Start with displayed conditions
Record the time and weather only as the game presents them. A scenic sunset does not establish an exact clock reading. If the title exposes a forecast or activity indicator, learn its documented meaning before using it to explain a result.
Do not import a real forecast
A virtual location may resemble a real region while using its own simulation. Real weather data and real fishing seasons do not automatically govern the game. Use external information as context only when the developer explicitly explains the connection.
Compare within a defined window
If you want to explore time-related feedback, hold the setup and location steady where practical. Record any fast travel or time advance. Those choices may introduce other changes, so keep the conclusion modest and note any conditions you could not control.
Look for a repeatable question
Instead of declaring a universal best hour, ask whether the same displayed conditions are associated with the same visible feedback on another occasion. The goal is a more disciplined journal. It is acceptable for the record to say that the evidence remains inconclusive.
Try it next session
- Copy the displayed time and conditions.
- Note any time advance or travel.
- Repeat the question before making a broad claim.