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Planning your next fishing trip in Cincinnati, 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.

Cincinnati, Ohio offers versatile freshwater fishing on the Ohio River and a network of lakes, reservoirs, and urban ponds that produce everything from trophy catfish to hard‑fighting smallmouth bass. Anglers can target a wide mix of warmwater species year‑round, with bank‑friendly access, boat launches, and shore fishing spots spread throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Whether you’re chasing river giants or panfish close to downtown, Cincinnati fishing delivers consistent action for beginners and seasoned anglers alike. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Cincinnati include: William H Harsha Lake, Caesar Creek Lake, Brookville Lake, Great Miami River, Little Miami River, Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam, Tanners Creek, Lake Isabella, Stonelick Lake, etc. see full list

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:
    17%
  • Waxing Crescent - 17% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~11 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    371,759 km
    Proximity:
    79.7 %
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 Cincinnati
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    03:36 am - 05:36 am
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    09:06 am - 11:06 am
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    04:13 pm - 06:13 pm
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    11:21 pm - 01:21 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 17% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -7 hour and -57 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 18 Jun 09:15 • 39.127, -84.514
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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 Cincinnati

Fishing in Cincinnati centers on the Ohio River and its tributaries, plus a ring of nearby lakes and park ponds that give anglers options in every season. The river along Cincinnati’s waterfront, from the I‑275 loop up past downtown, is a multi‑species fishery where current breaks, ledges, and barge channels concentrate gamefish. Inland, small lakes and reservoirs around Hamilton County and Northern Kentucky offer quieter water for bass, crappie, and panfish.

Seasonal patterns drive success on the Ohio River. In late winter and early spring, rising flows push sauger, walleye, and white bass toward tailwaters below dams like Meldahl and Markland. Use 1/4–3/8 oz jigheads with chartreuse or white plastics bounced just off bottom in eddies and current seams. As water warms into late spring, channel catfish and blue catfish become more active on outside bends and along riprap; cut shad, skipjack, and chicken liver fished on bottom rigs shine here.

Summer in Cincinnati is prime time for night fishing on the river. Flathead catfish prowl rocky banks, bridge pilings, and wood piles—target them after dark with live bluegill or creek chubs on heavy slip-sinker rigs. Daytime bites can slow in bright sun, so focus on early morning and late evening windows, or fish deeper holes in the main channel for drum, carp, and catfish using simple bottom rigs and robust hooks.

Fall brings some of the most consistent action. Cooling water concentrates baitfish on points, along riprap, and at the mouths of creeks entering the Ohio. Largemouth and smallmouth bass key on these schools; crankbaits, swimbaits, and medium-diving plugs in shad colors are effective when worked along current breaks. White bass and hybrid striped bass often chase bait to the surface at first light—keep a small spoon or inline spinner ready to cast into visible surface feeding.

Inland waters around Cincinnati—such as small park lakes and county reservoirs—offer reliable fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. In spring, work the first dropoffs and flooded brush with soft plastics, finesse jigs, or minnows under a float. During summer, shift to deeper weed edges and shaded cover; weightless stickbaits, Texas-rigged worms, and topwaters early and late are consistent producers. For family-friendly action, fish small pieces of worm under a bobber near docks and downed trees for bluegill and sunfish.

Tactical tips for Cincinnati’s fisheries include reading current and structure carefully. On the Ohio River, aim your casts above visible cover—wing dams, barges, bridge pilings—and let your bait or lure sweep naturally into the strike zone. Use heavier line and abrasion-resistant leaders when fishing riprap and rock to reduce break-offs. A simple tackle setup of medium or medium-heavy spinning or casting rods, 10–20 lb mono or braid, and a selection of sinkers from 1/2 to 3 oz will cover most local situations.

Bank access is plentiful along public parks, boat ramps, and riverfront areas, making shore fishing in Cincinnati highly practical. Travel light with a backpack, rod holder, and a small box of terminal tackle so you can move and probe multiple spots. Focus on edges—where fast meets slow water, deep meets shallow, or rock meets mud—and adjust lure weight and presentation speed to keep your offering close to the bottom without constantly snagging. With attention to season, current, and structure, Cincinnati’s urban and river fishing can be consistently productive.

The Best Fishing Spots around Cincinnati

William H Harsha Lake

Commonly called East Fork Lake, this sprawling reservoir east of Cincinnati produces largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish, with bonus saugeye and bluegill. Boaters work main-lake points, timber, and creek arms, while plentiful shoreline at East Fork State Park gives bank anglers access; prespawn and fall turnover are prime for bass and crappie, with summer evenings ideal for cats.

Caesar Creek Lake

A deep, clear reservoir north of Cincinnati known for muskellunge, strong saugeye action, and quality smallmouth/largemouth bass, plus crappie and catfish. Structure-rich shorelines and steep drop-offs hold fish year-round; trollers and casters target points and humps, while shore anglers work the gorge and marina areas—spring and late fall excel for muskie and saugeye.

Brookville Lake

Just west in Indiana, this large reservoir is popular for walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and crappie, with roaming striped/hybrid striped bass as a bonus. Boaters patrol wind-blown points and submerged roadbeds; shore fishing around Fairfield Causeway and access areas is productive in spring and at night in summer.

Great Miami River

Flowing west and north of Cincinnati, this river offers urban and suburban access to smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and seasonal saugeye. Shore and wading anglers pick apart riffles, bridge pilings, and eddies, while small boats and kayaks drift long runs; late spring through early fall is prime for smallmouth, with winter tailouts producing saugeye near low-head structures around Hamilton and Fairfield.

Little Miami River

A scenic National Wild and Scenic River famed for smallmouth bass, with good numbers of rock bass, channel catfish, and seasonal saugeye. Waders and kayakers target riffle-to-pool transitions, laydowns, and outside bends from Milford to Loveland; warm months bring topwater smallmouth action, while cooler flows push fish to deeper pools.

Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam

A renowned Ohio River tailwater east of Cincinnati where current breaks concentrate sauger/walleye, hybrid striped bass, and catfish. Shore anglers cast jigs and swimbaits along eddies below the dam, while boats work seams and boils; late fall through early spring is outstanding for sauger and hybrids, with summer nights yielding big blues and flatheads near Chilo and Augusta.

Tanners Creek

Entering the Ohio River at Lawrenceburg, this wide creek mouth is a classic staging area for hybrid striped bass, white bass, and catfish, with seasonal sauger nearby. Boaters and shore anglers intercept fish on current edges and along riprap and flats; spring runs and fall bait pushes create frenzied feeding, while summer evenings bring steady catfish action.

Lake Isabella

A popular park lake along the Little Miami River corridor known for heavily stocked channel catfish in warm months and put-and-take trout in colder periods, plus catchable bluegill and largemouth bass. Easy bank access, rentals, and short paddles make it a family-friendly spot with consistent bite windows around stocking cycles and low-light periods.

Stonelick Lake

A quiet reservoir northeast of the city producing largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish, with occasional saugeye. Shorelines at Stonelick State Park give ample bank access, while small boats probe timber, coves, and weed edges; spring crappie runs and summer evening topwater for bass are reliable patterns.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Cincinnati area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 2 wharf(s) in this area.

Coney Island Wharf (historical) - 3.49497964432km , Greene Line Wharf (historical) - 3.57006796805km

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 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Miami Beach Marina - 9.54978371731km

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 10 main harbours in this area.

Idlewile Marina - 6.07630751312km, Adams Marina - 7.40364868218km, Yacht Haven Marina - 7.46086113859km, Twentyfirst Century Boat Harbor - 8.66932226215km, Four Seasons Marina - 8.69643400305km, Miami Beach Marina - 9.54978371731km, Bridgeview Harbor - 10.26417060233km, Wewes Boat Harbor - 10.5914788756km, Andersons Ferry Marina - 11.15676215092km, Washington Marina - 13.03683831292km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Cincinnati. 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.

Coney Island Wharf (historical) - 3.49497964432km , Greene Line Wharf (historical) - 3.57006796805km , Licking River - 4.03815377221km , Strauch Island - 4.6122109876km , Idlewile Marina - 6.07630751312km , Pleasant Run Creek - 6.16348146672km , Bold Face Creek - 6.37919393275km , Adams Marina - 7.40364868218km , Yacht Haven Marina - 7.46086113859km , Shepherd Creek - 7.55931404817km , Bruce Creek - 7.77688012868km , Cabin Run - 7.83706621909km , Hatchers Run - 8.55586919177km , Threemile Creek - 8.64667640945km , Twentyfirst Century Boat Harbor - 8.66932226215km , Four Seasons Marina - 8.69643400305km , Little Miami River - 8.8964118082km , Flehers Run - 9.46569393585km , Clough Creek - 9.53962972063km , Miami Beach Marina - 9.54978371731km , Bridgeview Harbor - 10.26417060233km , Horse Branch - 10.46843974075km , West Fork Mill Creek - 10.56675144326km , Wewes Boat Harbor - 10.5914788756km , Apple Hill Farm Lake Dam - 10.62618917728km , Banklick Creek - 10.66777513419km , Chippy Run - 11.02331156101km , Andersons Ferry Marina - 11.15676215092km , Wulff Run - 11.6741872238km , Duck Creek - 12.4773192313km , Fourmile Lake Dam - 12.52301001887km , Lake Louise Dam - 12.61874345998km , Holds Branch - 12.82933240682km , Washington Marina - 13.03683831292km , Chateau Lakes Dam Number One - 13.1768759096km , Chateau Lakes Dam Number Two - 13.29995958463km , DeCoursey Creek - 13.35706158372km , Rapid Run - 13.91522927703km , Pooles Creek - 14.12807292316km , Bass Island - 14.39087598644km

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