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Carson City, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Carson City, United States ? Today is a average 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.

Carson City, Nevada offers anglers fast access to trophy trout rivers, alpine lakes, and productive urban ponds, all within a short drive of downtown. From the Truckee River and Carson River to nearby Lake Tahoe and high-desert reservoirs, fishing near Carson City delivers rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass and more in scenic Sierra Nevada settings. This guide covers when, where, and how to fish the waters around Carson City for consistent results. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:58 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    69%
  • First Quarter Moon - 69% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~6 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    395,363 km
    Proximity:
    24.3 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Carson City
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    12:20 am - 02:20 am
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    07:13 am - 09:13 am
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    02:06 pm - 04:06 pm
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    07:44 pm - 09:44 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 69% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -27 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Tue, 23 Jun 17:16 • 39.164, -119.767
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Carson City

The Carson City area sits between the Sierra Nevada and Nevada’s high desert, giving anglers a wide mix of fisheries within 30–45 minutes. Rivers like the Carson and Truckee, plus nearby Lake Tahoe, Comstock Pond, Baily Fishing Pond, and desert reservoirs, provide year-round options for rainbow trout, brown trout, Lahontan cutthroat, bass, and panfish.

Seasonal patterns drive much of the fishing close to Carson City. In early spring, snowmelt bumps flows on the Carson and Truckee Rivers; focus on inside bends, eddies, and slower seams where trout avoid the strongest current. As runoff drops in late spring, nymphing with small mayfly and caddis imitations, or drifting salmon eggs and small worms under a float, becomes very effective. Summer brings excellent dawn and dusk fishing on rivers and ponds, with dry flies and small spinners drawing aggressive strikes. Fall is peak time for larger browns and rainbows staging for the spawn—work deeper runs and undercut banks with streamers, small crankbaits, or spoons.

Winter fishing around Carson City is very doable in low-elevation ponds and tailwater stretches when weather allows. Fish slow and deep with small jigs tipped with worm, or dead-drift nymphs close to the bottom. On stillwaters, trout and bass often hold near the first drop-off from shore and around any visible structure.

The Carson River (East and West Forks) and the nearby Truckee River are the primary moving-water targets. Look for classic trout habitat: riffle–run–pool sequences, shaded undercut banks, and rocky seams. In clear water, fluorocarbon leaders and natural presentations matter. Fly anglers do well with Euro-style nymphing in pocket water, while spin anglers can cover water effectively with small gold or silver spoons and 1/8–1/4 oz inline spinners.

For stillwater fishing, urban ponds near Carson City, along with Lake Tahoe and area reservoirs, offer trout, bass, and panfish. Early and late in the day, cruise the shoreline with small suspending jerkbaits, tube jigs, or woolly buggers retrieved with pauses. Midday, slide deeper: vertical jigging spoons or soft plastics over points and drop-offs is productive, especially for smallmouth and lake trout in the region’s deeper lakes.

Common techniques are straightforward but benefit from fine-tuning. On rivers, a simple drift rig—small hook, a split shot or two, and a subtle float—covers most bait-fishing needs. Match hook size to the bait: smaller hooks for single salmon eggs or corn, slightly larger for worms. In ponds, a slip bobber set so the bait rides just above weed tops will pick off cruising trout, bluegill, and bass.

Tactical tips for Carson City anglers include downsizing in clear water, moving frequently until you locate active fish, and timing trips around low-light periods or slight weather changes. Windy afternoons can actually improve bite windows on lakes by pushing food and breaking up surface visibility, so work wind-blown banks with reaction baits. With varied waters and year-round opportunity, the Carson City area rewards mobile anglers who adapt to conditions and mix river and stillwater options.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Carson City area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 3 beaches and bays in this area.

Hidden Beach - 15.39098417627km , Glenbrook Bay - 17.30514505559km , Incline Beach - 17.55186729329km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Carson City. 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.

Ash Canyon Creek - 1.03724263978km , Kings Canyon Creek - 1.32095731317km , Blackwells Pond - 2.46560224156km , McEwen Creek - 6.97027225757km , Mexican Dam - 7.15066655345km , Clear Creek - 8.0817458715km , Hobart Creek - 9.02635349701km , Hobart Creek Dam - 9.32789266628km , Deadmans Canyon Dam - 9.4806418151km , Musgrove Creek - 9.67632023225km , Lewers Creek - 10.36275755653km , Washoe Lake - 11.9470459868km , Marlette Lake Dam - 12.12610020388km , Franktown Creek - 13.07517892584km , Williams Slough - 13.37531893426km , Ambrosetti Pond - 13.78431920269km , Spooner Lake Dam - 13.99370256024km , Breach Pond - 14.06473268059km , Marlette Creek - 14.38175213037km , Secret Harbor Creek - 14.4068261829km , Secret Harbor - 14.49519034733km , Sand Harbor - 14.85282026128km , Bliss Creek - 14.94258090396km , Hidden Beach - 15.39098417627km , Tunnel Creek - 15.39699028972km , American Flat Wash - 15.39834239242km , Skunk Harbor - 15.85499627453km , Mill Creek Dam Number Two - 15.97489720095km , Rock Lake - 16.60596187902km , Mill Creek - 16.62238254648km , North Canyon Creek - 17.04762804136km , Lower Price Lake - 17.12266667783km , Glenbrook Creek - 17.23348261384km , Glenbrook Bay - 17.30514505559km , Gold Creek - 17.46661779384km , Incline Beach - 17.55186729329km , Incline Creek - 17.62372657063km , Third Creek - 17.68701578862km , Little Washoe Lake - 18.20590470969km , Eldorado Canyon Dam - 18.3152031801km

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