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Clanton, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Clanton, United States ? 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 Clanton, Alabama centers on the Coosa River chain and a strong network of nearby lakes and ponds, giving anglers excellent access to bass, crappie, catfish, and bream. With classic central Alabama reservoirs and smaller public waters within an easy drive, Clanton is a prime base for year-round freshwater fishing in the heart of the state. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:21 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:
    48%
  • First Quarter Moon - 48% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~9 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    385,969 km
    Proximity:
    46.3 %
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 Clanton
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    05:30 am - 07:30 am
  • minor Time:
    11:41 am - 01:41 pm
  • major Time:
    06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:19 pm - 01:19 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 First Quarter Moon at 48% 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. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -8 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sun, 21 Jun 06:32 • 32.839, -86.629
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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 Clanton

Fishing around Clanton, Alabama revolves around the Coosa River system, with Lay Lake and Mitchell Lake anchoring the local scene just minutes from town. These classic Alabama impoundments, plus smaller community lakes and farm ponds, offer reliable action for bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish throughout the year. Understanding seasonal movements on these reservoirs is the key to staying on fish.

Spring is prime time for Clanton-area anglers. Largemouth and spotted bass push shallow on Lay and Mitchell as water temps climb into the mid‑50s and 60s. Target protected pockets, short pockets off the main river, and gently sloping banks with a mix of chunk rock and wood. Spinnerbaits, squarebill crankbaits, and Texas‑rigged creature baits pitched to visible cover produce consistent bites. Crappie stack up on brush piles and stake beds in 8–15 feet; minnows on double-hook rigs or 1/16–1/8 oz jigs in natural shad and chartreuse patterns do most of the damage.

By summer, bass and striped bass concentrate more on offshore structure and current. On the Coosa chain, that means river-channel ledges, shell bars, and the mouths of major creeks. Use your electronics to find schools on breaks in 15–25 feet of water. Deep-diving crankbaits, Carolina rigs, and 3/4 oz football jigs excel when bass are pinned to the bottom. For spotted bass specifically, focus on hard-bottom points that have some current washing over them. Night fishing is effective in the heat: slow-roll a black spinnerbait or big worm along riprap and dock lights for both bass and quality channel catfish.

Fall brings baitfish shallow again, and both bass and schooling stripers push shad to the surface on the main river and in larger creeks. Keep a topwater walking bait or small spoon ready for surface activity. Cover water with squarebills, lipless cranks, and swim jigs around wind-blown banks and the first third of creeks. Crappie slide back to mid-depth brush; vertical jigging with small plastics or spider-rigging with live minnows is a dependable pattern when fronts roll through.

In winter, the most consistent action near Clanton is on deeper channel swings, bluff banks, and man-made brush piles. Bass often group tightly, so once you get a bite, make multiple casts from different angles. Jigs, compact football heads, and metal blade baits worked slowly along the bottom are productive. Crappie typically hold over brush in 18–25 feet; a small jig tipped with a minnow can turn a tough day into a steady pick of fish if you stay patient.

Shorebound anglers around Clanton should key in on public access points, bridges, and park areas on Lay and Mitchell. Riprap, bridge pilings, and any visible current seams are high-percentage locations. Light spinning gear with 6–8 lb test is sufficient for crappie and panfish, while medium-power setups with 10–15 lb line cover most bass and catfish tactics. Keep your approach simple: match lure size to the prevalent baitfish, adjust depth with slip floats or weight, and let seasonal patterns dictate whether you focus shallow, mid-depth, or deep.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Clanton area

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

Black Snake Creek - 0.82125729805km , Goose Pond Creek - 1.24215136346km , Poley Bridge Creek - 1.29214994159km , J T Stewart Lake Dam - 5.59410256977km , Shelton Barkley Lake Dam - 6.81099652774km , Luby Gore Dam - 8.75074780734km , Cedar Grove Branch - 10.03093872631km , Eiland Branch - 10.55881965563km , Charlotte Creek - 10.93721227005km , Big Rock - 11.31787757734km , Talley Branch - 11.6831263206km , Demargo Lake Dam - 12.75595560039km , South Prong Chestnut Creek - 12.84191864151km , Cowwild Branch - 13.17253491387km , Dutton Branch - 13.42978917625km , Pig Pen Creek - 13.47576238417km , Kincheon Creek - 13.70163453077km , Ram Branch - 13.90807052985km , Pate Creek - 13.90807052985km , Calfee Lake Dam - 13.93956129563km , Cove Branch - 13.99252671076km , Mountain Branch - 14.20463932981km , Pierce Branch - 14.3027021502km , Blue Gut Creek - 14.34080874131km , Big Rock Island - 14.41653410912km , Simmons Branch - 14.41929901311km , Little Rock Island - 14.61262545644km , Foshee Islands - 14.72056612178km , Lake Fountain Head Dam - 14.85800772024km , Clay Creek - 15.00174920935km , Cowmire Branch - 15.09636276841km , Livingston Lake Dam - 15.15799834632km , Honeycutt Creek - 15.38108737644km , Gale Creek - 15.40665459153km , Big Island (historical) - 15.59727635098km , Cargle Creek - 15.64841057735km , Woodward Lake Dam - 15.91243528585km , Ware Island - 16.03132192031km , River Branch - 16.1125178592km , Cobb Creek - 16.17308625778km

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