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Planning your next fishing trip in Anniston, 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 near Anniston, Alabama centers on the bass-rich lakes and rivers of Calhoun County, with easy access to Lake Neely Henry, Oxford Lake, and the Coosa River system. Anglers target largemouth and spotted bass, crappie, catfish, and bream year-round, taking advantage of diverse structure from rocky river ledges to brush-filled ponds. Whether you prefer bank fishing, kayak fishing, or launching a bass boat, the Anniston area offers productive freshwater action within a short drive in almost any direction. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 11:36 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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  • New Moon - 1% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~17 days on 25th October
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:
    384,313 km
    Proximity:
    50.2 %
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 Anniston
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    04:41 am - 06:41 am
  • major Time:
    10:38 am - 12:38 pm
  • minor Time:
    04:36 pm - 06:36 pm
  • major Time:
    11:09 pm - 01:09 am
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 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 1% 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 -3 hour and -49 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Fri, 9 Oct 07:48 • 33.66, -85.832
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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: Anniston, US
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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 Anniston

Fishing around Anniston, Alabama is driven by the nearby Coosa River system and a network of public lakes, city ponds, and small reservoirs. The most notable waters for local anglers are Lake Neely Henry on the Coosa, Oxford Lake, and smaller county lakes and creeks scattered around Calhoun County. These fisheries offer dependable bass, crappie, catfish, and bream action throughout the year, with shifting patterns tied closely to water temperature, clarity, and river flow.

Seasonal patterns are straightforward once you understand how fish move between the main river, creeks, and backwaters. In late winter and early spring, prespawn largemouth and spotted bass stage on main-lake points, channel swings, and the first drops outside shallow flats. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits, medium-diving crankbaits, and jigs worked around rock and wood draw quality bites. As water creeps into the 60s, bass push shallow in pockets, grass edges, and protected banks; weightless soft-plastic stickbaits, floating worms, and compact swim jigs excel in the clearer pockets of places like Oxford Lake and quieter Coosa backwaters.

Once summer sets in, many Anniston-area anglers shift to offshore and nighttime patterns. On Lake Neely Henry and similar Coosa stretches, spotted bass stack on main-river ledges, bridge pilings, and current breaks. Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and football jigs slow-rolled along the bottom are reliable producers, especially when power generation creates steady current. At night, focus on lighted docks, riprap banks, and marina areas with black spinnerbaits, big-profile worms, and buzzbaits. In smaller lakes, bass tuck into shade: fish parallel to the bank, targeting laydowns, overhanging trees, and any remaining grass.

Fall is one of the most consistent times near Anniston. As water cools, shad migrate into creeks and coves, pulling bass, stripers, and white bass with them. Watch for schooling activity on points and creek mouths. Compact lipless crankbaits, small swimbaits, and topwaters like walking baits and poppers imitate baitfish and let you cover water quickly. This is also prime time for crappie around brushpiles, bridge pilings, and deeper docks; vertical jigging 1/16–1/8 oz jigs or slowly tightlining minnows just above the cover is highly effective.

Catfish and bream provide steady action for bank anglers and families. On the Coosa River sections closest to Anniston, channel and blue catfish hold on deeper holes, outside bends, and below shoals. Cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits fished on bottom rigs catch numbers; step up to bigger live bait if you’re targeting trophy flatheads near heavy timber. Around smaller lakes and park ponds, bluegill and shellcracker concentrate near shoreline cover, riprap, and shallow brush. Use ultralight tackle with small hooks, worms, or crickets under a float, especially around the full moons of late spring and summer when they bed in clusters on sandy or gravelly bottoms.

Tactical tips for the Anniston area include matching your approach to water clarity and current. After rains, the Coosa can run stained to muddy; switch to darker, bulkier baits with more vibration—chartreuse/white spinnerbaits, black-and-blue jigs, and noisy squarebills. In clearer city lakes, downsize line to 6–10 lb fluorocarbon, use more natural colors like green pumpkin and shad patterns, and make longer casts. For kayak and bank anglers, concentrating on choke points—narrow creek inlets, culverts, and the upwind ends of ponds where bait is pushed in—often outperforms randomly covering shoreline.

Because Anniston sits close to multiple ramps, parks, and public access points, you can tailor your trip to how much time you have. Quick after-work sessions on small ponds favor finesse plastics and simple bobber rigs, while full-day outings on Lake Neely Henry reward anglers who use electronics to locate offshore structure. With a flexible game plan based on season, water conditions, and available time, the Anniston, Alabama area consistently delivers solid freshwater fishing opportunities.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Anniston 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 1 main harbours in this area.

Sportsmen Club Dam - 15.91835467132km

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

Yahou Dam - 4.18981294692km , Oxford Lake - 5.83595253631km , Blue Pond - 6.02404706082km , Wolfskull Creek - 7.12477052707km , South Branch Cane Creek - 7.60984703043km , Ingram Creek - 7.72651280193km , Remount Creek - 7.74831331942km , Leatherwood Slough - 8.21203420789km , Robertson Dam - 8.29077939998km , Cave Creek - 8.4417628821km , Finks Dam - 9.35010255423km , Harper Number One Dam - 9.50456357577km , Hillabee Creek - 10.15230019203km , Rush Dam - 10.19897331816km , Reilly Lake Dam - 10.69931392988km , Snows Branch - 10.87384598811km , Tuskehadky Branch - 11.3850921871km , Pelham Range Dam - 11.50508082593km , Coldwater Spring Branch - 11.83827795702km , Darbys Lake - 11.93394919165km , Esterling and Burns Dam - 12.41012903072km , Policeman Lake Dam - 12.6606368951km , Egoniaga Creek - 12.66666543929km , Hamiltons Lake - 12.78602066037km , Allen and Phillips Dam - 12.8049977202km , Bobs Creek - 13.19874133948km , Joseph Creek - 13.59174346829km , Corn House Branch - 13.76969008755km , Silver Run Creek - 14.40937702264km , Carter Dam - 14.7407483984km , Morgan Lake - 14.89977677986km , Easterwood Branch - 14.99979389605km , Cottaquilla Dam - 15.51309536877km , Boyd Spring Branch - 15.53631641028km , Edward Dam - 15.729966604km , Sportsmen Club Dam - 15.91835467132km , Corn House Creek - 15.92173816107km , Cone Reservoir Dam - 16.00000794076km , Weavers Creek - 16.1379047288km , McCullars Number 1 Dam - 16.36406215472km

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