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Ashland, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Ashland, 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.

Ashland, Oregon offers anglers exceptional access to Southern Oregon’s premier trout, steelhead, and bass fisheries, anchored by the Rogue River, Klamath Basin, and nearby mountain lakes. From wild steelhead runs to high-country trout in scenic reservoirs, fishing near Ashland delivers year-round opportunities for fly, spin, and boat anglers alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:22 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:
    91%
  • Waning Gibbous - 91% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 12th August
  • Distance to earth:
    387,218 km
    Proximity:
    43.4 %
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 Ashland
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:
    02:39 am - 04:39 am
  • minor Time:
    08:25 am - 10:25 am
  • major Time:
    02:50 pm - 04:50 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:15 pm - 11:15 pm
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 Gibbous at 91% 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 minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -27 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sat, 1 Aug 10:22 • 40.869, -82.318
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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: Ashland, 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 Ashland

Fishing around Ashland, Oregon centers on the Rogue River system, the Klamath Basin, and a network of productive mountain lakes and reservoirs. Within an hour’s drive you can target steelhead, wild trout, bass, and panfish, making Ashland a versatile home base for anglers who want both big-river and stillwater options.

Seasonal patterns are key. Winter into early spring is prime time for Rogue River and upper Klamath steelhead, with fishable numbers usually present even when flows are up and water is green. Late spring brings strong trout fishing on the Rogue, Hyatt Lake, Howard Prairie, and Fish Lake as water temps stabilize and insect hatches intensify. Summer shifts focus to early-morning trout sessions on the Rogue and mountain lakes, plus excellent smallmouth action on the middle Rogue and bass in Emigrant and Lost Creek reservoirs. Fall is the most versatile season: steelhead begin staging in the Rogue, trout feed hard in cooling lakes, and kokanee and chinook become targetable in several reservoirs.

River and stream habitats near Ashland are dominated by the Rogue River and, to the east, the upper Klamath and its tributaries. On the Rogue, focus on bouldery riffles, long tailouts, and soft seams along the edges of main current for steelhead and trout. In higher flows, slide closer to the bank and target walking-speed water 3–6 feet deep. In lower summer flows, work pocket water, deeper slots, and shaded undercut banks. The Klamath and its feeders hold native redband trout that often stack in cooler inflow areas and oxygenated riffles.

Stillwater options include Emigrant Lake just outside Ashland, plus Howard Prairie, Hyatt, Fish Lake, and Lost Creek Lake a short drive away. Look for rocky points, submerged creek channels, and weed edges for bass, while trout commonly cruise drop-offs near the old river or creek beds. During spring and fall, trout can be anywhere from the top 10 feet down to mid-depth; in summer, concentrate efforts early and late or fish deeper with lead-core line, downriggers, or weighted fly lines.

Effective techniques vary by water type. On the Rogue, steelhead respond well to swung flies on Skagit or Scandi heads with small intruders, traditional hair wings, and soft hackles, as well as side-drifted yarn, soft beads, or small bait-sized presentations. For gear anglers, drift fishing small clusters or beads, and side-drifting from a drift boat are consistent producers. For trout, nymphing with stoneflies, mayfly nymphs, and caddis pupa under indicators is reliable, with dry-dropper rigs effective in summer when flows drop. Light spinning outfits with small spinners, spoons, and 1/16–1/8 oz marabou jigs also score well.

On the lakes near Ashland, trolling is a staple. For trout and kokanee, pull small spoons, wedding rings, or hoochies behind dodgers at 1–1.6 mph, adjusting depth to where you mark fish on sonar or see surface activity. For bass, work soft plastics, tubes, and jerkbaits along rocky structure and timber, moving shallower during low-light windows and deeper as the sun climbs. In warm months, topwater poppers and walking baits can be excellent at dawn and dusk, especially around weedlines and flooded brush.

Tactical tips for Ashland-area waters revolve around clarity and flow. After storms, lean on larger, darker patterns, heavier presentations, and slower drifts in softer water. When the Rogue is clear, drop leader diameters, downsize lures and flies, and fish early or late to avoid boat traffic and bright sun. Wind can be a factor on the exposed reservoirs; plan to launch early, fish windward banks where food is pushed in, and use a drift sock or electric motor to maintain controlled drifts. Waders and layered clothing are essential much of the year, as mornings can be cold even in summer at higher-elevation lakes.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Ashland 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.

Clare Mar Camp Lake Dam - 23.0572758463km , Mohican Trail Camp Lake Dam - 24.53458604503km

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.

Charles Mill Lake Marina - 12.32644131913km

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

Sprinkle Lake - 2.38962827638km , Emmons Lake - 2.66673979702km , Jamison Creek - 3.04778161811km , Lang Creek - 3.80641956537km , Leidigh Mill Creek - 4.63185874211km , Orange Creek - 4.66044885344km , Jacobs Lake Dam - 4.67922747576km , Katotawa Creek - 6.3250661769km , Lance Lake Dam - 8.45871083807km , Spring Lake - 8.64098434195km , Savannah Lakes - 9.4851420593km , Mud Lake - 9.4851420593km , Sites Lake - 11.36441172824km , Slyman Lake Dam - 11.4426402484km , Ruffner Run - 11.58182975077km , Starkey Pond Dam - 12.07348662819km , Charles Mill Lake Marina - 12.32644131913km , Quaker Springs Run - 13.26717482541km , Seymour Run - 14.08640422007km , Friends Creek - 14.16947889002km , Redhaw Creek - 14.61007750929km , Charles Mill Dam - 14.73040662003km , Marks Lake Dam - 16.18093860652km , Rohrs Lake Dam - 16.88188581575km , Glenn Run - 17.31817526566km , Cinnamon Lake Dam - 17.49672537575km , Geottl Pond Dam - 18.43805702345km , Nova Pond Dam - 18.50677841712km , Crall Pond Dam - 19.12700269197km , Shipp Creek - 19.38306422524km , Touby Run - 19.46259540215km , Jerome Fork - 20.4230918893km , Mohicanville Dam - 21.29094965127km , Banks Pond Dam - 22.06880418431km , Uke Ranch Pond Dam - 22.21542080615km , Clare Mar Camp Lake Dam - 23.0572758463km , Lake Ber Al Dam - 23.35160230512km , New London Upground Reservoir Dam - 24.15177858395km , Boreman Lake Dam - 24.30052948303km , Mohican Trail Camp Lake Dam - 24.53458604503km

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