Today's Best Fishing Times for
Woodstock, Canada 🇨🇦

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Planning your next fishing trip in Woodstock, Canada ? Today is a poor 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 Woodstock, Ontario centers on the Thames River and a network of small reservoirs, farm ponds, and conservation-area lakes that hold a surprising variety of warmwater and coolwater species. Anglers target smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, pike, channel catfish, carp, and panfish right in and around town, making Woodstock a convenient Southwestern Ontario fishing hub for shore and small-boat anglers. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Woodstock include: Thames River (Woodstock), Long Point Bay, Port Stanley, Port Burwell, Grand River (Paris), Fanshawe Lake, Pinehurst Lake, Big Otter Creek, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:18 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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  • Visibility:
    67%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 67% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~8 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    391,988 km
    Proximity:
    32.2 %
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 Woodstock
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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    05:08 am - 07:08 am
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    10:19 am - 12:19 pm
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    05:19 pm - 07:19 pm
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    11:58 pm - 01:58 am
All times are displayed in the America/Toronto 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 Third Quarter Moon at 67% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor 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 -8 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Toronto • Sat, 6 Jun 22:49 • 43.133, -80.75
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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 Woodstock

Fishing in Woodstock, Ontario revolves around the Thames River and a mix of nearby reservoirs, conservation areas, and farm ponds that offer consistent action from spring through late fall. The river snakes through and around town with deep bends, rock seams, and current breaks that hold smallmouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, and freshwater drum. Surrounding ponds and small lakes add largemouth bass, panfish, and the occasional pike or muskie to the mix, giving Woodstock anglers plenty of options without long drives.

Seasonal patterns on the Thames near Woodstock are predictable. In early spring, as soon as flows stabilize and the water starts to clear, walleye and smallmouth push onto gravel bars and current edges. Focus on slower inside bends and the downstream side of islands with jig-and-minnow or soft-plastic presentations. By late spring and early summer, smallmouth spread out along rocky shorelines, bridge pilings, and riprap; topwaters, jerkbaits, and compact spinnerbaits shine on overcast days or in light stain. Channel catfish and carp are active as soon as the water warms—look for them in deeper holes below riffles and along soft-bottom flats.

Summer in Woodstock is about warm-water tactics. Smallmouth bass slide into deeper runs and the heads and tails of pools; work 1/4–3/8 oz tubes, ned rigs, and swimbaits along bottom, letting the current do most of the work. In slower backwaters and ponds around town, target largemouth bass in shade: weedlines, laydowns, and undercut banks. Frogs, Texas-rigged plastics, and pitching jigs to visible cover produce well in the evening or at first light. Panfish—bluegill, pumpkinseed, crappie, and perch—stack around docks, weed edges, and any isolated brush. A small float with a piece of worm or a 1/32 oz micro-jig is enough to keep kids busy.

Through late summer and early fall, mixed-bag opportunities peak. Predators feed heavily ahead of winter, and you can catch smallmouth, walleye, drum, and catfish from the same runs. Focus on transitions: where rock meets sand, riffle drops into a pool, or a tributary enters the main river. Crankbaits that dig bottom, 3–4 inch paddletails, and live bait on simple slip sinker rigs are efficient for covering these spots. If you’re specifically chasing walleye, low-light periods are prime—run jigs or shallow cranks just off bottom along the first drop from shore.

Habitat and access are straightforward. Around Woodstock, the Thames offers a mix of shallow riffles, mid-depth runs, and deeper holes that may drop several feet below the surrounding river. Target outside bends with visible current seams, the downstream side of bridge abutments, and any section with chunk rock or boulders. Shore access is scattered but practical via parks, road crossings, and trails; stealth matters in clear, low water, so approach from downstream and keep a low profile. A lightweight wading setup opens much more water—pick your way from pool to pool and fish each current break thoroughly.

Practical techniques and rigs for Woodstock are simple and effective. For multi-species river fishing, carry medium spinning gear with 10–15 lb braid and a fluorocarbon leader. A basic kit of 1/8–3/8 oz jigheads, 3–4 inch soft-plastic minnows and grubs, a few crankbaits, and small topwaters will cover most bass and walleye situations. For catfish and carp, step up to heavier leaders, use a sliding sinker above a swivel, and bait up with worms, cut bait, or corn on size 1/0–3/0 hooks. Let the rig sit in deeper holes and wait them out. When the river runs high or stained, upsize lures, add rattles or brighter colours, and concentrate on inside edges where fish tuck out of the main flow.

The Best Fishing Spots around Woodstock

Thames River (Woodstock)

Flowing through Woodstock, the Thames River yields smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, channel catfish, carp and panfish; shore anglers target current breaks, bridge pools and park stretches, while small craft probe deeper runs and eddies, with strongest bites from late spring to early fall and after summer rains.

Long Point Bay

A renowned multi-species hotspot on Lake Erie’s sheltered inner waters, Long Point Bay offers excellent access to largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie and panfish, with peak action from late spring through fall; anglers work expansive weedbeds and shoals by boat, while shore and pier options around Port Rowan and Booth's Harbour produce steady bites when winds are manageable.

Port Stanley

This Lake Erie village is famous for pier and harbour fishing for yellow perch, walleye, rainbow trout (steelhead), smallmouth bass and channel catfish; trolling and charters run out of the harbour in summer, while shore anglers work the piers and Kettle Creek mouth, with best action during spring and fall transitions and calm summer mornings.

Port Burwell

On Lake Erie’s north shore, Port Burwell’s harbour, piers, and nearby beaches offer access to walleye, rainbow trout (steelhead), smallmouth bass, yellow perch and catfish; boaters target offshore schools in summer, while shore anglers capitalize on migratory trout in spring/fall and steady warm‑season perch and bass action close to structure.

Grand River (Paris)

Around the scenic town of Paris, the Grand River is a celebrated warmwater fishery for smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, carp and panfish; anglers drift or wade riffles and pools through summer and early fall, while small boats and kayaks probe deeper runs and current seams between bridge crossings and island edges.

Fanshawe Lake

A London-area reservoir on the North Thames River, Fanshawe Lake features weedlines, drop-offs and timber that hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, black crappie, perch and carp; paddlers and small boats work coves and creek mouths from late spring through fall, with reliable shore access near the conservation area amenities.

Pinehurst Lake

Set near Paris, Pinehurst Lake is a compact, weeded reservoir well-suited to shore and small-boat anglers pursuing largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed and carp; consistent action comes around weed edges, docks and drop-offs from late spring through early fall.

Big Otter Creek

Entering Lake Erie at Port Burwell, Big Otter Creek offers seasonal runs of rainbow trout (steelhead) in spring and fall, along with smallmouth bass and panfish through summer; shore anglers work pools, bends and the lower reaches near the mouth when flows and clarity align.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Woodstock area

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

Hodges Pond - 5.66863692488km , Fowlers Pond - 9.84969872889km , Trotters Lake - 9.90204634267km , Buck Pond - 11.00238363424km , Buchanan Lake - 11.21469684488km , Park Haven Lake - 11.24327827869km , Phelan Creek - 11.43472607831km , Pine Pond - 12.04102266071km , North Branch Creek - 12.20627927078km , Centreville Pond - 12.50794367545km , Foldens Creek - 12.62058692434km , Maple Lake - 12.62252081125km , Embro Pond - 14.14620475885km , Cooley Pond - 15.5500873607km , Nissouri Creek - 17.73263390547km , Burgess Lake - 18.50244122273km , Wilmot Creek - 19.87727131053km , Deer Creek - 21.07650522704km , Levey Lake - 21.26264763208km , Kenny Creek - 22.02017192898km , Harrington Pond - 22.86979664182km , Reynolds Creek - 23.04208341748km , Sunova Lake - 23.08648427704km , Hunsburger Creek - 24.15820065744km , Middle Thames River - 24.27781024679km , Washington Creek - 24.64019254605km , Sweets Creek - 24.97387773032km , Piney Creek - 25.3199845981km , Mill Pond - 25.71061274306km , Wildwood Lake - 25.96320709869km , Hiller Creek - 26.92894764226km , Spittler Creek - 26.99005213751km , Baden Creek - 27.17211455842km , Shakespeare Pond - 28.29522547215km , Eden Creek - 28.42260198225km , Lake Hunger - 28.42538820733km , O'neals Pond - 28.64230870465km , Silver Spring Creek - 29.34639780635km , Charlie Creek - 29.413455962km , Lake Lisgar - 29.42921867835km

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