How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Rolla, United States ? Today is a poor 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 Rolla, Missouri centers around clear Ozark streams, cool spring-fed creeks, and well-managed public lakes loaded with trout, bass, catfish, and panfish. Anglers based in Rolla have quick access to the Little Piney Creek, Gasconade River, Mill Creek, and Maramec Spring Park, making this a standout destination for fly fishing, ultralight spinning, and family-friendly bank fishing. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:381,082 kmProximity:57.8 %
Moon Phases for Rolla
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minor Time:10:59 am - 12:59 pm
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major Time:05:39 pm - 07:39 pm
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minor Time:11:16 pm - 01:16 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Rolla
Rolla, Missouri sits in the heart of the northern Ozarks, putting anglers close to a network of spring-fed streams and big river water. Within 30 minutes you can be on the Little Piney Creek, Gasconade River, Mill Creek, and the trout-rich waters around Maramec Spring, all offering distinct habitat and technique options. Clear water, mixed gravel-and-bedrock bottoms, and strong current define much of the fishing here, so stealthy presentations and light tackle consistently outperform heavy gear.
Seasonal patterns around Rolla revolve largely around water temperature and flow. In late winter and early spring, rainbow and brown trout in the Little Piney and Mill Creek are most active during midday when the sun bumps water temps a few degrees; small nymphs and micro-jigs under light indicators excel. As spring progresses, smallmouth bass and goggle-eye in the Gasconade and its tributaries push shallow onto rocky banks and points—prime time for 2–4 inch soft-plastic grubs, small craw imitations, and suspending jerkbaits.
Summer fishing near Rolla is dominated by dawn and dusk bites. The cold, spring-fed reaches of Little Piney, Mill Creek, and the upper Gasconade remain productive for trout and smallmouth, but you’ll do best with ultra-natural approaches: 4–6 lb fluorocarbon, small in-line spinners, micro crankbaits, and #16–#20 dry flies when hatches pop off. Catfish action on the Gasconade and larger pools of nearby creeks improves as water warms; focus on deeper bends, logjams, and riprap with cut bait or live sunfish after dark.
Fall brings some of the most consistent multi-species fishing Rolla anglers see all year. Cooling water pushes smallmouth and spotted bass back onto chunk rock banks and current seams, where they hammer small squarebill crankbaits, finesse jigs, and topwater walkers. Trout in the Little Piney and Maramec-area waters respond well to streamers and larger nymphs as flows increase with autumn rains. Crappie and panfish in slower side channels and nearby small lakes set up on standing timber and brush; vertical jigging small tubes is efficient for finding schools quickly.
Key habitats include riffle-run-pool sequences on the Little Piney and Mill Creek, mid-depth ledges and bouldery outside bends on the Gasconade, and any spring inflow where cold water enters a main channel. In clear, shallow stretches, work upstream, casting ahead and to the sides to avoid pushing fish. In deeper Gasconade holes, use a kayak or small johnboat to position just upstream of structure and drift baits or lures back naturally with the current.
Productive techniques around Rolla start with finesse. For trout, think 1/32–1/64 oz marabou jigs, tiny spinners, and bead-head nymphs in natural colors like olive, brown, and black. For smallmouth, 1/8–1/4 oz ned rigs, small craw jigs, and compact topwaters produce year-round. Panfish respond to simple rigs: a small float, size 8–10 hook, and a piece of worm around laydowns and weed edges. When chasing catfish, step up to heavier main line but keep sinkers just heavy enough to hold bottom in the Gasconade’s current.
Stealth is critical in the Rolla area’s clear Ozark waters. Wear drab clothing, keep wading noise to a minimum, and downsize line when the bite gets tough. Cover water methodically—especially in long runs and mid-depth bends—and let the current work for you. With attention to seasonal shifts and precise presentations, the streams and rivers surrounding Rolla consistently reward anglers who fish thoughtfully and adapt to the conditions.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Rolla area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Rolla. 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.
Frisco Lake - 0.56634355323km , Burgher Branch - 1.92797075097km , Deible Branch - 3.20925825459km , Scotts Pond Dam - 3.32064993976km , Blues Pond Dam - 3.44544300773km , Green Acre Branch - 5.25786625967km , Dutro Carter Branch - 5.26371448603km , Dutro Carter Creek - 5.2846097393km , Franz Branch - 5.50886630107km , Brays Lake Dam - 6.67964477327km , Boyd Lake Dam - 6.89703826866km , Dailey Branch - 7.73914027986km , Iron Ore Creek - 8.19068244915km , Little Prairie Dam - 8.61512161914km , Martin Lake Dam - 9.28411297523km , Treable Creek - 9.95998952634km , Amos Lake Dam - 11.97728507594km , Wheelgate Lake Dam - 12.09172878341km , Cox Branch - 13.83662586608km , Lake Scioto Dam - 14.01001975329km , Morresy Branch - 14.12716394147km , Bedell Lake Dam - 14.18382619554km , Ragan Branch - 14.74921107095km , Affolter Lake Dam - 14.7831228448km , Essie Dam - 14.96003557532km , Luther Branch - 15.19292316495km , Wagner Branch - 15.63740119375km , Robinson Creek - 15.69337666398km , Norman Creek - 15.71986322983km , Gourd Creek - 15.84243364326km , Elliot Branch - 15.99363594496km , Winsel Branch - 16.14590996081km , Wayman-Fuhring Lake Dam - 16.15934913409km , Tick Creek - 16.29215281774km , Gaines Ford Branch - 16.44492988967km , Earle Branch - 16.50540033702km , Bailey Creek - 16.58557327896km , Hale Branch - 16.89410789608km , Coppedge Creek - 17.42442758437km , Peter Branch - 17.48881650308km
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