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El Centro, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in El Centro, 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.

Fishing near El Centro, California centers on the rich desert waters of the Imperial Valley, including the All-American Canal, IID canals, and nearby Salton Sea. Anglers target largemouth bass, catfish, tilapia, striped bass, and panfish year-round in this warm, arid fishery. With easy roadside access and diverse canal structure, El Centro offers productive freshwater fishing for both bank and small-boat anglers. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:21 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:
    59%
  • First Quarter Moon - 59% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    391,076 km
    Proximity:
    34.3 %
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 El Centro
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:
  • major Time:
    06:11 am - 08:11 am
  • minor Time:
    12:40 pm - 02:40 pm
  • major Time:
    06:40 pm - 08:40 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:43 pm - 01:43 am
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 59% 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 -4 hour and -6 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Mon, 22 Jun 03:04 • 32.792, -115.563
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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 El Centro

El Centro, California sits in the heart of the Imperial Valley, surrounded by a network of irrigation canals, drains, and reservoirs that create surprisingly strong fishing in the middle of the desert. The All-American Canal, numerous Imperial Irrigation District (IID) laterals, and nearby Salton Sea system all hold largemouth bass, multiple catfish species, striped bass, tilapia, and sunfish. Most of this fishing is classic roadside canal angling: lots of access, current breaks, and structure if you know what to look for.

Seasonally, the El Centro area fishes almost year‑round thanks to mild winters and hot summers. Late winter through spring (February–April) is prime time for largemouth bass as water temps climb and fish push shallow on canal edges, rock banks, and small pockets out of the main current. Early and late in the day, bass cruise tight to reeds, riprap, and culvert mouths. Summer brings intense heat, shifting the best bite to dawn, dusk, and after dark for both bass and catfish. Fall offers a second strong window as baitfish stack in current seams and bass and stripers feed aggressively. Even mid‑winter can produce, especially for catfish, tilapia, and carp in deeper, slower stretches.

Habitat types around El Centro are dominated by canals and drains. Key areas include the main All-American Canal, larger IID canals, and connecting laterals. Look for:

  • Bends and corners where current slows and scours deeper holes.
  • Headgates, siphons, and culverts that create turbulence and ambush points.
  • Rock-lined banks (riprap) that warm quickly and attract bass and sunfish.
  • Weed edges, overhanging brush, and small inlets with reduced flow.

Largemouth bass respond well to compact, snag-resistant lures. In canals with clear to lightly stained water, throw small crankbaits, 1/4–3/8 oz spinnerbaits, and 4–5 inch soft plastics. Weightless stickbaits or Texas‑rigged worms pitched tight to the bank, especially near culvert mouths and corners, will consistently get bit. In low light, work buzzbaits or small walking topwaters parallel to the bank; many strikes happen within a rod length of shore.

Catfish are a staple target in the El Centro region, especially channel and blue catfish. Focus on deeper outside bends, scour holes below structures, and any stretch with slower, darker water. Night fishing is often most productive. Classic baits—cut shad, mackerel, chicken liver, or prepared dough baits—fished on a simple sliding sinker rig will cover most situations. Use enough weight to hold bottom in the current, and cast slightly upstream so the rig settles naturally into deeper depressions.

Tilapia, carp, and panfish provide steady action in the smaller canals and drains. For tilapia and sunfish, use light spinning tackle with size 8–12 hooks, a small split shot, and bits of worm, dough, or corn fished near edges and slow pockets. Carp patrol the same areas; freelined or lightly weighted corn, bread, or dough baits along the bank can produce powerful runs on light tackle.

Tactical tips for El Centro canals: stay mobile, fishing each spot 10–15 minutes before moving; read current and target transitions between fast and slow water; and fish low light whenever possible to beat both heat and angler pressure. With a focus on structure, current breaks, and time of day, the desert waterways around El Centro offer consistent, diverse freshwater fishing close to town.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater El Centro 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.

Red Hill Marina - 45.71879018446km

We found a total of 32 potential fishing spots nearby El Centro. 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.

El Centro Wpp 2016 Dam - 2.17640952575km , Greeson Wash - 9.733663706km , Sunbeam Lake - 11.50951283925km , Rositas Dam - 12.22539761615km , Salt Creek Slough - 13.36720864647km , Bullhead Slough - 13.88002649941km , Pinto Wash - 17.05317993473km , Yuha Wash - 19.63714698687km , Coyote Wash - 22.3852535416km , Laguna Xochimilco - 23.51777408527km , Laguna México - 24.74222380116km , Gieselmann Lake - 26.83789475067km , Wiest Lake - 28.5679191826km , Finney Lake - 30.30791568462km , Ramer Lake - 31.9083945933km , North End Dam - 34.57404381825km , Palm Canyon Wash - 35.500391142km , South Fork Coyote Wash - 36.65018469018km , Mammoth Wash - 41.10267151062km , Myer Creek - 41.61692287233km , San Felipe Wash - 43.97306610714km , Laguna Salada - 45.47656795083km , Red Hill Marina - 45.71879018446km , Carrizo Creek - 46.16224447425km , Alamo River - 46.92943784768km , Gert Wash - 47.85139696684km , Carrizo Wash - 48.10685192772km , Mullet Island - 48.24080146415km , San Felipe Creek - 48.38282328462km , Baños de Cerro Prieto - 48.64276456368km , Tarantula Wash - 48.76167085427km , Fish Creek Wash - 48.77590142633km

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