How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Eureka, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, 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 Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
- 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.
Eureka, California offers some of the most diverse fishing on the Northern California coast, with access to Humboldt Bay, rugged Pacific surf, tidal estuaries, and nearby rivers. Anglers target everything from Pacific halibut and California halibut to rockfish, Dungeness crab, salmon, and steelhead, making Eureka a year‑round fishing destination for both boat and shore fishermen. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:56%
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Third Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:386,780 kmProximity:44.4 %
Moon Phases for Eureka
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poor Day
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minor Time:12:13 am - 02:13 am
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major Time:05:51 am - 07:51 am
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minor Time:11:30 am - 01:30 pm
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major Time:06:02 pm - 08:02 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 7 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| high | 04:44 am | 5.25 ft |
| low | 11:36 am | 0.3 ft |
| high | 06:44 pm | 5.54 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 5.71 ft
, Coeff: 73
low:
, -0.07 ft
high:
, 5.25 ft
, Coeff: 60
low:
, 3.15 ft
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Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 5.25 ft
, Coeff: 60
low:
, 0.3 ft
high:
, 5.54 ft
, Coeff: 68
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Third Quarter Moon |
low:
, 2.69 ft
high:
, 4.82 ft
, Coeff: 49
low:
, 0.79 ft
high:
, 5.94 ft
, Coeff: 79
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Third Quarter Moon |
low:
, 2 ft
high:
, 4.49 ft
, Coeff: 40
low:
, 1.31 ft
high:
, 6.43 ft
, Coeff: 92
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 Waning Crescent |
low:
, 1.12 ft
high:
, 4.43 ft
, Coeff: 38
low:
, 1.84 ft
high:
, 6.92 ft
, Coeff: 105
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Waning Crescent |
low:
, 0.16 ft
high:
, 4.56 ft
, Coeff: 42
low:
, 2.3 ft
high:
, 7.45 ft
, Coeff: 119
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Waning Crescent |
low:
, -0.75 ft
high:
, 4.82 ft
, Coeff: 49
low:
, 2.66 ft
high:
, 7.87 ft
, Coeff: 131
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 New Moon |
low:
, -1.51 ft
high:
, 5.12 ft
, Coeff: 57
low:
, 2.85 ft
high:
, 8.2 ft
, Coeff: 139
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Fishing Overview Eureka
Eureka, California sits on the edge of Humboldt Bay and the open Pacific, giving anglers a rare mix of inshore, offshore, estuary, river, and surf fishing within a short drive. Understanding how seasons, tides, and weather shape this stretch of the North Coast is the key to consistent success.
Spring brings improving ocean conditions and the first solid shots at rockfish and lingcod when the nearshore opens. Focus on rocky structure, reefs, and hard breaks outside Humboldt Bay; jig heavy metal or lead-head swimbaits tight to bottom, and be ready to move until you contact fish. Inside Humboldt Bay, eelgrass edges and channel drop-offs hold perch, greenling, and an early push of halibut once water temps start to climb. Slow-drifting live bait or dragging herring-pattern swimbaits along the bottom is a top tactic. On the Eel River and nearby coastal streams, late-winter steelhead may still be around during higher flows; swing medium sink-tip setups or drift beads and soft plastics through travel lanes.
Summer is prime time in Eureka. Ocean conditions stabilize, opening consistent opportunities for Pacific halibut, rockfish, lingcod, and occasional albacore on the offshore breaks. For halibut, drift sand and gravel flats along contour lines; use bait (herring, anchovies, squid strips) on spreader bars or slider rigs, keeping offerings just off the bottom. Rockfish and lingcod relate to pinnacles and rocky edges—vertical jigging with metal, or slow-pitch style, is effective when currents allow. Humboldt Bay’s channels and flats fish well for California halibut, bat rays, sharks, and perch; fish the edges of the main channels on moving tides and pay attention to subtle depth changes of even 1–2 feet.
The surf around Eureka, particularly along the Samoa Peninsula, shines in late spring through early fall. Target redtail and barred surfperch on medium surf and clean water. Cast 2–4 oz pyramid or sputnik sinkers with a high-low rig baited with sand crabs, gulp-style sandworm imitations, or clam. Work the pockets between sandbars and the edges of cuts; move every 10–15 minutes until you find a school.
Fall is transition season. Ocean rockfish and lingcod remain strong, and halibut can linger on the deeper flats. When Humboldt Bay’s anchovy and herring schools thicken, predators follow—match the hatch with slim-profile jigs and soft plastics. Nearby rivers see Chinook salmon and, later, fall steelhead pushing in on early storms. Focus on travel slots and soft edges just off main current; large spinners, plugs, and drifting roe or bead setups are all effective depending on flows and clarity.
Winter is dominated by storms and river steelhead. Watch for short windows of green water after big rains—2–3 feet of visibility is often ideal. On bigger systems like the Eel, cover water quickly with swung flies or hardware; on smaller creeks, slow down with bobber-dogging or side-drifting presentations. When the ocean allows, crabbing for Dungeness out of Eureka can be excellent; drop pots on sand and mixed bottom around depth transitions and let them soak on good tidal movement.
Year-round in the Humboldt Bay estuary, reading tide and current is critical. Fish generally feed best on moving water; plan to be on productive structure—channel bends, points, rock piles, pilings—during mid-tide exchanges. Use heavier jig heads to maintain bottom contact in stronger current and lighter heads to keep baits natural in slack or slow flow. Wind and fog can change conditions fast, so always have backup plans: sheltered bay spots when the ocean is blown out, and surf or small tributaries when the bay is muddy. Combining tide charts, recent swell forecasts, and water color observations will steadily improve your catch rates around Eureka.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Eureka area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 2 wharf(s) in this area.
North Jetty - 7.24958483103km , South Jetty - 7.85373469084km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.
Arcata Bay - 4.24119513454km , Humboldt Bay - 6.97163906038km
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.
Woodley Island Marina - 0.62848077134km, Eureka Boat Basin - 1.16336099111km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Eureka. 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.
Woodley Island Marina - 0.62848077134km , Woodley Island - 0.87173328389km , Eureka Boat Basin - 1.16336099111km , Eureka Slough - 1.28955908631km , Daby Island - 1.41598404421km , Mad River Slough - 2.5635041005km , Bird Island - 2.82235446691km , Dead Mouse Marsh - 3.50061109725km , Freshwater Slough - 3.86792551907km , Arcata Bay - 4.24119513454km , Ryan Slough - 4.38284648096km , Elk River - 4.47026738881km , Ryan Creek - 4.6681415968km , Fay Slough - 4.99324872903km , Swain Slough - 5.59437102766km , Martin Slough - 5.73434405686km , Freshwater Creek - 5.8766553999km , Humboldt Bay - 6.97163906038km , North Jetty - 7.24958483103km , Orton Creek - 7.48777004819km , South Jetty - 7.85373469084km , Buhne - 7.92575438354km , Jacoby Creek - 8.16536361848km , Gannon Slough - 8.3234382408km , McDaniel Slough - 8.47755820068km , Liscom Slough - 8.50182457465km , King Salmon Slough - 8.72398225907km , Little Freshwater Creek - 9.84102468224km , Grotzman Creek - 10.72983853664km , North Fork Elk River - 11.11349340307km , South Fork Elk River - 11.11349340307km , Jolly Giant Creek - 11.18932885529km , Arcata 27 Dam - 12.08998496026km , Janes Creek - 12.24494553174km , Willow Brook - 12.56446861848km , South Fork Freshwater Creek - 12.58717509753km , Teal Island - 13.39291922471km , Lake Creek - 13.68759596152km , Long Pond - 13.70084183856km , Triangle Marsh - 13.77197942369km
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Marinas
Beaches
Bays
Wharfs
Points,Reefs,etc
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