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Waycross, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Waycross, 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 Waycross, Georgia centers on the legendary Okefenokee Swamp and a network of blackwater creeks, sand-bottom rivers, and nearby ponds loaded with panfish and bass. Anglers come to Waycross for bowfin, flier bream, chain pickerel, warmouth, redbreast sunfish, crappie, and largemouth bass, with year-round opportunities in both wild backwaters and managed lakes. This South Georgia hub offers easy access to remote wilderness-style fishing as well as convenient bank and small-boat spots. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:12 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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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:
    363,721 km
    Proximity:
    98.6 %
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 Waycross
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:
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    12:31 am - 02:31 am
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    05:35 am - 07:35 am
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    01:08 pm - 03:08 pm
  • minor Time:
    08:42 pm - 10:42 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 New Moon at 0% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -24 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Mon, 15 Jun 11:43 • 31.214, -82.356
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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 Waycross

Waycross, Georgia sits at the doorstep of the Okefenokee Swamp, making it one of the South’s most unique freshwater fishing bases. Blackwater sloughs, cypress-lined canals, and tannic creeks around Waycross hold standout populations of bowfin, chain pickerel, panfish, and bass, with year-round action for anglers fishing from jon boats, kayaks, and the bank.

Seasonal patterns around Waycross are driven by water temperature and water level. Late winter through spring is prime for panfish—especially flier, warmouth, bluegill, and redbreast sunfish—as they move shallow along cypress knees, grass edges, and flooded pads to spawn. Crappie stack in deeper bends and canals in late winter, hitting small jigs and minnows slow-trolled or tight-lined. Summer brings classic Okefenokee action for bowfin and chain pickerel; hot, stable weather lets you cover water and trigger reaction strikes with spinners and soft plastics. Fall is a transition period when bass and panfish feed heavily around wood and remaining vegetation, while mild winter days can be surprisingly productive for bowfin and pickerel in darker, slightly warmer pockets.

The primary habitats include Okefenokee’s canals and prairies, nearby sand-bottom creeks, and scattered ponds and small lakes. In the swamp, look for stained water with a mix of lily pads, cypress knees, and small openings in the vegetation. Outside the swamp, Waycross-area creeks feature undercut banks, laydowns, and current breaks that concentrate redbreast sunfish, warmouth, and bass. Small public lakes and neighborhood ponds around town offer simpler access to largemouth, bluegill, and catfish, often with mowed banks or docks to work thoroughly.

Techniques are straightforward and reward persistence more than finesse. Live bait is highly effective: crickets and worms under a small float will take flier, bluegill, redbreast, and warmouth anywhere you find wood, pads, or grass edges. For bowfin and chain pickerel, single-hook spinnerbaits, weedless spoons, and 4–5 inch paddle-tail swimbaits in darker colors produce consistent strikes when slow-rolled past wood and through gaps in vegetation. Largemouth bass respond well to floating worms, weightless soft jerkbaits, and compact Texas-rigged creature baits pitched to visible cover.

  • Cover water first: In swamp canals, make fan casts with moving baits (spinners, small crankbaits) to locate active fish, then slow down with soft plastics once you get bites.
  • Fish the shade lines: In summer, concentrate on the shadow edges of cypress trees, overhanging brush, and the outer edge of pad fields, especially early and late in the day.
  • Downsize in clear or pressured water: Use 1/32–1/16 oz jigs for crappie and panfish on light line, and trim plastics for a smaller profile if bites are short or tentative.
  • Go heavier around wood: When targeting bowfin and bass in heavy cover, step up line size and use stout single hooks to pull fish clear of snags.
  • Watch the water color: In these blackwater systems, slightly darker, tea-colored stretches often hold more active fish than extremely clear or muddy sections.

Waycross’s mix of Okefenokee wilderness water and accessible ponds creates a versatile fishery. With simple tackle, a small boat or kayak, and attention to seasonal movements and local cover, anglers can consistently connect with bowfin, pickerel, bass, and a variety of panfish just minutes from town.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Waycross area

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 8 beaches and bays in this area.

Duboise Bay - 5.21782656595km , Musket Bay - 8.37054453383km , Cloughs Bay - 11.18910143442km , Negro Camp Island - 12.84448164367km , Huckleberry Bay - 14.6976468833km , Gooding Bay - 15.13103841408km , Tom Thumb Bay - 16.11803375511km , Water Bay - 18.03757686949km

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

Herrin Pond Dam - 3.36461646433km , Winona Lake - 3.58516273169km , Lake Lila - 3.81127905399km , Duboise Bay - 5.21782656595km , Kettle Creek - 5.59753336245km , Hacklebarney Creek - 6.58470121583km , Lees Branch - 7.99944682943km , Musket Bay - 8.37054453383km , Shriners Club Lake Dam - 9.54837124427km , Lingerfelt Island - 9.89250520913km , Pike Swamp - 10.21090055059km , Wolf Island - 10.70443360877km , Gold Lake - 11.0281852505km , Cloughs Bay - 11.18910143442km , Lake Floree Dam - 12.08417235218km , Negro Camp Island - 12.84448164367km , Tuten Creek - 12.94236229818km , Dryden Creek - 13.63443622507km , Huckleberry Bay - 14.6976468833km , Gator Wallow - 14.85212424716km , Tom Thumb Creek - 14.95206963011km , Croaker Island - 14.95753842277km , Black River Island - 15.04444738862km , Gooding Bay - 15.13103841408km , Lakeview Country Club Lake Dam - 15.18420383229km , Wheel of Fortune Island - 15.40844898145km , Cowhouse Prairie - 15.64486876014km , Gum Swamp - 15.66546620802km , Baxter Branch - 15.68473847152km , Deer Gallus Island - 16.0040912015km , Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam - 16.11428089617km , Tom Thumb Bay - 16.11803375511km , Burned Out Prairie - 16.37861732677km , South Prong Big Creek - 17.00767052138km , Big Alligator Creek - 17.27177799984km , Gator Head Pond - 17.39601631068km , Turkey Scratch Lake - 17.73010522798km , Sugar Branch - 17.95901635808km , Water Bay - 18.03757686949km , Little Pine Island - 18.1098696841km

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