How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Caldwell, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Caldwell, Idaho centers around the Snake River, Lake Lowell, and a network of nearby ponds that offer diverse angling for bass, trout, catfish, panfish, and more. From boat and bank fishing on Lake Lowell to drifting the Snake River near Caldwell, anglers find year-round opportunities for both numbers and trophy-class fish. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:372,857 kmProximity:77.1 %
Moon Phases for Caldwell
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minor Time:01:45 am - 03:45 am
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major Time:08:37 am - 10:37 am
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Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Caldwell
Caldwell, Idaho fishing is anchored by two major waters: Lake Lowell on the edge of town and the Snake River running just to the south. Together with local ponds and canals, they give anglers a wide mix of warmwater and coldwater opportunities within a short drive of downtown Caldwell. Bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish dominate Lake Lowell and nearby ponds, while the Snake River and connected waters add trout, whitefish, and powerful rough-fish like carp to the mix.
Seasonal patterns around Caldwell are driven by water temperature and flows. In early spring, as Lake Lowell and Snake River backwaters creep into the 50s, prespawn largemouth and smallmouth bass move shallow. Focus on protected coves, flooded brush, and riprap banks. Crappie and bluegill stack up in the same warming pockets, especially on calm, sunny afternoons. By late spring and early summer, bass are on beds or just post-spawn; work shallow flats early and late, then slide out to the first break or weed edge as the sun climbs.
Summer on Lake Lowell is prime time for topwater bass fishing. Low-light periods are best: throw walking baits, buzzbaits, and frogs over weed mats and along reed lines at dawn and dusk. Midday, move deeper with Texas-rigged plastics, jigs, and Carolina rigs along points and submerged structure. Crappie suspend over brush piles and drop-offs; vertical jig small tube jigs or curly-tail grubs, or slow-troll them behind the boat. Catfish action in the Snake River and deeper holes of Lake Lowell improves with warm water—target current seams, eddies, and the downstream side of rock piles with cut bait, shrimp, or prepared baits.
Fall brings some of the most consistent fishing in Caldwell. Cooling water re-energizes bass and panfish; baitfish push shallow and predators follow. Cover long banks with reaction baits—crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits—to locate roaming schools. On the Snake River, trout, whitefish, and the occasional steelhead in the broader system respond well to small spoons, in-line spinners, and drifted jigs. Winter narrows options but doesn’t end them: in slow, deep holes on the Snake, work jigs tipped with worms or soft plastics along the bottom for catfish and whitefish, and slow-roll small plastics or drop-shot rigs in deeper portions of Lake Lowell when ice-free.
Key habitats include Lake Lowell’s weedlines, rocky points, submerged timber, and inflow/outflow areas, plus Snake River side channels, back-eddies, riprap, and deep bends. Caldwell’s smaller ponds and irrigation reservoirs hold bluegill, bass, and stocked trout—perfect for quick trips and bank anglers. Use light spinning gear and simple rigs: a bobber and worm, small jigs, or 1/16–1/8 oz spinners.
Practical tactics for Caldwell anglers:
- For bass, carry a three-prong approach: a bottom-contact bait (jig or Texas-rig), a moving bait (spinnerbait or crankbait), and a topwater. Rotate based on light level and wind.
- For panfish, downsize. Use 4–6 lb line, tiny jigs, and small pieces of worm or soft plastics to get more bites, especially in clear water.
- On the Snake River, respect current. Use heavier jig heads and sinkers to maintain bottom contact, and target current breaks where fish can rest and ambush food.
- Keep a mobile mindset: if a spot doesn’t produce in 20–30 minutes, move to the next point, cove, or current seam until you locate active fish.
With its blend of big-water opportunities and convenient local ponds, Caldwell offers highly accessible, productive fishing for anglers of all skill levels throughout the year.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Caldwell area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Caldwell. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Indian Creek - 2.16690086317km , Mason Creek - 3.39746658142km , Mason Slough - 3.63018529997km , Mill Slough - 5.4789406159km , Deer Flat-Middle Dam - 8.04558244022km , Fifteenmile Creek - 8.07549422726km , Jonah Drain - 9.50251491881km , Upper Embankment Drain - 9.62680878737km , Deer Flat-Lower Dam - 9.89675427857km , Golden Gate Drop - 10.58587558877km , Deer Flat-Upper Dam - 11.76135955747km , Phyllis Slough - 13.52872527486km , Smiths Island - 16.61148246853km , Clarks Island - 16.81512493946km , Rachel Drain - 17.3659559238km , Dixie Slough - 18.01605418912km , Perkins Drain - 18.23664235346km , Jump Creek - 18.34434017302km , 12th Ave Drain - 18.87669934088km , Rabbit Island - 19.06908030167km , Little Gulch Creek - 19.40536034992km , Heltons Island - 20.40650246432km , Big Gulch Creek - 20.62568336667km , Jenson Drain - 20.71461885925km , Succor Creek - 21.17201412378km , North Slough - 21.77829341903km , McConnel Island - 21.92883518973km , Fruit Island - 22.10110582588km , Goat Island - 22.23389429972km , Dilley Island - 22.30100880872km , South Slough - 23.24012480699km , Cottontail Island - 23.32463549521km , Foglers Island - 23.80996770802km , Parma Drain - 23.86409964123km , Parkins Drain - 24.09953854099km , Blackburn Island - 24.58645611581km , Dredge Island - 25.20919928147km , Haw Creek - 26.02185025577km , Goldeneye Island - 26.13528385186km , Johanson Drain - 26.1893816783km
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