How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Burley, United States ? Today is a poor 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 Burley, Idaho centers on the productive waters of the Snake River and nearby reservoirs, offering consistent action for trout, bass, panfish, catfish, and more. Anglers around Burley enjoy a mix of river currents, backwater sloughs, and irrigation reservoirs that create diverse habitat and year-round opportunity. From shore casting to boat trolling, Burley fishing is all about reading the Snake and dialing in the seasonal patterns. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:381,285 kmProximity:57.3 %
Moon Phases for Burley
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minor Time:11:28 am - 01:28 pm
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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 Burley
Burley, Idaho fishing is built around the mid-Snake River corridor, with additional opportunity in irrigation reservoirs, ponds, and canals scattered across Cassia and Minidoka counties. The main river offers cool current seams, rocky ledges, and deep holes that hold trout, bass, catfish, and panfish, while nearby stillwaters are prime for family-friendly trips and steady warmwater action.
Seasonal patterns in the Burley area follow water temperature and flow. In early spring, as the Snake River edges out of winter, trout and smallmouth bass slide into slower inside bends, eddies, and tailouts below riffles. This is a prime time to drift small jigs, nymphs, or bait close to bottom. As late spring and early summer bring rising flows and warming temps, smallmouth bass and channel catfish become more aggressive; focus on rocky shorelines, wing dams, bridge abutments, and riprap near Burley’s river access points. Summer sees peak activity at dawn and dusk—bass, panfish, and catfish feed shallow, while trout hold in faster, oxygen-rich runs and at the heads of deep pools.
During hot midsummer afternoons, Burley anglers do best by fishing deep and slow. Vertical jigging soft plastics or blade baits along channel drops and mid-river rock structure produces smallmouth, walleye where present, and the occasional trout. Night fishing for channel catfish can be excellent along gently sloping banks, backwater mouths, and quiet eddies using cut bait or stinkbaits. In fall, cooling water re-energizes trout and bass; work crankbaits, swimbaits, and larger jigs along rocky structure and current breaks, keeping your offering close to bottom. Winter often pushes fish into the deepest, slowest holes—light line, small presentations, and a patient vertical approach are key from shore or boat.
Habitat types around Burley are varied. The Snake River offers:
- Rocky ledges and basalt shelves holding smallmouth bass and trout.
- Backwater sloughs and side channels that shelter panfish, carp, and juvenile gamefish.
- Gravel bars and tailouts ideal for drifting baits and lures for trout and mountain whitefish.
- Deep mid-river holes that concentrate catfish, suckers, and the occasional big predator.
Nearby reservoirs and ponds around Burley provide weedy shorelines, submerged brush, and irrigation drop-offs that support bluegill, perch, crappie, and largemouth bass. Work the edges of visible weedbeds with small jigs, worms under bobbers, or compact crankbaits for steady action.
Tactical tips for Burley fishing focus on matching presentations to current and clarity. In off-color Snake River water, use larger-profile baits with vibration—spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and rattling crankbaits for bass; strong-scented natural baits for catfish. In clear water, downsize to 6–8 lb fluorocarbon, finesse plastics, inline spinners, and subtle jigs for trout and smallmouth. Boat anglers gain an edge by working current seams at slightly upstream angles, allowing lures or baits to drift naturally into holding lies. Shore anglers should target points, bends, and any visible structure that intersects the main flow.
Wind is common in the Burley area, so plan to fish windblown shorelines on local reservoirs where waves concentrate plankton and baitfish; this often triggers some of the best perch, crappie, and bass bites. Whether you’re drifting the Snake through town or picking apart a nearby irrigation pond, success around Burley comes from staying mobile, paying attention to current breaks, and adjusting lure size and color to match both water clarity and season.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Burley area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Burley. 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.
Goose Creek - 2.10358006149km , Custer Island - 2.11479423923km , Goose Creek - 2.59862815052km , Crow Island - 3.01568787951km , J 36 Pond - 7.54690361698km , Duck Creek - 7.9408966494km , J Waste Pond - 8.68760123715km , Parees Island - 9.74382360949km , Dayley Creek - 15.80231807514km , Big Rocky Creek - 16.30033670314km , Main Drain - 16.64453661652km , Milner Dam - 17.87011902741km , Dewey Dam - 22.93787317402km , Amos Creek - 23.33035836609km , Land Creek - 23.37416610733km , Green Pine Creek - 24.84227420494km , Lake Cleveland Dam - 26.48649280145km , Mountain Meadow Creek - 29.0657813971km , Minidoka Dam - 29.23441559786km , Russian Lake - 30.46456949931km , Murtaugh Lake Dam - 31.71624203289km , Fairchild Creek - 32.42405527914km , New Canyon Creek - 32.53417124709km , Flat Canyon Creek - 32.59195900213km , Wilson Lake Dam - 32.82079105412km , Stinson Creek - 33.47038560718km , Coe Creek - 35.11344698km , Pot Holes - 35.18379213997km , Sibley Creek - 35.24138727045km , Quaking Asp Creek - 36.4148855909km , Clyde Creek - 37.00399802517km , Medley Creek - 37.22487026458km , Cross Creek - 37.33502982356km , Blacksmith Creek - 37.37202491052km , Connor Creek - 37.41070707921km , Bird Island - 37.7374680364km , Green Creek - 38.20285855524km , One Shot Lake - 38.46814212918km , German Lake - 38.70738055918km , Independence Lakes - 38.86175802588km
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