on fishing than the barometric pressure alone. So in the opinion of the author, barometric change is a good indicator of fishing change, but it's not because of the pressure change by itself, as much as what other weather conditions are likely to occur because of the pressure change.
The following table attempts to summarize the barometric pressure, and observations on fish activity and fishing techniques.
| Pressure Trend | Typical Weather | Fish Behaviour | Suggested Fishing Tactics |
| High | Clear skies | Fish seek cover, look for logs, weeds in shallows. If water too warm, will stop biting. | Fish structure close to surface, with shallow crankbaits, poppers, etc.. |
| Rising | Clearing or improving | Fish start to move out of deeper water. After a day or so, go to normal feeding. | Fish with brighter lures and near cover, moving from deeper water to shallower water. |
| Normal and stable | Fair | Normal activity. | Experiment with your favorite baits and lures. |
| Falling | Degrading | Most active feeding. | Range of different methods. Surface and shallow running lures may work well. |
| Slightly lower | Usually cloudy | Fish seek deeper water, with water temp maybe also slowing them down. May need to settle before feeding again. | Use deep running lures at a moderate speed. |
| Low | Rainy and stormy | Fish move to deeper structures, may not feed. | Fish deep structures, vary your methods. |
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