Today's Best Fishing Times for
Goshen, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Goshen, 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 Goshen, Indiana centers on a network of natural lakes, small rivers, and managed ponds that offer year-round opportunities for panfish, bass, walleye, and catfish. Anglers target the Elkhart River, Fidler Pond, and nearby northern Indiana lakes for productive bank and small-boat fishing. From ice fishing bluegill in winter to summer largemouth bass and channel catfish, Goshen delivers diverse fishing close to town. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:6 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 Goshen
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:
    03:56 am - 05:56 am
  • minor Time:
    08:34 am - 10:34 am
  • major Time:
    04:12 pm - 06:12 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:18 pm - 01:18 am
All times are displayed in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -48 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Indiana/Indianapolis • Thu, 4 Jun 03:07 • 41.582, -85.834
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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: Goshen, 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 Goshen

Fishing around Goshen, Indiana revolves around a mix of shallow natural lakes, reclaimed gravel pits, and the Elkhart River system. These waters warm quickly in spring, grow thick weed edges by early summer, and offer reliable structure for bass, panfish, and catfish. Fidler Pond inside town, the Elkhart River, and numerous nearby lakes in Elkhart County make Goshen a handy base for bank anglers, kayakers, and small-boat fishermen.

Spring is a key season. As water temperatures climb into the 50s, bluegill, crappie, and perch move into canals, shallow bays, and soft-bottom shorelines. Use small crappie tubes, 1/32–1/16 oz marabou jigs, or live minnows under a slip float, working the first green weeds and any wood cover. Largemouth bass push shallow soon after ice-out; target north-facing shorelines, riprap along public access areas, and culvert mouths with suspending jerkbaits and compact jigs. On the Elkhart River, slowly drift a jig-and-minnow combo along current seams for walleye in early morning and evening.

By summer, weed growth dominates most Goshen-area lakes and ponds. Early and late in the day, focus on outside weedlines in 6–12 feet with Texas-rigged worms, swim jigs, and spinnerbaits for largemouth bass. Midday, bass often bury in the thickest mats; punching with a compact creature bait and a 3/4–1 oz weight can trigger bigger fish. Panfish stack on the deeper edge of weeds and around isolated patches of cabbage on clearer lakes; vertically present small ice-style jigs tipped with waxworms or plastics. Channel catfish in the Elkhart River and local ponds respond well after dark to cut bait, dip bait, or nightcrawlers fished on simple slip-sinker rigs near bends, logjams, and bridge pilings.

In fall, cooling water pushes baitfish shallow again and improves daytime action. Work crankbaits and lipless cranks along remaining green weeds and rocky shorelines for bass and the occasional walleye. Crappie form loose schools over mid-depth flats and around submerged brush; slowly troll or drift small beetle spins or 1/16 oz jigs to cover water until you mark a school, then hover and vertically jig. Carp and drum in the river stay active well into late fall; sweet corn or dough baits on simple bottom rigs catch steady numbers when fished near deeper holes and current breaks.

Winter brings consistent ice-fishing on smaller lakes and ponds around Goshen most years. Bluegill, redear, and perch are prime targets. Start shallow over remaining weed clumps with tiny tungsten jigs and 2–4 lb line, then move progressively deeper as winter sets in. Use a slow, subtle cadence and downsize presentations in clear water. On larger lakes nearby, look for perch on soft-bottom flats adjacent to drop-offs, and use set-lines or tip‑ups with small minnows for bonus walleye and pike during low-light periods.

Local tactics and access center on staying mobile and downsizing presentations. Kayaks and small jon boats excel on Goshen-area waters, allowing you to slide into undeveloped shorelines and quiet back bays. Bank anglers do well by targeting inflows, outflows, bridges, and any visible cover. Light spinning gear, 4–8 lb mono or fluoro, and a compact tackle box of jigs, small crankbaits, soft plastics, and hooks for live bait will cover most fishing situations around Goshen throughout the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Goshen 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 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Conklin Bay - 21.27631193788km , Baugo Bay - 22.36645924253km

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

Goshen Pond Dam - 2.36251915141km , Rock Run Creek - 2.38541191119km , Norton Lake - 2.94242822209km , Butts Lake - 3.49428578675km , South Fork Pine Creek - 6.98542360686km , North Fork Pine Creek - 7.442165483km , Little Yellow Creek - 7.97142246114km , Yellow Creek Lake - 10.93620044516km , Dock Lake - 12.34573608072km , Juday Ditch - 13.97647536438km , Sheep Creek - 14.04659830634km , Frog Pond - 15.17233950923km , Puterbaugh Creek - 15.48826414381km , Little Elkhart River - 15.90969395132km , Elkhart Hydro Dam - 16.40597865914km , Christiana Creek - 16.57503897681km , Elkhart River - 16.72003044839km , Heaton Lake - 17.91121406502km , Trout Creek - 18.69506475295km , Round Lake - 18.89371424292km , Solomon Creek - 19.15039488475km , Syracuse Lake - 19.15287773739km , Emma Creek - 19.24386878364km , Boner Lake - 19.34231492623km , Indiana Lake - 19.74548770336km , Coverdale Lake - 20.28747396076km , Cass Lake - 20.38291971229km , Kale Island - 20.64936279127km , Cobus Creek - 20.88510443655km , Hunter Lake - 20.89185669726km , Simonton Lake - 20.91164242515km , East Lake - 20.9415658445km , Conklin Bay - 21.27631193788km , Waubee Lake - 21.40526547504km , Baldwins Lake - 21.7239846703km , Cotton Lake - 21.8442190629km , Baugo Creek - 21.85916848358km , Long Lake - 22.04521944502km , Shipshewana Lake - 22.18382332337km , Baugo Bay - 22.36645924253km

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