Do random floating bubbles to the surface men anything?

[Blanco]

Or what does it mean?
I always see's spots with a few bubbles floating up to the top.
Is that a good place to cast?
or is that not fish?

[genxer36]

Fish farts!

[genxer36]

It may be methane gas. If you are talking about the bubbles that bubble up from the bottom.

As for the bubbles floating on the surface, also known as lake foam. Most
foam observed in lakes and streams is a product of nature. It is a natural process that has been going on for a long time. Foam is created when the surface tension of water (attraction of surface molecules for each other) is reduced and the air is mixed in, forming bubbles. Man-made agents can also reduce surface tension.


What causes the foaming of surface waters on lakes?
All lakes contain organic matter, such as algae and plants, and when these decompose they
release cellular products (surfactant) into the water, which lessons the surface tension. When the
wind blows, the waves on the lake agitate this surface agent, thus transforming it into sudsy
white foam. Currents and boats also mix air with the organic compounds present in the lake to
produce foam.


Where is lake foam found and what its like?
The foam will frequently form parallel streaks in the open water, caused by wind-induced
surface currents. It will also collect in large quantities on windward shores, coves, or in eddies.
Natural foam has a somewhat earthy fishy aroma and may have an off-white, tan, or brown
color. Detergent foam in contrast will have a noticeable perfume smell, and is usually whiter in
color.

[Aussie]

Fish farts!
Hahahahha...you beat me to it..!!!!!!!!:D

[Darth VMAX]

It could be natural occuring things (like gas) or could be fish adjusting their swim bladder ;)

[4strokes]

May be turtles, muskrats, otters etc.

[fla firefighter40]

in my neck of the woods it's probably a gator.

[Nichor02]

LMAO.... Genxer, you just ain't right. It could be any of the above, but I would definately say it's a sign of something moving below. You guys are nuts. hahahahaha

[Blanco]

It may be methane gas. If you are talking about the bubbles that bubble up from the bottom.


Yeah just random bubbles floating up here & there... Like a fish fart or something...
When ever we see them we don't know if its a spot to target or not? :confused:

[genxer36]

LMAO.... Genxer, you just ain't right.

Thats not the first time I have heard that! :D

[JESTERxHEAD]

I think it may be a fish drowning! hahaha sorry just dont jump in to save them!:D

:cheers: just yankin' your chain!

[Nichor02]

Genxer, won't be the last time you hear it either with answers like that one. hahahaha

[genxer36]

Genxer, won't be the last time you hear it either with answers like that one. hahahaha

LOL! So true!

[Ogar]

Might be someones gril freind or wife that just complained that it is to early, late, cold, hot or ______(fill in blank)to be out on the lake fishing.