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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Sedalia, 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 Sedalia, Missouri centers on well-managed community lakes, small reservoirs, and classic farm ponds that offer year-round action. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and stocked trout in easily accessed waters around town, making Sedalia a convenient base for both beginner and experienced fishermen. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:26 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 Sedalia
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:
    03:56 am - 05:56 am
  • minor Time:
    11:49 am - 01:49 pm
  • major Time:
    04:26 pm - 06:26 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:03 pm - 11:03 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 -49 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Wed, 16 Sep 13:36 • 38.704, -93.228
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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 Sedalia

Fishing in Sedalia, Missouri revolves around accessible public lakes, small impoundments, and classic central-Missouri pond fishing. Most pressure focuses on community waters in and around town, with additional opportunities a short drive away on larger reservoirs. Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish are the primary targets, with seasonal shots at stocked rainbow trout and fast action from panfish and bullheads.

Seasonal patterns around Sedalia follow typical midwestern timing. In early spring, as water climbs into the low 50s, bass slide shallow onto north-facing banks, riprap, and wood. This is prime time for slow-rolled spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and compact jigs crawled along the bottom. Crappie stage just off spawning coves, holding over brush piles and along creek channels; small tube jigs and minnows under fixed bobbers produce well. By late April into May, spawning is in full swing for bass, crappie, and bluegill, so focus on protected pockets, laydowns, and shallow flats.

Summer fishing shifts to a low-light game. At dawn and dusk, topwaters for bass—buzzbaits, poppers, and walking baits—are effective around weed edges and shallow riprap. Once the sun is up, Sedalia-area bass tuck into shade from docks, timber, and deeper brush; flipping Texas-rigged plastics, wacky worms, and compact jigs becomes the go-to approach. Catfishing peaks in the warm months; channel cats roam flats, points, and the upper ends of lakes, responding well to cut shad, nightcrawlers, and prepared stink baits fished on simple slip-sinker rigs.

Fall brings some of the best multi-species fishing. Cooling water pushes shad shallow, and bass, white bass where present, and crappie follow. Cover water with small crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and swim jigs along wind-blown banks and creek arms. Crappie often stack on mid-depth brush piles; vertically jig 1/16–1/8 oz plastics to stay in the strike zone. Panfish feed heavily along remaining green weeds and rocky shorelines, making light line and small jigs or pieces of nightcrawler under a float extremely effective.

In winter, focus on the deepest available structure and any remaining wood or rock. Bass and crappie consolidate along channel drops and outside bends; work small blade baits, hair jigs, and slowly hopped grubs close to the bottom. When rainbow trout are stocked in local community lakes, they respond best to small inline spinners, dough baits, and micro-jigs under very light line, especially during the first few weeks after stocking.

Habitat and tactical tips for Sedalia’s lakes center on reading common community-lake structure:

  • Riprap and causeways: Consistently hold bass and panfish; crankbaits and Ned rigs shine.
  • Docks and fishing piers: Target shady sides and pilings with wacky rigs, small jigs, and live bait.
  • Brush piles and laydowns: Key areas for crappie and bass; use weedless jigs and vertical presentations to avoid snags.
  • Shallow coves and inflow areas: Great in spring and after rains when bait concentrates.

Light to medium spinning tackle covers most fishing around Sedalia. Use 6–8 lb monofilament or fluoro for panfish and trout, and 10–15 lb line for bass and catfish. Because many waters are small and receive regular pressure, downsize baits and focus on quiet approaches—casting from the bank at angles rather than straight into the water, and making long casts to avoid spooking fish in the clear months. Rotating between moving baits to locate fish and slower plastics once you get bites is a proven pattern on the Sedalia-area lakes.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Sedalia area

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

North Branch Pearl River - 1.88149703959km , Rader Lake Dam - 3.80295510355km , Frederick Lake Dam - 4.79945319823km , Alcolac Lake Dam - 4.8612753041km , Spring Fork - 5.57099701441km , Hermora Lake Dam - 5.90931237385km , Breakfast Branch - 6.2338107501km , Sewer Branch - 8.61378852158km , Tempel Lake Dam - 9.17799103889km , Dick Monsees Dam - 9.41286893785km , McGee Branch - 9.58827327861km , Rubydo Lake Dam - 9.69018551398km , Daum Lake Dam - 9.74943571933km , Parkhurst Lake Dam - 9.8915979176km , Selken Lake Dam - 10.30857620346km , Smelser Creek - 10.61523854631km , Basin Fork - 10.86903810123km , Mosby Creek - 11.49692059476km , Wesner Lake Dam - 11.81503607448km , Tebo Lake Dam - 12.05615033677km , Olive Branch - 12.13264881949km , Elk Branch - 12.56582026956km , Little Shaver Creek - 12.71193230942km , Steele Lake Dam - 13.44617880313km , Knight Lake Dam - 13.47930180595km , Cheese Creek - 14.44004331006km , Spring Fork Lake Dam - 15.15577117488km , Weston Lake Dam - 15.40769366753km , Shaver Creek - 15.60929660447km , Hughes Lake Dam - 18.44115435309km , Dickman Lake Dam - 18.72330621097km , Harlan Branch - 19.11328006147km , South Flat Creek - 19.23329026541km , Hess Creek - 19.65432526671km , East Elk Fork - 20.32537883289km , Pipkin Branch - 20.39782058989km , Elm Fork - 20.56971644289km , Landon Branch - 20.71724290626km , West Elk Fork - 21.26480070907km , Fortune Lake Dam - 21.72548947869km

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