How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Hanford, 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 near Hanford, Washington centers on the Columbia River and its productive Hanford Reach, one of the Northwest’s premier salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and walleye fisheries. Anglers from around the region target hard-fighting game fish in this free-flowing stretch, along with abundant smallmouth bass and panfish in nearby backwaters and irrigation canals. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:388,382 kmProximity:40.7 %
Moon Phases for Hanford
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major Time:04:06 am - 06:06 am
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minor Time:10:49 am - 12:49 pm
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major Time:04:37 pm - 06:37 pm
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minor Time:10:25 pm - 12:25 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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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
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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
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Fishing Overview Hanford
The Hanford, Washington area is anchored by the Columbia River’s Hanford Reach, the last major free-flowing section of the river in the United States and one of the most productive fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Anglers here focus on salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and walleye, with strong secondary opportunities for smallmouth bass, catfish, and panfish in the mainstem, backwaters, and connected canals.
Seasonal timing is critical. Spring brings migrating spring Chinook and the first consistent walleye bite as water begins to warm; slow-trolled crankbaits and worm harnesses worked along deep edges are effective. Smallmouth bass slide shallow on rocky points and riprap, responding well to tube jigs and finesse plastics. Summer fishing around Hanford leans on early-morning and late-evening windows. Walleye hold on current breaks, deep flats, and the edges of channels; bottom bouncers with nightcrawlers or vertically jigged blade baits are top producers. Smallmouth bass are aggressive along boulder banks and islands, where topwater plugs and spinnerbaits shine.
Fall is the marquee season in the Hanford Reach, centered on powerful upriver bright fall Chinook. Boat anglers run superbaits, plugs, and spinners behind divers or lead in traveling lanes and along contour breaks, targeting suspended fish during the morning and adjusting deeper as the sun climbs. Backtrolling or anchor fishing with wobbling plugs can be deadly on staging kings. Walleye feeding intensifies as temperatures drop; fish deeper structure with jigs, blade baits, or slow-death rigs close to bottom. Winter brings a tougher, but still realistic, walleye bite for dedicated anglers working slow and deep on soft-bottom flats and edges.
Key habitat types around Hanford include the heavy main-channel current, protected eddies and seams, rocky shorelines, and man-made structure such as riprap, bridge pilings, and boat launches. Salmon and steelhead travel along defined lanes just off the bank and mid-river bars; use your electronics to follow breaks where depth shifts a few feet, as these subtle changes concentrate fish. Walleye relate strongly to submerged humps, drop-offs, and transition areas where rock meets sand or gravel. Smallmouth bass favor chunk rock, submerged ledges, and current-washed points.
Tactics should always match flow and clarity. In higher, off-color water, use larger, brighter lures with more vibration for salmon, steelhead, and walleye. In clear, low flows, downsize leaders, switch to more natural colors, and lengthen your setback when trolling. Boat control on the Columbia is crucial; employ bow-mounted trolling motors or controlled backtrolling with the main engine to keep your presentation just ticking bottom without constant snagging.
Bank anglers near Hanford focus on accessible gravel bars and riprap edges. For salmon, plunking large spinners or Spin-N-Glo style attractors with bait on heavy gear can be very effective in travel lanes. For resident species, cast jigs, crankbaits, or bait rigs into current seams, allowing them to sweep naturally. At night, channel catfish and carp cruise slower edges and flats; simple slip-sinker setups with cut bait, worms, or prepared baits catch fish reliably.
Electronics, detailed mapping, and careful attention to current speed separate occasional success from consistent results. Mark fish before you start fishing, note the exact depth and current, and repeat productive trolling passes or drifts until the bite tapers. By keying into seasonal movements and working structure methodically, anglers around Hanford can tap into one of the Columbia River’s most consistent multi-species fisheries.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Hanford area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Hanford. 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.
Lone Oak Slough - 7.6726776568km , Guernesy Slough - 8.58448047942km , Mosquito Creek - 9.45854203568km , Last Chance Weir 723 - 10.46294830641km , Cole Slough - 11.73365138987km , Green Slough - 11.88879894965km , Reynolds Weir 80 - 12.09360279759km , Lemoore Diversion Weir 722 - 12.22867865341km , Mussel Slough - 12.94952556534km , Crooked Slough - 13.11928255914km , New Island Weir - 14.29394729204km , Island Weir - 14.53002017815km , Guernsey Slough - 16.83881680834km , Jacobs Slough - 17.32807990557km , Peoples Weir 79 - 20.13201053178km , Sand Slough - 21.29839492416km , Clarks Fork Kings River - 21.31929728847km , Empire Weir Number One - 21.44098274245km , Saint Johns River - 21.52964913596km , Crescent Weir - 21.80048017784km , Crescent Weir 84 - 21.83046988671km , Faull Slough - 22.28182643601km , Benight Pond - 22.64625007304km , Empire Weir Number Two - 23.58554465776km , Cameron Creek - 24.52510778279km , Van Ness Slough - 24.9922487553km , Boggs Slough - 25.13745524779km , West Branch Cross Creek - 25.21692955261km , Prather Pond - 26.55135674508km , Willow Lake - 26.67535393481km , Martin Pond - 26.96164405233km , Helmke Pond - 27.35370101904km , Bates Slough - 27.471239446km , Young Pond - 29.4806900962km , Kennedy Pond - 29.87469437859km , Middle Fork Deep Creek - 30.18348798088km , Travers Creek - 31.10319150824km , Middle Branch Cross Creek - 31.60607678486km , East Branch Cross Creek - 31.7445863164km , Deep Creek - 33.05959513771km
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