How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Dixon, United States ? Today is a excellent 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 Dixon, California centers on the rich waters of Lake Berryessa, Putah Creek, and the Sacramento Valley canal systems, offering anglers year-round action for bass, trout, catfish, and panfish. From finesse tactics on pressured reservoirs to drifting live bait in current, Dixon area fishing blends classic Northern California opportunities with convenient access for both bank and boat anglers. read more...
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Distance to earth:384,313 kmProximity:50.2 %
Moon Phases for Dixon
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minor Time:04:59 am - 06:59 am
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Current Fishing Weather
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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.
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Fishing Overview Dixon
Fishing in and around Dixon, California is defined by its proximity to Lake Berryessa, Putah Creek, and a lattice of agricultural canals and sloughs stretching across the Sacramento Valley. Anglers can target largemouth bass, trout, catfish, panfish, and seasonal migratory species within an easy drive, with options for both quick after-work sessions and full-day trips.
Seasonal patterns are key in this region’s Mediterranean climate. Late winter through spring, rising water temperatures around Dixon push largemouth bass shallow in Berryessa’s coves and in local ponds and canals. This is prime time for reaction baits: spinnerbaits, squarebill crankbaits, and vibrating jigs worked along grass edges, riprap, and flooded brush. As summer heat settles in, bass slide deeper to rock structure, submerged humps, and the thermocline; dropshots, Carolina-rigs, and deep-diving crankbaits excel then. Fall brings some of the year’s best feeding windows, as baitfish group on points and creek channels and bass chase moving baits aggressively.
Trout fishing near Dixon typically centers on Lake Berryessa and regulated reaches of Putah Creek upstream. In cooler months, rainbow trout roam the upper water column and can be caught trolling spoons, small plugs, or nightcrawlers behind dodgers. As surface temps climb, focus deeper, targeting the main river channel or dam area with leadcore line, downriggers, or vertical jigging spoons. On Putah Creek, the clear, cold flows favor technical presentations: small nymphs under indicators, tiny spinners, and ultralight spoons presented quietly to avoid spooking fish.
Habitat and access around Dixon is diverse. Lake Berryessa offers steep rocky banks, long points, submerged creek channels, and pockets of timber and brush, providing classic bass structure and open-water trout habitat. Agricultural canals and local ponds near Dixon feature straight banks, culverts, siphons, and weedlines that concentrate bass, catfish, and panfish. Where access is available, focus on:
- Inlets and outflows with noticeable current.
- Transitions from rock to mud or weed to clean bottom.
- Shade lines from bridges, culverts, and overhanging vegetation.
- Outside bends of canals where the bottom scours slightly deeper.
Common techniques include finesse bass tactics like dropshot worms, Ned rigs, and wacky-rigged stickbaits for clear Berryessa water, especially under bright skies and heavy fishing pressure. In off-colored canals near Dixon, bulkier profile baits—Texas-rigged creature baits, jigs with trailers, and loud topwaters—help fish locate your offering. Catfish respond well on warm evenings and nights to cut sardine, chicken liver, or prepared dough baits fished on simple slip-sinker rigs along channel edges and deeper holes.
For panfish, Dixon-area ponds and Berryessa’s coves produce well in spring and early summer when bluegill and redear sunfish move to shallow spawning flats. Tiny jigs, pieces of worm under a float, or micro soft plastics pitched to visible beds and brush piles are consistent producers. Carp cruising the edges of irrigation canals present a fun sight-fishing opportunity; stealthy presentations with dough balls or sweet corn on small hooks will draw strikes from these powerful fish.
Tactical tips for Dixon anglers include monitoring wind direction on Berryessa—wind pushing into points and pockets stacks bait and bass—and downsizing line for the region’s clear water (6–8 lb fluorocarbon for finesse, 10–12 lb for reaction baits). In the canals, keep moving until you locate life: jumping bait, surface swirls, or visible current seams. Make multiple casts from different angles to every piece of cover, and revisit high-percentage spots at first and last light when the bite often surges.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Dixon 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.
Beach Creek - 30.48014472738km
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.
Oppold Marina - 14.39687914578km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Dixon. 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.
Rock River Dam - 0.7376553205km , Sevenmile Branch - 6.79145622327km , Franklin Creek - 7.95064392821km , Chamberlain Creek - 8.0262287178km , Pine Creek - 8.62834256612km , Reid Creek - 9.79512311436km , Lost Lake Dam - 12.89275913603km , Wild Creek - 13.06776700725km , Babbling Brook - 13.26145934524km , Oppold Marina - 14.39687914578km , Fivemile Branch - 14.58742896565km , Threemile Branch - 14.72191647109km , Howland Creek - 15.15962985236km , Olsens Lake Dam - 15.193750357km , Gale Creek - 19.4892595635km , Kyte River - 21.18711381065km , West Branch Pine Creek - 21.98437167689km , Lily Pad Pond - 22.06958420639km , Orchid Wetland - 22.11693142482km , Snapping Turtle Pond - 22.40355678312km , Big Marsh - 22.42038197048km , Indigo Wetland - 22.57685224788km , Fifty Turtlehead Pond - 22.76831442027km , Wet Pond - 22.89554800729km , Oregon Dam - 23.16869348005km , Leake Lake - 23.37829707126km , Margaret Fuller Island - 24.28637614956km , Lyon Lakes - 24.47388773391km , Woodhaven Lake Dam - 24.80136398543km , French Pond Dam - 25.70216007278km , Mallard Pond - 26.04477100743km , Leo Johnson Lake Dam - 26.13716385874km , Lake Sunset - 26.16996445863km , Spring Slough - 26.57135391542km , Traina Pond Dam - 29.10465607822km , Ramsey Slough - 29.99683840855km , Sullivan Lateral - 30.08752143914km , Grubin Ditch - 30.16775809779km , West Fork Elkhorn Creek - 30.39584525031km , Beach Creek - 30.48014472738km
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