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Planning your next fishing trip in Fayetteville, 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.

Fayetteville, Arkansas offers surprisingly diverse freshwater fishing, with largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striped bass all within a short drive of town. From Lake Fayetteville and Beaver Lake to the White and Illinois rivers, anglers can fish clear highland reservoirs, fertile city lakes, and classic Ozark streams throughout the year. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Fayetteville include: Cape Fear River, Falls Lake, Wrightsville Beach, Harris Lake, White Lake, Badin Lake, Lumber River, Hope Mills Lake, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:24 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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  • Waning Crescent - 20% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~3 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    365,214 km
    Proximity:
    95 %
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 Fayetteville
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 Waning Crescent at 20% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 10 Jul 21:11 • 35.053, -78.878
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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 Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas fishing revolves around a mix of close-to-town waters like Lake Fayetteville and the White River, plus regional heavyweights such as Beaver Lake, the Illinois River, and the tailwaters below Beaver Dam. This gives anglers options for bass, crappie, catfish, stripers, and seasonal trout within an easy drive of the city.

Spring is peak time for numbers and variety. On Lake Fayetteville and nearby farm ponds, prespawn largemouth bass push shallow as water climbs into the 50s. Target the north ends of coves, riprap, and stumps with spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and Texas-rigged creature baits. As water warms into the 60s, bass fan beds along protected banks with scattered wood; pitch soft plastics or small jigs to every dark spot. On Beaver Lake and other clear Ozark impoundments, use natural colors and lighter line, focusing on chunk rock and pea gravel points.

Spring also brings strong crappie and white bass bites. In coves around Lake Fayetteville, slow-roll 1/16–1/8 oz marabou or tube jigs around brushpiles and dock posts, keeping the bait just above visible cover. On Beaver Lake arms and river feeders near Fayetteville, white bass stack on gravel bars and current breaks; cast small swimbaits or inline spinners and retrieve steadily across the current seam.

Summer fishing hinges on beating the heat. At Lake Fayetteville, work the riprap and the dam face at first and last light with walking topwaters, buzzbaits, and squarebills for active bass. Once the sun is up, shift to deeper brush, bridge pilings, and the main creek channel with Carolina rigs, shaky heads, or drop shots. On Beaver Lake and the lower White River, night fishing for striped bass and hybrid stripers around points and lighted marinas can be excellent; slow-troll live shad or cast heavy swimbaits and bucktail jigs along the edges of bait schools.

Catfish options stay consistent through the warm months. Channel cats and blues are common in Lake Fayetteville, the White River, and the Illinois River. Focus on outside bends, logjams, and the downstream edges of riffles with cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits on simple slip-sinker rigs. Flatheads prefer live bait around big wood; drop a live sunfish tight to the heaviest cover you can fish without constantly snagging.

Fall brings some of the most comfortable and productive fishing around Fayetteville. Cooling water pulls baitfish into the backs of creeks, and bass, white bass, and stripers follow. Cover water quickly with medium-diving crankbaits, chrome lipless baits, and topwaters over points and channel swings. As temperatures drop further, slow down with jigs and finesse worms along rocky transitions and secondary points in both Lake Fayetteville and the main arms of Beaver Lake.

Winter anglers should think vertical. On deep Ozark reservoirs, look for walleye, spotted bass, and stripers relating to steep bluff banks and channel drops; use electronics to find bait, then drop spoons or blade baits directly into fish marks. On smaller waters near Fayetteville, mid-day windows with the warmest surface temps can trigger short but intense crappie and bass flurries; work slowly with small jigs and suspending jerkbaits.

Tactically, Fayetteville fishing rewards mobility and electronics. Use side imaging and mapping to mark brushpiles, ledges, and channel swings, then cycle through them seasonally rather than camping on one spot. Match lure size to the dominant forage—shad-based lakes favor slimmer, silver baits, while pond and city lake fish often respond better to bulkier, bluegill-colored offerings. Light line and natural colors help in clear water; heavier gear is essential around wood and rock in the rivers. By adjusting to seasonal movements and the specific character of each fishery, anglers around Fayetteville can find consistent action year-round.

The Best Fishing Spots around Fayetteville

Cape Fear River

Flowing right through Fayetteville, the Cape Fear River delivers current-oriented fishing for blue and flathead catfish, striped bass (seasonal runs), American shad, and largemouth bass. Outside bends, eddies behind bridge pilings, and deep holes below shoals are reliable targets. In spring the shad and striper action draws crowds, while year-round cut-bait sets soak up big cats; it pairs naturally with nearby Hope Mills Lake or a day trip to White Lake.

Falls Lake

Known for quality bass and slabs, Falls Lake features fertile coves and standing timber that produce largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and white perch. Spring prespawn bass along rocky banks, summer bridge piling crappie, and fall shad-chasing schools draw steady pressure. It’s a popular complement to Jordan Lake and a solid option when wind dictates protected water.

Wrightsville Beach

Easy access and ample structure make Wrightsville’s surf a go-to for red drum, speckled trout, bluefish, pompano, whiting (sea mullet), and flounder. Seasonal runs shine: spring blues and trout, summer pompano and whiting in the wash, and fall drum around cut points and troughs. Nearby Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier and Masonboro Inlet expand tactics without leaving the island.

Harris Lake

Also known as Shearon Harris Lake, this power-plant reservoir is famed for trophy largemouth bass, plus solid crappie and catfish. Submerged vegetation, humps, and creek channels hold fish year-round; spring spawn and fall shad migrations fuel classic crankbait and chatterbait bites. It’s a natural add-on to a triangle route with Jordan Lake and Falls Lake.

White Lake

This crystal-clear, sandy-bottomed Carolina bay lake is a favorite for family-friendly fishing for largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bream (bluegill), and catfish. Sight-oriented approaches and light tackle shine in the clear water, with early and late bites around vegetation and docks. It pairs well with a detour to Bay Tree Lake or a river float on the Lumber River.

Badin Lake

Part of the Yadkin chain, Badin Lake is deep and clear with rocky structure and ledges that support striped bass, blue catfish, largemouth and spotted bass, and crappie. Summer downlines for stripers, drifted cut bait for blues, and jigging crappie on brush piles are proven programs. It’s a classic weekend alternative to High Rock Lake when water clarity matters.

Lumber River

A blackwater gem within easy reach of Fayetteville, the Lumber River rewards small-boat and bank anglers with redbreast sunfish, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and catfish. Target outside bends, laydowns, and shaded undercuts; light tackle and stealth excel in the tannic flow. Combine a day here with clear-water action at White Lake for a contrasting bite.

Hope Mills Lake

A convenient local option just south of Fayetteville, Hope Mills Lake offers accessible shoreline and small-boat opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Work docks, riprap, and inflowing creeks with finesse plastics and small jigs; evenings and overcast days often spark activity. It’s an easy add-on to a river session on the nearby Cape Fear River.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Fayetteville area

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

Blounts Creek - 0.75573976184km , Branson Creek - 1.87889213731km , Little Cross Creek - 1.91544357427km , Cross Creek - 1.96009268686km , Locks Creek - 2.0975700402km , Forrest Lake Dam - 2.9657974876km , Lake Walter Dam - 3.81284556219km , Hybarts Branch - 3.82666265481km , Warren Lake Dam - 4.90706007675km , Watson Lake Dam - 5.09509258147km , Wilson Lake Dam - 5.2712288594km , Pete Fann Dam - 5.32065948477km , Mintz Pond Dam - 5.87849944839km , Country Club Lake Dam - 5.97716615687km , Clarks Pond Dam - 6.03089448799km , Glenville Lake Dam - 6.06520158467km , Rose Lake Dam - 6.25777300261km , Kornbow Lake Dam - 7.07739231611km , Reese Creek - 7.16708483794km , Wallace Pond Dam - 7.9345573581km , Lake Lynn Dam - 8.15464632908km , Duck Pond Swamp - 8.45594730279km , Bonne Doone Lake Dam - 8.7111123721km , Cumberland Pond Dam - 9.29404804872km , Smith Lake Dam - 9.48678305177km , Beaver Creek Dam - 9.58929856591km , Buckhead Creek - 9.99120627409km , Bakers Swamp - 10.06798157106km , College Lake Dam - 10.08184125742km , Little Rockfish Creek - 10.18464584216km , Arran Lake Dam - 10.34581100932km , Carvers Creek - 10.53575942933km , Rockfish Creek - 10.78776546732km , Hope Mills Dam Number One - 10.82282056925km , Texas Pond Dam - 11.01237760713km , Big Sandy Run - 11.04245999102km , NC Noname One-Thousand Thirty-One Dam - 11.36042264544km , Lommond Lake - 11.63843341272km , Brace Pocosin - 11.67486972133km , Pasture Branch Swamp - 11.79113730733km

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