Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Napa, United States ? Today is a average 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.

Fishing in Napa, California centers on the famous Napa River and a network of nearby reservoirs, offering anglers a mix of striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish, trout, and panfish opportunities. From tidal brackish stretches near the lower river to vineyard-lined upper reaches and foothill lakes, Napa fishing is diverse, scenic, and productive year-round for both boat and shore anglers. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:51 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:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    8%
  • Waning Crescent - 8% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~2 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    365,885 km
    Proximity:
    93.5 %
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 Napa
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    02:16 am - 04:16 am
  • major Time:
    09:46 am - 11:46 am
  • minor Time:
    05:17 pm - 07:17 pm
  • major Time:
    10:07 pm - 12:07 am
All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 8% 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 -4 hour and -54 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Fri, 12 Jun 13:22 • 38.297, -122.286

Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 12 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 4 hours and 22 minutes.
Tide Graph
06:24 am 01:05 pm 05:44 pm 11:41 pm AM PM 7.55 ft -0.62 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 06:24 am -0.62 ft
high 01:05 pm 4.66 ft
low 05:44 pm 2.1 ft
high 11:41 pm 7.55 ft
Tide Coefficient at 01:05 pm is 40
Tide Coefficient at 11:41 pm is 115
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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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: Napa, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 4.33 ft , Coeff: 32
low: , 1.8 ft
high: , 7.19 ft , Coeff: 106
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , -0.62 ft
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 40
low: , 2.1 ft
high: , 7.55 ft , Coeff: 115
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , -1.21 ft
high: , 4.99 ft , Coeff: 49
low: , 2.33 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 7.84 ft , Coeff: 123
low: , -1.57 ft
high: , 5.25 ft , Coeff: 56
low: , 2.43 ft
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 8.01 ft , Coeff: 127
low: , -1.77 ft
high: , 5.45 ft , Coeff: 61
low: , 2.46 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 7.97 ft , Coeff: 126
low: , -1.77 ft
high: , 5.58 ft , Coeff: 64
low: , 2.46 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 7.71 ft , Coeff: 119
low: , -1.57 ft
high: , 5.71 ft , Coeff: 67
low: , 2.36 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 7.25 ft , Coeff: 107
low: , -1.21 ft
high: , 5.84 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 2.26 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Napa

Fishing in Napa, CA revolves around the Napa River and nearby lakes, giving anglers a versatile mix of bass, catfish, trout, and panfish in a compact radius. The key is understanding how the river transitions from tidal brackish water down low to a slower, warmer freshwater system upstream, and how seasonal shifts push fish into predictable holding areas.

Napa River bass and stripers are the main draw. In spring, rising temperatures and longer days trigger strong pre-spawn largemouth and smallmouth activity in backwaters, marinas, and flooded tule edges. Work reaction baits—squarebill crankbaits, 3–4 inch swimbaits, spinnerbaits, and chatterbaits—around current breaks, riprap, and wood. As the river warms late spring into summer, fish slide deeper to channel edges, submerged rock, and shaded pilings. Switch to slower presentations: Texas-rigged creature baits, wacky-rigged stick worms, and drop-shot rigs with small finesse plastics.

Striped bass show best in cooler months, especially fall through early spring when fish push up from San Pablo and Suisun Bay. Focus on outside bends, deeper holes, and any obvious current seams. Boat anglers do well trolling deep-diving plugs or 4–6 inch soft-plastic swimbaits along channel edges, while shore anglers score with cut bait (anchovy, sardine), pile worms, or 4–5 inch paddle-tail swimbaits on 1/2–1 oz jig heads. Tide matters in the lower river; many anglers favor the last of the incoming and the first of the outgoing tide for consistent action.

Catfish and panfish fill in during the warm season. Channel and white catfish feed actively on warm evenings in slow, deeper bends, marinas, and slack pockets. Use simple bottom rigs with chicken liver, cut bait, or prepared dough baits. For bluegill and crappie, look to marinas, pilings, and protected pockets with cover. Small jigs under a float, tiny plastics, or pieces of nightcrawler catch plenty of panfish and are ideal when you need steady action.

Nearby lakes and reservoirs around Napa broaden your options. Foothill reservoirs and park lakes typically offer stocked rainbow trout in the cooler months, shifting to strong largemouth, spotted bass, and catfish bites as water temperatures climb. In winter and early spring, target trout by trolling small spoons and minnow plugs or casting from shore with PowerBait or inflated nightcrawlers near drop-offs and points. As the surface warms, move shallower in low light with jerkbaits, ripbaits, and small spoons.

Summer and fall bass tactics on these lakes hinge on structure. Work rocky points, submerged humps, and creek channels with jigs, Carolina rigs, and deep-diving crankbaits during the day; slide shallow early and late with topwater walking baits, poppers, and buzzbaits. Wind-blown banks, areas with baitfish activity, and any remaining green weeds are prime. Light spinning tackle with 6–10 lb test fluoro or braid-to-fluoro leaders helps when the bite gets pressured and finesse-oriented.

Year-round, success around Napa comes from adjusting to water clarity and current. After winter and spring rains, the river often runs off-color—go with louder, darker baits, heavier line, and fish tight to obvious cover. In clear summer and fall conditions, downsize lures, lengthen leaders, and focus on subtle presentations on edges and transitions. Whether you’re slipping a kayak into a quiet Napa River backwater or working a main-lake point at dawn, understanding seasonal movements and local structure is the fastest way to consistent catches.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Napa area

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.

Fly Bay - 10.55414991717km , Appleby Bay - 12.58170859512km

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 1 main harbours in this area.

Napa Valley Marina - 8.80946202632km

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

Napa Creek - 0.27478995386km , Eastside Reservoir 7-004 Dam - 1.69672127186km , Milliken Creek - 2.28551707932km , Kreuse Creek - 2.29522539067km , Old Waterworks 7-002 Dam - 2.89374220183km , Sarco Creek - 3.04344518523km , Lake Camille 1-005 Dam - 3.51191398267km , Spencer Creek - 4.10881883256km , Tulucay Creek - 4.50641850579km , B J Robinson 2410 Dam - 5.83880136288km , Lake Cynthia 1411 Dam - 5.87046080059km , Suscol Creek - 6.35267419185km , Lake Marie 1-006 Dam - 6.45684421365km , Scotts Canyon 417 Dam - 6.75527649612km , Wine Lake 1412 Dam - 7.17933520327km , Sheehy Creek - 7.64197835526km , Green Valley Lake 447 Dam - 8.1873789539km , Lake Madigan 14-002 Dam - 8.20405609969km , Leoma Lakes - 8.4394601637km , Bull Island - 8.52765759897km , Fagan Creek - 8.74218871325km , Timberhill Lake 419 Dam - 8.780661035km , Napa Valley Marina - 8.80946202632km , Steamboat Slough - 8.97184830631km , Hopper Creek - 9.26538082572km , Fagan Slough - 9.58870957401km , Buena Vista Winery 4422 Dam - 9.94362078125km , Milliken 7 Dam - 10.3237897752km , Fly Bay - 10.55414991717km , Green Island - 10.64326174871km , Dug Road Creek - 10.65911094645km , Edgerley Island - 10.72432225178km , Wild Horse Creek - 11.23888734192km , Coon Island - 12.08536813952km , Municipal 21 Dam - 12.41785868617km , Haraszthy Creek - 12.57886323803km , Appleby Bay - 12.58170859512km , Harris 446 Dam - 12.64744415367km , Hudeman Slough - 12.79494343181km , Huichica Creek - 12.92490058829km

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