Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Lake Pontchartrain, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

Solunar
Tides
Weather
7-Day
Spots

Fishing Overview for Lake Pontchartrain

Within a day trip of Baton Rouge, vast Lake Pontchartrain produces speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, and the occasional flounder, with bridges and riprap drawing bait and predators; spring and fall runs around the Causeway and trestles are renowned, and anglers score from boats or shore piers on moving tides in this brackish estuary linked to Lake Borgne and the Gulf of Mexico. Nearest Hub: New Orleans

Tide Station:

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:3 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:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    62%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 62% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~8 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    380,038 km
    Proximity:
    60.2 %
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 Lake Pontchartrain
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

Settings
Display Settings:
  • poor Day
12 1 2 3 4 5 AM 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Pro Tip: Save locations, get reminders & see fewer ads.
Sign Up Free
Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    04:48 am - 06:48 am
  • minor Time:
    11:07 am - 01:07 pm
  • major Time:
    05:08 pm - 07:08 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:10 pm - 01:10 am
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). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 62% 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. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -51 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Mon, 6 Jul 09:15 • 30.186, -90.083

Tides Times for Fishing: Mon, 6 Jul

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 5 hours and 39 minutes.
Tide Graph
03:47 am 02:54 pm AM PM 0.62 ft 0.2 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 03:47 am 0.2 ft
high 02:54 pm 0.62 ft
Tide Coefficient at 02:54 pm is 39
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
You can support us by subscribing to our Youtube Channel and sharing Fishingreminder on Facebook.

Current Fishing Weather

Updating Weather Infos...

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: New Orleans, US
Temperature
Wave Height
Swell Height
Wind
Pressure
Humidity
Cloudcover
Rain Precipitation
UV Index
Retrieving Weather...

7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 0.82 ft , Coeff: 76
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 0.2 ft
high: , 0.62 ft , Coeff: 39
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 0.69 ft , Coeff: 51
low: , 0.26 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 0.89 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 0 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 1.12 ft , Coeff: 132
low: , -0.23 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 1.31 ft , Coeff: 170
low: , -0.46 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 1.51 ft , Coeff: 208
low: , -0.59 ft
-
-
-
-
R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 1.61 ft , Coeff: 226
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lake Pontchartrain area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 2 wharf(s) in this area.

Florida Avenue Wharf - 23.51444853791km , Galvez Street Wharf - 24.17940331897km

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 21 beaches and bays in this area.

Bayou Laurier - 15.08480925678km , Lacombe Bayou - 15.25247365454km , Bayou Des Mats - 15.58661090894km , Bayou Cochon - 15.61297831267km , Cane Bayou - 16.20925325768km , Bayou Saint John - 17.49300960897km , Bayou Castine - 18.19972867762km , Little Bayou Castine - 18.26729554546km , Black Bayou Lagoon - 19.09010338394km , Bayou Castiglione - 20.07679089524km , Big Branch Bayou - 20.46233834161km , Bayou Chinchuba - 20.4910960784km , Irish Bayou Lagoon - 20.8358146849km , Little Irish Bayou - 21.46949718212km , Irish Bayou - 21.62209548585km , Bayou du Chien - 21.70578423945km , Bayou Bonfouca - 22.10492969504km , Turtle Bayou - 22.33043796777km , Liberty Bayou - 22.99957944096km , Stump Bayou - 23.19679207593km , Bayou Paquet - 23.41328022737km

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.

New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor - 17.90140625956km, Turning Basin - 22.60710584483km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lake Pontchartrain. 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.

Lake Pontchartrain - 0km , Bayou Laurier - 15.08480925678km , Lacombe Bayou - 15.25247365454km , Bayou Des Mats - 15.58661090894km , Bayou Cochon - 15.61297831267km , Cane Bayou - 16.20925325768km , Bayou Saint John - 17.49300960897km , New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor - 17.90140625956km , Bayou Castine - 18.19972867762km , Little Bayou Castine - 18.26729554546km , Little River - 19.04373843004km , Rogers Lagoon - 19.07617174032km , Black Bayou Lagoon - 19.09010338394km , Inner Harbor Navigation Canal - 19.90441418656km , Bayou Castiglione - 20.07679089524km , Demourelles Island - 20.35637594307km , Scout Island - 20.42564029493km , Big Branch Bayou - 20.46233834161km , Bayou Chinchuba - 20.4910960784km , Lake Maisson - 20.6078805231km , Lake Antoinne - 20.61787370372km , Huey P Long Fish Hatchery Dam - 20.65617925712km , Lake Marseille - 20.83093819375km , Irish Bayou Lagoon - 20.8358146849km , Lake Michoud - 21.05386761907km , Little Irish Bayou - 21.46949718212km , Irish Bayou - 21.62209548585km , Bayou du Chien - 21.70578423945km , Big Oak Island - 21.74060027339km , Bayou Bonfouca - 22.10492969504km , Turtle Bayou - 22.33043796777km , Turning Basin - 22.60710584483km , Blind Lagoon - 22.87114003112km , Liberty Bayou - 22.99957944096km , Stump Bayou - 23.19679207593km , Lagoon Maxent - 23.31402024357km , Bayou Paquet - 23.41328022737km , Intracoastal Waterway - 23.43543801867km , Florida Avenue Wharf - 23.51444853791km , Galvez Street Wharf - 24.17940331897km

Harbours and Marinas Beaches Bays Wharfs Points,Reefs,etc
We have many members from all over the world who love fishing and share their catches. Checkout some of the recent catches and show us what you got.

Latest Catches

Share your catch
At fishingreminder we don't hide behind our desk. We are crazy about fishing, just like you - so make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel and see what we're up to. If we are not working on fishingreminder, we are out fishing. Btw. fishingreminder is totally homegrown and we use fishingreminder ourselves everytime we go fishing. We are eternally grateful for your feedback, participation and support.
Comments
Please login to add a comment