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Planning your next fishing trip in Syracuse, 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.

Syracuse, New York sits in the heart of some of the Northeast’s best freshwater fishing, with fast access to Oneida Lake, the Finger Lakes, and the Erie Canal system. Anglers here target everything from trophy walleye and smallmouth bass to panfish, pike, and brown trout, using a mix of big-water and small-stream tactics. The region’s diverse fisheries around Syracuse offer year-round opportunities for boat, shore, and ice anglers alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:57 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:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
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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 Syracuse
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:
    04:46 am - 06:46 am
  • minor Time:
    11:59 am - 01:59 pm
  • major Time:
    05:20 pm - 07:20 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:42 pm - 12:42 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 -55 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Mon, 20 Jul 21:46 • 43.048, -76.147
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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: Syracuse, 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 Syracuse

Fishing around Syracuse, NY centers on Oneida Lake, nearby Finger Lakes like Skaneateles and Otisco, and the connected rivers and canals that stitch the region together. Within a 30-minute drive you can fish clear, cold trout water, shallow weed-filled bays for largemouth, or wind-swept open lake structure for walleye and smallmouth bass. Access is excellent, with multiple public launches, canal-side pull-offs, and park shorelines.

Seasonal patterns are key to planning successful trips near Syracuse. In early spring, Oneida Lake walleye concentrate near spawning areas, rocky points, and inflowing creeks; jig-and-minnow combos, blade baits, and small swimbaits fished slowly in 6–15 feet produce well. As water warms, walleye slide to offshore humps, shoals, and flats—trolling crawler harnesses, stickbaits, and spinner rigs along the edges of 15–30 foot structure becomes the standard program. Summer also brings strong smallmouth action on Oneida and Skaneateles, where fish hold on rock piles, breaks, and drop-offs; tubes, Ned rigs, and dropshots with goby-colored plastics are staples.

Largemouth bass fishing peaks late spring through early fall in weedy bays of Oneida, Otisco, and nearby smaller lakes. Target emergent weedlines, docks, and laydowns with Texas-rigged plastics, jigs, and frogs. Northern pike and tiger muskie roam weed edges and points; large spinnerbaits, inline spinners, and jerkbaits worked over 6–12 feet of water draw strikes. Panfish—especially yellow perch, bluegill, and black crappie—provide reliable action around submerged vegetation and shallow brush from ice-out through fall. Simple presentations with small jigs tipped with plastics or worms under a float work consistently, especially for shore anglers.

Trout and salmon opportunities near Syracuse focus on Skaneateles Lake, Otisco Lake, and cold tributary streams. Spring and fall see brown trout, rainbow trout, and lake trout moving shallower, where casting spoons, small stickbaits, or trolling with leadcore and downriggers can be productive. In clear Finger Lakes water, light fluorocarbon leaders and natural colors dramatically improve your odds. Skaneateles also holds smallmouth and panfish in addition to its trout, making it a good multi-species option.

Winter fishing around Syracuse often means ice on Oneida Lake and smaller local lakes. When safe ice forms, anglers target walleye at dawn and dusk over flats adjacent to deeper water using jigging raps, spoons, and live bait on tip-ups. Perch stack in large schools—use small tungsten jigs with spikes or plastics and move frequently until you mark fish on electronics. Staying mobile and drilling multiple holes is crucial on these big flats.

Tactical tips for the Syracuse area start with reading wind and structure. On Oneida, wind-blown shorelines, points, and shoals concentrate baitfish and walleye; position your boat to drift or troll with the wind along contour lines. On clear lakes like Skaneateles, downsize line (4–8 lb fluorocarbon), use subtle, natural presentations, and keep boat noise to a minimum. In weedy lakes, focus on outside weed edges where clean weeds meet open water—most predator fish use these edges as travel corridors. Canal and river stretches fish best where there is a combination of current breaks, depth changes, and hard cover like riprap and bridge pilings.

  • Use mapping/GPS to find shoals, humps, and drop-offs on Oneida and the Finger Lakes.
  • Match lure size to forage: small for perch and young-of-year bait in spring, larger profiles in late summer and fall.
  • Carry both moving baits (crankbaits, spinnerbaits) for searching and finesse baits (jigs, plastics) for pressured fish.
  • Take advantage of low-light periods—dawn, dusk, and overcast days are prime for walleye and pike.

With its mix of big-lake structure, clear-water trout fisheries, and accessible canals and ponds, the Syracuse area rewards anglers who adapt to seasonal movements and pay attention to wind, water clarity, and subtle changes in structure.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Syracuse 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.

Cedar Bay - 8.40731001195km , Maple Bay - 10.67515590999km

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.

Marina Basin - 7.76314999683km, Lake Shore Marina - 17.72859979459km

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

Harbor Brook - 2.14172552558km , Hiawatha Lake - 3.00894828255km , Onondaga Creek - 3.31622149447km , Woodland Reservoir - 3.35243666802km , Ley Creek - 3.80818170158km , Beartrap Creek - 4.43111385995km , Westcott Reservoir - 4.43292454473km , Sanders Creek - 5.51183051928km , Tunnel Reservoir - 5.66386894441km , North Branch Ley Creek - 5.76207906469km , South Branch Ley Creek - 5.77495181687km , Webster Pond - 5.91646407894km , Onondaga Lake - 6.86390918985km , Meadow Brook - 7.17225672535km , Geddes Brook - 7.52850005044km , Split Rock Gulf - 7.55069007049km , Marina Basin - 7.76314999683km , Cedar Bay - 8.40731001195km , Commissary Creek - 9.73983770506km , Sawmill Creek - 10.34750889105km , Maple Bay - 10.67515590999km , Hemlock Creek - 10.97777283164km , Bishop Brook - 11.23942049475km , Snooks Pond - 11.38741395574km , Peat Swamp - 11.97787768011km , Klein Island - 12.17739035886km , Butternut Creek - 12.67027064704km , Onondaga Creek Flood Control Dam - 13.16054284768km , West Branch Onondaga Creek - 13.57969192383km , Kennedy Creek - 13.8301556491km , Geersbeck Island - 13.92499445191km , West Branch Limestone Creek - 14.0555001716km , Cicero Swamp - 14.1224038777km , Mason Brook - 16.66109721699km , Dell Bush Stream - 16.81145174503km , Bitter Brook - 17.06772936925km , Nineteenth Pond - 17.43744029398km , Lake Shore Marina - 17.72859979459km , Volmer Creek - 17.78256174305km , Fobes Island - 18.3338068627km

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