Today's Best Fishing Times for
Crown Point, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Crown Point, 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.

Crown Point, Indiana offers easy access to some of Northwest Indiana’s best freshwater fishing, anchored by popular spots like Lake County Fairgrounds Lake, Cedar Lake, Fancher Lake, and a network of nearby ponds and gravel pits. Anglers target largemouth bass, panfish, catfish, and stocked trout with shoreline-accessible water that responds well to both power fishing and finesse presentations. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:12 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.
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  • Visibility:
    95%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 95% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~16 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    405,173 km
    Proximity:
    1.2 %
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 Crown Point
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    01:58 am - 03:58 am
  • major Time:
    10:01 am - 12:01 pm
  • minor Time:
    06:05 pm - 08:05 pm
  • major Time:
    10:29 pm - 12:29 am
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 95% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -22 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 27 Jun 21:06 • 41.417, -87.365
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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 Crown Point

Fishing in Crown Point, Indiana centers on a mix of natural lakes, park ponds, and reclaimed gravel pits that fish bigger than they look on a map. Cedar Lake, Lake County Fairgrounds Lake, Fancher Lake, and scattered subdivision ponds all hold consistent populations of bass, panfish, catfish, and seasonal trout, giving shore and small-boat anglers plenty of options close to town.

Seasonal patterns around Crown Point follow a classic Midwestern rhythm. In early spring, as ice leaves and water creeps into the 40s and low 50s, largemouth bass slide into the north ends of shallow lakes and protected coves. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and suspending jerkbaits shine in Cedar Lake and similar waters. Panfish stage off the first drop near spawning flats; tiny jigs tipped with waxworms are deadly when fished under a fixed float. Stocked rainbow trout in Fairgrounds Lake respond to small in-line spinners, PowerBait nuggets, and salmon eggs fished near the bottom.

By late spring and early summer, bass spawn tight to shore on gravel and hard-bottom stretches, especially in Cedar Lake’s protected bays and along riprap. Weightless soft-plastic stickbaits, wacky rigs, and compact jigs pitched to visible beds or isolated cover are reliable producers. Bluegill and redear sunfish stack in the same areas; a small piece of worm or a micro-plastic on a 1/64–1/32 oz jig below a slip float takes numbers of fish. As weeds develop into summer, focus on weed edges, docks, and shade lines. Topwater frogs, buzzbaits, and swim jigs are productive for bass at dawn and dusk, while night fishermen do well on channel catfish with cut bait or stinkbait around deeper holes and inlet areas.

During the heat of mid-summer, Crown Point lakes get clear and pressured. Downsizing is key: finesse worms on drop-shot rigs, Ned rigs, and small swimbaits coax bites from finicky bass. Fish deeper weedlines, submerged points, and any man-made structure you can find on electronics. Crappie suspend around mid-depth brush, pier posts, and the thermocline; slow-trolled or vertically jigged 1/16 oz tubes or minnows work well. After dark, crappie and catfish both move shallower, and simple slip-float rigs become highly effective.

Fall brings some of the fastest fishing of the year. Cooling water pushes shad and other baitfish shallow, and bass feed aggressively along wind-blown banks and main-lake points. Squarebill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits in shad colors produce quality fish. Panfish school tighter, making them easier to locate on electronics near drop-offs. Carp anglers do well with pack bait or flavored corn on the bottom in Fairgrounds and other local ponds, especially on warm afternoons.

Habitat and tactical tips in Crown Point revolve around finding subtle structure in fairly simple lakes. Focus on:

  • Weedlines and edges where cabbage or coontail meets open water
  • Riprap banks and bridge areas that hold heat and attract bait
  • Dock rows and pontoon boats on Cedar Lake for shade-oriented bass
  • Inlet and outlet points that create current and concentrate fish
  • Gravel pits with sharp depth changes—work those breaks thoroughly

Shore anglers succeed by covering water with small crankbaits or inline spinners, then slowing down with live bait once they find fish. Kayaks and small boats open up offshore humps and mid-lake weedbeds that receive less pressure. Lighter line (4–8 lb mono or fluoro for panfish and finesse tactics, 10–15 lb braid with a leader for bass) helps in the often-clear conditions. Match your presentation size and color to the local forage and water clarity, and Crown Point’s compact waters can fish as well as much larger regional lakes.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Crown Point area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Crown Point. 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.

Fancher Lake - 1.94208468725km , Hermit Lake - 3.10064825749km , Smith Ditch - 3.33688361801km , Hidden Lake - 3.76120479668km , Golf Lake - 9.21704874399km , Bingo Lake - 10.03303538928km , Lake Dalecarlia Dam East - 10.54851903899km , Lake Dalecarlia Dam West - 10.56316721182km , Trouthaven Lake - 11.72444021296km , Lake Holiday - 11.97401349542km , Lake on the Green - 12.50660031263km , Sprout Ditch - 12.59272582373km , Robinson Lake - 12.78111391969km , Big Bass Lake - 12.86080670538km , Redwing Lake - 13.12097175028km , East Branch Stony Run - 13.55385629739km , Middle Branch Stony Run - 13.60843034726km , Mac Joy Lake - 13.67250136543km , Lake Bel-Aire - 13.83960644302km , Stony Run - 15.71510690255km , Lake Eliza - 15.79940771701km , Lake George Dam - 15.86551898107km , Eagle Lake (historical) - 15.90814721302km , Fisher Pond - 16.11655269462km , Frog Creek - 16.12166980808km , Pepper Creek - 16.48713949014km , Dog Lake (historical) - 16.72729664444km , Norman Olson Lake Dam - 17.00133861027km , Roper Ditch - 17.0474930381km , Krull Ditch - 17.1319429923km , Deep River - 18.17676140291km , Lake Louise Dam - 19.02489653161km , Grand Boulevard Lake - 19.67550144135km , Deer Lake Dam - 20.90761724198km , Goose Pond Swamp - 21.32070845603km , Cobb Creek - 22.28566684667km , Crisman Ditch - 22.37844649688km , Gary Harbor - 23.42254131138km , Lake Minnehaha - 23.62955615919km , Third Creek - 23.6444881908km

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