How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Live Oak, United States near Santa Cruz ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, 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 Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
- 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.
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moonset:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:8%
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Waning Crescent
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Distance to earth:365,885 kmProximity:93.5 %
Moon Phases for Live Oak
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average Day
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minor Time:02:18 am - 04:18 am
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major Time:09:45 am - 11:45 am
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minor Time:05:12 pm - 07:12 pm
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major Time:10:07 pm - 12:07 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 12 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 02:49 am | -0.75 ft |
| high | 10:07 am | 3.58 ft |
| low | 02:00 pm | 2.59 ft |
| high | 08:24 pm | 6.1 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Waning Crescent |
low:
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high:
, 3.22 ft
, Coeff: 34
low:
, 2.17 ft
high:
, 5.74 ft
, Coeff: 123
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Waning Crescent |
low:
, -0.75 ft
high:
, 3.58 ft
, Coeff: 47
low:
, 2.59 ft
high:
, 6.1 ft
, Coeff: 136
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New Moon |
low:
, -1.38 ft
high:
, 3.9 ft
, Coeff: 58
low:
, 2.89 ft
high:
, 6.4 ft
, Coeff: 147
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New Moon |
low:
, -1.8 ft
high:
, 4.17 ft
, Coeff: 68
low:
, 3.02 ft
high:
, 6.53 ft
, Coeff: 151
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New Moon |
low:
, -2 ft
high:
, 4.3 ft
, Coeff: 72
low:
, 3.08 ft
high:
, 6.5 ft
, Coeff: 150
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, -1.97 ft
high:
, 4.4 ft
, Coeff: 76
low:
, 3.02 ft
high:
, 6.27 ft
, Coeff: 142
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, -1.74 ft
high:
, 4.43 ft
, Coeff: 77
low:
, 2.92 ft
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Waxing Crescent |
high:
, 5.81 ft
, Coeff: 126
low:
, -1.35 ft
high:
, 4.53 ft
, Coeff: 80
low:
, 2.72 ft
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Live Oak 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 3 wharf(s) in this area.
Capitola Fishing Wharf - 2.81894288856km , Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf - 4.36313465042km , Steamship Wharf (historical) - 4.36706366255km
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 12 beaches and bays in this area.
Hooper Beach - 2.69349912619km , Lincoln Beach - 2.8518878462km , Capitola Beach - 2.89353436622km , Moran Lake Beach - 3.0289878249km , Twin Lakes Beach - 3.02979312267km , Seabright Beach - 3.32584915575km , Santa Cruz Main Beach - 4.0503536537km , Potbelly Beach - 4.65011015823km , Cowell Beach - 4.67906775527km , Bay Street Reservoir 23-003 Dam - 6.12006582299km , Rio Del Mar Beach - 7.68980035839km , Natural Bridges State Beach - 7.83893697651km
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.
Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor - 2.776657488km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Live Oak. 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.
Arana Marsh - 1.59939987154km , Woods Lagoon - 2.2807642875km , Schwan Lagoon - 2.39613029552km , Corcoran Lagoon - 2.46634402936km , Hooper Beach - 2.69349912619km , Sunny Cove - 2.70740779393km , Bonita Lagoon - 2.73879677169km , Bates Creek - 2.74981368574km , Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor - 2.776657488km , Capitola Fishing Wharf - 2.81894288856km , Lincoln Beach - 2.8518878462km , Soquel Creek - 2.87218414372km , Capitola Beach - 2.89353436622km , Moran Lake - 2.9765921483km , Branciforte Creek - 2.99025674353km , Moran Lake Beach - 3.0289878249km , Twin Lakes Beach - 3.02979312267km , Seabright Beach - 3.32584915575km , San Lorenzo River - 3.56969597172km , San Lorenzo River Mouth - 3.69331061687km , Carbonera Creek - 3.85435860042km , Santa Cruz Main Beach - 4.0503536537km , Santa Cruz Anchorage - 4.12082935543km , Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf - 4.36313465042km , Steamship Wharf (historical) - 4.36706366255km , Potbelly Beach - 4.65011015823km , Cowell Beach - 4.67906775527km , Borregas Creek - 4.74790386311km , Soquel Cove - 4.84775839282km , Nearys Lagoon - 4.9742598793km , Bay Street Reservoir 23-003 Dam - 6.12006582299km , Powder Mill Creek - 6.20313476853km , Mitchell Cove - 6.35739859904km , Aptos Creek - 6.8058127341km , Cowell Reservoir 1-060 Dam - 7.17240403997km , Valencia Creek - 7.48482697782km , West Branch Soquel Creek - 7.64847729888km , Rio Del Mar Beach - 7.68980035839km , Natural Bridges State Beach - 7.83893697651km , Younger Lagoon - 8.48961007972km
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