Hole: How fish use this type of structure

A hole offers options, not a permanent refuge

A hole on a flat can add local depth and edges, but it could also just be a place where silt and low oxygen accumulate. Its value depends on whether it’s connected, whether the rim has hard bottom, and whether prey enters it. First confirm whether it’s a natural depression, a scour hole, or an excavated pit—differences in slope and cover affect presentation.

Lay two crosswise mapping passes to measure, and record the mouth width, the deepest point, and the outlet. If fish only show up along one shoulder slope, prioritize that side; a single “hole” waypoint can’t replace understanding the interior contours.

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