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

Cartersville, Georgia sits on the Etowah River and just upstream from massive Lake Allatoona, giving anglers access to diverse freshwater fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, stripers and more. From river shoals and deep reservoir coves to small creeks and ponds, fishing around Cartersville offers year‑round opportunities for both boat and bank anglers. With varied habitat and strong forage, this northwest Georgia hub is a reliable destination for trophy potential and steady action. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:22 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:
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  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,671 km
    Proximity:
    14.1 %
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 Cartersville
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:49 am - 05:49 am
  • minor Time:
    08:52 am - 10:52 am
  • major Time:
    04:09 pm - 06:09 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:26 pm - 01:26 am
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 Gibbous at 84% 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -21 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 10:47 • 34.165, -84.802
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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: Cartersville, 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 Cartersville

Cartersville, Georgia fishing centers on the Etowah River and nearby Lake Allatoona, creating a mix of current-driven river fishing and classic southern reservoir angling. The Etowah flows right through town, offering quick access to shoals, deep bends, and woody banks, while Allatoona’s sprawling coves, creek arms, and main-lake points sit just a short drive southeast. Together they support strong populations of largemouth and spotted bass, striped and hybrid bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish.

Seasonal patterns are key to consistent fishing around Cartersville. In late winter and early spring, bass concentrate in the deeper holes and channel swings of the Etowah and along steep bluff banks and main-lake points on Allatoona. As water temperatures climb into the 50s and low 60s, prespawn fish slide toward creek mouths, secondary points, and gravel flats. By April, spawning bass and crappie push shallow in protected pockets, backwaters, and along riprap banks, making this one of the easiest times of year for bank anglers to connect.

Summer pushes many gamefish deeper. On Allatoona, spotted bass and stripers school over humps, long points, and river-channel ledges, often relating to bait on your electronics. Night fishing becomes extremely productive; work crankbaits, shaky heads, and topwaters around lighted docks and rock points. In the Etowah, focus on early and late low-light windows, targeting current breaks behind boulders, fallen trees, and bridge pilings. Catfish action peaks in warm weather, with channel and blue cats feeding heavily on cut bait in deeper holes and along outside bends.

Fall brings one of the best bites of the year near Cartersville. Cooling temperatures push shad shallow and into creek arms, and gamefish follow. Look for surface schooling activity on calm mornings and evenings; keep a small topwater, fluke, or spoon ready for fast-moving stripers, hybrids, and spotted bass. In the river, bass and panfish feed aggressively around woody cover and mid-river eddies, making small crankbaits and soft plastics highly effective. Winter concentrates fish again on vertical structure and deeper channel edges; this is prime time to slow-roll jigs, drop-shot rigs, and blade baits directly under the boat.

Habitat variety is a major advantage in the Cartersville area. The Etowah River features shallow shoals, sandbars, and rock seams interspersed with deep outside bends and logjams—ideal for bass, catfish, and rough fish like carp and gar. Lake Allatoona offers rock-lined banks, timbered creek channels, submerged roadbeds, and man-made brush piles that attract crappie and bass. Smaller public ponds and park lakes around town hold bluegill, redear sunfish, and bank-friendly largemouth, perfect for simple bobber-and-worm setups.

Effective local techniques are straightforward but benefit from a tactical approach:

  • For Cartersville bass, keep a small crankbait, a 3–4 inch swimbait, and a finesse worm rigged on a shaky head or drop shot; these cover both river current breaks and rocky lake structure.
  • Crappie anglers do well with minnows or 1/16–1/32 oz jigs around brush, docks, and bridge pilings, especially in spring and under low-light conditions.
  • Stripers and hybrids respond to live shad, trolled umbrella rigs, and vertically jigged spoons on main-lake humps and channel edges.
  • For catfish on the Etowah and Allatoona, target deep holes and ledges with cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits, using enough weight to hold bottom in current.
  • Bank anglers should prioritize access points at bridges, parks, and boat ramps, casting to visible current seams, riprap, and shade lines.

With its blend of productive river stretches and one of north Georgia’s most popular reservoirs, Cartersville delivers year-round fishing opportunities for anglers who pay attention to seasonal movements, match local forage, and target key structure efficiently.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Cartersville 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 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Bartow Beach - 7.23785301183km

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.

Holiday Marina - 11.77035162595km

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

Satterfield Branch - 2.58286148289km , Nancy Creek - 2.61401467924km , Pumpkinvine Creek - 4.58649423285km , Gene Tilley Lake Dam - 5.24478400407km , Ryle Creek - 5.47733622277km , Abernathy Lake Dam - 5.96016163092km , Cooper Branch - 6.22720743946km , Racoon Creek Structure Number Eight Dam - 6.99247645931km , Bartow Beach - 7.23785301183km , Drum Creek - 7.43145961412km , Allatoona Creek - 7.50713947028km , Pumpkinvine Creek Structure Number Two Dam - 8.0067921833km , Holly Spring Branch - 8.03771901485km , Gourd Branch - 8.12968395729km , McKaskey Creek - 8.2591001159km , Rowland Spring Creek - 8.26508362651km , Dellinger Lake Dam - 8.60930638655km , Rogers Creek - 8.6544297144km , Stamp Creek - 8.82202098722km , Raccoon Creek - 9.14610772612km , Tidwell Lake Dam - 9.21043606375km , Pumpkinvine Creek Structure Number One Dam - 9.30630196371km , Aubrey Lake Dam - 9.48736666417km , Seven Islands (historical) - 9.75292421203km , Racoon Creek Structure Number Seven Dam - 9.84810983009km , Stiles Creek - 10.5790930342km , Westbrook Creek - 11.13948204508km , Vaughn Lake Dam - 11.17461808363km , Bowen Branch - 11.21627697035km , Goodwin Branch - 11.27596072839km , Ashpole Creek - 11.35643915616km , Euharlee Creek - 11.57283571889km , Holiday Marina - 11.77035162595km , McEvers Branch - 11.79556212893km , Wildcat Branch - 11.90877583065km , Clear Creek - 12.12868884346km , South Fork Two Run Creek - 12.12868884346km , Upper Aubrey Lake Dam - 12.13392192588km , Hawks Branch - 12.47613957391km , Boston Creek - 12.61449789552km

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