Today's Best Fishing Times for
Kirksville, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Kirksville, 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 Kirksville, Missouri centers around a trio of standout lakes—Forest Lake in Thousand Hills State Park, Hazel Creek Lake, and the smaller city reservoirs—that offer some of the best multi-species freshwater angling in northeast Missouri. From trophy largemouth bass and slab crappie to stocked rainbow trout and hard-fighting catfish, Kirksville fishing spots provide year-round action for bank anglers, kayak fishermen, and boaters alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:27 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:
    30%
  • Waxing Crescent - 30% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~10 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    402,416 km
    Proximity:
    7.7 %
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 Kirksville
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:53 am - 05:53 am
  • minor Time:
    11:52 am - 01:52 pm
  • major Time:
    04:23 pm - 06:23 pm
  • minor Time:
    08:55 pm - 10:55 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 Waxing Crescent at 30% 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -46 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Wed, 16 Sep 13:36 • 40.195, -92.583
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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: Kirksville, 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 Kirksville

Kirksville, Missouri sits in the middle of a productive lake cluster that fishes well twelve months of the year. The town’s headline waters—Forest Lake at Thousand Hills State Park, Hazel Creek Lake, and nearby small reservoirs—offer classic Midwest structure, strong forage bases, and consistent stocking, making them prime destinations for bass, crappie, catfish, panfish, and seasonal trout.

Seasonal patterns drive success around Kirksville. In early spring, target prespawn largemouth bass and crappie on north-facing coves in Forest Lake and Hazel Creek where water warms first. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits, jigs, and suspending jerkbaits along the first drop outside shallow flats are deadly. As crappie move shallow, focus on brushy banks and stake beds with small tube jigs or minnows under fixed bobbers. By late spring and early summer, bluegill and redear sunfish spawn in shallow pockets, providing fast action on worms and small jigs.

Through summer, most gamefish push to deeper structure. On Forest Lake, work main-lake points, rock piles, and submerged timber with Texas-rigged worms, deep-diving crankbaits, and Carolina rigs for bass. Hazel Creek Lake fish commonly suspend off points and over the old creek channel—vertical jigging or slow-trolling for crappie and walleye can be very productive. Night fishing comes into its own in the heat: channel catfish prowl windblown banks and flats; soak cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits on slip-sinker rigs.

Fall is one of the best times to fish around Kirksville. Cooling water pulls shad shallow, and bass, hybrid stripers, and white bass key on these bait schools. Watch for surface activity in the main-lake basins and throw shad-imitating crankbaits, swimbaits, or lipless cranks into active pods of fish. Crappie stack on brush piles and vertical cover; electronics help you hover right over the school and work small hair jigs or soft plastics slowly.

Winter fishing is about precision. On sunny days, work steep rocky banks and channel swings for cold-water largemouth with finesse jigs, Ned rigs, or blade baits. Crappie hold tight to deep brush on both Forest Lake and Hazel Creek; use light line, small presentations, and a subtle, almost dead-stick approach. Many Kirksville-area ponds and city lakes are excellent for ice fishing when safe; small tungsten jigs tipped with waxworms tempt panfish and the occasional bass or cat.

Habitat and tactical tips are straightforward. Focus on:

  • Submerged timber and brush piles for crappie and bass; approach quietly and fish vertically.
  • Rocky points and riprap along dams for bass, walleye, and catfish, especially with a wind blowing in.
  • Shallow coves with visible cover in spring for spawning panfish and cruising bass.
  • Old creek channels and mid-lake humps in summer and winter, using your electronics to find bait and fish.

Bank access is solid at Forest Lake, Hazel Creek, and city ponds, while small jon boats, kayaks, and canoes greatly expand options. Downsizing tackle—6–8 lb test for crappie and panfish, 10–12 lb for bass and walleye—pays off in these relatively clear, heavily fished Kirksville lakes. Match local forage colors (shad, bluegill, and crawfish patterns) and stay mobile, and the Kirksville, MO fishing scene will reward you with consistent multi-species action.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Kirksville area

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

Denslow Lake Dam - 1.20739769677km , Kirksville Country Club Dam - 3.3084655399km , Number 52 Dam - 5.28724003989km , Sam Burk Dam - 5.45011583426km , Burk Lake Dam - 5.74629024549km , Jayne Lake Dam - 6.88754044709km , Oak Lake Dam - 6.97790435076km , Dave Branch - 8.47110340874km , McCulough Dam - 8.58542875964km , Coy Lake Dam - 9.03564306845km , Billy Creek - 9.25556937124km , Swingle Lake Dam - 10.16120476632km , Shuteye Creek - 11.87377626531km , Turkey Run - 12.09526817315km , Floyd Creek - 12.83322373624km , Steer Creek - 13.07736665065km , Taylor Dam - 13.79601183374km , Robert Horn Dam - 13.83986876369km , Blackbird Creek - 14.28953141766km , Filkins Lake Dam - 14.41373490904km , Horn Lake Dam - 15.24871052495km , Pickens Lake Dam - 15.7441541711km , Thomas Lake Dam - 16.8710479393km , West Lake Dam - 16.93079758374km , Cottonwood Fork - 17.30109576777km , Eschman Lake Dam - 18.00760749308km , Gregory Lake Dam - 18.54356308705km , Timber Branch - 19.0949048601km , Battle Creek - 19.46654210525km , Santa Fe Lake Dam - 19.82025518929km , Queen City Reservoir Dam - 19.84471183623km , Gaylen Hill Dam - 19.99118920269km , Lost Creek - 20.17418124796km , Tauaninny Branch - 20.99950323053km , Laplata Lake Dam - 22.02000885867km , Jobs Creek - 22.45383635922km , Nick Branch - 23.2539414442km , Big Deer Branch - 23.3363566423km , Titus Creek - 23.93870985225km , Rowland-Klopfenstein Lake Dam - 24.1384997009km

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