East is least is an old saying but I will say it is closer to "fact". If wind is blowing east I usually skip fishing. If you keep records you will be shocked how poor an east wind is and it does not matter if it is summer or winter. Now do I think all is related solely to physical direction wind is blowing.. no, I think that when the wind blows east there are other factors that fall into play that are associated with this wind direction,,,, ie. low pressure system in summer, cold damp, unsettled whether etc.
Anything west is good with east and south east probably the worst. A strong North wind in summer with dropping temperatures is not the best either but better than an east wind.
You really notice it on lake Ontario if you are a salmon fisherman when the east wind blows you might as well not leave the dock. Now am I saying you can't catch a fish.. no just that you may end up catching only 10% of what you may have caught if the wind was not blowing from the East.
When I discuss this with other fisherman, I hear from those who track such as guides as a strong affirmative and for those who don't track so close , they often have no idea. A great reason to keep records when you are fishing. Tight lines
Shawn
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