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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Canton, 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.

Canton, Ohio offers anglers a mix of classic Midwest fishing opportunities, from largemouth bass and crappie in small reservoirs to stocked trout in local lakes and streams. With a network of public waters, easy access shorelines, and year-round multi-species action, fishing in Canton is ideal for bank anglers, kayak fishermen, and small-boat anglers looking to target everything from panfish to trophy channel catfish. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:44 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:
    42%
  • First Quarter Moon - 42% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 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 Canton
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:
    05:10 am - 07:10 am
  • minor Time:
    12:18 pm - 02:18 pm
  • major Time:
    05:42 pm - 07:42 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:07 pm - 01:07 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. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Mon, 20 Jul 23:45 • 40.799, -81.378
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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: Canton, 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 Canton

Fishing in Canton, Ohio centers on a network of small lakes, reservoirs, and creeks that offer consistent action for bass, panfish, catfish, and stocked trout. Lakes like Sippo Lake, Walborn Reservoir, Deer Creek Reservoir, and Meyers Lake, along with nearby Nimishillen Creek, give Canton anglers plenty of options within a short drive of town. Shore access is abundant at most public lakes, and calm waters are ideal for kayaks and small jon boats.

Seasonal patterns around Canton follow classic northeastern Ohio timing. In early spring, focus on warming coves and the north ends of lakes for crappie, bluegill, and early-moving largemouth bass. Small marabou jigs, minnows under a float, and 2–3 inch soft plastics take fish as water temperatures climb into the 50s. Stocked trout typically bite best in cool water; cast small inline spinners, PowerBait on light leaders, or single salmon eggs in clearer ponds and streams.

By late spring and early summer, weed growth and shoreline brush become key targets. Largemouth bass in Canton-area lakes respond well to weightless stickbaits, Texas-rigged worms, and compact spinnerbaits slow-rolled along outside weed edges. Bluegill and sunfish bed shallow on gravel or firm-bottom flats; a simple worm or small piece of nightcrawler under a bobber will keep rods bending for kids and casual anglers. Evening and after-dark catfishing picks up as water warms, with channel catfish cruising points and drop-offs close to shore.

Summer fishing in Canton favors low-light periods. At dawn and dusk, work topwater poppers and buzzbaits along shoreline cover for aggressive bass. During the day, shift to deeper structure: submerged points, old creek channels, and dam faces. Vertical jigging with small blade baits or jigging spoons can produce walleye, saugeye, and the occasional yellow perch where they’re present. For consistent action, anchor near deeper bends and transition edges and fish cut bait, chicken liver, or prepared stink baits on slip-sinker rigs for channel cats.

Fall brings some of the best multi-species fishing in the Canton area. As baitfish push shallow, bass and crappie stack along windblown banks, riprap, and the mouths of coves. This is prime time for medium-diving crankbaits, lipless cranks, and small swimbaits. Panfish often slide slightly deeper but remain grouped up; probe brush piles, docks, and submerged timber with small jigs tipped with plastics or waxworms. Carp fishing can be excellent in autumn too—use corn or dough baits on simple hair rigs in slow, soft-bottom stretches.

Habitat and tactical tips for Canton revolve around reading small-water structure. Many local lakes are modest in size, so subtle features matter. Look for:

  • Transition lines where rock meets mud or weeds meet open water
  • Old roadbeds, stump fields, and channel swings visible on maps or sonar
  • Wind-blown banks that concentrate plankton, bait, and predators

Use light to medium spinning tackle with 6–10 lb test for most bass and panfish tactics, stepping up to 12–20 lb test for catfish and heavy-cover presentations. In the often-pressured public waters around Canton, downsizing baits, using fluorocarbon leaders, and approaching quietly from shore or in a kayak can dramatically increase bites, especially on clear, calm days.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Canton area

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.

North Industry Sportsmans Club Dam - 12.89670426441km

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

East Branch Nimishillen Creek - 2.23681301524km , Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek - 2.23681301524km , West Branch Nimishillen Creek - 2.30944653133km , Hurford Run - 2.86389384935km , Sherrick Run - 3.30571361534km , Meyers Lake - 3.79869568234km , Valley Lake - 5.88879908146km , Sippo Lake - 6.33407212306km , Varian Lake Dam - 8.79376576009km , Lake Cable Dam - 8.99354911873km , Lake Andreadis - 9.10021587369km , Lake O'Springs Dam - 10.19184386507km , Timken Lake Dam - 10.70155115556km , Lake Slagle - 10.73823315027km , City of Canton Sludge Pond Dam - 11.8502143867km , Wetmore Creek - 11.96618978439km , Lake Sherman - 12.06279319971km , Sippo Creek - 12.49196918391km , Jackson Bog - 12.50287565399km , Newman Creek - 12.67828079603km , West Sippo Creek - 12.75348532549km , North Industry Sportsmans Club Dam - 12.89670426441km , Black Run - 13.01302901969km , Ilg Pond Dam - 13.47862977817km , Pigeon Run - 14.09333333668km , Mudbrook Creek - 14.27274085115km , Willowdale Lake - 14.435692205km , Willowdale Lake Dam - 14.57716966404km , Nimisila Reservoir Dam - 14.89176540217km , Fry Pond Dam - 14.95500627719km , Lake O'Pines - 15.11404222778km , Beal Run - 15.42758275777km , Limestone Creek - 16.11602842929km , Singer Lake - 16.11737933729km , Maple Leaf Lake Dam - 16.36244530882km , Sandy Creek - 16.4408615439km , Hypocrite Run - 16.77197738636km , Lake Noah - 16.88329863907km , Lake Noah Dam - 17.19799562471km , Little Sandy Creek - 17.2353986315km

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