Today's Best Fishing Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Salem, United States ? Today is a excellent 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 Salem, Oregon centers on the productive Willamette River, its tributaries, and nearby reservoirs, offering diverse opportunities for trout, salmon, steelhead, warmwater and panfish anglers. From year-round bank access in town to quick drives to high-yield lakes, Salem fishing combines urban convenience with classic Pacific Northwest river and stillwater action. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:39 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:
    1%
  • New Moon - 1% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~14 days on 29th June
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    363,859 km
    Proximity:
    98.2 %
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 Salem
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
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:
    12:18 am - 02:18 am
  • minor Time:
    04:31 am - 06:31 am
  • major Time:
    12:57 pm - 02:57 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:23 pm - 11:23 pm
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 New Moon at 1% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent 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 will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Mon, 15 Jun 22:26 • 44.943, -123.035
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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: Salem, 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 Salem

Fishing in Salem, Oregon revolves around the Willamette River corridor, plus a network of nearby lakes, ponds, and tributary creeks that give anglers options in every season. With easy access right in town and excellent fisheries within an hour’s drive, Salem is a practical hub for both quick after-work sessions and full-day trips.

Seasonal patterns on the Willamette shape most Salem fishing. Winter through early spring focuses on steelhead and holdover trout in nearby rivers and stocked stillwaters. As water temps rise in late spring, warmwater action takes off: smallmouth bass in the Willamette and largemouth bass, crappie, and panfish in local ponds become consistent. Summer brings prime smallmouth bass, carp, and catfish fishing in the main river, with evening topwater windows. Fall is transition time, when Chinook and coho salmon push through the Salem stretch and trout in nearby reservoirs feed aggressively before cooling water slows them down.

The Willamette River in Salem is a broad, moderately paced river with deep holes, mid-river rock structure, wing dams, and gravel bars. Smallmouth bass hold along rocky banks, current seams, and drop-offs. Use 3–4 inch soft-plastic worms or grubs on 1/8–1/4 oz jig heads, small crankbaits, or finesse-style ned rigs. Cast upstream at a 45-degree angle and work lures along the bottom, adjusting weight until you occasionally tick rocks without constant snagging. In summer, low-light periods are ideal for topwater walkers and poppers over shallow flats near current breaks.

Catfish and carp are abundant in slower, softer-bottom stretches and side channels. For channel cats, target inside bends and the downstream side of islands with cut bait, chicken liver, or nightcrawlers on a slip-sinker rig, focusing on dusk through early night. Carp feed heavily in backwaters and along gently sloping banks; stealthy approaches with canned corn or dough baits on light line and small hooks are effective, and they provide strong fight value from shore.

Several nearby reservoirs and ponds broaden options. Places like Detroit Lake, Foster Reservoir, and smaller local impoundments are stocked with rainbow trout and support warmwater species. Work trout from the bank with sliding egg sinker rigs and PowerBait, or by drifting nightcrawlers under a slip float. On a boat or kayak, troll small spoons or wedding ring spinners behind a dodger, adjusting trolling depth to match surface temperature and visible surface activity.

Stillwater bass and panfish fishing around Salem often peaks from late spring into early fall. Look for emergent vegetation, wood, docks, and riprap. Largemouth bass respond well to weightless soft-plastic stickbaits, chatterbaits, and frogs thrown tight to cover; pause presentations around shade pockets and isolated wood. For crappie and bluegill, scale down to 1/32–1/16 oz jigs with small tubes or curly tails, presented under a small bobber and worked slowly along weed edges and submerged brush.

A tactical edge in Salem comes from watching water levels and clarity on the Willamette and being flexible. After rain, shift from sight-oriented lures to baits with more profile, vibration, or scent, and fish closer to the bank where fish tuck out of heavy current. In clear, low water, downsize line and lures, lengthen leaders, and prioritize dawn, dusk, or overcast windows. With varied water and species within a short radius, Salem rewards anglers who adapt gear and tactics to each specific river reach or lake they fish.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Salem area

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

Willamette Slough - 0.72295399974km , Pringle Creek - 0.84046326218km , McLain Island - 2.16747490314km , Minto Island - 2.89021881525km , Croisan Creek - 3.40166239509km , Stone Quarry Lake - 3.62188720946km , Chatnicka Creek - 4.11690084948km , Browns Island - 4.23326638815km , Pettijohn Creek - 4.84311143306km , Wirth Lake - 5.17721991143km , Ornoname 21 Dam - 5.53244999711km , Rice Rocks - 5.69085056629km , Brush College Creek - 5.87399517485km , Oak Crest Farm Dam - 6.43683475276km , Rickreall Creek - 6.50816799162km , Croft Dam - 6.66115579371km , Hayden Island - 6.90770570841km , Hayden Slough - 7.1281262296km , Willow Lake - 7.23103537741km , Higgins Creek - 7.29670504608km , Labish Creek - 7.81073417314km , McNary Creek - 8.58691408341km , Jory Creek - 8.77592625737km , Waln Creek - 9.00458054358km , Claggett Creek - 9.54567763762km , Fruitland Creek - 9.68162900102km , Fidler Creek - 9.80958599763km , West Fork Little Pudding River - 9.84568510626km , Hayden Lake - 10.01612761166km , Oak Point Creek - 10.70388605528km , Humbug Lake - 11.33957474129km , Richards Creek - 11.58713502192km , Baskett Slough - 11.63121736671km , Blossom Creek - 11.97753523948km , Mud Slough - 12.03721378797km , Windsor Island - 12.08848933509km , McNary Branch - 12.14749202812km , McDonald Pond - 12.21936522822km , McMahan Branch - 12.42490510008km , Franzen Dam - 12.5557235284km

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