How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Auburn, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, 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 Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
- 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.
Auburn, Washington offers diverse freshwater fishing opportunities centered around the Green River, Lake Tapps, and a network of local lakes and ponds. Anglers target salmon, steelhead, trout, bass, and panfish close to town, with year‑round options for both bank and boat fishing. With urban access and classic Pacific Northwest river and lake habitats, Auburn is a productive base for anglers across all skill levels. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:58%
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First Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:405,397 kmProximity:0.7 %
Moon Phases for Auburn
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average Day
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major Time:
06:09 am -
08:09 am
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minor Time:02:20 pm - 04:20 pm
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major Time:06:28 pm - 08:28 pm
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minor Time:10:37 pm - 12:37 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 19 Sep
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 02:21 am | 0.95 ft |
| high | 08:28 am | 4.76 ft |
| low | 02:27 pm | 1.44 ft |
| high | 08:36 pm | 5.35 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 0.75 ft
high:
, 4.92 ft
, Coeff: 78
low:
, 1.31 ft
high:
, 5.45 ft
, Coeff: 95
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 0.95 ft
high:
, 4.76 ft
, Coeff: 73
low:
, 1.44 ft
high:
, 5.35 ft
, Coeff: 92
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, 1.05 ft
high:
, 4.69 ft
, Coeff: 71
low:
, 1.48 ft
high:
, 5.35 ft
, Coeff: 92
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 1.02 ft
high:
, 4.79 ft
, Coeff: 74
low:
, 1.38 ft
high:
, 5.45 ft
, Coeff: 95
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 0.89 ft
high:
, 4.95 ft
, Coeff: 79
low:
, 1.18 ft
high:
, 5.61 ft
, Coeff: 100
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 0.69 ft
high:
, 5.22 ft
, Coeff: 87
low:
, 0.89 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
high:
, 5.81 ft
, Coeff: 106
low:
, 0.49 ft
high:
, 5.51 ft
, Coeff: 97
low:
, 0.59 ft
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Full Moon |
high:
, 6 ft
, Coeff: 113
low:
, 0.26 ft
high:
, 5.84 ft
, Coeff: 107
low:
, 0.3 ft
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Fishing Overview Auburn
Fishing in Auburn, Washington centers on the Green River corridor, nearby Lake Tapps, and a ring of small lakes that give anglers multiple options in any season. Auburn’s mix of urban access and classic Puget Sound lowland water makes it a practical home base for chasing salmon, steelhead, trout, and warmwater species without long drives.
Seasonal patterns around Auburn are driven by the Green River’s salmon and steelhead runs and the warming and cooling cycles of the lakes. Late summer through fall, the Green River draws anglers for chinook, coho, and chum salmon, with pink salmon showing up in odd-numbered years. Focus on first light travel times, when fresh fish move on rising water and are most responsive to hardware. Winter transitions into steelhead and resident cutthroat opportunities in the river, while lakes slow down and call for subtle, slower presentations.
Spring brings some of the most consistent action in Auburn-area lakes as water temperatures climb. Stocked rainbow trout respond well to small spinners, spoons, and PowerBait fished near the bottom from public access points. As the water pushes into the mid‑50s and above, largemouth and smallmouth bass slide shallow on Lake Tapps and other local waters, staging on points, docks, and shallow rock. Summer is prime time for warmwater fishing; early and late in the day, bass and panfish feed aggressively along weed edges and around wood, while mid‑day calls for fishing deeper breaks and shade.
Key habitats include the Green River’s traveling lanes, current seams, and soft‑water pockets near Auburn’s bridges and park access sites. Look for riffle‑to‑run transitions and inside bends where salmon and steelhead pause; walking the bank and visually locating green, walking‑pace water is often more important than any specific spot. Nearby, Lake Tapps is dominated by rock structure, points, and island complexes that hold smallmouth bass, while shallow coves, docks, and scattered weeds offer better largemouth and panfish habitat. Smaller lakes around Auburn typically feature drop‑offs just outside the shoreline flat; trolling or casting along these contour changes is consistently productive for trout.
Common techniques and tactical tips vary by water. On the Green River, anglers commonly swing spoons and spinners or drift jigs and bait through travel lanes. Scale your gear to flows: use slightly heavier spoons and added split shot during higher water, then downsize hardware and leaders as the river drops and clears. For bank anglers, covering water is critical—fish each slot methodically, then move rather than overworking one small stretch.
On local lakes, trout tactics center on trolling small wedding ring spinners, inline blades, or micro‑plugs behind a small weight, or still‑fishing with dough bait or floating baited hooks off the bottom. Bass anglers on Lake Tapps do well with tube jigs, drop‑shot rigs, and crankbaits along rocky points and offshore humps; watch your electronics or line angle for distinct depth breaks and concentrate on those edges. In weedier ponds and backwaters, weightless soft plastics, topwater frogs, and wacky‑rigged worms excel for largemouth, especially at dawn and dusk.
For panfish and kids’ trips around Auburn, keep it simple: small floats, size 8–12 hooks, and bits of worm near docks, cattails, and submerged brush. Move frequently until you find active schools. Whether you’re hiking into a Green River bar or launching on Lake Tapps, Auburn rewards anglers who pay attention to water level, clarity, and structure, then adjust lure size, depth, and speed to match the conditions.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Auburn area
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 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Auburn Municipal Beach - 5.31817902378km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Auburn. 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.
Lewiston Falls Dam - 0.75502247539km , Lewiston Falls Project Dam - 0.80553098729km , Fox Island - 0.85824021135km , Little Androscoggin River - 1.20509734789km , Barker Mill Dam - 1.22458241525km , Canal Street Dam - 1.93768054102km , Taylor Brook Dam - 2.2295710705km , Taylor Brook - 2.25054850764km , Lake Andrews - 2.50585750235km , Boxer Island - 2.57559109417km , Jepson Brook - 2.59126797559km , Taylor Pond - 3.97630154352km , Garcelon Bog - 4.0064499435km , Stetson Brook - 4.18440757993km , Lapham Brook - 4.65472389823km , Hart Brook - 4.75002762663km , Hodgkins Brook - 4.83249457749km , Deer Rips Dam - 4.87103031116km , Lake Auburn Dam - 5.22102263712km , Auburn Municipal Beach - 5.31817902378km , Gulf Island Dam - 6.36882733501km , Soper Mill Brook - 7.77990561237km , Worthley Brook - 8.08060451739km , Hackett Mills Dam - 8.23593836834km , Morgan Brook - 8.37780642871km , North Auburn Dam - 9.51315088684km , Salmon Brook - 10.20418405061km , Sleeper Dam - 10.23495336087km , Moody Brook - 10.28549795002km , Daggett Bog - 10.30506276799km , Maxwell Brook - 10.6241406765km , Foster Brook - 10.72550422228km , Lard Pond - 10.78724744121km , Cool Brook - 10.81602919071km , No Name Brook - 11.00652225686km , Custer Pond - 11.90098281796km , Upper Dam - 12.48756718659km , Worthley Pond - 12.54043314168km , Little Wilson Pond - 12.66074023746km , Lower Dam - 12.66726222758km
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