Your nautical almanac for peak fishing times
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We analyze moon phases, solunar feeding times, weather patterns, and barometric pressure to find the optimal fishing days in your area.
Learn how it works →Our free fishing calendar analyzes solunar tables, moon phases, barometric pressure, wind, water temperature, and weather patterns to rate each day from A+ to F. Enter your zip code above to get a personalized 7-day fishing forecast for your area.
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Our solunar calendar combines real-time data from NOAA, USGS, and Open-Meteo to predict fish activity. Learn more about the science.
The best days to fish in 2026 are determined by a combination of moon phases, solunar periods, weather conditions, and barometric pressure. New and full moon phases (occurring roughly every two weeks) create the strongest feeding activity. Our fishing calendar rates every day from A+ to F based on 12 weighted factors including solunar activity, pressure trends, wind, water temperature, and more. Enter your zip code on our homepage to see the best rated days for your specific location.
Whether today is a good day to fish depends on your location and the current conditions. Our fishing forecast analyzes real-time data from NOAA, USGS, and Open-Meteo including moon phase, solunar feeding periods, barometric pressure trends, wind speed and direction, water temperature, and precipitation to give you a daily grade from A+ to F. Enter your zip code on our homepage to get today's fishing rating and see the best times to fish near you.
A fishing almanac is a calendar-based tool that predicts the best days to fish based on astronomical and environmental factors. Traditional fishing almanacs relied primarily on moon phases and solunar tables, but modern digital almanacs like ours combine those with real-time weather data, barometric pressure, water temperature, tides, streamflow, dissolved oxygen, and more. Our fishing almanac covers 24 months of daily fishing forecasts, grading each day from A+ to F so you can plan trips around the highest-rated days.
The solunar calendar predicts fish feeding activity based on the position of the moon and sun relative to your location. When the moon is directly overhead (lunar transit) or directly underfoot (opposing transit), fish enter major feeding periods lasting 2-3 hours. During moonrise and moonset, minor feeding periods occur lasting 1-2 hours. Solunar theory was developed by John Alden Knight in 1926 after analyzing over 200 record catches. Our solunar calendar enhances these predictions with weather data, pressure tracking, and location-specific conditions for more accurate results.
The new moon and full moon phases are generally the best for fishing. During these phases, gravitational pull is strongest, creating more tidal movement in coastal areas and triggering increased fish activity. The 3-4 days surrounding new and full moons typically produce the best fishing conditions. Fish tend to feed more aggressively during these periods due to increased water movement and instinctual feeding responses.