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Meridian, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Meridian, 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 near Meridian, Mississippi centers on the warm, fertile waters of Okatibbee Lake, the Chunky and Chickasawhay rivers, and a network of smaller lakes and creeks that hold bass, crappie, catfish, bream and more. Anglers around Meridian enjoy year-round opportunities for largemouth bass, slab crappie and hard-fighting blue catfish, with easy access to productive public boat ramps and shoreline fishing spots. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:13 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.
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  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,539 km
    Proximity:
    14.5 %
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 Meridian
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:
    03:05 am - 05:05 am
  • minor Time:
    08:13 am - 10:13 am
  • major Time:
    03:25 pm - 05:25 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:38 pm - 12:38 am
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 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 -2 hour and -10 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 4 Jun 01:54 • 32.364, -88.704
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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.
Selected Weather Station: Meridian, US
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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 Meridian

Fishing in Meridian, Mississippi revolves around Okatibbee Lake, the Chunky and Chickasawhay rivers, and numerous smaller lakes, ponds and creeks that give anglers a wide range of bass, crappie and catfish options. Warm Southern weather means you can fish nearly every month of the year, but success hinges on understanding seasonal patterns and how fish use local habitat.

Spring is prime time around Meridian. On Okatibbee Lake, largemouth bass push shallow into coves, flooded brush and protected pockets as water temps move through the 60s. Target secondary points leading into spawning pockets with spinnerbaits, squarebill crankbaits and Texas-rigged soft plastics. As the spawn gets underway, slow down with soft stickbaits and lizards around any visible cover: stumps, laydowns and shoreline brush are key. Crappie stage on channel edges and brush piles just off spawning coves, then move into flooded grass and woody cover in 3–8 feet; jigs under a fixed or slip float and small minnows are top producers.

By summer, Meridian’s waters warm quickly and fish slide deeper. On Okatibbee, bass set up on main-lake points, humps, creek-channel swings and the dam face. Deep-diving crankbaits, Carolina rigs and big worms shine when worked along bottom transitions and scattered brush. Night fishing is highly effective: focus on lighted boat docks, riprap, and the first drop-offs near shore with dark-colored soft plastics and slow-rolled spinnerbaits. Catfish action peaks on the Chunky and Chickasawhay rivers and in Okatibbee’s river channels and flats. Use cut shad, chicken livers or stink baits on slip-sinker rigs, positioning just off the main current seams or on outside bends where holes and logjams collect fish.

In fall, shad schools drive the bite. Bass and hybrid stripers often push baitfish to the surface on Okatibbee and other area lakes, especially on wind-blown banks and main-lake pockets. Keep a medium-sized lipless crankbait or shad-style swimbait handy to cover water fast when fish are schooling. Work creek arms from the mouth to the back, focusing on channel bends and any shallow flats adjacent to deep water. Crappie regroup on brush piles, standing timber and bridge pilings; vertical jigging with 1/16–1/8 oz jigs in natural or chartreuse colors is efficient once you mark fish on electronics.

Winter fishing around Meridian is about slowing down and concentrating on vertical structure and deeper holes. Bass relate tightly to channel ledges, submerged timber and the dam area on clearer lakes; jigs, shaky heads and blade baits hopped slowly along the bottom excel. Crappie stack in deeper timber and along river and creek channels—light line, small jigs and a patient, vertical presentation are critical. On the rivers, catfish hold in the deepest wintering holes; present cut bait very close to the bottom and be prepared to wait out fewer but larger bites.

Local habitat is a mix of stained to muddy water, abundant wood cover, seasonal vegetation and classic Southern river structure. Practical tips: use darker, bulkier baits in muddy conditions; upsize line in heavy cover; and always pay attention to recent rain, which can quickly change water color and current in the Meridian area. Cover water until you find active fish, then refine depth and speed—small adjustments in this region pay off fast.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Meridian area

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

Town Creek Structure 15b Dam - 2.17173645445km , Lakemont Lake Dam - 2.32584951277km , Lakemont Lake - 2.38630839047km , Gallagher Creek - 2.71040238211km , Mirrow Lake Dam - 2.89956894911km , Mirror Lake - 2.95374196888km , State Hospital Lake Dam - 3.21973225921km , Oakland Heights Lake Dam - 3.59193883074km , B Hardy Pond Dam - 3.91570985115km , Covington Lake Dam - 3.91794806659km , Lake Druid Dam - 3.98871485589km , Faulkner Lake Dam - 4.06911767377km , Bonita Reservoir Number 1 Dam - 4.15613326792km , Dan Clayton Pond Dam - 4.1774615199km , H Sanders Lake Dam - 4.23430168704km , Shrine Club Lake Dam - 4.34755051427km , Bonita Reservoir Number 2 Dam - 4.38149720381km , Bounds Lake Dam - 4.97142906647km , Bonita Reservoir Number 3 Dam - 4.98665015925km , Hasson Pond Dam - 5.13522040136km , Loper Creek - 5.35886927568km , Gray Cobb Lake Dam - 5.48020807871km , Simmons Pond - 5.48856360801km , Nanabe Creek - 5.6015710831km , Brookshire Lake Dam - 5.63824144564km , McLemore Branch - 5.73098474127km , Burwell Creek - 6.13846818901km , Brothers Branch - 6.46062038132km , James Gilbert Pond Dam - 6.85658107744km , R C Malone Pond Dam - 6.85836331571km , Simmons Brothers Pond Dam - 6.9196817117km , Roland Kimbrell Lake Dam - 6.94508849792km , National Fish Hatchery Ponds Dam - 7.08474015641km , C D Shields Pond Dam - 7.10270564102km , Will Shadows Pond Dam - 7.34603941226km , Burwell Lake Dam - 7.5487029137km , Cresant Lake Dam - 7.55542686085km , Bailey Branch - 7.59836207457km , Monigue Pond Dam - 7.66423499169km , R Johnson Lake Dam - 7.74307737656km

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