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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Westminster, 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.

Westminster, Colorado offers convenient access to a mix of warmwater lakes, community ponds, and nearby rivers that provide excellent fishing for both beginners and seasoned anglers. From largemouth bass and walleye in Standley Lake to stocked rainbow trout in neighborhood reservoirs, Westminster fishing spots are productive year-round. Anglers can target multiple species close to town using simple bank-fishing tactics or small boats and kayaks. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:1 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:
    58%
  • First Quarter Moon - 58% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    390,506 km
    Proximity:
    35.7 %
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 Westminster
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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  • minor Time:
    12:03 am - 02:03 am
  • major Time:
    06:34 am - 08:34 am
  • minor Time:
    01:05 pm - 03:05 pm
  • major Time:
    07:06 pm - 09:06 pm
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 First Quarter Moon at 58% 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. 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 -1 hour and -10 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Mon, 22 Jun 06:23 • 39.575, -76.996

Tides Times for Fishing: Mon, 22 Jun

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 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:59 am 08:42 am 01:51 pm 08:32 pm AM PM 1.48 ft 0.33 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 01:59 am 1.48 ft
low 08:42 am 0.59 ft
high 01:51 pm 1.25 ft
low 08:32 pm 0.33 ft
Tide Coefficient at 01:59 am is 125
Tide Coefficient at 01:51 pm is 93
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: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 1.38 ft , Coeff: 111
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 1.38 ft , Coeff: 111
low: , 0.33 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 1.48 ft , Coeff: 125
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 1.25 ft , Coeff: 93
low: , 0.33 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 1.54 ft , Coeff: 134
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 1.12 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 0.3 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 1.64 ft , Coeff: 147
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 1.02 ft , Coeff: 61
low: , 0.3 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: , 0.3 ft
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R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 1.74 ft , Coeff: 161
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 0.92 ft , Coeff: 47
low: , 0.3 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 1.74 ft , Coeff: 161
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 0.92 ft , Coeff: 47
low: , 0.33 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 1.74 ft , Coeff: 161
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 0.92 ft , Coeff: 47
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Westminster

Fishing around Westminster, Colorado centers on a network of prairie reservoirs, city ponds, and quick-access Front Range waters. Standley Lake, McKay Lake, Jim Baker Reservoir, and dozens of HOA and city ponds give local anglers a diverse mix of trout, bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish within a short drive of downtown Westminster. Because these are relatively shallow, wind-swept impoundments, understanding seasonal movements and water temperature is critical for consistent action.

Seasonal patterns in Westminster start with prespawn and stocking in early spring. As ice clears on Standley and nearby lakes, trout cruise the shoreline; small spoons, in-line spinners, and 1/16–1/8 oz marabou or tube jigs under a slow retrieve produce well. Walleye and bass stage along rocky banks and riprap; jerkbaits, jig-and-minnow combos, and lipless crankbaits fished slowly in 8–15 feet are high-percentage options. By late spring and early summer, water warms and bass, bluegill, and crappie push shallow to spawn around cattails, laydowns, and rocky points.

Summer fishing focuses on low-light periods. At Standley Lake and similar reservoirs, target walleye and wipers at dawn and dusk along wind-blown points and subtle humps. Trolling crankbaits or pulling crawler harnesses just off the bottom is a reliable tactic. Largemouth bass in community ponds bite best around shade, overhanging trees, and man-made structure; weightless soft stickbaits, Texas-rigged creature baits, and topwater frogs excel in the early morning. Midday, scale down to finesse presentations like Ned rigs, drop-shots, and 1/32–1/16 oz jigs around deeper weed edges.

Fall brings some of Westminster’s most predictable fishing. Cooling water pulls trout shallow again, making bank fishing with small spoons, PowerBait on slip-rigs, or salmon eggs beneath a clear bubble especially effective. Predatory fish feed heavily before winter; upsized swimbaits, jerkbaits, and rattlebaits can draw larger walleye and bass. In winter, many smaller ponds stay partially open; slow presentations dominate: tiny tungsten jigs tipped with waxworms for panfish, and dead-sticked minnows or dough baits for channel cats and carp on the bottom.

Habitat and access around Westminster is mostly man-made shoreline, riprap, concrete banks, and patches of emergent vegetation. Focus on any irregularity: inlets and outlets, corners of dams, submerged culverts, and transitions from rock to mud. Wind direction matters on these plains reservoirs; fish often stack on the windward bank where food is blown in. A simple depth finder on a kayak or small boat helps identify subtle breaks in 8–20 feet of water that hold walleye, wipers, and schooling perch.

Techniques and tactical tips are straightforward and gear-light. A 6’6”–7’ medium spinning rod with 8–10 lb braid and a fluorocarbon leader covers trout, bass, and walleye. Keep a compact box with 1/16–1/4 oz jigs, 2–3 inch swimbaits, small crankbaits, inline spinners, and a few soft plastics. For catfish and carp that are common in Westminster ponds, use simple slip-sinker rigs with circle hooks, baited with nightcrawlers, cut bait, or dough baits, cast to the first drop-off from shore. Move frequently until you find active fish; these urban waters are heavily pressured, so downsizing line, using natural colors in clear conditions, and fishing during off-peak hours often makes the difference between an average and outstanding day on the water.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Westminster area

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

Longwell Run - 1.10422922408km , County Home Farm Pond Dam - 2.0667598533km , Cranberry Branch - 2.3253021155km , Copps Branch - 4.2077175253km , Turkeyfoot Run - 6.30193871283km , Oneega Creek - 6.43365902349km , West Branch North Branch Patapsco River - 6.89472260961km , White Oak Run - 8.16566836167km , Middle Run - 8.53375784443km , Aspen Run - 8.86438043514km , Rattlesnake Branch - 9.61057020282km , East Branch North Branch Patapsco River - 9.74814169224km , Ohio Branch - 9.99516310301km , Cascade Lake Dam - 10.29532038913km , Five Daughters Run - 10.46761127982km , Dickenson Run - 10.79645409531km , Joe Branch - 11.35618346153km , Roaring Run - 11.80024412684km , Board Run - 11.8836891792km , Roop Branch - 11.96920374029km , Black and Decker Manufacturing Company Dam - 12.18901626978km , Black and Decker Stormwater Pond Dam - 12.77866219796km , Priestland Branch - 12.94311195201km , Meadow Branch Big Pipe Creek - 13.65718762314km , Unity Branch - 13.74532715732km , Beaver Run - 14.88702598404km , Keysers Run - 15.18486797862km , Clemson Branch - 15.65485593663km , Log Cabin Branch - 15.85262292319km , Prugh Branch - 15.85542349672km , Little Morgan Run - 15.91033348638km , Haines Branch - 16.16050455801km , Sams Creek - 16.3528892484km , Norris Run - 16.63192078003km , Cherry Branch - 16.69008989891km , Little Piney Run - 16.9914095584km , Buckhorn Run - 17.14994292713km , Cooks Branch - 17.5547865929km , Sheppard-Meyers Dam - 17.71849875973km , Peggys Run - 17.99058651005km

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