Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
San Jose, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in San Jose, 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.

San Jose, California offers surprisingly diverse fishing opportunities, with anglers able to target trout, bass, catfish, panfish and even coastal species within a short drive of the city. From urban reservoirs like Calero and Almaden to the nearby surf and piers of the South Bay, fishing around San Jose rewards anglers who understand local patterns, water levels, and seasonal movements. With mild weather and year-round access, it’s a productive hub for freshwater and saltwater fishing in the South Bay Area. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near San Jose include: Pillar Point Harbor, Lexington Reservoir, Calero Reservoir, Stevens Creek Reservoir, San Luis Reservoir, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:47 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:
    49%
  • First Quarter Moon - 49% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~9 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    386,373 km
    Proximity:
    45.4 %
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 San Jose
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:56 am - 07:56 am
  • minor Time:
    12:09 pm - 02:09 pm
  • major Time:
    06:27 pm - 08:27 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:43 pm - 01:43 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 First Quarter Moon at 49% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor 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 -1 hour and -58 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Sun, 21 Jun 04:57 • 37.339, -121.895

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 21 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:40 am 06:17 am 01:25 pm 07:42 pm AM PM 8.99 ft 0.59 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 01:40 am 2.4 ft
high 06:17 am 7.09 ft
low 01:25 pm 0.59 ft
high 07:42 pm 8.99 ft
Tide Coefficient at 06:17 am is 50
Tide Coefficient at 07:42 pm is 85
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.
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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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First Quarter Moon
low: , 2.82 ft
high: , 8.17 ft , Coeff: 70
low: , -0.23 ft
high: , 8.73 ft , Coeff: 80
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 2.4 ft
high: , 7.09 ft , Coeff: 50
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 8.99 ft , Coeff: 85
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 1.84 ft
high: , 6.23 ft , Coeff: 34
low: , 1.38 ft
high: , 9.19 ft , Coeff: 89
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 1.18 ft
high: , 5.81 ft , Coeff: 27
low: , 2.13 ft
high: , 9.35 ft , Coeff: 92
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 5.84 ft , Coeff: 27
low: , 2.76 ft
high: , 9.45 ft , Coeff: 93
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 6.17 ft , Coeff: 33
low: , 3.25 ft
high: , 9.51 ft , Coeff: 95
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , -0.33 ft
high: , 6.53 ft , Coeff: 40
low: , 3.58 ft
high: , 9.55 ft , Coeff: 95
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , -0.62 ft
high: , 6.82 ft , Coeff: 45
low: , 3.74 ft
high: , 9.58 ft , Coeff: 96
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview San Jose

Fishing near San Jose, CA revolves around a mix of foothill reservoirs, small urban lakes, and quick runs out to the South San Francisco Bay shoreline. The main freshwater hubs within easy reach include Calero Reservoir, Coyote Lake, Anderson (when water levels and access allow), Chesbro, Uvas, and the smaller ponds around Almaden Valley and South San Jose. Just north, the South Bay shoreline, piers, and sloughs offer saltwater options for striped bass, halibut, and surfperch.

Seasonal patterns drive most action. Late winter into spring is prime for rainbow trout when local reservoirs are stocked and water temps remain cool; early morning and late afternoon are best, with trout cruising the upper 10–20 feet. At the same time, pre-spawn largemouth bass move shallow along rocky banks, points, and flooded brush. From late spring through early fall, bass fishing becomes the main draw, with topwater action at dawn and dusk and deeper structure bites under bright sun. Catfish bite well on warm summer nights, especially after heat waves. In fall, cooling water pushes baitfish tight to points, dam faces, and creek channels, concentrating bass and panfish. Saltwater action tends to peak from late spring through early fall when baitfish and anchovy schools flood the South Bay.

Key freshwater habitats around San Jose include rocky main-lake points, submerged creek channels, riprap dam faces, and weedy coves. In clearer reservoirs like Calero and Coyote, bass often hold around isolated rock and steep banks; finesse presentations shine here. In more stained lakes, focus on shallow cover, laydowns, and any remnant vegetation. Urban ponds with limited structure reward anglers who work subtle depth changes, aerator areas, and shady overhangs.

Effective techniques vary by season:

  • Bass: In spring, throw weightless stickbaits, small swimbaits, or Texas-rigged creature baits along transition banks. Summer calls for drop-shot rigs, neko rigs, and Carolina rigs along points and offshore humps. At low light, walk-the-dog topwaters and buzzbaits can produce explosive strikes.
  • Trout: Troll small spoons, spinners, or threaded nightcrawlers behind dodgers when boats are allowed, staying just above marked thermoclines. From shore, use sliding sinker rigs with dough baits or inflated worms near stocked access points, focusing on wind-blown banks.
  • Catfish: Soak cut baits, chicken liver, or prepared stink baits on simple slip-sinker rigs in coves and along creek channels at dusk and into the night.
  • Panfish: Use micro jigs or small pieces of worm under a float around docks, reeds, and brush for steady action, especially for kids.

Saltwater fishing near San Jose centers on the South Bay shoreline, slough mouths, and regional piers. Stripers and halibut track bait along current seams and channel edges; swimbaits, soft jerkbaits, and live bait rigs are productive. Surfperch patrol sandy beaches, where anglers do well casting small grubs on Carolina rigs into the first and second trough. Tide movement is crucial: focus on outgoing or early incoming tides that create defined current lines and push baitfish into ambush zones.

For consistent success around San Jose, watch water levels, clarity, and wind more closely than the calendar. Adjust lure size and color to match visibility, downsize when fishing pressure is heavy, and stay mobile until you locate active fish. The region’s mix of reservoirs, ponds, and nearby saltwater gives dedicated anglers year-round opportunities within a short drive of the city.

The Best Fishing Spots around San Jose

Pillar Point Harbor

Sheltered by a long breakwater at Half Moon Bay, Pillar Point Harbor offers protected kayak and small-boat access along with productive jetty fishing for rockfish, lingcod, and in-season halibut; the inner harbor supports jacksmelt and perch. Its mix of calm waters and rocky structure, with quick access to the open coast from Half Moon Bay, keeps it busy year-round.

Lexington Reservoir

Tucked in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Los Gatos, Lexington Reservoir holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish; spring brings bass to shoreline cover, while summer and fall see deeper patterns accessible by kayak or small boat. Steep, wooded banks provide ambush structure and varied shoreline access.

Calero Reservoir

A warmwater favorite in the foothills southeast of San Jose, Calero offers solid largemouth bass fishing around coves and submerged timber, along with crappie, bluegill, and catfish; wind-swept points and creek inlets often hold active fish. Its broad arms suit both shore stalking and small-boat exploration.

Stevens Creek Reservoir

Close to Cupertino, this compact reservoir fishes bigger than its size, with largemouth bass in brushy pockets, crappie and bluegill around wood, and periodic trout showing in cooler months near the dam. Clear water and steep banks reward precise presentations from shore or small craft.

San Luis Reservoir

A massive, windswept impoundment east of Gilroy, San Luis is renowned for hard-fighting striped bass along wind-driven points and coves, plus largemouth bass, catfish, and seasonal trout; nearby O’Neill Forebay adds shallow-water options. Its vast open water and bait-rich currents draw anglers from across the region.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater San Jose area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby San Jose. 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.

Los Gatos Creek - 0.71880395834km , Miguelita Creek - 2.61312661602km , Upper Penitencia Creek - 3.37558877533km , Silver Creek - 3.65552526245km , Canoas Creek - 5.76498518233km , Babb Creek - 6.12908905191km , South Babb Creek - 6.88350173196km , Thompson Creek - 7.55561317349km , Sierra Creek - 7.9026290622km , Flint Creek - 8.02695419109km , Ross Creek - 8.3249113218km , Dutard Creek - 8.47604373522km , San Tomas Aquinas Creek - 8.52223285412km , Crosley Creek - 8.70590392913km , Sweigert Creek - 8.74306277861km , Columbine 622-015 Dam - 9.18827849994km , Piedmont Creek - 9.62706358904km , Norwood Creek - 9.81209436752km , South Branch Piedmont Creek - 10.18272127899km , North Branch Piedmont Creek - 10.18718460273km , Quimby Creek - 10.34052662534km , Guadalupe Creek - 10.51282514423km , Alamitos Creek - 10.51282514423km , Arroyo De Los Coches - 10.6724897646km , Berryessa Creek - 10.74645014359km , Fowler Creek - 10.74810105148km , Wildcat Creek - 11.38878084205km , Arroyo Aguague - 11.57752010193km , Regnart Creek - 11.65534896048km , South Branch Tularcitos Creek - 11.8282402487km , Yerba Buena Creek - 11.86903788432km , Vasona Creek - 11.89012546663km , Calabazas Creek - 11.9003329859km , Saratoga Creek - 11.91741924238km , Calera Creek - 11.92923587639km , Tularcitos Creek - 11.97445450915km , Vasona Dam - 11.98359303402km , Guadalupe River - 12.15867225258km , Rinconada Reservoir 72-010 Dam - 12.37341473708km , Sobey Creek - 12.49248442318km

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