How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Adrian, United States ? Today is a good 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.
Adrian, Michigan offers access to productive warmwater and coolwater fishing across lakes, ponds, and nearby rivers, making it a strong destination for bass, panfish, and walleye anglers. From city park lakes to surrounding Lenawee County reservoirs, fishing near Adrian rewards persistence with healthy largemouth bass, chunky bluegill, and seasonal pike and walleye action. Local anglers can fish from shore, small boats, kayaks, and ice shanties, giving year-round opportunities close to town. read more...
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Distance to earth:387,218 kmProximity:43.4 %
Moon Phases for Adrian
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major Time:02:47 am - 04:47 am
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minor Time:08:32 am - 10:32 am
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major Time:02:57 pm - 04:57 pm
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minor Time:09:23 pm - 11:23 pm
Current Fishing Weather
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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.
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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.
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Fishing Overview Adrian
Fishing around Adrian, Michigan centers on a mix of small lakes, ponds, and river stretches that hold solid populations of bass, panfish, pike, and walleye. Many of these waters are shallow, weedy, and fertile, which makes them excellent for numbers of fish and consistent action. Shoreline access is good on several public lakes and park ponds, while small aluminum boats, jon boats, and kayaks are ideal for probing back bays and weedy flats that bigger rigs can’t reach.
Seasonal patterns in the Adrian area follow classic southern Michigan timing. In early spring, focus on warming shallow coves, canal ends, and protected shorelines where bluegill, perch, and crappie stage first. Small jigs tipped with soft plastics or waxworms under a float excel here. Largemouth bass push shallow shortly after, relating to emerging weeds, wood, and seawalls; slow-rolling spinnerbaits, compact jigs, and wacky-rigged stick worms produce well.
As water temperatures climb into early summer, bass and panfish around Adrian shift to weed edges, docks, and any available wood or rock. Topwater poppers and frogs shine on calm mornings and evenings around pads and heavy vegetation, while Texas-rigged soft plastics and swim jigs are reliable daytime options. Panfish stack on outside weed lines; use small ice-style jigs, 1/32–1/16 oz tubes, or plain hooks with a piece of nightcrawler for steady bites.
Mid to late summer can bring heavy weed growth in many local lakes. This is when flipping or pitching heavy Texas rigs and jigs into thick cover excels for quality largemouth. Look for irregularities in the weedbed—holes, points, or transitions from thick to sparse growth. For finicky fish, downsize to finesse worms on a light Texas rig or a split-shot setup and fish slower. Night fishing becomes productive in the hottest months for both bass and catfish; try slip-sinker rigs with cut bait or live nightcrawlers along drop-offs and channel edges.
Fall is prime time around Adrian for bigger bass, pike, and the region’s walleye where they’re present in nearby rivers and lakes. As weeds die back, baitfish concentrate along remaining green vegetation and along hard-bottom points and mid-lake humps. Work crankbaits, lipless cranks, and spinnerbaits to cover water quickly, then slow down with jigs when you locate fish. Pike often shadow weedlines and inflowing creeks—medium spoons, jerkbaits, and larger swimbaits draw aggressive strikes.
Winter ice fishing can be productive on small Adrian-area lakes that typically freeze. Early and late ice are best for bluegill, crappie, and perch. Use tiny tungsten jigs with plastics or spikes, and target inside turns, submerged weed clumps, and basin edges that were productive during open water. For tip-up anglers, set live minnows along drop-offs or near green weeds for pike and occasional walleye.
Tactical tips: stealth is important on the clear, smaller lakes near Adrian—use lighter fluorocarbon leaders, especially on pressured waters. Downsized presentations often outperform larger baits, particularly in spring cold fronts and on bluebird summer days. A simple tackle lineup of small jigs, soft plastics, crankbaits, and live-bait rigs will cover nearly every situation. Pay attention to wind; it pushes warmer water and plankton, concentrating bait and gamefish on the windblown shorelines and points across Adrian’s fisheries.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Adrian area
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 1 main harbours in this area.
Porter Drain - 4.36057874767km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Adrian. 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.
Wolf Creek - 1.41195020385km , Savage Drain - 3.02438861254km , Turner Drain - 3.12950588508km , Stevenson Drain - 3.75786215022km , Harkness Drain - 4.19638782551km , Porter Drain - 4.36057874767km , Cook Drain - 5.44652796893km , South Branch River Raisin - 5.81210606885km , Slater Creek - 5.92041325825km , Treat Drain - 7.27442350493km , Hood Drain - 7.30846912922km , Torry Drain - 7.8481931095km , Hunt Creek - 8.3131958108km , Hazen Creek - 8.58615348332km , Cadmus Drain - 8.76812549167km , Pickford Drain - 8.90790651891km , Mitchell Drain - 9.07111805208km , Atwood Drain - 9.2620876526km , Warren Drain - 9.26403987379km , Lowery Drain - 9.54884953236km , Westgate Drain - 9.7990487502km , Ash Drain - 10.15339989476km , Penrod Drain - 10.82113146987km , Schnieral Drain - 10.88349625925km , South Branch Stony Creek - 10.91449399811km , Fouty Creek - 11.20735634495km , Foot Drain - 11.52521425627km , Complex Drain - 11.66179219021km , Gleason Brook - 11.70791269044km , Morse Lord Drain - 11.75783904807km , Jasper Drain - 11.75838945078km , Gilbert Drain - 11.83035297786km , Wallace Drain - 11.83173848292km , Walker Brook - 11.93171541923km , Demings Lake - 11.98243133425km , Big Meadow Drain - 12.21807007662km , Pope Drain - 12.25775621369km , Harrison Drain - 12.28221784869km , Holmes Drain - 12.35795059941km , Hoadley Drain - 12.92967346716km
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