Today's Best Fishing Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Columbus, 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 Columbus, Ohio centers around the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, plus a strong network of reservoirs and metro-park lakes that offer year-round action. Anglers target bass, saugeye, catfish, panfish, and stocked trout within a short drive of downtown, making Columbus a prime urban fishing destination. read more...

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:
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  • Visibility:
    68%
  • First Quarter Moon - 68% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~6 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    395,027 km
    Proximity:
    25 %
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 Columbus
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    12:19 am - 02:19 am
  • major Time:
    07:02 am - 09:02 am
  • minor Time:
    01:46 pm - 03:46 pm
  • major Time:
    07:32 pm - 09:32 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 68% 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 -2 hour and -9 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Tue, 23 Jun 12:36 • 33.496, -88.427
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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 Columbus

Fishing around Columbus, Ohio is built on a mix of river systems, large reservoirs, and well-managed park lakes that keep rods bending in every season. The Scioto and Olentangy rivers slice right through the city, while nearby Alum Creek Lake, Hoover Reservoir, and Griggs and O’Shaughnessy reservoirs provide reliable multi-species action.

Seasonal patterns drive success here. In early spring, focus on warming shallows and creek arms on Alum Creek and Hoover for prespawn largemouth bass, crappie, and saugeye. Slow-rolled swimbaits, hair jigs, and small crappie tubes under floats shine when the water is still cold. By late spring and early summer, dawn and dusk topwater bites kick off on Griggs and O’Shaughnessy for bass and white bass along riprap shorelines and points.

Summer in Columbus means night and low-light missions. Target channel catfish and flathead catfish in the Scioto River below dams and along deep outside bends using cut shad, live bluegill, or chicken livers on slip-sinker rigs. In the reservoirs, work deeper offshore structure—points, humps, and submerged roadbeds—for saugeye and walleye by vertically jigging blade baits or trolling crawler harnesses along contour breaks.

Fall may be the most overlooked season. Cooling water pushes crappie, white bass, and hybrid striped bass to chase shad in the upper ends of Alum Creek and Hoover. Watch for surface activity and birds; cast small spoons, inline spinners, or 2–3" paddle-tails into the frenzy. Bass slide shallow again, where squarebill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and compact jigs fished around wood and riprap can produce heavy bags.

Winter doesn’t shut things down in Columbus. On mild days, the Scioto and Olentangy rivers stay productive for smallmouth and saugeye around dams and current seams. Use small jig-and-minnow combinations, 1/8–1/4 oz hair jigs, and slowly worked blade baits tight to bottom. In the deeper reservoirs, vertical presentations with spoons or jigging rap-style lures around channel edges are the best bet for saugeye and walleye.

Key habitat types to target include:

  • Riprap banks and bridge pilings on Griggs, O’Shaughnessy, and Hoover for bass, crappie, and catfish.
  • Rocky current breaks, wing dams, and dam tailwaters on the Scioto and Olentangy for smallmouth, saugeye, and catfish.
  • Standing timber and brush in Alum Creek’s coves for crappie and largemouth bass.
  • Weed edges and shallow flats in metro-park ponds, which are regularly stocked with panfish and trout.

Tactical tips: Scale down line in the clear waters of Alum Creek and Hoover—6–8 lb fluorocarbon for finesse bass and crappie—while the murkier Scioto allows heavier mono or braid. Keep a three-rod approach: a medium spinning rod with a jig or soft plastic, a medium-heavy casting rod for moving baits, and a heavier outfit for bottom rigs and catfish. Mobility is crucial in the rivers; hop between current seams, eddies, and depth transitions until you contact fish, then thoroughly work that section before moving again.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Columbus area

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

Columbus Island (historical) - 1.71825208345km , McCrary Creek - 2.48492196885km , Lake Catherine - 2.62266887184km , White Slu - 2.65878748045km , Columbus Sewage Lagoon Dam - 2.69052462955km , Berford Electric Company Lake Dam - 3.06169720231km , Bowlin Lake - 3.33479999352km , Magby Creek - 3.3448042511km , Luxapallila Creek - 4.27952679253km , Oak Slush Creek - 4.28853882323km , Vernon Branch - 4.6248531511km , Bonny Slough - 5.04606291268km , Tibbee Creek - 5.49742171918km , Four Mile Creek - 5.94600254757km , Columbus Lock and Dam - 6.18578662844km , Mississippi No Name 161 Dam - 6.91949825417km , Mississippi No Name 159 Dam - 6.95144969343km , Officers Lake - 7.79712412758km , Mississippi No Name 157 Dam - 9.07512462438km , Mississippi No Name 158 Dam - 9.47960267015km , Mayo Slough - 9.66216173704km , Mississippi No Name 156 Dam - 10.42793185788km , Mississippi No Name 163 Dam - 10.72651940907km , Biler Lake - 11.08794915239km , Motley Slough - 11.12495341394km , Stinson Creek - 11.80569761918km , Gilmer Creek - 12.75404225381km , Khan Catfish Pond Dam - 12.77414954174km , Brush Creek - 12.85890424211km , Catalpa Creek - 13.0018861561km , Fortson Lake - 13.36285004499km , Odom Lake Dam - 13.44488358558km , Kellogg Lake Dam - 13.46715649409km , Williams Lake Dam - 13.80890857125km , Moon Lake - 14.15413829082km , Cooper Creek - 14.36229119487km , Lowndes County Park Lake Dam - 14.49485251373km , Magowah Creek - 14.87650052469km , Chism Lake Dam - 14.97284302316km , Angus Farms Lake Dam - 15.23827693062km

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