Today's Best Fishing Times for
Fairbanks, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Fairbanks, United States ? Today is a good 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.

Fairbanks, Alaska offers unique Interior Alaska fishing opportunities on the Chena River, Tanana River, local lakes and nearby wilderness streams. Anglers target Arctic grayling, northern pike and stocked rainbow trout within minutes of town, with access to remote lake trout, burbot, sheefish and salmon a reasonable drive away. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 21:2 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:
    89%
  • Waning Gibbous - 89% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    402,031 km
    Proximity:
    8.6 %
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 Fairbanks
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Anchorage timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -8 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 89% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Anchorage • Wed, 3 Jun 23:07 • 64.838, -147.716
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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: Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks

Fairbanks fishing revolves around the Chena and Tanana river systems, plus an extensive network of stocked and natural lakes reachable by the local road system. The Interior’s long, cold winters and compressed summers create sharp seasonal windows, so success comes from timing the bite, matching presentations to water temperature, and being willing to move between rivers, sloughs and lakes as conditions shift.

From breakup through early June, ice-out on local lakes and the first clear water on the Chena River provide prime action. Arctic grayling migrate into shallow riffles and side channels of the Chena as flows drop and water clears. Light spinning gear with 4–6 lb line, small spinners (sizes 0–2), and tiny spoons or 1/16 oz jigs work well; fly anglers do well with #12–16 beadhead nymphs and small attractor dries when fish start rising. Early season is about covering water: work the heads and tails of riffles, undercut bends and any current breaks with repeated fan casts.

By mid-summer, long daylight and warming water drive fish into deeper runs, spring-fed side channels and the cooler Tanana River tributaries. On the Chena, grayling slide into deeper seams and around submerged wood. Downsizing lures and leaders pays off as water clears; fluorocarbon leaders and subtle presentations outproduce flashier tackle. In weedy sloughs and backwaters off the Tanana and local road-accessible lakes, northern pike dominate. Target cabbage beds, creek mouths and edges of lily pads with weedless spoons, soft-plastic jerkbaits and medium-sized spinnerbaits. A steel or heavy fluorocarbon leader is important around pike; move steadily until you contact fish, then slow down and thoroughly work productive patches.

Stocked lakes around Fairbanks hold rainbow trout, Arctic char and sometimes lake trout. During summer, fish low-light periods—early morning and late evening—to avoid boat traffic and high surface temperatures. Troll small spoons, spinners or shallow-diving crankbaits along drop-offs, or still-fish from shore with salmon eggs, shrimp or dough baits under a slip bobber. For a more active approach, slowly retrieve 1/16–1/8 oz marabou or tube jigs along the bottom transitions where shallow flats break into deeper basins.

Fall cool-down in late August and September revitalizes the bite. Grayling feed aggressively before freeze-up, often smashing larger dries and streamers in the Chena. Pike shift slightly deeper, holding along remaining green weeds and channel edges; bulky flies or slow-rolled spinnerbaits excel. This is also prime time to prospect deeper holes in the Tanana and select lakes for burbot and lake trout with cut bait on the bottom, especially during dark nights.

In winter, ice fishing near Fairbanks is a major draw. Roadside lakes produce consistent action for stocked rainbows, char and occasional lakers. Key structure includes drop-offs, points and old weedlines; use portable sonar if available to stay on active fish. Jig small spoons, tungsten jigs tipped with shrimp or worms, and balance jigs 1–3 ft off bottom. For pike and burbot under the ice, set tip-ups or deadsticks baited with oily fish in deeper holes, channel edges or along inflowing creeks. Dress for extreme cold, keep holes skimmed clear of ice, and focus on the mid-morning and late-afternoon feeding windows for the most consistent action.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Fairbanks area

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

Bentley Island - 0.9836031306km , Isabella Creek - 2.25058789124km , Jussila Creek - 4.00788924099km , Noyes Slough - 4.43316491408km , Pearl Creek - 4.59251131624km , Monterey Lake - 4.92754399927km , Haines Islands - 5.51332699238km , Lake Paul - 5.81007753153km , Jessila Creek - 6.03832942192km , Haines Island - 6.0440953694km , Deadman Slough - 6.05151122622km , Ballaine Lake - 6.25398666268km , Meridian Island - 7.20255194882km , Liwa Lake - 7.52614770151km , Sirlin Drive Pond - 7.59318657532km , Lundgren Pond - 7.64987536438km , Smith Lake - 7.79827133037km , Wigwam Creek - 9.24159237227km , Lake Killarney - 9.46165303101km , Saint Patrick Creek - 9.49139989857km , O'Connor Creek - 9.9726053937km , Morgan Island - 10.34115935671km , Chena River - 10.41298057981km , Marconi Slough - 10.42316390226km , Loper Island - 10.47589650437km , Ace Lake - 10.73498820773km , Chena Slough - 11.10373127647km , McDonald Creek - 11.29290134024km , Wenrich Island - 11.30822326219km , Calder Creek - 11.32291759571km , Byers Island - 11.34065554405km , Ester Creek - 11.44898068702km , Little Blanche Creek - 11.51213135971km , Ace Creek - 11.53057842388km , Little Queenie Creek - 11.5473730848km , Goldstream Lakes - 11.61255889739km , Rost Creek - 12.30670164568km , Frenchman Creek - 12.97299680834km , Eva Creek - 13.30718013458km , Glenn Creek - 13.70207295444km

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