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Planning your next fishing trip in Painesville, 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 in Painesville, Ohio, centers around the productive waters of the Grand River and nearby Lake Erie shoreline, offering diverse freshwater angling opportunities close to Cleveland. Anglers target trophy steelhead, migratory walleye, smallmouth bass, and abundant panfish from shore, piers, and small boats, making Painesville a year‑round fishing destination in Northeast Ohio. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:15 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:
    58%
  • First Quarter Moon - 58% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    390,506 km
    Proximity:
    35.7 %
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 Painesville
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:
    12:19 am - 02:19 am
  • major Time:
    06:52 am - 08:52 am
  • minor Time:
    01:25 pm - 03:25 pm
  • major Time:
    07:25 pm - 09:25 pm
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 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 58% 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -21 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Mon, 22 Jun 01:30 • 41.724, -81.246
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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: Painesville, 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 Painesville

Painesville, Ohio fishing revolves around the Grand River and quick access to Lake Erie, giving anglers moving water, harbors, and nearshore structure within a short drive. The Grand River steelhead run is the main draw, but local anglers also quietly enjoy quality walleye, smallmouth bass, and panfish action through all four seasons.

Seasonal patterns drive how and where you fish. Fall through early spring is prime time for steelhead as they push up the Grand River and its tributaries on higher flows. Look for fresh fish after rain events from October into April, with the best action often when water is dropping and clearing. Spring also brings smallmouth bass upstream to spawn on gravelly stretches and current breaks. In summer, fishing shifts toward resident smallmouth, catfish, carp, and panfish in the river, while walleye, yellow perch, and smallmouth become the focus on nearby Lake Erie. Early mornings and evenings are best in hot weather. As water cools again in late September and October, steelhead start staging at the river mouth and move upstream with the first strong fall rains.

The Grand River around Painesville offers deep pools, shale ledges, riffles, and long runs. Productive steelhead water includes seams below riffles, the heads and tails of deeper pools, and undercut banks. In low, clear conditions, focus on deeper slots and shade lines. For smallmouth, target rocky points, current breaks created by downed timber, and the transition from riffles to pools. Catfish and carp favor slower, deeper bends with softer bottom and any woody cover.

Steelhead tactics are finely tuned on this river. Drift-fishing with spawn sacs, live or salted minnows, and jigs tipped with maggots or waxworms under a float is extremely effective. Downsizing to light leaders and small hooks helps in clear water. In stained water, increase bait size and use brighter colors or chartreuse/fluorescent presentations. Fly anglers do well with egg patterns, nymphs, and streamers swung through classic runs; switch to smaller, more natural colors as clarity improves. Cover water systematically, spending only a few drifts in each spot before moving.

Smallmouth bass fishing peaks from late April into early June and again in early fall. Tube jigs, ned rigs, small swimbaits, and in-line spinners fished along rocky edges and current seams are consistent producers. Work baits just fast enough to tick bottom and pause around larger rocks. On bright, clear days, focus on deeper runs and shadowed banks; in overcast conditions, smallmouth often slide shallower and respond well to crankbaits and surface plugs.

Catfish and carp provide steady action in warmer months. Night fishing the deeper outside bends with cut bait, shrimp, or chicken liver on the bottom is reliable for channel catfish. For carp, simple hair rigs or slip-sinker setups baited with canned corn or dough baits excel in slower, silty stretches and at the inside turns of bends.

When conditions are stable, nearby Lake Erie access gives Painesville anglers shots at walleye, yellow perch, and big-water smallmouth. Trolling crankbaits and worm harnesses or vertically jigging blade baits and spoons near breaks, humps, and the first main-lake drop-offs is effective, especially early and late in the day. On calm days, light spinning tackle and finesse plastics catch numbers of smallmouth around rock piles and shoals.

Across all seasons, staying mobile and watching river level, clarity, and wind direction on the lake are the keys to consistent results when fishing in and around Painesville.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Painesville 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 2 main harbours in this area.

Mentor Lagoons Marina - 7.882810847km, Mentor Harbor - 8.67104884592km

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

Big Creek - 2.30969571757km , Ram Island - 2.36708877249km , Kellogg Creek - 2.49403316598km , Pebble Branch - 2.74520158829km , Red Creek - 2.86207350368km , Cloverdale Lake Dam - 3.67309779067km , Ellison Creek - 4.35160254583km , Mentor Marsh - 4.61684978971km , Shipman Pond - 4.88278663546km , Grand River - 4.93087466504km , Jordan Creek - 5.07575717157km , Quail Hollow Lake Dam - 5.72774641282km , Paine Creek - 5.73897488159km , McKinley Creek - 6.42859694077km , Heisley Creek - 7.48433177678km , East Creek - 7.69223081776km , Marsh Creek - 7.83873097638km , Mentor Lagoons Marina - 7.882810847km , Mentor Harbor - 8.67104884592km , Aylworth Creek - 8.67839570887km , Jenks Creek - 10.87989522802km , Lake Erie Girl Scout Lake Dam - 11.41113277039km , Pierson Creek - 12.16785703216km , Foster Pond - 13.3023405054km , Blueberry Pond - 13.58424800369km , Talcott Creek - 13.74219402493km , Corning Lake - 13.75029028622km , Heath Pond - 13.9904665324km , Hourglass Pond - 14.16099890598km , Kittredge Pond Dam - 15.22394369751km , Cutts Creek - 15.45479161324km , Griswold Creek - 15.50635329069km , Ward Brook - 16.01085926707km , East Branch Chagrin River - 16.58187802559km , Chagrin River - 16.80650940539km , Spring Pond - 17.826346487km , Lake Aquilla - 19.66251263913km , Bruno Pond Dam - 20.66451184017km , Oxbow Lagoon - 21.36819216801km , Sycamore Lake - 21.89445589962km

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