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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Ellicott City, 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.

Fishing in Ellicott City, Maryland centers on the Patapsco River, with its mix of wild trout, smallmouth bass, and multi-species warmwater action. Anglers here target everything from stocked rainbows to river smallies and catfish in a setting that blends historic mill towns, rocky riffles, and accessible parkland. Whether you’re wading fast water or probing deep pools, Ellicott City fishing offers year-round opportunities close to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:25 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:
    92%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 92% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    405,315 km
    Proximity:
    0.9 %
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 Ellicott City
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    01:52 am - 03:52 am
  • major Time:
    09:51 am - 11:51 am
  • minor Time:
    05:51 pm - 07:51 pm
  • major Time:
    10:13 pm - 12:13 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 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 Waxing Gibbous at 92% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -18 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 26 Jul 18:54 • 39.267, -76.798

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 26 Jul

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 4 hours and 27 minutes.
Tide Graph
05:58 am 01:25 pm 05:42 pm 11:22 pm AM PM 1.71 ft 0.39 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 05:58 am 1.71 ft
low 01:25 pm 0.62 ft
high 05:42 pm 0.95 ft
low 11:22 pm 0.39 ft
Tide Coefficient at 05:58 am is 156
Tide Coefficient at 05:42 pm is 52
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.
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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.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 1.71 ft , Coeff: 156
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 0.92 ft , Coeff: 47
low: , 0.36 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 1.71 ft , Coeff: 156
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 0.95 ft , Coeff: 52
low: , 0.39 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 152
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 1.02 ft , Coeff: 61
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 152
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 1.08 ft , Coeff: 70
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 152
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 1.12 ft , Coeff: 75
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.46 ft
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 152
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 1.18 ft , Coeff: 84
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 1.64 ft , Coeff: 147
low: , 0.46 ft
high: , 1.25 ft , Coeff: 93
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 1.61 ft , Coeff: 143
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 1.35 ft , Coeff: 106
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Ellicott City

Fishing in Ellicott City, MD is built around the Patapsco River and its tributaries, especially the stretches running through Patapsco Valley State Park and the historic mill corridor. This section of Central Maryland offers a blend of coolwater and warmwater fishing, with trout in certain reaches and strong smallmouth bass and panfish populations in others. Access is generally good from park pull-offs and trails, making it a practical destination for wade anglers, bank fishermen, and light-tackle enthusiasts.

Seasonally, spring and fall are prime for Patapsco River smallmouth bass near Ellicott City. As water temperatures climb into the 50s and low 60s, bass slide onto rocky flats and current seams, where they hit small crankbaits, 3–4 inch soft-plastic grubs, and finesse jigs. In summer, fish tuck into deeper runs, shade lines, and boulder pockets; downsizing to weightless soft plastics, ned rigs, and small topwater walkers early and late in the day is extremely effective. During winter, the most consistent bite comes from slower holes and tailouts—use compact jigs or live bait like minnows presented tight to the bottom.

Trout fishing around Ellicott City focuses on cooler tributaries and designated managed stretches upstream and downstream of town. Stocked rainbow and brown trout respond well in early spring to in-line spinners, small spoons, and 1/16–1/8 oz marabou jigs drifted through deeper pools. Fly anglers do well with beadhead nymphs, small streamers, and attractor dry flies when hatches are sparse. In low, clear summer flows, scale down to lighter tippet, natural-colored nymphs, and unweighted flies to avoid spooking fish.

Warmwater multi-species opportunities are strong along slower Patapsco reaches and backwaters near Ellicott City. Here you’ll find bluegill, redbreast and pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, and occasional crappie. Ultralight rods spooled with 4–6 lb test, tipped with tiny jigs, micro soft plastics, or classic worm-and-bobber rigs, will keep rods bent all day. Channel catfish and bullheads roam deeper bends and undercut banks; targeting them from late afternoon into night with cut bait, chicken liver, or nightcrawlers on a simple slip-sinker rig is a reliable approach.

River carp and fallfish are overlooked but abundant targets. Look for carp cruising slower edges and gravel flats. Corn, bread balls, or dough baits on small, sharp hooks and light leaders catch fish consistently if you chum lightly and stay quiet. Fallfish hold in riffles and runs, hitting small spinners and nymphs meant for trout and bass, adding action between larger hookups.

Ellicott City fishing tactics revolve around reading current and structure. Focus on:

  • Rock gardens, boulder fields, and ledge edges for smallmouth bass
  • Deeper pools below riffles for trout, catfish, and mixed species
  • Undercut banks, laydowns, and overhanging trees for bass and panfish
  • Current breaks behind bridge pilings and large rocks after heavy rains

Wading is the most effective way to cover water on the Patapsco near Ellicott City, so wear good traction footwear for slick rock. Pack a compact selection of lures that imitate local forage—small minnows, crayfish, and aquatic insects—and adjust size and color to water clarity. In stained flows, use darker, bulkier baits with vibration; in clear water, lean on natural tones and subtle presentations. With thoughtful timing and precise casting into seams, pockets, and cover, Ellicott City delivers consistent freshwater fishing just minutes from town.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Ellicott City area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Ellicott City. 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.

New Cut Branch - 0.10703441186km , Hudson Branch - 0.16186245833km , Autumn Hill Branch - 0.26823235166km , Tiber Branch - 0.32541710933km , Cooper Branch - 0.67086908017km , Sucker Branch - 0.85266484815km , Union Dam - 3.40936863248km , Miller Run - 3.51896253705km , Cedar Branch - 3.69519871299km , Bloede Dam - 3.91312420982km , Red Hill Branch - 4.74866039427km , Bens Run - 5.19271806612km , Dogwood Run - 5.5097992083km , Damiels Dam - 5.61638935429km , Brice Run - 6.07415132742km , Bill Branch - 7.17321158935km , Granite Branch - 7.25819571587km , Rocky Gorge Dam - 7.59191192849km , Davis Branch - 7.63124800663km , Clear Spring Water Reservoir Dam - 7.99687827629km , Rockburn Branch - 8.25289046782km , Soapstone Branch - 8.29296754377km , Lake Kittamaqundi Dam - 8.60938037712km , Mardella Branch - 9.59317428754km , East Branch Herbert Run - 9.89111439143km , West Branch Herbert Run - 9.89111439143km , Lake Elkhorn Dam - 10.19587539046km , Stony Run - 10.56269599982km , Dead Run - 10.58629146257km , Herbert Run - 10.82479859274km , Benson Branch - 11.21899765514km , Scotts Level Branch - 11.31737301036km , Piny Run - 11.47663258305km , North Branch Patapsco River - 11.67233273391km , South Branch Patapsco River - 11.67233273391km , Maidens Choice Run - 11.81181228111km , Skunk Cabbage Creek - 12.07556559141km , Johns Hopkins University Dam - 12.24903518537km , Pecks Branch Dam - 12.59910287863km , Lake Ashburton Dam - 12.73901295917km

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