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Planning your next fishing trip in Ottawa, 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 in and around Ottawa, Kansas centers on the Marais des Cygnes River and a network of small reservoirs, farm ponds, and watershed lakes that provide consistent action for warm‑water species. Anglers target channel catfish, flathead catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, and bluegill in a variety of shallow, stained-water environments typical of eastern Kansas prairie country. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:58 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:
    34%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 34% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,324 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
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 Ottawa
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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    07:05 am - 09:05 am
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    03:02 pm - 05:02 pm
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    07:25 pm - 09:25 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:48 pm - 01:48 am
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 34% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -32 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 5 Sep 03:32 • 41.346, -88.843
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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: Ottawa, 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 Ottawa

Ottawa, Kansas fishing revolves around the Marais des Cygnes River, nearby reservoirs, watershed lakes, and numerous farm ponds. These relatively shallow, nutrient‑rich waters warm quickly in spring and support excellent catfish, bass, crappie, and panfish opportunities. Stained water is the norm, so power techniques, noisy baits, and strong scent often outperform finesse tactics.

Spring is prime time across the Ottawa area. As river temperatures hit the low 50s, channel catfish push into current breaks, outside bends, and logjams. Cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared dough baits on 3/0–5/0 circle hooks fished on a simple slip‑sinker rig catch numbers of fish. Focus on seams below riffles and behind downed trees where current and slack water meet. Largemouth bass slide into shallow coves, riprap, and flooded grass; spinnerbaits, square‑bill crankbaits, and bladed jigs in chartreuse/white show up well in the murky water. Crappie stack on brush piles and shallow wood as they move to spawn. A 1/16–1/32 oz tube jig or marabou jig under a fixed float is deadly when worked slowly along shoreline laydowns.

Through summer, Ottawa‑area fishing shifts to an early and late pattern. Channel catfish remain reliable in the Marais des Cygnes River and local lakes. Target deeper holes, outside bends, and the head or tail of pools, especially at dusk and after dark. Stinkbaits and cut bait fished tight to cover are consistent producers. Flathead catfish favor live bait—green sunfish, bullheads, or live shad—placed right in logjams and undercut banks; use heavy tackle and abrasion‑resistant line. Largemouth bass push to shady areas: docks, overhanging trees, weed edges, and riprap. Topwater frogs, buzzbaits, and walking baits shine at first and last light, while Texas‑rigged worms and jigs pitched to visible cover work during the day. Bluegill and other sunfish provide steady action on small pieces of worm or crickets under a float along weed lines and rocky banks.

In fall, cooling water in the Ottawa region sparks a strong feed. White bass and any stocked walleye or saugeye schools often chase shad on wind‑blown points and along riprap; small shad‑style crankbaits, 1/4 oz jigging spoons, and Rooster Tails cast into surface activity can be fast fishing. Bass slide back into mid‑depth cover; medium‑diving crankbaits in shad or craw colors, spinnerbaits slow‑rolled along rock, and jigs crawled through brush produce bigger fish. Catfish key on remaining shad and cut bait; work deeper channel holes and edges as the season progresses.

Winter fishing around Ottawa is slower but still possible during mild Kansas spells. Look for deeper holes in the Marais des Cygnes River and the deepest basin areas in small lakes. Channel catfish can be taken on fresh cut bait fished motionless, and crappie concentrate over brush in 10–20 feet of water; present small jigs or minnows vertically and move slowly. When ice forms safely on small lakes and ponds, panfish and crappie often hold over submerged brush and old creek channels; light line and tiny jigs tipped with waxworms are the standard approach.

Habitat and tactics across the Ottawa area center on reading shallow, off‑color water. Target any combination of current break, depth change, and cover: logjams, riprap banks, bridge pilings, and submerged brush piles are all high‑percentage spots. Heavier line (12–20 lb for bass and 20–40 lb for catfish) is recommended due to wood and rock. In muddy water, choose lures with flash, vibration, or bulk—Colorado‑blade spinnerbaits, rattling crankbaits, jigs with trailers—and pair them with darker profiles that silhouette better. On calm, clear days after a front, slow down with soft plastics, suspending jerkbaits, or live bait to keep putting fish in the boat from Ottawa’s rivers, reservoirs, and ponds.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Ottawa 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.

Mallard Bay - 12.23268037714km

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

Scherer Island - 1.2539473848km , Hitt Island - 1.78796895599km , Bulls Island - 1.91047797462km , Mayo Island - 3.05316545432km , O'Neill Branch - 3.46219160832km , Fall River Creek - 3.8322248627km , Moores Island - 3.99629343577km , Milliken Creek - 5.0042043895km , Moores Creek - 5.03761962029km , Covel Creek - 5.0573583364km , Sheehan Island - 5.10645434168km , Dayton Dam - 6.7471478097km , Delbridge Island - 7.52602708626km , Marseilles Lock - 7.63035963991km , Wildcat Bog - 8.68304686051km , Walbridge Creek - 9.08933763011km , Bells Island - 9.09577019888km , Person Creek - 10.27723273326km , Marseilles Dam - 11.52869273807km , Mallard Bay - 12.23268037714km , Starved Rock Lock and Dam - 12.26604481624km , Crookedleg Creek - 12.3840013752km , Clark Run - 12.44801867328km , Leopold Island - 12.50515002857km , Gum Creek - 12.58775184976km , Clarks Island - 12.97692010187km , Plum Island - 13.03094276988km , South Kickapoo Creek - 14.73788540473km , Indian Island - 15.20669815816km , Johnson Island - 15.80422677567km , Clayton Run - 15.85893515054km , Brumbach Creek - 16.54562925894km , Pecumsaugan Creek - 17.04130550214km , LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Dam - 17.54291127121km , Alleman Lake Dam - 17.63156212478km , Deer Park Lake Dam - 17.71771517737km , North Kickapoo Creek - 18.20532419447km , Bailey Creek - 18.27823704954km , Rat Run - 18.43599832123km , Split Rock Lake - 18.50859528341km

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