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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Oldham, 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 Oldham, Greater Manchester, centres on well-managed canals, reservoirs and commercial fisheries that offer consistent coarse and specimen sport. Anglers can target carp, tench, bream, roach, perch and pike in a mix of urban and semi-rural venues within easy reach of Manchester. With both natural and stocked waters, Oldham fishing appeals to pleasure anglers, match anglers and specimen hunters alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:32 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 Oldham
New Moon
Fri, 11 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:44 am - 07:44 am
  • minor Time:
    03:11 pm - 05:11 pm
  • major Time:
    06:17 pm - 08:17 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:24 pm - 11:24 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 -51 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Europe/London • Fri, 4 Sep 17:25 • 53.541, -2.118
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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: Oldham, 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 Oldham

Oldham sits in a sweet spot for anglers, with classic North West canal fishing, hillside reservoirs and well-stocked commercials all within a short drive. Local club and day-ticket waters around Oldham, Saddleworth and the Tame Valley offer reliable year-round action for coarse and specimen anglers, with varied options whether you prefer poles, waggler, feeder or modern carp tactics.

Seasonally, Oldham’s higher altitude means waters warm up a little later than down country. In early spring, focus on canals and smaller commercials where shallow depths warm fastest; roach, skimmers and F1 carp respond well to light pole or short waggler approaches with maggot, pinkie and small expanders. As late spring and summer arrive, the carp and tench in local ponds and fisheries feed confidently in the margins at dawn and dusk, making simple method feeder or bomb-and-corn tactics deadly.

Through high summer, stillwaters around Oldham often fish best early and late in the day. On commercials and club ponds, target island casts, reed lines and overhanging trees for carp, using 6–8 mm pellets, meat or corn with a method feeder or pellet waggler. On the canals, hot, bright days usually push fish tight to far-bank cover; a shallow rig across with minimal loose feed of hemp and caster will pick off roach, skimmers and the odd bonus perch or carp.

Autumn is prime time on Oldham’s reservoirs and larger ponds. As water cools, bream, hybrids and skimmers group up on deeper shelves; a cage feeder with groundbait, dead maggots and micro pellets is a consistent approach. Perch fishing also improves dramatically – work small jigs, dropshot rigs or worm-tipped float rigs along features such as moorings, pilings and drowned walls.

In winter, canals and sheltered commercials are your best bet for bites. Keep everything scaled down: fine hooklengths, tiny hooks and single maggot or pinkie on the hook with very sparing loose feed. Look for deeper holes, boat channels and anywhere with extra colour in the water. Pike in local canals and reservoirs become a realistic target; small to medium deadbaits and simple float-ledger rigs fished near drop-offs and around shoals of silver fish are effective when temperatures are low.

Habitat-wise, Oldham offers three main types of water:

  • Canals – Typical North West canal fishing with roach, skimmers, perch and bonus carp and pike. Plumbing up for the near and far shelves is crucial; most fish sit on or just off these breaks.
  • Reservoirs – Exposed, often deep banks holding bream, skimmers, trout and pike. Look for windward shores and any visible structure; longer rods and heavier feeders help you reach productive distances.
  • Commercial and club stillwaters – Mixed coarse and carp fisheries where accurate feeding and clean rig presentation are rewarded. Tight lines, short hooklengths and consistent but controlled feeding win most matches.

Across Oldham, success hinges on reading the conditions and rotating methods. Always start carefully, build your swim gradually and be ready to switch between pole, waggler and feeder to follow the fish. With thoughtful tactics and a mobile mindset, the Oldham area delivers reliably good fishing in every month of the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Oldham area

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 2 main harbours in this area.

Manchester - 11.43725436368km, River Alport - 27.19072656233km

We found a total of 37 potential fishing spots nearby Oldham. 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.

Hollingworth Lake - 8.56261779039km , River Irwell - 10.4909034845km , River Irk - 10.80902119475km , Manchester - 11.43725436368km , Saint George's Island - 12.21384285597km , River Roch - 12.38919554759km , River Goyt - 13.94256851462km , River Medlock - 14.88048158845km , Hebden Water - 22.48873958705km , River Bollin - 26.11861430026km , River Westend - 26.21246591451km , River Alport - 27.19072656233km , Westleigh Brook - 28.34104298001km , Fir Tree Flash - 28.36713598194km , Birch Island - 29.68663743177km , River Ashop - 32.95738680373km , River Noe - 36.11727388455km , Little Don River - 37.51367401964km , River Hodder - 38.08831137767km , Ewden Beck - 39.03798675993km , River Dane - 40.72384679995km , Calder Island - 42.83547601307km , Wigg Island - 43.85821738626km , River Rivelin - 43.9355778108km , Stennard Island - 44.4840870688km , Tosside Beck - 44.57205117373km , River Loxley - 44.97177767336km , Spike Island - 45.63242976979km , Goose Island - 46.15712255848km , River Sheaf - 46.68168313737km , Old Mill Beck - 46.77691681179km , River Loud - 46.97652287901km , Hawksworth Island - 47.34125131726km , River Weaver - 47.94845000475km , Beanlands Island - 48.06385142992km , Meanwood Beck - 48.07605273924km , Kex Beck - 49.89981116377km

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