Today's Best Fishing Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Canton, 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.

Canton, United States offers anglers a versatile mix of lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and ponds that produce consistent action for bass, panfish, catfish, trout, and more. From shoreline-friendly park waters to larger boat-access reservoirs, fishing in and around Canton rewards anglers who pay attention to seasonal patterns, structure, and local forage. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:20 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.
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  • Visibility:
    20%
  • Waning Crescent - 20% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~3 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    365,214 km
    Proximity:
    95 %
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 Canton
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    01:24 am - 03:24 am
  • major Time:
    08:51 am - 10:51 am
  • minor Time:
    04:19 pm - 06:19 pm
  • major Time:
    09:16 pm - 11:16 pm
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 20% 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. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 10 Jul 22:00 • 34.237, -84.491
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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: Canton, 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 Canton

Fishing in Canton, Ohio and the surrounding Stark County area centers on a network of reservoirs, city lakes, and nearby rivers that fish well from early spring through late fall. Anglers focus on popular waters like Nimishillen Creek, local park ponds, and larger reservoirs within a short drive for consistent action on largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and stocked trout. Bank access is abundant, and small boats, kayaks, and canoes unlock offshore structure where bigger fish hold.

Seasonal patterns are key in Canton. In early spring, as water temps climb into the 40s and low 50s, crappie, bluegill, and perch stage along shoreline cover and in the backs of coves. Light jigs tipped with soft plastics or live minnows under a float excel. Largemouth bass slide shallow onto north-facing banks and protected bays—slow-rolled spinnerbaits, suspending jerkbaits, and compact jigs produce around laydowns and riprap. As late spring arrives, bass and panfish transition to spawning beds in protected pockets; sight-fishing with wacky-rigged worms, small creature baits, and tiny tubes is reliable.

Through summer, Canton anglers shift to deeper structure and low-light windows. At dawn and dusk, work topwaters—walking baits, poppers, and buzzbaits—along weed edges, points, and around docks for aggressive bass. Once the sun is high, slow down with Texas-rigged worms, Carolina rigs, and drop-shot rigs on offshore humps, channel swings, and submerged roadbeds. Crappie and bluegill stack on brush piles and vertical structure; use small jigs or waxworms fished tight to cover. Catfishing peaks on warm nights: target deeper holes, creek-channel bends, and the downcurrent side of points with cut bait, chicken livers, or live bluegill for channel and flathead catfish.

In fall, cooling water pushes baitfish shallow again, triggering some of the year’s best feeding activity. Bass and walleye chase shad along windblown banks, rocky points, and dam faces. Crankbaits, lipless cranks, swimbaits, and spinnerbaits that match local forage sizes draw reaction bites. Panfish school up on the first deep breakline off shallow flats—vertical jigging or slowly dragging small plastics along bottom is effective. As water temps drop into the 40s, slow your presentations and focus on midday warmth and areas with slightly stained water.

The primary habitat types around Canton include gently sloping shorelines, submerged timber, weedlines, riprap, and creek channels. On reservoirs, spend extra time mapping out main-lake points, channel intersections, and any irregularities in the bank line—small turns or pockets often concentrate fish. In creeks and rivers, focus on current seams, outside bends, rock piles, and deeper pools below riffles. Trout and steelhead in connected systems hold near inflows, deeper runs, and behind current-breaking structure; small spinners, inline spoons, and natural presentations like spawn sacs and single eggs are standard.

For practical tactics, carry a simple, high-confidence setup: a medium spinning rod with 8–10 lb braid to fluorocarbon leader for finesse rigs and panfish, and a medium-heavy casting or spinning rod with 12–15 lb line for power techniques. Use natural colors—green pumpkin, black/blue, shad, and perch patterns—under clear conditions, switching to brighter or darker baits when water is stained. Always adjust depth first, then speed, then lure profile until you connect; Canton’s pressured public waters reward anglers who stay mobile, cover water efficiently, and revisit productive spots as conditions change.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Canton area

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

Scott Mill Creek - 0.97825953283km , Canton Creek - 0.97825953283km , Puckett Creek - 1.42392401933km , Hickory Log Creek - 2.82310919114km , Hickory Log Creek Resevoir - 3.74768289972km , Jug Creek - 4.35508923906km , Greene Lake Dam - 4.81360360992km , Shoal Creek - 5.66670032368km , Lacy Lake Dam - 6.07114457278km , Knox Creek - 7.26364560835km , Cagle Creek - 7.37026528689km , Bradshaw Lake Dam - 7.55087948738km , Sardis Creek - 7.88483605533km , Byrd Creek - 7.92287283677km , Mill Canton Creek Structure Number Six Dam - 8.29678966055km , Edward Creek - 8.44316012462km , Carmichael Lake Dam - 8.76560024818km , Little Shoal Creek - 8.89686117082km , Mill Canton Creek Structure Number 12 Dam - 8.92196238777km , Mill Canton Creek Structure Number Seven Dam - 9.05120987988km , McCanless Creek - 9.33263034146km , Lost Town Creek - 10.20018600985km , Riggin Creek - 10.34076383552km , Gorman Branch - 10.34129734272km , Blankets Creek - 10.43868571101km , Rocky Bottom Branch - 10.48219893884km , Ellison Lake Dam - 10.6780716858km , Mill Canton Creek Structure Number 10 Dam - 10.70216703905km , Mill Canton Creek Structure Number Four Dam - 10.77958770188km , Lake Arrowhead Dam - 10.91329605349km , Beaver Lake Dam - 10.98031010066km , Noonday Creek - 11.17397060479km , Toonigh Creek - 11.21029799856km , Canton Creek Lake Dam - 11.28725371985km , Stamp Shoal Creek Structure Number Two Dam - 11.31378423835km , Little River - 11.36750051418km , Avery Creek - 11.509089247km , Sharp Mountain Creek - 11.53511881792km , Sharp Mountain Creek Structure Number Seven Dam - 11.57484317796km , Blalock Lake Dam - 11.58677349309km

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