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Owensboro, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Owensboro, 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.

Owensboro, Kentucky offers excellent freshwater fishing along the Ohio River and nearby lakes, with abundant bass, catfish, crappie, and rough fish opportunities. Anglers here can target trophy blue catfish, quality smallmouth and largemouth bass, and seasonal runs of sauger and hybrid striped bass using a variety of river-focused techniques. From shorelines and public ramps to boat-accessible structure, Owensboro fishing is diverse and productive for both beginners and experienced anglers. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:11 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%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~4 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    399,546 km
    Proximity:
    14.4 %
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 Owensboro
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    01:16 am - 03:16 am
  • major Time:
    08:32 am - 10:32 am
  • minor Time:
    03:49 pm - 05:49 pm
  • major Time:
    08:46 pm - 10:46 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 84% 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 -2 hour and -12 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Tue, 22 Sep 07:19 • 37.774, -87.113
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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: Owensboro, 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 Owensboro

Owensboro fishing centers on the Ohio River, with its broad channel, barges, and heavy current creating prime habitat for catfish, sauger, bass, and panfish. Public access points, city riverfront areas, and ramps upstream and downstream of town give boat and bank anglers solid entry to wing dams, eddies, ledges, and barge wash that consistently hold fish.

Seasonal patterns are key on the Ohio River around Owensboro. In late winter and early spring, sauger and walleye stack on main-river ledges, below dams, and at the heads and tails of deep holes. Vertical jigging 1/4–1/2 oz lead jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics in chartreuse, white, or glow is highly effective. As water warms into late spring, blue and channel catfish push shallower onto flats and along current breaks; cut shad, skipjack, and chicken-based baits fished on Carolina rigs or three-way rigs work well.

Summer fishing often means targeting catfish and bass around current seams and structure. Blue catfish relate heavily to ledges, outside bends, and submerged debris piles. Use medium-heavy to heavy rods, 30–65 lb braid, and strong circle hooks (5/0–10/0) to keep fish pinned in heavy current. Night fishing can be productive when daytime traffic and heat are high. Bass anglers should focus on rocky banks, riprap, and any wood cover in slower pockets off the main flow. Crankbaits, 3–4 inch swimbaits, Texas-rigged plastics, and jigs in natural shad and green pumpkin color schemes are top producers.

Fall is one of the most consistent times to fish around Owensboro. Cooling water pushes shad into creeks, backwaters, and along bluff lines, and predators follow. White bass, hybrid striped bass, and the occasional striped bass can blitz bait near the surface at dawn and dusk; small spoons, inline spinners, and 2–3 inch paddle-tail swimbaits cast into surface activity draw fast strikes. Largemouth and spotted bass feed aggressively on shad along rocky points and transitions; squarebill crankbaits and lipless cranks are excellent search tools.

For bank anglers, target inside bends, behind bridge pilings, and near visible current breaks. A bottom rig with a no-roll sinker and cut bait for catfish or a simple bobber-and-worm rig near riprap for bluegill and drum will produce steady action. Fishing just off the main current—where floating debris slows or creates an eddy—is far more productive than casting into the fastest water.

Owensboro’s nearby ponds and small lakes provide additional opportunities for crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass. In spring, focus on shallow coves and brushy shorelines for spawning crappie using 1/16 oz jigs under a fixed or slip float. Through summer, shift slightly deeper to brush piles, docks, and drop-offs, using live minnows or small tube jigs. Light spinning gear, 4–6 lb line, and subtle presentations excel in these clearer, calmer waters.

Live bait—particularly shiners, nightcrawlers, and cut shad—is a staple in the area, but artificial lures can be just as effective when matched to water color and flow. In stained or muddy conditions, upsize lure profiles and choose darker or high-contrast colors. When the river clears, downsize, use more natural tones, and focus on precise positioning along current seams, eddies, and structure to consistently catch fish in the Owensboro area.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Owensboro area

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

Lock and Dam Number 46 - 1.41945753051km , Yellow Bank Island - 2.30633007757km , Beeler Island - 6.09267603201km , Little Hurricane Island - 7.18675534874km , VanBuren Creek - 7.61601937212km , Horse Fork - 8.11541717487km , North Fork Panther Creek - 8.24635682447km , South Fork Panther Creek - 8.25254594261km , Isaac Wright Drain - 8.71419714435km , Pup Creek - 9.041960617km , Kelly Creek - 9.78554234433km , Rhodes Creek - 9.83178683046km , Burnett Fork - 10.09516945068km , Shoemaker Branch - 11.58922554298km , Cowhide Slough - 11.63323788372km , Garrett Creek - 11.96770561509km , Old Panther Creek - 12.20868809999km , Crane Pond Slough - 12.33302786218km , Katie Meadow Slough - 12.57382102892km , Beaverpond Slough - 13.46313281055km , French Island Number 1 - 13.62683718963km , Flat Lick Creek - 13.64809040922km , Carpenters Lake - 14.24966336007km , Miller Lake - 14.38679629132km , Kingfisher Lakes - 14.60256563485km , Long Pond Slough - 14.70236796231km , French Island Number 2 - 15.06116739584km , Huffman Ditch - 15.39275823337km , May String Branch - 16.14107181692km , Martin Creek - 17.22690073143km , Little Blackford Creek - 17.45712929235km , Sweepstakes Branch - 17.62064019614km , Hatfield Drain - 17.75040818933km , Joes Run - 18.03422344551km , Knoblick Creek - 18.1972653945km , Fork of Pup Creek - 18.4095089561km , Middle Fork Knoblick Creek - 19.48441707052km , Robert Richard Drain - 19.64345136464km , East Fork Knoblick Creek - 20.25438351574km , West Fork Knoblick Creek - 20.27720832131km

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