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Distance to earth:394,856 kmProximity:25.5 %
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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.
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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.
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Best Fishing Spots in the greater Alton area
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Portage Island - 16.15054014022km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Alton. 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.
Shields Branch - 1.53348990176km , Ellis Island - 1.72214778951km , Alton Slough - 2.32992063148km , Skinney Island - 3.19880889285km , Brick House Slough - 3.93162046546km , Coal Branch - 4.51910738585km , Maple Island - 5.01389772818km , Spatterdock Lake - 5.35404703792km , Wood River - 5.53547332275km , East Fork Wood River - 5.63069331332km , West Fork Wood River - 5.65454195206km , Cora Island Chute - 5.88764146163km , Old Channel Wood River - 6.06576201531km , Dresser Island - 6.74924074761km , Cora Island - 6.75757718938km , Littles Island - 7.0507346355km , Smelzer Lake - 7.14422333906km , Coldwater Creek - 7.27945308654km , Honeycut Branch - 8.19263083442km , Piasa Island - 9.58448922736km , Missouri River - 9.96204044282km , Wilson Island - 10.31723093697km , Poeling Lake - 10.33652119637km , Piasa Creek - 10.54818114817km , Spanish Lake - 10.57394276757km , Duck Island - 10.77418911362km , Cahokia Diversion Channel - 10.95596402826km , Eagles Nest Island - 11.37828438624km , Pelican Island - 11.49695734848km , Car of Commerce Chute - 11.6176855349km , Smith Lake (historical) - 12.13394335537km , South Branch Little Piasa Creek - 12.51363156068km , Watkins Creek - 12.99914800486km , Chouteau Island - 13.78074252924km , Little Piasa Creek - 14.21545650466km , Briggs Branch - 15.27035041876km , Chouteau Slough - 15.85577269175km , Portage Island - 16.15054014022km , Weber Lake - 16.7797641329km , Elsah Bar - 17.43553949781km





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