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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Papillion, United States ? Today is a excellent 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 Papillion, Nebraska centers around well-managed suburban lakes and small impoundments that offer easy access and reliable action for bass, panfish, catfish, and stocked trout. Anglers find productive fishing opportunities at neighborhood waters like Walnut Creek Lake and Halleck Park Lake, with ample shoreline and kayak access ideal for family fishing trips or focused anglers targeting bigger fish. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:10 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:
    1%
  • New Moon - 1% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~14 days on 29th June
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    363,765 km
    Proximity:
    98.4 %
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 Papillion
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    12:27 am - 02:27 am
  • minor Time:
    04:56 am - 06:56 am
  • major Time:
    01:05 pm - 03:05 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:14 pm - 11:14 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 New Moon at 1% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -46 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Mon, 15 Jun 11:18 • 41.154, -96.042
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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 Papillion

Papillion, Nebraska offers convenient, close-to-town fishing in a network of small lakes and park ponds that are regularly managed and easy to learn. Waters like Walnut Creek Lake, Halleck Park Lake, and nearby neighborhood ponds give anglers a mix of bass, panfish, catfish, and seasonal rainbow trout, all within a short drive of central Papillion.

Seasonal patterns in Papillion revolve around water temperature and weed growth. In early spring, focus on the warmest, shallowest corners of lakes where sun-soaked coves and riprap banks draw largemouth bass and panfish. Slowly worked jigs, small soft-plastics, and live minnows or worms under a float are reliable. By late spring and early summer, bluegill and other sunfish stack up around shorelines, spawning beds, and any visible cover; this is prime time for simple bobber-and-worm rigs for kids, and small jigs or micro-plastics for more selective anglers.

Summer fishing in Papillion lakes favors early and late in the day. Largemouth bass slide to weed edges, deeper brush, and any man-made structure. Work weightless soft plastics, Texas-rigged worms, and chatterbaits along weedlines at dawn and dusk. Midday, move slightly deeper with small crankbaits or drop-shot rigs on outside edges of vegetation or around submerged points. Channel catfish offer steady summer action on cut bait, stink bait, or nightcrawlers fished on bottom near creek inlets, wind-blown banks, or along riprap.

Fall brings some of the best multi-species action around Papillion. Cooling water pushes shad and baitfish shallow again, and bass and crappie follow. Cover water with small crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits along rocky banks and remaining green weeds. Crappie begin to group up on deeper brush and drop-offs; use slip bobbers and minnows or 1/16–1/8 oz jigs to probe these areas vertically. As vegetation dies back, fish become easier to locate with simple depth and structure changes.

Some Papillion-area waters receive seasonal rainbow trout stockings, creating a short but exciting cold-water fishery. Target trout from shore with small in-line spinners, 1/32–1/16 oz marabou jigs, or prepared dough baits fished on light line (4–6 lb test). Focus on inlets, wind-blown banks, or any point where deeper water swings close to shore.

Habitat and tactical tips are straightforward in these compact lakes. Look for:

  • Riprap dams and shorelines: prime for bass, catfish, and spring panfish.
  • Weed edges and pads: excellent for bass in summer; work topwaters and weedless plastics.
  • Fishing piers and jetties: concentrate fish and make great starting spots for families.
  • Creek inlets and coves: higher oxygen and food flow attract catfish, carp, and active bass.

Downsize tackle to match the small-water environment: medium-light to medium spinning gear, 6–10 lb mono or fluoro for general use, and ultra-light setups for bluegill and stocked trout. Quiet approaches, long casts, and keeping mobile—hitting multiple points, corners, and visible cover—will quickly reveal the most productive spots on Papillion’s lakes.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Papillion area

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

Midland Creek - 1.5904827532km , East Midland Creek - 2.63174677908km , West Midland Creek - 2.70300469701km , Schram Creek - 2.79712544149km , Savanna Creek - 3.0017874591km , Applewood Creek - 3.13681784976km , Behm Creek - 3.93318911272km , Fricke Creek - 4.26560868907km , La Vista Creek - 4.3642269895km , Copper Creek - 4.47598940162km , Thompson Creek - 4.58560212984km , South Papillion Creek - 4.76442625791km , Hell Creek - 4.78364674406km , West Papillion Creek - 4.78364674406km , Blood Creek - 4.98113839063km , Westmont Creek - 5.53922393414km , Ralston Creek - 5.64219536553km , Grade Stabilization Dam S-32 - 5.7574051086km , West Quail Creek - 5.91056918751km , Big Elk Creek - 6.12235158249km , Quail Creek - 6.26143168069km , Big Papillion Creek - 6.79473096415km , Harvey Dam - 6.79561902145km , Papillion Creek Dam S-31 - 6.89936320783km , Mockingbird Creek - 7.34406163969km , F Street Drain - 7.62256242465km , Little Papillion Creek - 7.9887397926km , Frederick Street Drain - 8.71301399869km , Betz Road Ditch - 8.94368035528km , North Wehrspann Creek - 9.10365027904km , Wehrspann Creek - 9.10665678858km , Saddle Creek - 9.11207367666km , North Whitted Creek - 9.15724693214km , Fort Crook Creek - 9.30380856192km , Wehrspann Lake - 9.46445627621km , Cemetery Creek - 9.80377590124km , Old Home Creek - 9.85561279094km , Rockbrook Creek - 9.95647865388km , Whitted Creek - 10.01734682656km , Glendale Creek - 10.25743485684km

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