WHAT HAPPENS TO CARP & OTHER FISH AT 4°C? | Cold Water Behaviour Explained

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When water temperature falls to 4°C, fish do not simply “switch off” — they prioritise survival.

In this video, we explore the precise biological and behavioural changes that occur in cold water, explaining why feeding slows, movement becomes deliberate, and reactions lengthen. From metabolism and scent dispersal to vibration sensitivity, predator strategy, and the subtle nature of winter bites, this is a deep dive into how fish truly behave at low temperatures.

You’ll learn why winter success rarely comes from attraction or movement — but from placement, patience, restraint, and understanding energy conservation. This isn’t inactivity. It’s efficiency.

Whether you fish for carp, bream, tench, roach, perch, or pike, understanding cold-water behaviour will change how you approach winter sessions — and why small details matter more than ever.

???? Slow down. Disturb less. Let the fish set the pace.

Music Credits
The following music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) is included in this video.
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Winter Reflections”, “Immersed”

This film uses artist-directed AI imagery and composites to visualise scenes that cannot be practically filmed.

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