Today's Best Fishing Times for
Gallup, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Gallup, 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.

Gallup, New Mexico offers anglers easy access to high-desert lakes, stocked trout waters, and warmwater bass and catfish fishing across McKinley County and the surrounding Navajo Nation. From small local impoundments to nearby reservoirs, fishing around Gallup blends convenient roadside spots with rugged, scenic desert shorelines ideal for bank and small-boat anglers. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:29 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:
    83%
  • Waning Gibbous - 83% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,405 km
    Proximity:
    14.8 %
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 Gallup
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:27 am - 05:27 am
  • minor Time:
    08:28 am - 10:28 am
  • major Time:
    03:47 pm - 05:47 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:07 pm - 01:07 am
All times are displayed in the America/Denver timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 83% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -20 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Denver • Thu, 4 Jun 01:06 • 35.528, -108.743
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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.
Selected Weather Station: Gallup, US
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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 Gallup

Fishing around Gallup, New Mexico revolves around a mix of small community lakes, Navajo Nation reservoirs, and day-trip destinations like Bluewater Lake and the trout-rich streams and lakes in the Zuni Mountains. Anglers can target stocked rainbow trout in the cooler months, then pivot to bass, catfish, and panfish as desert water temperatures climb.

Gallup sits in high desert country, so seasonal patterns are pronounced. Late fall through early spring is prime for stocked trout in local ponds and nearby reservoirs, when water is cool and fish cruise the shallows. As temperatures rise from May through September, warmwater species like largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie become more active, especially around rocky structure, wood, and flooded brush. Summer fishing often means focusing on low-light periods—dawn, dusk, and after dark—to beat both heat and bright sun.

The area’s habitat types range from small, turbid city lakes to clear, rocky desert reservoirs. Around Gallup, expect steep banks, sparse shoreline vegetation, and plenty of wind. Rock slides, broken lava rock, riprap near dams, and any submerged timber are all high-percentage targets. In low and clear water, fish tend to hold tight to structure or suspend off points and drop-offs; in off-color water after storms, they roam shallower, making reaction baits more effective.

Common techniques are straightforward and bank-friendly. For trout in ponds and smaller lakes, use light spinning gear with 4–6 lb line, baiting with PowerBait, salmon eggs, or nightcrawlers under a small sliding sinker rig. Casting small spinners or 1/8–1/4 oz spoons along wind-blown shores often picks up more active rainbows and browns. In clearer mountain lakes and streams to the south and east, downsized inline spinners and small marabou jigs work well, especially in the mornings.

For bass around rocky desert lakes, a simple arsenal covers most situations: 3–4" soft plastic worms or creature baits on Texas rigs, 1/4–3/8 oz jigs, and medium-diving crankbaits in shad or craw colors. Focus on rocky points, transitions from chunk rock to sand, and the first significant drop-off from the shoreline. Work plastics slowly along the bottom in spring and fall; in summer, speed up with crankbaits, spinnerbaits, or small swimbaits during low-light periods, then go finesse with drop-shots or shaky heads once the sun is high.

Catfish tactics near Gallup are simple and highly effective. Target gently sloping shorelines, creek channels, and the upper ends of lakes using nightcrawlers, cut bait, or stink baits on slip-sinker rigs. Evening into night is best, especially from late spring through early fall. Heavier tackle with 12–17 lb mainline and size 2/0–4/0 circle hooks allows you to handle channel and blue catfish in snaggy areas.

Practical tips for Gallup anglers: always factor in wind—fish wind-blown banks where plankton and bait stack up, and use slightly heavier lures to maintain feel. Polarized sunglasses help you spot rocky spines, subtle ledges, and cruising fish along the clear desert shorelines. Keep your tackle simple and durable; long casts, abrasion-resistant line, and a small selection of proven lures will handle most waters within an easy drive of Gallup.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Gallup area

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

Gamerco Wash - 1.35851262291km , South Fork Puerco River - 6.89857943295km , Bread Springs Wash - 7.18991520955km , Many Arrow Wash - 9.84982511227km , Black Ridge Wash - 10.55737480267km , White Smoke Wash - 10.62575441398km , Burned Death Wash - 10.98544941588km , Twin Buttes Wash - 11.19454857287km , Wagon Trail Wash - 11.83378990916km , Samson Lake - 13.00724142905km , Pine Tree Wash - 13.12094823986km , Banana Ridge Wash - 14.26330613485km , Salt Water Wash - 17.43799409887km , Aspen Drop Structure - 22.366442794km , Red Water Pond - 23.25446635465km , Burned Through the Rock Wash - 23.7352590731km , Figuredo Wash - 23.90122781647km , Dragon Wash - 24.56581446144km , Black Creek - 26.11777865071km , Deer Springs Wash - 26.11777865071km , McGaffey Lake Dam - 26.46536808438km , Black Springs Wash - 26.9244148719km , Catron Wash - 27.53543690669km , Mexican Spring Wash - 27.56551295275km , Nelson Wash - 28.48061414691km , Norcross Wash - 29.09412098463km , Skeets Wash - 29.39162504589km , Owls Nest Wash - 29.52728755282km , Disappearing Spring Wash - 29.63804158789km , Coal Mine Wash - 29.71580787038km , North Fork Catron Wash - 29.7338245436km , South Fork Catron Wash - 29.76276839815km , Dubois Wash - 29.95887896568km , Agua Remora - 30.92496291128km , Natural Lake - 31.60987874561km , Muddy Wash - 32.43522828759km , Chuska Wash - 32.67974525061km , Tse Bonito Wash - 32.6872379397km , Chuska Dam - 35.74152561861km , Damon Lake - 35.85880394199km

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