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Planning your next fishing trip in Plattsburgh, United States ? Today is a excellent 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.

Plattsburgh, New York sits on the western shore of Lake Champlain, one of the Northeast’s premier freshwater fisheries. Anglers travel here for world-class smallmouth and largemouth bass, trophy lake trout, and consistent multi-species action in a mix of rocky shorelines, deep basins, weedy bays, and river inflows. From open-water trolling to finesse bass tactics, fishing around Plattsburgh offers year-round opportunity for both boat and shore anglers. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:37 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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Next Full Moon in ~14 days on 29th June
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    363,721 km
    Proximity:
    98.6 %
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 Plattsburgh
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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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 New Moon at 0% 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. 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 -5 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Mon, 15 Jun 12:24 • 44.699, -73.453
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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: Plattsburgh, 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 Plattsburgh

Fishing in Plattsburgh, NY centers on Lake Champlain, a massive, fertile lake with diverse structure and a national reputation for bass and multi-species action. From ice-out through late fall, anglers launch out of Plattsburgh City Marina, Wilcox Dock, and nearby ramps to access rocky points, deep offshore humps, expansive weedbeds, and current-driven river mouths.

Spring (ice-out to early June) is prime time for cold-water species and staging bass. Lake trout, landlocked salmon, and brown trout roam the top 10–40 feet of the water column. Troll small spoons and stickbaits 1.8–2.4 mph along the main-lake drop-offs east of Plattsburgh, focusing on points and breaks in 40–80 feet. Flat-lines and planer boards cover water; add leadcore or shallow-set downriggers as the sun climbs. At the mouths of the Saranac and Ausable rivers, cast minnow-imitating jerkbaits and small swimbaits for salmon and browns pushing bait against current seams.

As water reaches the low 50s, smallmouth bass move shallow onto gravel flats and rocky shorelines. Target protected bays and points north and south of Plattsburgh with suspending jerkbaits, 3–4 inch tubes, and Ned rigs. Largemouth slide into emergent and early weed growth in back bays and marinas; flipping compact jigs, Texas-rigged creature baits, and slow-rolled spinnerbaits around isolated cover produces consistent bites.

Summer brings stable patterns and the most diverse options. Deep smallmouth set up on humps, shoals, and rock spines in 20–40 feet across the main lake and around Valcour Island. Use your electronics to find pods of bait and fish just off bottom. Drop-shot rigs with goby- or shiner-colored baits, 3–3.5 inch tubes, and football jigs dragged slowly along rock transitions are staples for tournament anglers operating out of Plattsburgh. Early and late in the day, work topwaters—walking baits and poppers—over shallow rock and scattered grass for aggressive fish.

For largemouth bass, focus on Champlain’s grass: milfoil, coontail, and mixed weeds in 4–10 feet in bays and along protected shorelines. Frogs and buzzbaits excel over matted or topped-out grass on cloudy days and low light. When the sun is high, pitch 3/8–1/2 oz jigs and Texas-rigged plastics into pockets in the vegetation. Northern pike and occasional muskie share these weedlines; upsize to larger spinnerbaits, inline spinners, and swimbaits to target them specifically.

Walleye, perch, and panfish offer consistent action around rock/weed edges and subtle points. In low-light periods, troll or cast crankbaits along 10–20 foot breaks for walleyes. During the day, vertical jig 1/8–1/4 oz jigs tipped with soft plastics or live bait on the deeper side of weed edges to find mixed schools of yellow perch, rock bass, and panfish. Carp and drum roam flats near the river mouths; carp respond well to chummed sweet corn or dough baits fished on simple bottom rigs.

Fall concentrates fish and often provides the best big-bass and trout action of the year. As water cools into the 60s and 50s, smallmouth push shallow onto windblown rock points and shorelines within quick access to deep water. Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and bladed jigs that deflect off rock draw reaction strikes, while tubes and finesse rigs mop up pressured fish. Largemouth follow bait to remaining green weeds—locate the healthiest grass with side imaging and pick it apart methodically.

Lake trout and salmon slide shallower again, setting up along 30–60 foot breaks. Troll smaller spoons and stickbaits closer to the surface or vertically jig heavy spoons and blade baits over sharp drops. When temperatures drop further, late-season action near Plattsburgh remains strong until ice and weather limit access, giving persistent anglers a chance at some of Lake Champlain’s heaviest fish before winter.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Plattsburgh 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 20 beaches and bays in this area.

Cumberland Bay - 2.45084913197km , Martin Bay - 5.71078444284km , Oliver Bay - 5.8097884966km , Allens Bay - 5.95225677365km , Treadwell Bay - 8.11623674997km , Wilcox Bay - 8.24217747254km , Spoon Bay - 8.50273724844km , Rockwell Bay - 9.14264614651km , Sloop Bay - 9.19999805154km , Middle Bay - 9.64817197958km , Deep Bay - 10.00861687558km , Sawyer Bay - 10.21213781148km , Barnes Bay - 10.49368033821km , Conner Bay - 10.9171687591km , McBride Bay - 10.93051772888km , Beech Bay - 11.33475452276km , Mooney Bay Marina - 11.91497296025km , Mooney Bay - 11.95318904972km , Keeler Bay - 12.57121232395km , Hoyt Bay - 12.61129291859km

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 1 main harbours in this area.

Mooney Bay Marina - 11.91497296025km

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

Saranac River - 0.55092783351km , Cumberland Bay - 2.45084913197km , Kennon Brook - 3.5216881069km , Rea Brook - 5.09292075364km , Woodruff Pond - 5.37105730078km , Martin Bay - 5.71078444284km , Oliver Bay - 5.8097884966km , Allens Bay - 5.95225677365km , Mead Brook - 7.71037595586km , Treadwell Bay - 8.11623674997km , Wilcox Bay - 8.24217747254km , Spoon Bay - 8.50273724844km , Silver Stream - 8.66226139971km , Rockwell Bay - 9.14264614651km , Sloop Bay - 9.19999805154km , Valcour Island - 9.39920229399km , Sawyer Island - 9.50322265163km , Middle Bay - 9.64817197958km , Young Island - 9.67506456356km , Smuggler Harbor - 9.68612487161km , Sister Islands - 9.73768720345km , Deep Bay - 10.00861687558km , Sawyer Bay - 10.21213781148km , Bixby Island - 10.22050004437km , Barnes Bay - 10.49368033821km , Pearl Swamp - 10.56646352039km , South Hero Island - 10.60682064401km , Beartown Brook - 10.76078724208km , Conner Bay - 10.9171687591km , McBride Bay - 10.93051772888km , Garden Island - 11.20636621358km , Beech Bay - 11.33475452276km , Long Point Island - 11.34310183171km , Sandburn Brook - 11.82288177371km , Mooney Bay Marina - 11.91497296025km , Duncan Pond - 11.94821873372km , Mooney Bay - 11.95318904972km , Arnold Brook - 12.38011011639km , Keeler Bay - 12.57121232395km , Hoyt Bay - 12.61129291859km

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