Today's Best Fishing Times for
Bedford, United Kingdom ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§

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Planning your next fishing trip in Bedford, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, 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 bite times 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.

Bedford, United Kingdom offers productive coarse fishing on the River Great Ouse and a strong network of day-ticket and club lakes, making it a popular destination for carp, barbel and match anglers. With slow meandering river sections, gravel runs and well-managed stillwaters, Bedford fishing appeals to pleasure, specimen and feeder anglers alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:28 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:
    49%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 49% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 11th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,923 km
    Proximity:
    98.1 %
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 Bedford
New Moon
Fri, 11 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:36 am - 07:36 am
  • minor Time:
    02:52 pm - 04:52 pm
  • major Time:
    06:10 pm - 08:10 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:28 pm - 11:28 pm
All times are displayed in the Europe/London timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +1 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 49% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -44 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Europe/London • Fri, 4 Sep 17:25 • 52.135, -0.466
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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: Bedford, GB
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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 Bedford

Fishing in Bedford centres on the River Great Ouse and a spread of nearby gravel pits, park lakes and commercial fisheries. The town’s stretch of the Great Ouse mixes slow, deep bends with pacey runs and crease lines, giving year-round opportunities for barbel, chub, roach and bream. Stillwaters around Bedford offer reliable carp and mixed coarse fishing, ideal when the river is out of sorts or carrying extra colour.

Seasonal patterns on the Great Ouse are key. In early spring, roach, dace and small chub respond to light feeder and waggler tactics in steadier water, while perch gather around boat channels and features such as bridges and moorings. As water temperatures rise into late spring and summer, barbel and bigger chub become more active; evening and after-dark sessions with meat, pellets or boilies account for many of the better fish. Summer also sees shoals of bream and skimmers move onto gravel bars and deeper glides, ideal for cage feeder approaches.

Autumn in Bedford is prime time for quality roach, chub and the first serious pike sessions. Cooler, stable river levels concentrate fish on the deeper outside bends and below weirs. In winter, the Great Ouse can be hard when it is clear and low, so scaling down to fine lines, small hooks and single maggots or pinkies is often essential. When mild, coloured water pushes through, barbel and chub feed confidently, responding well to high-visibility baits and strong-smelling groundbait or pellets.

Habitat types and where to start are straightforward to read around Bedford. On the river, look for:

  • Outside bends with 1.5–3 m of depth for bream, roach and winter fish.
  • Gravelly, pacey runs and crease lines for barbel and chub.
  • Locks, weirs and marinas for predators such as pike and zander.
  • Overhanging trees, reed beds and moored boats for perch and chub.

Local stillwaters usually feature marginal shelves, central bars and islands that hold carp, tench and silver fish. On smaller Bedford lakes and commercials, locating the drop-off from the near shelf and any obvious cover is more important than extreme range; most fish are caught within 20–30 m of the bank.

Techniques and tactical tips vary by target species. For river barbel and chub, robust feeder or straight lead tactics with 8–12 mm pellets, cubes of luncheon meat or small boilies work well; feed little and often, adjusting weight to just hold bottom. On clearer days, try longer hooklengths and keep disturbance to a minimum. For roach and dace, a 13 ft float rod with stick float or waggler, size 18–20 hooks and regular loose-feeding of maggots or hemp is reliable, especially on smooth glides through the town.

Stillwater carp in the Bedford area respond to method feeders with wafters, small boilies or sweetcorn tight to islands and far-bank features. Keep groundbait mixes fairly dark and low in feed on pressured waters, topping up with small PVA bags rather than heavy spombing. On mixed lakes, pellet waggler, margin float fishing and short pole work well, particularly in warm months when fish cruise mid-water or patrol the edges. For predators, simple float-fished deadbaits or wobbling small roach and smelt around drop-offs and marinas can be very effective through late autumn and winter.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Bedford area

We found a total of 35 potential fishing spots nearby Bedford. 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.

Rink Islands - 0.19765085131km , Longholme Island - 1.32756981436km , Apple Island - 3.7711251791km , Dick's Island - 7.5769915434km , Stewartby Lake - 8.37614548642km , Bird Island - 9.31148792785km , Perch Islands - 10.40671390717km , Pinchmill Islands - 10.72434370334km , Millholme Island - 12.24393017187km , River Kym - 17.52649888477km , River Ouzel - 18.74584352364km , Willen Lake - 19.61571281584km , Tongwell Lake - 19.66057964933km , Caldecotte Lake - 21.60097698614km , Furzton Lake - 24.45522110807km , Newfoundout - 24.49737379149km , Lodge Lake - 24.63423555939km , Blue Lagoon - 24.83315575784km , River Tove - 26.25991095541km , Battcock's Island - 31.81563579911km , Holt Island - 33.93871404782km , Riddy Island - 38.39397292476km , The Old Bourne - 38.43540782681km , Monkey Island - 39.28361467827km , Dane End Tributary - 40.02237261657km , Mill Pond - 40.36670552625km , Puckeridge Tributary - 42.05370599369km , Broad Water Island - 43.54785658363km , Braughing Warren Bourne - 43.58625311805km , Heron Island - 43.63463078778km , Verulamium Lake - 43.68153039688km , River Rib - 46.26455890663km , River Beane - 47.12343653405km , Chantry Island - 49.37779804867km , Grotto Island - 49.78649797499km

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