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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Lockport, 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.

Lockport, New York, on the Erie Canal and close to the Niagara River, is a productive multi-species fishery offering excellent opportunities for bass, walleye, pike, trout, and panfish. Anglers fish Lockport’s canal stretches, nearby tributaries, and access to the Lower Niagara River for a mix of trophy potential and steady action. From boat or shore, this Lockport fishing destination delivers diverse tactics and reliable bites through all four seasons. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:56 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:
    52%
  • First Quarter Moon - 52% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    396,614 km
    Proximity:
    21.3 %
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 Lockport
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:
  • major Time:
    05:41 am - 07:41 am
  • minor Time:
    01:16 pm - 03:16 pm
  • major Time:
    06:15 pm - 08:15 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:14 pm - 01:14 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 52% 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 -2 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Tue, 21 Jul 05:38 • 43.171, -78.69
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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: Lockport, 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 Lockport

Fishing in Lockport, NY is defined by the Erie Canal cutting through town and quick access to the world-class Lower Niagara River. Anglers can work the canal walls, spillways, and slackwater for bass and panfish, then make a short drive to launch on the Niagara for powerful trout, salmon, and warmwater species. The mix of current seams, lock structures, and bridge pilings around Lockport creates ambush points that hold fish almost year-round.

Spring fishing around Lockport starts with warming water in the canal and feeder creeks. Smallmouth and largemouth bass slide shallow along riprap banks and inside turns. Work 1/8–1/4 oz tube jigs, Ned rigs, and compact crankbaits parallel to the wall, focusing on changes in depth and any inflowing culverts. Panfish like bluegill, pumpkinseed, and crappie stack in slack pockets near brush and docks; a small slip float with a tiny jig and waxworm is hard to beat. In the nearby Niagara River, spring brings strong runs of steelhead, brown trout, and the start of warmwater action – drift egg sacs, beads, or minnow-pattern plastics along current breaks and ledges.

Through summer, Lockport’s canal becomes a consistent bass and panfish venue. Bass relate to shade from bridges, lock walls, and overhanging cover. Early and late, throw topwaters and walking baits tight to the rocks; once the sun is high, switch to finesse plastics worked slowly down the face of the wall. Northern pike and the occasional muskie prowl weedier stretches and mouths of inflowing creeks—target them with spinnerbaits, large swimbaits, or jerkbaits near any vegetation you can find. For steady action with kids, fish a piece of crawler on a simple hook and split shot along the bottom for rock bass, perch, and drum.

Fall is prime time near Lockport, especially as water cools in the Niagara system. Smallmouth bass feed heavily along deeper breaks, points, and current edges. Jigging spoons, blade baits, and football jigs hopped on bottom can produce numbers and size. Walleye become more active at dawn, dusk, and after dark; slow-troll stickbaits along channel edges or cast them across the current and sweep them down. Migratory salmon and trout runs in the Niagara intensify—focus on deeper pools, eddies below structure, and the heads and tails of runs with heavy jigs, egg presentations, and minnow-imitating crankbaits.

Winter fishing options depend on ice conditions. In milder stretches, open-water anglers still work the Niagara for trout and the canal for hardy panfish, fishing slow and deep. Downsizing baits is critical: tiny hair jigs tipped with maggots or small plastics under a float, or 1/16 oz jigheads crawled painfully slowly along bottom, will outproduce larger offerings. When safe ice forms on nearby ponds and backwaters, target bluegill, perch, and crappie with small tungsten jigs and subtle plastics, using electronics or a simple depth finder to stay just above the fish.

Across all seasons, success around Lockport comes down to reading current, structure, and subtle depth changes. Focus on intersections—where canal walls meet bends, where inflowing creeks hit the main channel, or where Niagara River current sweeps past rock and ledges. Travel light, keep multiple rods rigged with a mix of finesse and reaction baits, and adjust quickly to water clarity and flow for consistent Lockport-area fishing.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lockport area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Bedford Beach - 8.5675071896km , Tuscarora Bay - 20.11611124746km

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 10 main harbours in this area.

Nelson C Goehle Marina - 2.40448092331km, Gasport Marina - 11.33186144843km, West Canal Marina - 16.99121910061km, Newfane Marina - 18.55018612647km, Olcott Yacht Club - 18.79324155726km, Tuscarora Yacht Club - 20.00247878984km, Clark Marina - 20.01493546322km, Beccue Boat Basin - 20.14881499132km, Smith Boys Marina - 22.05513879987km, Placid Harbor Marina - 22.75132055908km

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

Nelson C Goehle Marina - 2.40448092331km , East Branch Eighteenmile Creek - 6.60851405516km , Sulphur Springs Guard Lock - 7.15529480069km , Bedford Beach - 8.5675071896km , Donner Brook - 8.95815669044km , Gasport Marina - 11.33186144843km , Beeman Creek - 13.30537258914km , Got Creek - 14.89899608885km , Ledge Creek - 15.7554862864km , West Canal Marina - 16.99121910061km , Sawyer Creek - 17.11204556344km , Murder Creek - 17.16204298145km , Bond Lake - 18.44311542232km , Newfane Marina - 18.55018612647km , Hopkins Creek - 18.77479671408km , Olcott Yacht Club - 18.79324155726km , Threemile Island - 18.99455682085km , Tugwells Island - 19.99823185319km , Tuscarora Yacht Club - 20.00247878984km , Clark Marina - 20.01493546322km , Tuscarora Bay - 20.11611124746km , Beccue Boat Basin - 20.14881499132km , East Branch Twelvemile Creek - 20.23136518326km , Keg Creek - 20.44567375985km , Whitney Creek - 21.65408054072km , Smith Boys Marina - 22.05513879987km , Tonawanda Island - 22.32674400755km , Ellicott Creek - 22.50757564436km , Tonawanda Creek - 22.56688065849km , Placid Harbor Marina - 22.75132055908km , Gun Creek - 22.76188773076km , Spicer Creek - 23.13632046524km , Jeddo Creek - 23.31626808452km , Bergholtz Creek - 23.90437272674km , Cayuga Island - 24.32223656462km , Lake Jerome - 25.44087696053km , Little River - 25.75488881528km , Woods Creek - 26.21843018523km , Buckhorn Island - 27.11373563462km , Divers Lake - 27.7156843424km

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