Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Trenton, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Trenton, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, 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 Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • 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 Trenton, New Jersey centers around the productive freshwater reaches of the Delaware River and its connected creeks, canals, and ponds. Anglers target everything from hard-fighting smallmouth bass and striped bass to catfish and panfish, with year-round opportunities for shore, boat, and urban anglers. The mix of river current, backwater eddies, and man‑made structure makes Trenton a versatile fishing destination for both beginners and seasoned fishermen. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:35 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:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    7%
  • Waxing Crescent - 7% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~13 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    391,450 km
    Proximity:
    33.4 %
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 Trenton
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Mon, 26 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    01:11 am - 03:11 am
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    08:21 am - 10:21 am
  • major Time:
    01:44 pm - 03:44 pm
  • minor Time:
    07:08 pm - 09:08 pm
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 7% 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. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -7 hour and -45 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 13 Sep 01:35 • 40.217, -74.743

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 13 Sep

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 3 hours and 2 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:37 am 11:55 am 05:01 pm AM PM 7.81 ft 0.39 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 04:37 am 7.68 ft
low 11:55 am 0.39 ft
high 05:01 pm 7.81 ft
Tide Coefficient at 04:37 am is 110
Tide Coefficient at 05:01 pm is 113
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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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
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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New Moon
high: , 7.87 ft , Coeff: 115
low: , 0.33 ft
high: , 7.78 ft , Coeff: 113
low: , 0.46 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 7.68 ft , Coeff: 110
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 7.81 ft , Coeff: 113
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 7.41 ft , Coeff: 104
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 7.78 ft , Coeff: 113
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 7.15 ft , Coeff: 97
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 7.71 ft , Coeff: 111
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 6.89 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , 0.69 ft
high: , 7.61 ft , Coeff: 109
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 6.66 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.75 ft
high: , 7.48 ft , Coeff: 105
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.89 ft
high: , 6.5 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 7.41 ft , Coeff: 104
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.95 ft
high: , 6.4 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 7.38 ft , Coeff: 103
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Trenton

Fishing in and around Trenton, NJ revolves around the Delaware River corridor and its connected waters such as Assunpink Creek, the Delaware & Raritan Canal, and nearby reservoirs and ponds. This section of the river mixes moderate current, deep channels, rocky ledges, and man‑made structure like bridge pilings and barge tie‑ups, creating reliable habitat for bass, catfish, panfish, and seasonal runs of striped bass and shad. Access is largely urban, with plenty of shore spots and small‑craft launching options.

Seasonal patterns on the Delaware at Trenton are well-defined. In early spring, focus on warming backwaters and slow eddies for smallmouth bass, walleye, and panfish. Soft plastics on light jig heads, small hair jigs, and live minnows fished slowly near the bottom are consistent producers. As water temperatures rise into late spring, American and hickory shad runs draw anglers to deeper current seams below dams and major bridges; small, flashy shad darts and spoons in chartreuse, pink, and silver work best on light to medium spinning gear.

From late spring through early fall, the main river bass bite dominates. Smallmouth bass hold tight to rock piles, riprap banks, and current breaks, especially where tributaries like Assunpink Creek dump into the Delaware. Cast 3–4 inch tubes, Ned rigs, and compact crankbaits across current seams and allow them to tumble naturally. Largemouth bass are more common in slower side channels, marinas, and the D&R Canal, where weed edges, laydowns, and docks can be worked with weightless stickbaits, finesse jigs, and small topwaters in low light.

Catfishing is a reliable option almost year-round in Trenton. Channel and flathead catfish relate to deep holes, channel bends, and the down‑current side of bridge pilings. At night, anchor just upstream of a depth change and fan‑cast bait rigs. Cut bait, live bluegill (where legal), and chicken liver on slip sinker rigs or three‑way bottom rigs are standard. Heavier rods, 20–40 lb braid, and abrasion‑resistant leaders handle both current and structure.

Urban shore anglers around Trenton find consistent action by targeting obvious structure: bridge abutments, piers, park shorelines, and the mouths of small creeks. Travel light with one medium spinning combo, a small selection of jigs, inline spinners, and a few slip float rigs for live bait. In stained or high water, use darker, bulkier lures and add scent; in clear, low water, downsize line and presentations.

Nearby small lakes, retention ponds, and the Delaware & Raritan Canal around Trenton provide calmer fishing for largemouth bass, carp, and panfish. In these venues, stealth and precise casting matter more than heavy gear. Early and late in the day, work topwater poppers and frogs along pads and grass; under bright sun, switch to wacky‑rigged worms and small jigs along shade lines and canal walls.

Boaters should pay close attention to current and river levels. Set drifts so lures move naturally with the flow across contour changes, and use your electronics to find submerged rock, ledges, and bait schools. Whether fishing from shore or boat, think in terms of current breaks, depth transitions, and hard cover—those are the key elements that consistently produce fish in the Trenton stretch of the Delaware River.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Trenton area

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

Pond Run - 1.61945768673km , Branch of Pond Run - 2.26077558775km , Assunpink Creek - 2.31854256393km , Moon Island - 3.14350568942km , Rowan Lake - 3.60844052091km , Whitehead Pond Dam - 3.68870189675km , West Branch Shabakunk Creek - 3.80747352688km , Shabakunk Creek - 4.21955317727km , Colonial Lake Dam - 4.56494984864km , Biles Island - 4.59434081509km , Duck Island - 4.63493394416km , Biles Creek - 4.93097866846km , Curtis Lake - 5.03439893127km , Blauguard Island - 5.48795156636km , Back Creek - 5.56304998587km , Gropp Lake Dam - 5.61171374498km , Duck Creek - 5.64450056717km , Little Shabakunk Creek - 5.6794297837km , Great Bear Swamp - 6.43251372883km , Sylva Lake Dam - 6.5150223657km , Rotary Island - 6.56854943818km , Ceva Lake Dam - 6.90557830673km , Doctors Creek - 7.0042203638km , Shipetaukin Creek - 7.33059834564km , Gold Run - 7.37172852345km , Thorton Creek - 7.52775591547km , Crosswicks Creek - 7.78613349382km , Edges Brook - 7.86024288288km , Blacks Creek - 7.99340897672km , Herzenberg Dam - 8.16983214022km , Starveout Island (historical) - 8.37712057551km , Van Sciver Lake Dam - 8.51391523602km , Buck Creek - 8.55431861095km , Lake Afton Dam - 9.00695430324km , Brock Creek - 9.10639085726km , Newbold Island - 9.92478331757km , Scotts Creek - 10.25642747666km , Manor Lake Dam - 10.44108463615km , Caroline Lake - 10.54492131209km , Lake Caroline Dam - 10.58775929916km

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