How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Springfield, 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.
Springfield, Missouri sits in the heart of the Ozarks and offers anglers quick access to premium bass, crappie, trout, and panfish waters. With Lake Springfield inside the city limits and legendary fisheries like Table Rock Lake, Stockton Lake, and Lake Taneycomo within an easy drive, Springfield fishing opportunities range from clear-water bass lakes to cold tailwater trout rivers. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Visibility:84%
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Distance to earth:399,539 kmProximity:14.5 %
Moon Phases for Springfield
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major Time:03:23 am - 05:23 am
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minor Time:08:19 am - 10:19 am
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major Time:03:43 pm - 05:43 pm
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minor Time:11:08 pm - 01:08 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 Springfield
Fishing around Springfield, Missouri revolves around a mix of Ozark reservoirs, urban lakes, and tailwater trout rivers. Within minutes you can be on Lake Springfield, Fellows Lake, or the James River, and in under an hour you can reach Table Rock Lake, Stockton Lake, Pomme de Terre Lake, and Lake Taneycomo. This variety gives anglers dependable options year-round, whether you’re chasing trophy largemouth bass, limits of crappie, or cold-water trout.
Seasonal patterns drive most bites around Springfield. In early spring, focus on warming coves and shallow flats on Lake Springfield, Fellows Lake, and Table Rock’s upper arms. Largemouth bass move tight to wood and riprap; jigs, suspending jerkbaits, and flat‑sided crankbaits shine in the 3–8 ft range. Crappie stage on the first break off spawning coves; use small jigs under a float around brush piles and docks. By late spring and early summer, bass and panfish settle on secondary points and brush in 8–15 ft. Early and late, run topwaters like poppers and walking baits along rocky shorelines and submerged timber.
Summer fishing near Springfield leans on offshore structure and night tactics. On Table Rock, Stockton, and Fellows Lake, bass stack on points, humps, and channel swings in 15–30 ft. Drag Carolina rigs, football jigs, and big worms along the bottom, watching electronics for bait schools. At night, focus on lighted docks, marinas, and riprap; slow-roll spinnerbaits and 10-inch worms or hop a jig around shadow edges for both bass and walleye. Lake Springfield’s warm outflow attracts catfish—cut bait, shrimp, or prepared baits fished on slip rigs catch steady channels and blues after dark.
Fall is one of the most consistent seasons for Springfield-area fishing. Cooling water pushes shad shallow, and bass, white bass, and hybrids pin them against windy banks and pockets. Cover water with squarebill crankbaits, lipless cranks, and small swimbaits in the backs of creeks on Table Rock, Stockton, and Fellows Lake. Crappie regroup on mid-depth brush and standing timber; vertical jig 1/16–1/8 oz tubes or minnows over piles in 12–20 ft. Catfish prowl flats and channel edges where drifting cut bait across subtle contours produces quality fish.
Winter anglers often shift to Lake Taneycomo and the tailwater trout below Table Rock Dam, easily accessed from Springfield for day trips. When generation is low, cast 1/16–1/8 oz marabou jigs, small spoons, or drift egg patterns and micro jigs under floats along current seams. During higher flows, heavier jigs, stickbaits, and larger spoons work better, especially near eddies and slack pockets behind rocks. On local lakes, winter bass stack tightly on vertical structure; use finesse jigs, Ned rigs, and drop-shots on steep channel banks and bluff ends, working baits painfully slow.
Habitat and tactical tips are similar across most Springfield-area lakes: look for rock transitions, brush piles, docks, and main-lake points. Clear water on Table Rock and Fellows demands lighter line—6–10 lb fluorocarbon for finesse presentations. Stained water on Lake Springfield and portions of the James River allows heavier line and power techniques. A small selection of jigs, soft-plastic worms, shad-imitating crankbaits, and a couple of topwaters will cover most situations, while a dedicated panfish box with tiny jigs and floats handles crappie and bluegill around any fish attractor or dock you find.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Springfield 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.
Westport Branch - 4.49576272775km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Springfield. 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.
Sanford Branch - 1.04048468188km , South Branch Jordan Creek - 1.22275747695km , North Branch Jordan Creek - 1.22275747695km , East Fork Doling Branch - 3.32474477444km , West Fork Doling Branch - 3.32474477444km , Fassnight Creek - 3.94809495303km , East Fork Spring Branch - 4.29642118209km , West Fork Spring Branch - 4.29642118209km , Westport Branch - 4.49576272775km , Doling Branch - 4.6712328746km , South Fork Pea Ridge Creek - 4.85948116556km , North Fork Pea Ridge Creek - 4.85948116556km , Dickerson Branch - 5.021713487km , North Branch Wilsons Creek - 5.16588385672km , Junction Branch - 5.49096985575km , South Fork Nichols Branch - 5.9313192246km , North Fork Nichols Branch - 5.9313192246km , Pea Ridge Creek - 6.59854173936km , Sander Branch - 6.93601184191km , Haseltine Branch - 7.00785774157km , Valley Water Mills Dam - 7.10499723659km , Grandview Branch - 7.11630743593km , Packer Branch - 7.63015274309km , East Branch Galloway Creek - 7.63607631461km , John Q McLean, Lee and Hammons Lake Number 3 Dam - 7.63607631461km , West Branch Galloway Creek - 7.78401922323km , North Fork Ward Branch - 8.15595713469km , South Fork Ward Branch - 8.15595713469km , South Dry Sac River - 8.22359281051km , South Branch South Creek - 8.54313673962km , McDaniel Lake Dam - 8.79172647748km , Mustard Branch - 8.89565212814km , Sequiota Spring Branch - 9.39460137366km , South Creek - 9.59653452583km , Rountree Branch - 10.40507099783km , Pierson Creek - 10.67800976838km , Workman Branch - 11.16382931676km , Galloway Creek - 11.24357356287km , Needmore Branch - 11.74722866679km , Lake Springfield Dam - 11.90506249813km
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