How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Doncaster, 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.
Fishing in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, centres on the River Don, the Stainforth & Keadby Canal and a dense network of commercial fisheries, offering coarse anglers year-round action. From carp and match-style silver fish hauls to predator sport for pike and perch, Doncaster’s waters cater to pleasure, specimen and competition anglers alike. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:363,923 kmProximity:98.1 %
Moon Phases for Doncaster
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minor Time:03:07 pm - 05:07 pm
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minor Time:09:20 pm - 11:20 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Doncaster
Doncaster offers a highly varied coarse fishing scene built around the River Don, the Stainforth & Keadby Canal and numerous well-stocked commercial fisheries on the town’s outskirts. Anglers can target everything from hard-fighting carp and barbel to dense shoals of roach and skimmers, with excellent match-style sport and plenty of options for short evening sessions or all-day campaigns.
Seasonal patterns around Doncaster are fairly predictable. In spring, natural venues like the River Don and the canal come alive as water temperatures rise; roach, skimmers and perch feed confidently in slower, deeper areas, while early-season barbel and chub begin to move on mild afternoons. Commercial lakes near Doncaster—such as typical snake lakes and carp pools—tend to produce best in the margins and shallow shelves as carp patrol the warmest water. Summer offers peak sport on almost every fishery, with pole and waggler tactics scoring for silver fish, and pellet or method feeders dominating carp weights. As autumn cools the region, silver fish shoal tightly on the canal and river, making them prime targets with groundbait-based approaches, while specimen carp and barbel often feed hard before winter. Through the colder months, canal and deeper commercial pegs stay consistent for roach, skimmers and perch on maggot and pinkie, with scaled-down tackle essential.
Key habitats include the River Don’s steady glides, side streams and lock cuttings, where you’ll find barbel, chub, bream and silvers, particularly below weirs and along gravelly runs. The Stainforth & Keadby Canal offers uniform widths and depths, perfect for pole and short rod work; look for boat channels and slight depth changes for roach and skimmers, and any reed beds, moored boats or bridges for perch. Commercial fisheries around Doncaster typically feature islands, far-bank shelves and well-defined margins, ideal holding spots for carp, F1s and ide.
Effective techniques depend on venue type. On the Don, stick float or waggler with maggot, caster or hemp scores for roach and dace, while a heavier feeder rig with pellets or meat targets barbel and bream in the deeper runs. The canal responds superbly to pole fishing at 11–13 metres over a small but regular trickle of groundbait, with single or double maggot, pinkie or small worms for mixed bags. Fishing just beyond the near shelf or tight to the far shelf often makes the difference on harder days.
On commercial fisheries, the method feeder to islands is a go-to for carp and F1s, using micros and a short hooklength with wafters, banded pellets or corn. Short-pole work with soft pellets over hard feed pellets is deadly for building match weights. In summer, don’t overlook margin fishing in the last few hours of light—heavier gear, large pellet, meat or corn over groundbait or loose feed can quickly put big carp in the net. In winter, scale down to lighter hooklengths, smaller hooks and expander pellets or maggots for steady bites from F1s and silvers.
Tactical tips for Doncaster include travelling light on the river and canal, so you can move to active shoals; feeding little and often rather than dumping large amounts of bait; and tailoring rigs to the often windy, open nature of Yorkshire venues by using slightly heavier floats and feeders for control. Accurate feeding and consistent presentation are key to turning these productive South Yorkshire waters into reliable, repeatable results throughout the year.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Doncaster area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 1 wharf(s) in this area.
River Wharfe - 36.41179881438km
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 1 main harbours in this area.
River Alport - 45.42306194884km
We found a total of 36 potential fishing spots nearby Doncaster. 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.
River Dearne - 6.21679066873km , River Rother - 18.54068450787km , Don Island - 18.711066388km , River Idle - 22.39510429029km , Willow Island - 22.56057901705km , Beal Island - 22.69230823375km , River Don - 25.79592096005km , River Eau - 26.51472983516km , River Aire - 26.90875165953km , River Loxley - 27.0937280455km , River Sheaf - 27.16426783592km , River Rivelin - 28.05517495671km , Howden Dyke Island - 28.65925107071km , Ewden Beck - 28.96074896512km , Stennard Island - 28.98257257228km , Calder Island - 29.32564621807km , Little Don River - 29.57210802023km , Fish Pond - 30.15427235863km , River Maun - 32.67125269339km , River Trent - 34.68500943448km , Barlow Brook - 34.8847856635km , Torksey Island - 35.38951972527km , River Wharfe - 36.41179881438km , Whitton Island - 36.49529159929km , River Hipper - 37.98168792051km , River Ashop - 42.61067426373km , Read's Island - 42.69999560765km , Bank Island - 43.07299321052km , River Noe - 43.29652435026km , River Westend - 43.3537602229km , River Alport - 45.42306194884km , Meanwood Beck - 45.68263513651km , Old Mill Beck - 47.52896521679km , River Foss - 48.09771927605km , Alfreton Brook - 49.12425870358km , River Wye - 49.72877651399km
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