Moon Phases & Solunar Calendar
Find the best fishing times based on lunar phases
Upcoming phases
7-day lunar calendar
Solunar data for your location
Current Moon position above the horizon
Solunar feeding periods
How to use the solunar calendar for fishing
Moon phases and the solunar cycle in fishing
The solunar cycle tracks the Moon's position and its gravitational effects on aquatic organisms. Many anglers notice increased fish activity around moon transit, moonrise, and moonset. The calendar displays these periods for your chosen location and helps plan your time on the water.
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Major periods
Major periods last about 2 hours and align with the Moon's transit (when the Moon is at its highest point above or below the horizon). These are the windows with the greatest likelihood of fish activity.
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Minor periods
Minor periods last about 1 hour and coincide with moonrise and moonset. Fish activity is slightly lower than during major periods, but still above average.
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Day rating
Days around the new moon and full moon typically bring increased fish activity. The calendar assigns a rating from 1 to 5 based on the moon phase, where 5 indicates the most favorable days.
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Combine with the weather forecast
The solunar calendar is one factor in planning. For a complete picture, combine it with the fishing forecast which takes into account water temperature, water level, air pressure, and other weather conditions.