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Planning your next fishing trip in Madisonville, 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 Madisonville, Louisiana, centers around the productive lower Tchefuncte River and nearby Lake Pontchartrain, offering inshore saltwater and brackish-water action close to town. Anglers target speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, catfish, bass, and more from banks, docks, kayaks, and bay boats, making Madisonville a year‑round fishing destination on the Northshore. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:19 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.
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  • Visibility:
    79%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 79% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~5 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    404,651 km
    Proximity:
    2.5 %
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 Madisonville
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    12:12 am - 02:12 am
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    07:57 am - 09:57 am
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    03:43 pm - 05:43 pm
  • major Time:
    08:25 pm - 10:25 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 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -15 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Fri, 24 Jul 05:41 • 37.328, -87.499
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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.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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Fishing Overview Madisonville

Madisonville, Louisiana fishing revolves around the lower Tchefuncte River, its marsh-lined bayous, and quick access to Lake Pontchartrain. This mix of fresh, brackish, and nearshore saltwater gives anglers a rare chance to catch bass and catfish just a short run from speckled trout and redfish. Docks, marinas, bridges, and winding bayous around town all hold fish at different times of year, so dialing in the seasonal movements is key.

Spring sees a major transition in the Madisonville area. As river and lake temperatures climb into the 60s, speckled trout and redfish push shallow along the marsh edges, riprap, and scattered shell near the mouth of the Tchefuncte and adjacent bayous. Work 1/4 oz jigheads tipped with soft plastic paddletails in natural colors, or suspending twitchbaits around bait schools. Inside the river, largemouth bass stage on laydowns, cypress knees, and cuts off the main channel; Texas-rigged creature baits and spinnerbaits slow-rolled along the bank produce well.

Summer fishing in Madisonville is all about managing heat and tide. Speckled trout often feed best at first light along current-swept points and around bridges that connect to Lake Pontchartrain. Topwaters and small walking baits can be deadly before sunrise, followed by live shrimp under popping corks once the sun is up. Redfish roam shallow grass beds and drains on high water; target the mouths of small bayous with gold spoons or weedless soft plastics. Deeper outside bends of the Tchefuncte and nearby canals hold catfish and drum; bottom rigs with cut bait or shrimp excel when current is moving.

By fall, cooling water pushes baitfish into the river and along the shorelines, and this is often the most consistent multi-species action of the year around Madisonville. Speckled trout school on channel edges, shell patches, and along the causeway and local bridges when conditions allow a safe run. Focus on moving tide, using 3/8 oz jigs to get down in the column. Redfish stack in bayou mouths and along marsh banks; look for nervous mullet and shrimp skipping on the surface. Inside the river, bass feed aggressively on shad, making crankbaits and small swimbaits strong choices around riprap and wood.

Winter concentrates fish into deeper, more stable water. In cold snaps, speckled trout slide into deeper holes in the lower river, dead-ends, and protected canals. Slow your presentation dramatically: use lighter jigheads, finesse plastics, and subtle lifts off bottom. Redfish often remain catchable in shallow ponds and along sunny banks where water warms a degree or two; sight-fishing with weedless plastics or live shrimp on light fluorocarbon leaders can be very effective in clear, calm conditions. Catfish and drum stay in the main-channel holes—vertical presentations with just enough weight to hold bottom work best.

Key habitats around Madisonville include the main Tchefuncte River channel, outside bends with visible current seams, small feeder bayous with grass and shell, marina docks with pilings, and the riprap and structure around bridges toward Lake Pontchartrain. Reading tide and wind is crucial: prioritize moving water, wind-blown banks that push bait into an edge, and areas where depth changes quickly from shallow flats to deeper channels.

For tactics, most local anglers rely on three core systems: jigheads with soft plastics (1/8–3/8 oz), live or dead shrimp on Carolina or drop rigs, and cork setups to cover the mid-column over shell or grass. Keep a medium-light spinning outfit for trout and sheepshead, and a medium-heavy baitcaster ready for redfish and bass. Matching lure size to the small shrimp and baitfish common in this system, and continually repositioning to stay in productive current, will dramatically improve your catch rates when fishing the Madisonville, Louisiana area.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Madisonville area

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

Kington Lake (historical) - 1.53880668349km , Pogue Creek - 5.40485926312km , Copper Creek - 12.81659017031km , Lambs Creek - 13.39826561397km , Earle Creek - 14.35945979717km , Isaacs Creek - 14.4987666008km , Irwin Creek - 15.71030120664km , Fox Run - 16.17787977135km , Log Creek - 18.22662242839km , Narge Creek - 18.25507943343km , Trace Branch - 18.29205915975km , Craborchard Creek - 18.53184937571km , Weirs Creek - 19.36876158139km , Ellis Branch - 19.55025364727km , Magic Lake - 20.16493023773km , East Fork Hurricane Creek - 21.90353452337km , North Fork Hurricane Creek - 21.90353452337km , Maple Swamp - 22.297139858km , Elk Pond Creek - 22.82211914208km , Shamrock Lake (historical) - 22.82973885515km , Cavena Creek - 22.97675282049km , Farmers Creek - 23.47690841026km , Caney Creek - 23.49602709324km , Jarrels Creek - 23.65710091949km , West Fork Pond River - 23.97831565519km , McFarland Creek - 24.05464902969km , Havana Creek - 24.39429859568km , East Fork Bull Creek - 25.05331325769km , North Fork Bull Creek - 25.05331325769km , Spurlins Creek - 25.24469933521km , Pond River - 25.54815958906km , Montgomery Creek - 25.88265064617km , East Fork Deer Creek - 25.9843079024km , McKnight Creek - 26.48490661742km , Jennings Creek - 26.53172523882km , Donaldson Creek - 26.69940997546km , Owens Creek - 27.33520272247km , Castleberry Creek - 27.40152374209km , Flynn Fork - 27.46681254287km , Ivy Haneline Pond - 27.54160901959km

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