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Farmington, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Farmington, 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.

Farmington, Connecticut is synonymous with premium trout fishing, thanks to the renowned West Branch of the Farmington River that winds through town. Anglers travel here for clear, cold, bottom-release flows that produce exceptional brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout fishing year-round, with classic New England scenery and wade-friendly access. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:42 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 Farmington
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:
    03:11 am - 05:11 am
  • minor Time:
    08:05 am - 10:05 am
  • major Time:
    03:31 pm - 05:31 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:58 pm - 12:58 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 -1 hour. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 4 Jun 02:10 • 37.781, -90.422
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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.
Selected Weather Station: Farmington, 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 Farmington

The Farmington, Connecticut area is anchored by the West Branch of the Farmington River, one of the premier coldwater trout fisheries in the Northeast. A deep, bottom-release reservoir system keeps flows cool and stable, giving anglers consistent action for brown, rainbow, and brook trout throughout the year. In addition, nearby ponds, backwaters, and the main-stem Farmington offer warmwater opportunities for bass, panfish, and carp.

Seasonal patterns on the Farmington are driven more by flows and insect life than water temperature, which remains cold even in midsummer. Late March through May brings strong hatches of Blue-Winged Olives, Hendricksons, caddis and March Browns; this is prime time for dry-fly purists. Summer fishing can be excellent early and late in the day, with sulphurs, caddis, and terrestrials like ants and beetles producing wary browns in flat pools. Fall is big-fish season as browns color up and feed heavily; streamers, larger nymphs, and egg patterns shine. Winter remains fishable thanks to stable flows—think small midges, tiny nymphs, and slow, deep presentations.

Key habitats around Farmington include classic riffle-run-pool trout water, deep glides, pocket water, and slower tailouts. Brown trout often hold tight to structure: mid-river boulders, undercut banks, and soft edges where fast seams meet slower water. Rainbows tend to stack in faster riffles and drop-offs below them, especially where gravel transitions to deeper troughs. In the lower, warmer stretches and nearby ponds, weedlines, laydowns, and rocky points provide cover for smallmouth and largemouth bass, while broad flats and slow pools draw carp and panfish.

Effective techniques on the West Branch start with nymphing. Tight-line (Euro) nymphing with slim profiles in sizes 14–20 is deadly in pocket water and seams. Indicator nymphing works well in deeper runs and glides; adjust weight so flies tick bottom without hanging constantly. During hatches, long leaders and fine tippets (5X–7X) are crucial. Present Hendrickson, sulphur, or BWO patterns from upstream or across-and-down, with drag-free drifts over feeding lanes. When trout are refusing duns, switch to emergers or soft hackles swung just under the surface.

Streamers are a reliable big-fish tactic around Farmington, especially during high water or low light. Woolly Buggers, sculpin patterns, and articulated baitfish stripped across current breaks or swung through deeper runs often tempt larger browns. Use sink-tip or weighted flies to reach mid-column. In clear water, natural colors and subtle retrieves work best; in stained flows, try darker or brighter patterns and more aggressive strips.

For warmwater fishing in the Farmington area, light to medium spinning tackle with small crankbaits, soft plastics, and inline spinners will take smallmouth, largemouth, rock bass, and panfish from eddies, current breaks, and weedlines. Carp can be targeted with simple corn or dough baits on the bottom, or with small nymphs and bug patterns on fly tackle along shallow flats.

Tactical tips include moving your feet instead of overcasting—cover water systematically, especially in the heavily fished fly-water sections. Focus on seams, bubble lines, and any irregularity in current speed. Stealth matters; keep a low profile, wade softly, and approach from downstream when possible. Rotate through depths and angles before switching flies, and pay close attention to natural drift speed. Matching the river’s pace and staying flexible with techniques is the key to consistent success around Farmington’s celebrated trout water.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Farmington 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.

Sainte Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam - 7.62171197432km

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

Kennedy Branch - 3.49108148387km , Sand Creek - 4.32142593569km , Moynihan Lake Dam - 4.72062064157km , Back Creek - 5.03857602678km , Flanery Branch - 5.19854175291km , Blankshire Branch - 6.76379656225km , Sainte Genevieve Sportsman Club Lake Dam - 7.62171197432km , Shannon Dam - 8.81134565489km , Saint Joe State Park Dam - 10.07494180805km , Kimmel Lake Dam - 10.51802463403km , Lake Genevieve Lower Dam - 10.59641922033km , Ritter Creek - 10.62060530645km , Pineview Dam - 11.09605434529km , Shaw Branch - 11.18900768904km , Harris Branch - 11.5126436177km , Kaeppel Lake Dam - 11.58218114426km , Schaefer Lake Dam - 11.6710442429km , Banister Branch - 11.9838317873km , Koen Creek - 12.09786643024km , O'Bannon Creek - 12.21680349448km , Mononame 662 Dam - 12.25563568424km , Hintze Lake Dam - 12.77071196778km , Doe Run Creek - 12.97991690757km , Three Rivers Creek - 13.12355929652km , Mononame 613 Dam - 13.24637820031km , Number 615 Dam - 13.26560525087km , Sylvan Lake Dam - 13.51754095666km , Trautman Lake Dam - 13.62757247987km , Mononame 826 Dam - 13.67408299626km , Mononame 212 Dam - 13.84708212252km , Cedar Falls Branch - 14.01128007036km , Flat River - 14.11854912814km , North Fork Jonca Creek - 14.27195332656km , South Fork Jonca Creek - 14.29359328999km , Spring Hart Lake Dam - 14.52550125315km , Lake Avalon Dam - 14.778371434km , Cedar Run - 15.10421099651km , Salem Creek - 15.15253465463km , Andrews Branch - 15.42178325921km , Butterfly Lake Dam - 15.43804020724km

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