Today's Best Fishing Times for
Midland, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Midland, United States ? Today is a average 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.

Fishing in Midland, Texas centers on a network of clear, desert reservoirs and community ponds that offer surprisingly strong bass, catfish, and panfish action in the middle of the Permian Basin. Anglers around Midland target nearby lakes and rivers for largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, channel catfish and more, using a mix of power-fishing tactics and finesse presentations tailored to West Texas wind and heat. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:20 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:
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    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
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  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,671 km
    Proximity:
    14.1 %
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 Midland
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:50 am - 05:50 am
  • minor Time:
    08:20 am - 10:20 am
  • major Time:
    04:05 pm - 06:05 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:20 pm - 01:20 am
All times are displayed in the America/Detroit 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). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 84% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -57 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Detroit • Thu, 4 Jun 02:52 • 43.616, -84.247
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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
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Midland

Fishing near Midland, Texas revolves around a handful of productive West Texas reservoirs and smaller community waters that fish best in low light and cooler months. Within easy driving distance, lakes and rivers offer dependable action for largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and sand (white) bass, with hybrid stripers and sunfish rounding out the mix. Wind, water clarity and seasonal heat are the key factors that shape day-to-day fishing success here.

Seasonal patterns around Midland follow the classic desert-reservoir cycle. Late winter through early spring is prime for prespawn bass and staging catfish. Look for bass on north-facing coves and protected shorelines where water warms first; slow-roll medium-diving crankbaits, lipless cranks, and 3–4 inch soft-plastic swimbaits along rock transitions and flooded brush. Catfish stack on deeper channel edges and around riprap; cut shad and punch baits on Carolina or slip-sinker rigs work well.

By late spring, bass move shallow to spawn in protected pockets and along gravel banks. Sight-fishing with Texas-rigged creature baits, weightless stick worms and small jigs produces, especially where mesquite and saltcedar meet harder bottom. Crappie concentrate on brush, flooded timber and riprap in 6–12 feet; minnows under a slip float or 1/16–1/8 oz marabou and tube jigs are consistent.

Summer fishing around Midland is dominated by heat and wind. The most reliable bite is at first and last light. Bass pull to deeper ledges, humps and points in 15–30 feet; Carolina rigs, football jigs, big worms and deep-diving crankbaits are go-to options. Watch for surface schooling white bass and hybrids pushing shad—keep a small box of 1/4–1/2 oz spoons, tail-spins and topwaters ready to cast into busting fish. Overnight into early morning is prime time for channel and blue catfish on main-lake points and windblown banks using cut bait or prepared stinkbaits.

Fall brings some of the most comfortable and productive fishing. Cooling water pulls baitfish shallow and triggers bass to roam flats, backs of coves, and creek arms. Cover water with spinnerbaits, square-bill crankbaits and walking topwaters over rock, brush and shallow grass. Crappie shift back to mid-depth brush piles and bridge pilings, while white bass and hybrids chase shad along wind-blown shorelines and main-lake structure.

Habitat and tactical tips around Midland’s reservoirs focus on rock, brush and man-made structure. Key areas include:

  • Windblown points and riprap for bass, white bass, hybrids and catfish.
  • Submerged brush piles, docks and timber for crappie and sunfish.
  • Main-lake humps, ledges and old creek channels for deep-summer bass and cats.

Because water is often clear to lightly stained, finesse tactics can outproduce power fishing on calm, sunny days. Downsize to 6–10 lb fluorocarbon, use natural shad and green pumpkin colors, and approach key spots quietly. When West Texas wind chops the surface, take advantage by upsizing baits and covering water with reaction lures—spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and crankbaits shine in stained, windswept water.

Boat anglers should rely heavily on electronics to locate bait schools, main-lake structure and brush piles, especially in hot weather. Shore anglers do best near dams, bridges, fishing piers and areas with riprap or visible current. Regardless of season, early and late in the day, focusing on shade, wind and baitfish will consistently produce more fish around Midland’s desert lakes.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Midland 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.

Sanford Lake Marina - 17.3445142005km

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

Chippewa River - 0.54753039319km , Sturgeon Creek - 1.81911352315km , Bullock Creek - 3.48662951012km , Lingle Drain - 4.69239282502km , Jacobs Drain - 4.91804138838km , Carrol Creek Drain - 6.21982400454km , Newell Drain - 6.99917396479km , Dempski Drain - 7.51301704034km , Labozinski Drain - 8.86592748144km , Branch Number Two - 9.44399840282km , Averill Creek - 9.82219356391km , Sarle Drain - 10.06180093502km , Kindell Drain - 10.46993974769km , Shaffner and Major Drain - 10.90283273474km , Grass Creek - 11.34165565248km , Bench Drain - 12.18505840787km , Salt River - 13.14104274738km , Jo Drain - 13.61586722664km , Fleming Drain - 13.61678002893km , Little Salt Creek - 13.8950182001km , Perry Creek - 14.51295695424km , Waldo Drain - 14.66624782308km , Hoppler Creek - 14.71660615797km , Dell Creek - 15.4604066128km , Nelson Run - 15.78216672992km , Turkey Creek - 15.83916152967km , North Branch Squaconning Creek - 17.00598131644km , Branch Number Three Squaconning Creek - 17.00598131644km , Salt Creek - 17.24489815819km , Sanford Lake Marina - 17.3445142005km , Bradford Creek - 17.84941141025km , Renner Drain - 17.95625908677km , Crump Drain - 18.23604610675km , Monison Drain - 18.2514463901km , Varity Creek - 18.56376533529km , Kawalski Drain - 19.13075360076km , West Branch Squaconning Creek - 19.55904670924km , Hatch Run - 20.04701553166km , Armon Drain - 20.06577888405km , North Branch Kochville and Frankenlust Drain - 20.35609528822km

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