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Planning your next fishing trip in Elmira, United States ? Today is a poor 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.

Elmira, New York offers surprisingly diverse fishing thanks to the Chemung River, feeder creeks, nearby small lakes, and easy access to the Finger Lakes region. Anglers around Elmira target river smallmouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, and stocked trout, along with warmwater species in local ponds. Whether you wade, shore fish, or launch a small boat, the Elmira area delivers year-round multi-species opportunities. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:51 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.
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  • Visibility:
    42%
  • First Quarter Moon - 42% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~9 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    392,440 km
    Proximity:
    31.1 %
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 Elmira
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    04:50 am - 06:50 am
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    12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
  • major Time:
    05:23 pm - 07:23 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:46 pm - 12:46 am
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). The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 42% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor 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 -1 hour and -57 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Mon, 20 Jul 21:48 • 42.09, -76.808
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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 Elmira

Fishing around Elmira, NY centers on the Chemung River and a network of nearby creeks, ponds, and Finger Lakes. The Chemung flows right through town, providing accessible multi-species river fishing, while quick drives put you on trout water and big-lake fisheries like Seneca and Keuka. Shoreline pull-offs, bridge accesses, and small-boat launches make it easy to fish on short notice.

Seasonal patterns on the Chemung River are key. In early spring, focus on slower pools, inside bends, and deeper runs where water warms first. Smallmouth bass and walleye slide shallow on sunny afternoons; 3–4" soft-plastic minnows, hair jigs, and small suspending jerkbaits work well when the water is cold and slightly stained. Channel catfish and carp are active as soon as flows stabilize—simple bottom rigs with cut bait or nightcrawlers will produce around deeper holes and current breaks.

By late spring and summer, Elmira’s stretch of the Chemung fishes best at dawn, dusk, and during mild flow bumps. Smallmouth bass stack on rocky seams, riprap banks, bridge pilings, and mid-river boulder patches. Cast upstream at a 45° angle and drift tubes, Ned rigs, or small crankbaits naturally with the current. When water is clear and low, downsize to lighter line and finesse plastics. For bigger bites, throw topwater walkers and poppers around first and last light along current edges and weed lines.

Catfish, carp, and panfish provide steady summer action for Elmira bank anglers. Look for soft current near confluences and the downstream side of islands. Use simple slip-sinker rigs for channel cats and hair rigs or pack bait for carp. Keep your rigs just heavy enough to hold bottom in the current. Night fishing can be excellent; glow sticks on rod tips and audible bite alarms help when fishing multiple rods.

Fall brings some of the best multi-species action. Cooling water pushes smallmouth and walleye onto rocky flats and necked-down current areas. Work slightly heavier jigs, blade baits, and medium-diving crankbaits along bottom, making contact with rocks. Nearby Finger Lakes tributaries and cold creeks east and north of Elmira see runs of brown trout and, in some systems, lake-run rainbows and landlocked salmon. Fish 8–10 lb leaders, small spawn sacs, egg-pattern flies, or 1/8 oz marabou jigs in deeper pools and tailouts.

Winter fishing around Elmira shifts to slow-water options and regional ice fisheries. When flows allow, deep Chemung holes still hold catfish, walleye, and the occasional smallmouth; downsize presentations and fish right on the bottom. Many anglers head toward higher-elevation ponds and the northern Finger Lakes for ice fishing, targeting panfish, perch, and pike with tip-ups and small tungsten jigs. Always prioritize safe ice and bring a spud bar to check thickness as you move.

Tactically, success around Elmira comes from reading current and matching local forage. In the Chemung, concentrate on seams where fast and slow water meet, eddies behind rocks, and the upstream tips of islands. In nearby lakes and ponds, find weed edges, drop-offs, and points. Crawfish- and baitfish-colored lures outperform bright, unnatural patterns in the typically stained Chemung. Pack a compact selection—tubes, grubs, finesse worms, a couple of crankbaits, and a topwater—along with split shot, hooks, and live bait for a versatile Elmira-area kit.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Elmira area

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

Clinton Island - 0.62854110718km , Hoffman Brook - 1.2998534865km , Foster Pond - 1.55167079007km , Badger Creek - 1.62508715606km , Weyer Pond - 1.94662960917km , Newtown Creek - 2.28750650794km , Miller Pond - 2.35429571084km , Eldridge Lake - 2.77374684112km , Heller Creek - 2.78376990674km , Diven Creek - 3.26240109775km , South Creek - 3.86601285962km , Hendy Creek - 5.00191192597km , Coldbrook Creek - 5.18815406553km , Latta Brook - 6.11888135372km , Seeley Creek - 6.35572408971km , Goldsmith Creek - 6.6999499354km , Dry Run - 8.02081833467km , Baldwin Island - 8.7238945924km , Bird Creek - 8.78695188024km , Sing Sing Creek - 9.33728469314km , Bentley Creek - 10.18186995106km , Cuthrie Run - 10.26421373385km , Lowe Pond - 10.63126558067km , North Branch Newtown Creek - 10.72727558718km , Steinhauer Dam - 10.81685915688km , Jackson Creek - 10.97480362498km , Baldwin Creek - 11.09115593254km , Mudlick Creek - 11.20162106104km , Buckeys Pond - 12.19289637383km , Hammond Creek - 12.68686052404km , Bulkley Creek - 13.36141535342km , Madison Creek - 13.83370022991km , Canaan Run - 14.68508080801km , Threefall Run - 14.88562461152km , Beckwith Creek - 15.17067814646km , Terwiliger Creek - 15.25629166122km , Birch Creek - 15.41079008013km , Winfield Creek - 15.53437857925km , Mallory Creek - 15.61906877135km , Justice Run - 16.61263079745km

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