Today's Best Fishing Times for
Dalton, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Dalton, 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.

Dalton, Georgia sits in the heart of northwest Georgia’s bass country, with quick access to fish-rich reservoirs, river systems, and small public lakes. Anglers here target largemouth, spotted bass, crappie, catfish, trout and striped bass on waters like Carters Lake, Lake Conasauga, the Oostanaula River, and Rocky Mountain PFA, making Dalton a strong base camp for year‑round freshwater fishing. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:23 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:
    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 Dalton
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    01:25 am - 03:25 am
  • major Time:
    08:54 am - 10:54 am
  • minor Time:
    04:23 pm - 06:23 pm
  • major Time:
    09:18 pm - 11:18 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -8 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 10 Jul 21:09 • 34.77, -84.97
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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.
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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 Dalton

Fishing near Dalton, Georgia revolves around a cluster of diverse waters within an hour’s drive: deep highland reservoirs like Carters Lake, river systems such as the Coosawattee and Oostanaula, mountain lakes like Lake Conasauga, and managed lakes at Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area. This mix gives Dalton anglers dependable action for bass, crappie, catfish, stripers, and seasonal trout.

Seasonal patterns are key. In late winter and early spring, spotted and largemouth bass stage on points and channel swings on Carters Lake and Rocky Mountain PFA. Work jerkbaits, Alabama rigs, and underspins in 10–25 feet, targeting bait balls on your electronics. By the spawn (roughly April), bass push shallow on protected banks, pea gravel pockets, and wood; soft plastics, wacky rigs, and small jigs shine. Crappie peak in spring as well—slow-troll or spider-rig small jigs and minnows along rocky shorelines and submerged brush.

Summer heat pushes fish deeper across most Dalton-area lakes. On Carters, spotted bass and striped bass relate to main-lake humps, timber edges, and steep bluff banks. Drop-shot rigs, flutter spoons, and vertical presentations to sonar-marked fish are productive. Night fishing becomes extremely effective: cast big spinnerbaits and worms for largemouth around lit docks and shallow cover on smaller lakes, and drift cut bait or chicken livers on river edges for channel and blue catfish. On the Oostanaula and Coosa systems, focus on outside bends, current breaks, and deeper holes for flatheads with live bream or big shad.

Fall brings a strong shallow bite around Dalton. Bass and stripers chase shad onto flats, into coves, and up river arms. Watch for surface activity and birds; cast walking topwaters, small swimbaits, and lipless crankbaits to schooling fish. Crappie slide back to mid-depth brush (10–18 feet); vertical jigging around marked cover is efficient. Panfish like bluegill and redear remain catchable with small worms or crickets around riprap, docks, and blowdowns.

Winter fishing focuses on vertical and slow presentations. Spotted bass on Carters Lake hold tight to timber in 25–45 feet—use finesse jigs, drop-shots, and shaky heads on steep structure. On rivers, cold-season catfish stack in the deepest holes; anchor slightly upstream and present cut bait on slip-sinker rigs. Trout opportunities exist in nearby mountain streams and tailwaters north and east of Dalton—drift small inline spinners, worms, or nymphs through deeper runs and pools during stable weather windows.

Tactical tips around Dalton’s fisheries include: keep quality electronics on when fishing deep, as most highland-spotted-bass and striper bites are found around bait schools; carry both casting and spinning outfits to cover power techniques and finesse; and scale line size to the water—lighter fluorocarbon for clear reservoirs, heavier mono or braid for river catfish and heavy cover. Rotating among lakes, rivers, and mountain waters within easy driving distance of Dalton lets you stay on strong bites twelve months a year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Dalton area

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

Threadmill Lake Dam - 2.20552717329km , Lakeshores Lake Dam - 2.3087651618km , Farrar Branch - 2.77617323271km , Haig Mill Creek - 3.50261609195km , Hammond Creek - 3.73890396258km , McLellan Creek - 3.76359201509km , Stacy Branch - 4.98344957202km , Haig Mill Dam - 5.4020816845km , Mill Creek Watershed Dam Number Nine - 5.52350033433km , Mill Creek Watershed Dam Number Seven - 5.54057823262km , North Fork Mill Creek - 5.80547378353km , Thomas Island - 6.11731933285km , Schwab Branch - 6.63026212727km , Crow Valley Creek - 6.68524484356km , Ketchum Branch - 6.73073675389km , Folsom Branch - 6.7387854027km , Randolph Island - 6.7699112789km , Poplar Spring Creek - 6.79482976546km , Logan Branch - 7.47674189735km , Mill Creek Watershed Dam Number 10 - 7.63672233563km , Mill Creek Watershed Dam Number Eight - 7.97162559164km , Drowning Bear Creek - 8.0151708398km , Dalton Rock Products Lake Dam - 8.71763746446km , Mill Creek Watershed Dam Number Two - 9.22756289758km , Crown Mill Lake Dam - 9.24272926443km , Felkers Island - 9.42040543153km , Coahulla Creek - 9.84517191241km , Hopkins Branch - 9.94117043619km , Cove Creek - 9.97221722772km , Little Swamp Creek - 10.06867435988km , Jobs Creek - 10.28581645554km , Mount Vernon Creek - 10.49487532687km , Cobblestone Lake Dam - 10.73329603045km , Moody Branch - 10.93701457022km , Big Jack Creek - 11.09031735115km , Sapp Branch - 11.67146044045km , Smithey Branch - 11.89534262516km , Prater Island - 12.19353843365km , Kenyon Creek - 12.33379076248km , Stone Branch - 13.09975605937km

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