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Planning your next fishing trip in Montgomery, United States ? Today is a average 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 Montgomery, Alabama centers around the Alabama River, Lake Jordan, and nearby farm ponds, offering year‑round action for bass, crappie, catfish, and bream. Anglers find a mix of river current, backwater sloughs, and reservoir structure that suits both bank fishermen and boaters. From spring crappie runs to summer night catfishing, Montgomery provides diverse freshwater fishing opportunities close to town. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Montgomery include: Alabama River, Lake Martin, Lake Jordan, Coosa River, Tallapoosa River, Yates Lake, Thurlow Reservoir, Catoma Creek, Cooters Pond Park, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:13 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:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,539 km
    Proximity:
    14.5 %
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 Montgomery
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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    02:59 am - 04:59 am
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    03:15 pm - 05:15 pm
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    10:28 pm - 12:28 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 Waning Gibbous at 84% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -6 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 4 Jun 01:52 • 32.367, -86.3
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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 Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama fishing is dominated by the Alabama River and the Coosa/Alabama impoundments just upstream, with Lake Jordan and area ponds backing it up. Anglers target largemouth and spotted bass, slab crappie, big blue and channel catfish, and plentiful bluegill and shellcracker almost every month of the year. Understanding current, seasonal movements, and how the river and reservoirs fish differently is the key to consistent success.

Spring (February–April) is prime time across the Montgomery area. On the Alabama River, bass stage on channel swings, points, and the first hard cover outside backwater sloughs. Work medium-diving crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and Texas-rigged soft plastics along wood and rock where current breaks. As water warms into the 60s, bass push shallow into pockets and flooded grass; weightless soft jerkbaits and wacky-rigged stick worms excel here. Crappie concentrate around brush, dock pilings, and laydowns in 6–12 feet. A slip float rig with a small jig or live minnow set just above the brush is a reliable producer.

On Lake Jordan, fish the major creek arms and pockets off the main river channel. Bass use rocky points and seawalls early; try a squarebill crankbait or vibrating jig. As the spawn approaches, slow down with soft plastics around visible cover. Crappie stack on brush piles and bridge pylons; vertical jigging with light line and 1/16 oz tube jigs is a staple tactic.

Summer (May–August) pushes fish to deeper structure and drives the best bite to low light and at night. On the Alabama River, look for bass on current-washed points, wing dams, and the downstream side of sandbars. Deep-diving crankbaits, Carolina rigs, and football jigs worked along the bottom turn up better fish when the generators are running and current is steady. In slack water, shift to shady banks, overhanging trees, and dock shade with topwaters early and pitching jigs or creature baits as the sun climbs.

Summer is also prime catfish season. Target outside bends, deep holes below sandbars, and the downstream edge of shoals with cut shad, skipjack, or chicken-based baits on slip-sinker rigs. Larger blue cats often hold right where the main current meets an eddy seam. Night fishing reduces boat traffic and heat; use a headlamp and rod holders and let the bait soak.

Fall (September–November) brings baitfish shallow and fires up schooling activity. On both the river and Lake Jordan, watch for surface busts on main-lake flats and the mouths of creeks. Lipless crankbaits, small swimbaits, and topwaters match the shad and cover water quickly. Bass also roam riprap and rocky banks; a medium crankbait or spinnerbait worked parallel to the rocks can be productive all day.

Winter (December–January) concentrates fish on deeper ledges, channel drops, and vertical structure. Use your electronics to locate bait clouds along the river channel, then work jigging spoons, finesse jigs, or shaky heads slowly through them. Crappie drop to deeper brush piles; a small jig held almost motionless just off the bottom often outperforms aggressive movements in cold water.

Bank anglers around Montgomery do well by focusing on public access points, bridges, and park shorelines. Simple slip floats for bream and crappie, bottom rigs for catfish, and compact crankbaits or Texas rigs for bass will cover most situations. In muddy or rising water, move toward inflowing creeks and any spot where cleaner water meets stained flow. In clear, low water, downsize line, use more natural colors, and target shade, depth changes, and subtle current breaks.

The Best Fishing Spots around Montgomery

Alabama River

Flowing right through Montgomery, the Alabama River is a versatile fishery with largemouth and spotted bass, striped bass runs below dams, plentiful crappie, and big blue and flathead catfish. Spring brings shallow bass and crappie action around laydowns and eddies, summer nights are prime for drifting cut bait for cats, and fall often sees schooling stripes on shad. Easy access from city ramps makes it a go-to before exploring Coosa River or Jordan Lake.

Lake Martin

A short drive from Montgomery, Lake Martin is famed for clear water and strong populations of spotted bass, roaming striped bass, and steady crappie and bluegill. Spring bass stage on points and docks, summer stripers prowl deep channels at dawn, and winter crappie stack on brush and bridge pilings. With abundant marinas and ramps, it’s a top destination paired with day trips to Yates Lake or the Tallapoosa River.

Lake Jordan

Also known as Jordan Lake, this Coosa impoundment is renowned for Coosa spotted bass, solid largemouth, and dependable crappie, plus striped bass below the dam. Target current breaks and points in spring, brush and docks for summer crappie, and riprap and inflows in fall. Its compact size and ample ramps make it a favorite alternative to Lake Martin and the nearby Coosa River at Wetumpka.

Coosa River

North of Montgomery near Wetumpka, the Coosa River is famous for aggressive Coosa spots, quality largemouth, seasonal striped bass, and good catfish. Work current seams, eddies, and rocky banks in spring, target shade and deeper ledges in summer, and chase fall topwater bites on schooling fish. It’s a natural complement to fishing Lake Jordan or the downtown stretch of the Alabama River.

Tallapoosa River

East of Montgomery, the Tallapoosa River offers moving-water action for spotted and largemouth bass, with seasonal shots at striped bass below power dams and solid bream and catfish. Spring brings bass tight to laydowns and rocky runs; summer favors early/late current edges; and cool months concentrate fish in deeper holes. Many anglers pair it with nearby Yates Lake or Thurlow Reservoir for a full day.

Yates Lake

Downstream of Lake Martin on the Tallapoosa, Yates Lake fishes like a riverine reservoir with current-oriented spotted bass, periodic striped bass activity, and dependable crappie around timber and docks. Spring action peaks on points and channel swings; summer rewards early topwater and deeper brush; winter crappie school under bridges. It pairs well with nearby Thurlow Reservoir and the Tallapoosa River stretches.

Thurlow Reservoir

A compact Tallapoosa impoundment at Tallassee, Thurlow Reservoir offers current-driven bites for spotted bass, dependable crappie, and opportunities for striped bass in the tailrace zones. Fish eddies and rocky points in spring, shade and deeper breaks in summer, and bait-rich pockets in fall. It’s often included in a loop with Yates Lake and the upper Lake Martin creeks.

Catoma Creek

Feeding the Alabama River near Montgomery, Catoma Creek is a sheltered option for largemouth bass, crappie, and warm-season bream, with occasional catfish in deeper bends. Spring brings bass and crappie shallow around pads and wood; summer favors shade, slow-moving plastics, and evening topwater; fall sees fish push to channel edges. Many anglers mix it with the main Alabama River or stops at Gunter Hill.

Cooters Pond Park

On the Alabama River in Prattville, Cooters Pond Park is a popular, accessible launch and bank-fishing hub for largemouth and spotted bass, crappie, and blue and channel catfish. Spring offers shoreline bites around eddies and wood; summer night fishing shines for cats; and fall often brings schooling bass near the main channel. It’s a convenient shore-based complement to boating on Jones Bluff Reservoir or the Coosa River.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Montgomery 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.

Washington Ferry Marina - 13.06268735076km, Bills Marina - 13.61709064283km

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

Baldwin Slough - 7.12079526941km , Lecroy Dam - 7.90497009564km , Farm Bureau Dam - 8.72632786943km , Whites Slough - 9.63261120745km , Brewbaker Dam - 9.92814874121km , Brewbaker Number Two Dam - 10.06264506577km , Walker Island (historical) - 10.33888074909km , Gun Island - 10.37148120241km , Gum Island - 10.4224003976km , Pine Creek - 10.99401344986km , Coosada Creek - 11.42349507793km , Still Creek - 11.46498901663km , Fay Branch - 11.68539764113km , Cobbs Swamp - 11.84635837642km , Mud Island - 11.87639428631km , Cooter Pond - 11.89773740568km , Paravigini Dam - 12.13191413492km , Galbraith Mill Creek - 12.15965720541km , Ramer Creek - 12.21527959599km , Scott Dam - 12.85355740617km , Fisher Dam - 12.97698109654km , Washington Ferry Marina - 13.06268735076km , Elgin Dam - 13.24693396933km , Miller Pond - 13.2868985099km , Berry Swamp - 13.40724276191km , Bills Marina - 13.61709064283km , Davis Number 4 Dam - 13.64942918772km , A W Dale Dam - 13.77417810171km , Stallings Dam - 13.7848969639km , Davis Number 5 Dam - 13.82262325259km , Herman Gibson Dam - 14.10516624338km , Zion Branch - 14.27904554996km , Harwell Mill Creek - 14.40893788356km , Waller Creek - 14.53776178415km , Baggett Dam - 14.60172000547km , Parker Island - 14.83619282805km , C H Warner Dam - 15.04776436884km , Little Catoma Creek - 15.20516274777km , Dead River - 15.2639016275km , Catoma Creek - 15.29022417701km

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