How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Moultrie, 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.
Fishing near Moultrie, Georgia centers on the rich farm ponds, watershed lakes, and nearby public reservoirs that define southwest Georgia bass country. Anglers around Moultrie target largemouth bass, crappie, bream, catfish, and chain pickerel in a mix of stained, shallow waters and cypress-lined backwaters ideal for power-fishing and live bait. This Colquitt County hub gives fishermen quick access to productive small lakes and managed public fishing areas loaded with quality warmwater species. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:401,560 kmProximity:9.7 %
Moon Phases for Moultrie
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minor Time:12:05 am - 02:05 am
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minor Time:02:20 pm - 04:20 pm
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major Time:07:28 pm - 09:28 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Moultrie
Fishing around Moultrie, Georgia is dominated by classic southwest Georgia warmwater lakes, ponds, and creeks. Within an easy drive you’ll find small public lakes, managed fishing areas, and countless private farm ponds that consistently produce largemouth bass, slab crappie, panfish, and catfish. Expect generally shallow, tannic or stained water with abundant weeds, brush, and cypress that set up perfectly for power techniques and bank fishing.
Seasonal patterns near Moultrie follow a predictable southern rhythm. From late February through April, prespawn and spawning largemouth bass push shallow onto sand, clay, and hard-bottom banks, especially in protected coves and the backs of pockets. This is prime time for soft plastics, weightless stickbaits, lizards, and floating worms worked around visible cover. Crappie stack on brush, stake beds, and dock pilings in 4–8 feet just before the spawn, then move tight to the bank; small jigs or minnows under a float dominate. Summer brings hot water and early/late feeding windows. Bass slide to shade—cypress knees, docks, and thick grass edges—while catfish feed well at night on cut bait and stinkbaits along channel edges. In fall, baitfish move shallow again, and bass chase shad and bream on wind-blown banks, reacting well to spinnerbaits and lipless crankbaits. Winter fishing focuses on deeper channels, dam areas, and the first drop from the shoreline, where slow-rolled jigs or small finesse worms shine.
Key habitat types around Moultrie include shallow stump fields, lily pad flats, cypress shorelines, and man-made brush piles. Work any transition area: where sand meets muck, grass meets open water, or a creek channel swings close to the bank. In small lakes and ponds, the dam face, inflow creeks, and the deepest corners often concentrate bass and catfish. For crappie, pay special attention to isolated brush, submerged timber, and any man-placed structure in 8–15 feet of water.
Effective techniques are straightforward and tailored to stained, shallow water. Power-fishing is extremely productive:
- Largemouth bass: Spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and square-bill crankbaits cover water quickly around grass, stumps, and cypress roots. In heavier cover, flip Texas-rigged creature baits or jigs into holes in the vegetation. Frogs and toads play well over pads at first and last light.
- Crappie: Use 1/32–1/16 oz marabou or tube jigs in natural or chartreuse colors, slow-trolled or spider-rigged along creek channels and brush lines. On still, bright days, downsizing to tiny jigs under a slip float produces more bites.
- Panfish: Bluegill and shellcracker respond to crickets, worms, and small dough baits fished under a float along grass lines and around docks; bed fishing peaks in late spring on sandy pockets and shallow points.
- Catfish: Target deeper holes, old creek runs, and dam areas with cut shad, chicken liver, or commercial baits on slip-sinker rigs, especially from dusk through dark in the summer.
Tactical tips for Moultrie-area waters: fish faster in the warm months until you locate active fish, then slow down and work productive stretches thoroughly. Muddy after a rain? Move shallow and throw loud, bright lures with vibration. Light wind improves the bite by breaking up surface visibility, while flat, sunny days often require finesse—lighter line, smaller baits, and longer casts. Bank access can be excellent on smaller lakes and public fishing areas, so work the shoreline methodically, hitting every piece of visible cover and any subtle depth changes you can reach.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Moultrie 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.
Bay Pole Branch - 16.07314130182km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Moultrie. 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.
Demott Lake North Dam - 3.19206060928km , Brewer Lake Dam - 3.95553967172km , Colquitt County Lake Dam - 4.37396868001km , Demott Lake Dam - 4.69944307528km , Rowell Lake Dam - 6.69434985325km , Wolf Pit Branch - 6.97080299629km , Giles Millpond Dam - 7.66428451245km , Beatles Lake North Dam - 7.7792961333km , Beatles Lake Dam - 7.94739486524km , Middle Prong Indian Creek - 8.86843939889km , Bridge Creek Structure Number Eight Dam - 11.60746048565km , Sells Lake Dam - 12.26675792467km , Sloans Creek - 13.42882622253km , Bridge Creek Structure Number 83 Dam - 13.80340468722km , Adams Lake Dam - 15.05853207261km , Brushy Branch - 15.84285688855km , Moss Lake Dam - 16.06566168018km , Bay Pole Branch - 16.07314130182km , Little Ochlockonee River - 16.50306802303km , Beadles Lake Dam - 16.58329912355km , Moss Lake Dam North - 16.72720844967km , Hall Lake Dam - 16.90274165831km , Piney Branch - 17.95895891543km , Willis Lake - 17.98762720718km , Watery Branch - 18.52999853206km , Lukes Pond - 18.71249647598km , Lolly Creek - 18.89390783686km , Thigpen Branch - 19.46527196481km , Slocumb Branch - 19.78260169397km , Poplar Head Branch - 20.13604302882km , Cardin Lake Dam - 20.42570478036km , Gray Lake Dam - 20.56367365505km , Bridge Creek - 20.87825723777km , Mims Millpond - 20.92354867809km , Sapp Creek - 21.1684108881km , Sonny Glenn Estate Lake Dam - 21.57936284783km , Sallys Branch - 21.59950936712km , Connell Lake Dam - 21.68433434792km , Pittman Lake Dam - 21.97916860904km , Murphys Pond - 22.03119722937km
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