How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Ithaca, United States ? Today is a good 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 Ithaca, New York centers on the deep, cold waters of Cayuga Lake and the flowing currents of Fall Creek and Six Mile Creek, offering diverse freshwater angling within minutes of town. From trophy lake trout and landlocked salmon to smallmouth bass and panfish, Ithaca fishing combines big-water opportunities with accessible shore and kayak options for anglers of all skill levels. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:365,214 kmProximity:95 %
Moon Phases for Ithaca
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minor Time:12:28 am - 02:28 am
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major Time:08:21 am - 10:21 am
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minor Time:04:14 pm - 06:14 pm
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major Time:08:42 pm - 10:42 pm
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 Ithaca
Fishing in Ithaca, NY revolves around Cayuga Lake’s southern end and its tributaries, giving shore, boat, and kayak anglers a wide range of options. The deep main lake supports cold-water species like lake trout and landlocked salmon, while nearshore weedbeds and creek mouths hold bass, pike, panfish, and carp. Access is concentrated around Stewart Park, Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, and several small creek pull-offs close to town.
Seasonal patterns drive most success in Ithaca. In late winter and early spring, trout and salmon push into the southern shallows and along the east and west shorelines, chasing smelt and alewives. This is prime time for flatline trolling stickbaits and small spoons in 10–40 feet of water or casting from shore with minnow-imitating plugs at dawn. As water warms in late spring, lake trout drop deeper along the main-lake basin, becoming a vertical jigging and downrigger game. Summer pushes most cold-water fish into 80–150+ feet; focus on the drop-offs just north of Ithaca where the basin quickly deepens.
Warm-water species peak from late spring through early fall. Smallmouth bass stack along rocky points, riprap, and creek mouths, while largemouth bass favor weedy marinas, docks, and shallow coves near Ithaca. Early and late in the day, work topwaters and jerkbaits over 4–12 feet; as the sun climbs, switch to drop-shot rigs, tube jigs, and wacky-rigged worms fished around edges of rock and weeds. Pike and pickerel roam the same zones—especially slightly cooler, weed-fringed flats—where in-line spinners, spinnerbaits, and suspending jerkbaits produce strikes.
Tributary and shore opportunities are a major asset around Ithaca. Fall Creek and Six Mile Creek offer trout, smallmouth bass, and seasonal runs of lake fish. In cooler months, target deeper pools and seams with small jigs, spinners, and minnow-style plugs. During warmer periods, downsized soft plastics and small crankbaits worked through riffles and pocket water are effective. Shore anglers on Cayuga’s south end can find consistent action for perch, sunfish, rock bass, and bullhead using nightcrawlers or fathead minnows under slip bobbers near park piers and riprap.
Effective techniques on Cayuga Lake near Ithaca include trolling, vertical jigging, and precise structure casting. For trout and salmon, run small spoons, stickbaits, and flashers with flies off downriggers or lead core line, adjusting depth to match bait marks on sonar. When fish are concentrated, switch to vertical jigging with 1–2 ounce blade baits, jigging spoons, or white paddle-tail plastics directly beneath the boat. For bass, use finesse presentations—Ned rigs, drop-shots, and tubes—on 6–8 lb fluorocarbon to coax pressured fish, especially around clear-water rock and gravel.
Practical tips for Ithaca fishing: wind direction often dictates the bite; a light chop on points and shorelines usually improves action for bass and salmonids. Watch for surface bait dimpling at first light—often smelt or alewives pushed shallow—and be ready with small swimbaits or spoons. In high sun and flat water, scale down line, lures, and hardware. Kayaks and small boats are ideal for quietly covering the southern basin, while shore anglers can do well by staying mobile, rotating between park access, creek mouths, and bridge crossings until they locate active fish.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Ithaca 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 2 main harbours in this area.
Oldport Harbour - 1.26320940187km, Lansing Town Marina - 9.79389001485km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Ithaca. 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.
Van Nattas Dam - 1.23208750049km , Oldport Harbour - 1.26320940187km , Cliff Park Brook - 1.48634465669km , Cascadilla Creek - 1.63575848081km , Linderman Creek - 1.76738315312km , Beebe Lake - 2.0415077439km , Cayuga Inlet - 2.36810187361km , Pleasant Grove Brook - 2.37779906502km , Cayuga Inlet - 2.45752103066km , Williams Brook - 3.14246146511km , Renwick Brook - 3.43749380575km , Lake Treman - 4.71506826001km , Lick Brook - 5.80318212137km , Fish Kill - 8.60822086695km , West Branch Cayuga Inlet - 8.71079546353km , Lansing Town Marina - 9.79389001485km , Jennings Pond - 10.69042286855km , Enfield Creek - 10.73876665308km , Minnegar Brook - 10.87892485641km , Virgil Creek - 13.36667172889km , Cold Spring Branch - 14.20006714313km , Taughannock Creek - 14.690364867km , Willow Glen Creek - 15.03266580461km , Locke Creek - 15.20420698723km , Egypt Creek - 15.91679377261km , Bolter Creek - 16.3824428197km , Trumansburg Creek - 16.95457002824km , Boardman Creek - 18.52176957241km , Dryden Lake - 18.58630162917km , Hencoop Creek - 18.96012642382km , Cayuga Lake - 19.35991573861km , Danby Creek - 19.40107991132km , Morrow Creek - 19.73292872494km , Cayuta Inlet - 20.45719961432km , Cayuta Lake - 21.29147319829km , Chaffee Creek - 21.39087094377km , Spencer Lake - 21.45276140543km , Little Salmon Creek - 21.96516173113km , Big Salmon Creek - 21.99993401022km , Banfield Creek - 22.50877625835km
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