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Dothan, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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Planning your next fishing trip in Dothan, 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 near Dothan, Alabama centers on productive Wiregrass-region lakes, creeks, and rivers that offer excellent bass, crappie, catfish, and bream action. From the Chattahoochee River and Lake Eufaula to smaller local ponds, anglers around Dothan find diverse freshwater fishing opportunities year-round. This region is known for its quality largemouth bass fishing, slab crappie, and steady mixed-bag panfish bites. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:12 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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  • Full Moon - 100% illuminated Full Moon
Next New Moon in ~15 days on 14th July
Full Moon is generally a productive time for fishing - especially night fishing. Bright nights mean that many predators feed more actively during the night. During full moon the gravitational pull is in line with the gravitational pull of the sun, affecting all wildlife and increasing feeding behaviour.
  • Distance to earth:
    404,874 km
    Proximity:
    1.9 %
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 Dothan
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:
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    04:02 am - 06:02 am
  • major Time:
    11:32 am - 01:32 pm
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    07:02 pm - 09:02 pm
  • major Time:
    11:10 pm - 01:10 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 Full Moon at 100% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor 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 -42 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago β€’ Mon, 29 Jun 08:49 β€’ 31.223, -85.39
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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.
Selected Weather Station: Dothan, US
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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 Dothan

Dothan, Alabama fishing revolves around nearby waters like Lake Eufaula on the Chattahoochee River, the Choctawhatchee River system, and countless farm ponds and small lakes scattered through the Wiregrass. While there’s no major reservoir in downtown Dothan, anglers are within an hour’s drive of some of the Southeast’s most reliable largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bream fisheries.

Seasonal patterns drive most success. In late winter and early spring, bass on Lake Eufaula and area ponds stage on channel swings, secondary points, and the first drops outside spawning pockets. This is prime time for crankbaits, lipless cranks, and Carolina rigs in 6–12 feet. As water warms into the 60s, bass push shallow to spawn in protected coves, sandy pockets, and backwater sloughs off the main river. Sight-fishing with soft plastics, wacky-rigged finesse worms, and compact jigs works well in clearer pockets, while Texas-rigged creature baits shine in stained water.

Crappie around Dothanβ€”particularly on Eufaula and along the Chattahoocheeβ€”follow a similar timeline. Late-winter fish stack on creek-channel edges and deeper brush in 12–20 feet and respond well to tight-line minnows and small tube jigs slowly slow-trolled or vertical-jigged. As spring progresses, target shallow brush, reeds, and laydowns in 2–6 feet with bobber-and-minnow rigs or 1/16-oz jigs under a float for slab black and white crappie.

Through summer, fishing shifts deeper. On big water, bass use offshore structure: ledges, humps, river-channel drops, and shell beds. Electronics are critical; idle until you mark bait and arches, then work them with deep-diving crankbaits, big worms on football jigs, and drop-shot rigs. Early and late, topwater frogs, buzzbaits, and walking baits over grass lines and lily pads can produce explosive strikes, especially in backwaters and small lakes closer to Dothan. In ponds, focus on the dam, the deepest corners, and any aerators during the heat of the day.

Fall brings some of the most consistent action around Dothan. As water cools, shad move into creeks and pockets, and bass and hybrid stripers follow. Key on creek mouths and mid-depth flats with squarebills, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits. Crappie slide back onto brush in mid-depths, and spider-rigging or single-pole jigging around man-made piles is productive. Catfish bite well from late spring through fall along river bends, deep holes, and around bridge pilings using cut shad, chicken liver, or stink baits on Carolina rigs.

Habitat and tactical tips are straightforward in this region:

  • On Lake Eufaula and the Chattahoochee, mix grasslines, standing timber, stump fields, and ledges into your daily plan. Start shallow at low light and slide deeper as the sun climbs.
  • In small lakes and farm ponds near Dothan, quietly work the shoreline coverβ€”overhanging trees, brush, and grassβ€”with weightless soft plastics and small spinnerbaits. Scale down line to 8–12 lb for finicky fish.
  • For consistent bream and shellcracker action, fish worms or crickets under a float around bedding areas from late spring through summer. Look for sandy pockets, gravelly banks, and the inside edges of grass.
  • When water’s high or muddy on the rivers, push closer to the bank and target eddies, current breaks, and the mouths of backwaters with noisy reaction baits to help fish locate your offering.

With year-round open water and a variety of fish-rich lakes, rivers, and ponds, the Dothan area rewards anglers who adjust to seasonal movements, pay attention to water clarity and depth, and fish deliberately around key structure and cover.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Dothan 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.

Porters Lake - 4.61222347764km

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

Porters Lake - 4.61222347764km , Jessie Forrester Dam - 5.17481184636km , Dye Pond - 5.72107727749km , Poplar Spring Branch - 5.82164476496km , Beulah Creek - 6.37674832205km , Crawford Creek - 7.027995453km , Dan Morris Lake Dam - 7.67439586337km , Burdeshaw Mill Creek - 7.7023205361km , Morris Lake - 7.78684739768km , Golf Creek - 7.81395821598km , Murphy Mill Branch - 7.97145487074km , Green Valley Farm Ponds - 8.12584069808km , Pinhook Creek - 8.14178570392km , Ralph Martin Dam - 8.28710756603km , Caroline Wilson Dam - 9.25592294794km , Wheeless Lake Dam - 9.64199595129km , Dykes Lake - 9.65925835131km , Wet Weather Pond - 10.04053841622km , Blakey Pond - 10.31007590034km , Lochenglen Lake - 10.66669150586km , Ingram Lake Dam - 10.7300782562km , Ingram Lake - 11.05941664173km , Cooleys Pond - 11.08120289211km , Newton Creek - 11.12144466035km , Cowarts Creek - 11.1619537008km , David West Dam - 12.22577839072km , Harrison Mill Creek - 12.97118608318km , Chipola Creek - 13.37866206996km , Glen Lawrence Lake Dam - 13.71155506714km , Harkin Branch - 14.465070292km , Little Omusee Creek - 14.52949196504km , McKays Mill Creek - 14.73545913233km , Pelham Branch - 15.20023478137km , Tally Branch - 15.23505207163km , Soapstone Branch - 15.33268042091km , Nalls Creek - 15.78110974278km , Rinrag Farm Dam - 15.94917718966km , Chestnut Branch - 16.59054652872km , Dunham Creek - 16.59910739961km , Gerald Crowley Lake and Dam - 16.64586498191km

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