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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Marion, United States ? Today is a poor 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 Marion, Ohio centers on a rich mix of reservoirs, small lakes, farm ponds, and nearby Sandusky River access, giving anglers year-round options close to town. From largemouth bass and crappie in local impoundments to walleye, catfish, and stocked trout in regional waters, Marion offers productive, easy-to-reach fishing for boat, bank, and ice anglers alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:36 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:
    79%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 79% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~5 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    404,597 km
    Proximity:
    2.6 %
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 Marion
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    12:53 am - 02:53 am
  • major Time:
    08:50 am - 10:50 am
  • minor Time:
    04:48 pm - 06:48 pm
  • major Time:
    09:18 pm - 11:18 pm
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 Waxing Gibbous at 79% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -48 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Indiana/Indianapolis • Fri, 24 Jul 08:59 • 40.558, -85.659
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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: Marion, 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 Marion

Fishing in Marion, Ohio revolves around a network of small reservoirs, park lakes, quarry ponds, and easy-driving access to rivers like the Sandusky, giving anglers plenty of options without long road trips. Local waters are classic central-Ohio fisheries: fertile, slightly stained, and dominated by largemouth bass, panfish, catfish, and seasonal trout and walleye opportunities in regional lakes.

Seasonally, spring is prime time in the Marion area. As water temps push into the low 50s, largemouth bass slide up to staging banks, riprap, and the first emerging weeds. Slow-roll spinnerbaits, 3–4" swimbaits, and suspending jerkbaits are consistent producers, especially on wind-blown shorelines in reservoirs and park lakes. Crappie stack on brush piles, laydowns, and marina docks; a small float-and-jig combo (1/32–1/16 oz marabou or tube jig) set just above the fish is one of the most reliable ways to fill a cooler. Bluegill and other sunfish start cruising the shallows on warm afternoons; tiny ice jigs tipped with waxworms or pieces of nightcrawler under a pencil float work extremely well for bank anglers.

Summer patterns in Marion shift fish deeper and tighter to cover. Bass relate to weedlines, bridge riprap, and any hard-to-soft bottom transitions. Pitching Texas-rigged creature baits or compact jigs into shade pockets and around laydowns is a consistent strategy, especially early and late in the day. On hot bluebird afternoons, finesse plastics on drop-shot or shaky-head rigs fished along deeper points and dam faces draw more bites. Channel catfish action peaks on warm nights; fish cut shad, shrimp, or chicken liver on slip-sinker rigs along channel edges, near inlets, or just off the dam. Panfish stay active around fishing piers, weed edges, and man-made brush; swap to small pieces of crawler or waxworms when they get finicky.

Fall is one of the most underrated windows in the Marion area. Cooling water pulls baitfish shallow, and both bass and crappie feed aggressively. Cover water quickly with squarebill crankbaits, small spinnerbaits, and lipless cranks around rock and remaining green weeds. Once you locate a concentration of fish, slow down with Ned rigs or wacky worms. Crappie school tighter on vertical structure; target submerged timber or deeper brush with a vertical jigging approach and use electronics if you have them. Catfish key on wind-blown banks where shad stack up; fresh cut bait outfishes everything else when temperatures are dropping.

Winter brings ice-fishing opportunities in cold years when smaller lakes and ponds lock up. Focus on the deeper basin areas and any mid-lake humps for crappie and bluegill, using tiny tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or waxworms and a very subtle jigging cadence. If you’re targeting bass and catfish, set tip-ups with shiners or small bluegill on the deeper side of weedlines or near old creek channels. Clear ice often calls for lighter line (2–4 lb for panfish, 6–8 lb for predator rigs) and downsized presentations.

Across all seasons, location is everything in the Marion region. Prioritize transitions: weed edge to open water, rock to mud, shallow flats dropping into creek channels, and any inflow areas where current carries food. Slightly stained water usually outfishes ultra-clear conditions; in murky water, use darker or highly contrasting lures and add sound (rattling crankbaits, vibrating jigs). Bank access is generally good around park lakes and smaller reservoirs, so walk the shoreline, watch for active bait, and adjust your presentations to match depth, clarity, and cover.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Marion area

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 2 main harbours in this area.

Sports Run - 11.64576002667km, Sports Lake Dam - 12.56233961039km

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

Boots Creek - 0.41339752882km , Lugar Creek - 3.26625491316km , Hummel Creek - 3.34761448657km , Loew Lake Dam South - 4.0400349429km , Walnut Creek - 5.09826672673km , Brookhaven Addition Lake Dam - 5.25150704375km , Crane Pond - 5.28309587874km , Lincoln Country Club Lake Dam - 6.43134095649km , Glendale Lake Dam - 6.54204145098km , Back Creek - 8.02680724214km , City Run - 8.05260830357km , Lake Marion - 8.89485091812km , Jocinah Creek - 9.73350842147km , Bean Run - 9.96251823138km , Brushy Run - 10.32149524117km , Ethel Run - 10.8835873452km , Shell Run - 11.01925613545km , Regular Run - 11.50512603387km , Sports Run - 11.64576002667km , Octain Creek - 11.87325017185km , Sports Lake Dam - 12.56233961039km , Club Run - 12.76696132364km , Taylor Lake Dam - 12.87920158389km , Metocinah Creek - 13.48314972366km , Badger Creek - 14.01232833859km , Branch Creek - 14.68488426704km , North Branch Grant Creek - 15.02210274326km , Roods Run - 15.25225939854km , Cart Creek - 15.5091215526km , Monroe Prairie Creek - 15.63761316404km , New Prairie Creek - 15.92459854288km , Pee Dee Creek - 16.00197955269km , Upland Drain - 16.29424611496km , Round Run - 16.54377716015km , Cane Run - 16.72501340896km , Grant Creek - 16.83662787096km , Little Black Creek - 17.32299642849km , Hopcus Run - 17.49136756862km , Van Run - 17.99592247178km , Mat Run - 18.36411678966km

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