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Jefferson City, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Jefferson 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.

Jefferson City, Missouri sits on a prime stretch of the Missouri River and is surrounded by productive small lakes, ponds, and streams, making it a versatile fishing destination. Anglers here target trophy catfish, abundant bass, and seasonal crappie using a mix of river-savvy and still-water tactics. From boat and bank access on the big river to quiet public lakes, Jefferson City offers year-round freshwater fishing opportunities. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:53 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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    95%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 95% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 29th June
  • 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 Jefferson City
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:
    02:29 am - 04:29 am
  • major Time:
    10:21 am - 12:21 pm
  • minor Time:
    06:14 pm - 08:14 pm
  • major Time:
    10:48 pm - 12:48 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -39 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 27 Jun 02:41 • 38.577, -92.174
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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 Jefferson City

Jefferson City, Missouri fishing centers on the big, muddy Missouri River, backed up by nearby lakes and ponds that give anglers options in every season. The river is the main draw, producing heavyweight blue and flathead catfish, plus surprising runs of white bass and the occasional walleye or sauger. Smaller public waters around town offer dependable bass, crappie, and bluegill action when the river is too high, dirty, or fast to fish safely.

On the Missouri River, catfish are the headline species. From late spring through early fall, focus on current seams, outside bends, and the heads and tails of big sandbars. Look for depth breaks where 4–8 feet of fast water drops into 15–25 feet; these edges concentrate forage and big cats. Cut shad, skipjack herring, or goldeye on 5/0–8/0 circle hooks with 3–10 oz sinkers are standard rigs. During summer, anchor just above the structure and cast back into the seam; in cooler water or at night, drift or slow-troll baits along the edge of the channel to cover more water.

Flathead catfish around Jefferson City key on live bait and heavy cover. Target submerged timber piles, rock banks below wing dikes, and the mouths of side channels at dusk and after dark. Live sunfish, bullheads, or large shiners on a slip-sinker or float rig excel. Present your bait just off the bottom and tight to cover. In high, muddy water, move closer to the bank where current slackens and fish push shallow; when flows are low and stable, work deeper holes and scour depressions along the main channel.

White bass and mixed predators use the Missouri’s wing dikes and side-channel mouths heavily. In spring and early summer, cast 1/8–1/4 oz jigs, small crankbaits, or blade baits across the current breaks at the tips of wing dikes. Allow lures to swing through the softer water where baitfish stack up. Walleyes and saugers are less common but show up in the same areas, especially during colder months; slow presentations right on the bottom with jigs and plastics are most effective.

For more controlled conditions near Jefferson City, small lakes and ponds shine for largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. In spring, work the upper ends of coves, brush piles, and riprap banks with soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and small jigs. Bass push shallow around any available cover, while crappie suspend just off spawning banks and around submerged wood. As summer heat sets in, shift to early and late windows with topwaters and shallow cranks over weedlines, then move deeper at midday with Texas-rigged worms or jigs along drop-offs and pond dams.

Fall fishing around Jefferson City can be excellent across all species. Cooling water pushes baitfish shallow on both the river and local lakes. On the Missouri, cast crankbaits and swimbaits along rocky banks and wing dikes for mixed bass, drum, and the odd walleye. In ponds, work moving baits like lipless cranks and chatterbaits around wind-blown banks to intercept feeding bass. Winter slows the bite but doesn’t stop it: downsize to small jigs and fish slower in deep holes on the river and the deepest sections of ponds for blue catfish, crappie, and panfish.

Regardless of season, successful fishing in Jefferson City comes from reading current, structure, and water color. On the river, prioritize safety and use electronics or a simple depth finder to map channels, holes, and dike fields. In still waters, pay attention to water clarity and temperature to choose lure color and depth. Balancing the big-river options with nearby lakes and ponds makes Jefferson City one of mid-Missouri’s most adaptable freshwater fishing bases.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Jefferson City area

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

Wears Creek - 0.55710257452km , Sunset Lake Dam - 2.74216288292km , Boggs Creek - 3.16969419115km , Alton Creek - 3.94775763927km , Grays Creek - 4.05733615384km , Hough Park Dam - 4.134874651km , Trimble Lake West Dam - 4.36989669902km , Trimble Lake East Dam - 4.53081622054km , Gurwit and Lewis Lake Dam - 5.23130882196km , Niemans Creek - 5.72299921716km , Renns Lake Dam - 6.36190421207km , Lakewood Dam - 6.39870475712km , Herbrandt Branch - 6.54761280047km , Handler Lake Dam - 7.33219069596km , Neighorn Branch - 7.79329399835km , Moreau River - 7.9260892525km , Howard Lake Dam - 8.91023757118km , Vanloo Lake Dam - 9.29991438303km , Lake Claradean Dam - 9.58732287845km , Woodward Lake Dam - 10.16290778952km , Rising Creek - 10.44465514167km , Dove Lake Dam - 10.53295859799km , Dickerson Creek - 10.56558255069km , Lubker Dam - 10.60398866595km , Hazel Branch - 10.72837621424km , Lake Forest Dam - 10.94090881893km , Clifton Creek - 11.06081600729km , Workman Creek - 11.42197179722km , Graessle-Rockers Lake Dam - 11.50346101788km , Binder Lake Dam - 11.52002972448km , Rivaux Creek - 11.73448562592km , Shadow Valley Lake Dam - 12.04485207791km , Twehaus Lake Dam - 12.10965707093km , Church Farm Lake Dam - 12.23754373522km , Teds Lake Dam - 12.76178670819km , Demarco Lake Dam - 12.79540719558km , Lake My-Kee Dam - 13.03961277905km , Lake Champetra Dam - 13.05414262466km , Stanley Island - 13.33198609258km , Deer Valley Lake Dam - 13.35617513946km

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