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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Newton, 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 and around Newton, Massachusetts centers on the Charles River, Crystal Lake, Hammond Pond, and a network of smaller urban ponds that hold surprisingly good gamefish. Anglers target largemouth and smallmouth bass, stocked trout, chain pickerel, panfish, and carp throughout the open-water season and even through the ice in colder winters. With easy public access and diverse fisheries, Newton offers productive freshwater fishing minutes from Boston. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:7 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:
    68%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 68% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~9 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    367,653 km
    Proximity:
    89.3 %
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 Newton
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    04:11 am - 06:11 am
  • minor Time:
    11:53 am - 01:53 pm
  • major Time:
    04:34 pm - 06:34 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:15 pm - 11:15 pm
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 68% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -5 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Wed, 2 Sep 06:47 • 41.7, -93.048
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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: Newton, 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 Newton

Newton, Massachusetts fishing revolves around the Charles River corridor and a series of kettle ponds and urban lakes that fish far bigger than they look. The mix of river current, weedy coves, rocky shorelines, and deep, clear basins creates multi‑species opportunities for bank and small‑craft anglers. Public access is generally good, and short walks from neighborhood streets can put you onto quality largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, stocked trout, pickerel, and panfish.

The Charles River in Newton is a four-season producer. In early spring, focus on slower inside bends, eddies below small drops, and backwater coves as water temps creep into the 40s and low 50s. Smallmouth and largemouth hold tight to rocks and wood; 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads with 3–4 inch soft-plastic minnows, compact tubes, and small suspending jerkbaits are reliable. Carp prowl the slower stretches and mud flats—packbait or simple hair rigs with corn fished just off bottom will draw fish once water warms into the 50s.

From late spring through early fall, weeds and surface activity dominate the pattern. At first and last light, work topwater walkers and frogs tight to emergent vegetation and along riprap. Midday, flip wacky‑rigged stickbaits and Texas‑rigged creature baits into shade pockets around overhanging trees and laydowns. In current seams and below bridges, small crankbaits and Ned rigs catch both smallmouth and schoolie-sized striped “river bass” type fish when they slide up to feed. Panfish stack along weed edges—a simple float with a piece of worm or a 1/32 oz jig and small plastic grub is all that’s needed.

Stillwaters like Crystal Lake, Hammond Pond, Bullough’s Pond, and smaller neighborhood ponds offer excellent bank fishing and are ideal for small kayaks and canoes. In spring and fall, trout stocking in select waters jump-starts action; spoons, small inline spinners, and 2–3 inch stickbaits cover water efficiently. Cast parallel to the bank and work drop‑offs where stocked trout cruise. Early and late in the day, slow‑trolled spoons or bait floated just off bottom can make the difference on pressured fish.

Largemouth bass and chain pickerel are the main warm‑water draws in Newton’s ponds. Target submerged weeds, lily pads, and any visible wood. In summer, downsize presentations to handle clearer water and increased pressure: 4–5 inch finesse worms, small swim jigs, and weightless flukes excel. On flat, calm days, long casts with light line (6–8 lb fluorocarbon or 10–15 lb braid to a leader) are key to getting bites. For bigger pickerel, work 3–4 inch paddle‑tail swimbaits and spinnerbaits along outside weedlines.

Winter fishing in Newton varies year to year, but when safe ice forms, the ponds can offer good panfish, bass, and pickerel action. Focus on weed beds that remain green; set tip‑ups along the edges with live shiners, and jig small spoons or tungsten jigs tipped with waxworms for perch and sunfish.

Across the Newton area, success comes from reading water type and matching simple, proven techniques. Travel light, keep presentations subtle, and move frequently until you contact fish. Once you find the right depth, cover type, and lure profile, you can dial in consistent catches on these urban Massachusetts waters.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Newton area

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

Benjamin Creek - 4.15669496399km , East Grand Creek - 8.88652727656km , Alloway Creek - 9.46146857932km , Severs Creek - 9.5877018544km , Warren Grove Creek - 9.81223452067km , Wire Lake - 10.86428483991km , Snipe Creek - 11.97276866297km , Carson Creek - 12.49573143442km , Indian Creek - 12.57575942039km , West Burr Oak Creek - 13.02950592279km , East Burr Oak Creek - 13.02950592279km , Mystic Reservoir Dam - 13.26555766359km , Reasnor Creek - 13.56240675062km , Fullington Creek - 13.56682682679km , Little Snipe Creek - 13.73038313101km , Potatoe Creek - 16.05869328716km , Turkey Creek - 16.08395778403km , Rock Creek Lake Dam - 16.82833795875km , Red Rock Creek - 18.34325757km , Oakland Acres Dam - 18.47011227596km , Byers Branch - 21.76502219955km , Crab Tree Lake - 22.98661907513km , Little Elk Creek - 22.99650806379km , Union Valley Creek - 23.19965240609km , Slater Creek - 23.25494103881km , Van Zante Creek - 23.37339050893km , Goose Creek - 26.06476286558km , Santiago Creek - 27.15674414642km , Lutes Creek - 28.03387433596km , Middle Branch Buckley Creek - 29.52423859481km , East Branch Buckley Creek - 29.55985964878km , Thunder Creek - 30.05062226637km , Lighting Creek - 30.28224661875km , Calhoun Creek - 30.33893657281km , South Timber Creek - 30.41538694505km , Hendrickson Marsh Dam - 30.6680550542km , Hendrickson Marsh Lake - 30.75994447512km , Mohrs Lake - 31.24422797096km , Mill Branch - 31.25636581865km , Ballard Creek - 32.24578958105km

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