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Findlay, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Findlay, United States ? Today is a average 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.

Fishing in Findlay, Ohio centers around the scenic Blanchard River and a strong network of reservoirs, farm ponds, and nearby quarry lakes that offer excellent multi-species angling. Local anglers target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, saugeye, crappie, channel catfish, and stocked trout, with shore and small-boat access making Findlay fishing trips convenient for beginners and specialists alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:2 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:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,671 km
    Proximity:
    14.1 %
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 Findlay
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:47 am - 05:47 am
  • minor Time:
    08:26 am - 10:26 am
  • major Time:
    04:03 pm - 06:03 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:08 pm - 01:08 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 Waning Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -42 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 03:04 • 41.044, -83.65
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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 Findlay

Fishing around Findlay, Ohio is built around the Blanchard River, a moderate-flow northwestern Ohio stream that supports quality warmwater fishing, along with a patchwork of reservoirs, park lakes, and private ponds. Shore access is plentiful, small boats and kayaks shine, and the variety of species means there is something to catch nearly every month of the year.

Seasonal patterns in Findlay follow classic Midwest timing. Early spring sees walleye, saugeye, and smallmouth bass pushing into current seams and below riffles on the Blanchard River. As water temperatures hit the low 50s, smallmouth and rock bass feed aggressively around chunk rock and bridge pilings. Largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill in nearby reservoirs slide shallow into coves and protected banks, making this prime time for light jigs and small plastics.

By late spring and summer, river smallmouth settle onto deeper runs, ledges, and the heads and tails of pools. Dawn and dusk are key windows, especially during clear, low water. Reservoir largemouth move to weedlines, submerged timber, and riprap dams. Summer panfishing heats up in park ponds and small lakes around Findlay—look for bluegill and crappie suspended off drop-offs or tucked into shade from docks and overhanging trees. Catfish and carp bite best in the warm evenings along the river and in local impoundments, where simple bottom rigs and stink baits shine.

Fall brings the year’s most consistent bite. Cooling water pushes bass shallow again along rocky banks, points, and inflowing creeks. Walleye and saugeye become more active in the Blanchard’s deeper holes and along outside bends, particularly where there’s broken rock or wood cover. Panfish school up tightly; drifting or slow-trolling small jigs can quickly locate them. Winter opportunities hinge on conditions—open-water diehards focus on slow presentations in the deepest pools of the river, while safe ice on small ponds and regional reservoirs opens up jigging and set-line tactics for bluegill, crappie, and stocked trout.

Key habitat types around Findlay include:

  • Blanchard River: Target current breaks, bridge abutments, outside bends, and gravel bars for smallmouth, rock bass, channel cats, and seasonal walleye/saugeye.
  • Reservoirs and park lakes: Focus on riprap dams, weedbeds, and wood cover for largemouth, crappie, and panfish.
  • Farm ponds and small impoundments: Excellent for largemouth bass, bluegill, and stocked channel cats—fish edges, brush, and any visible structure.

Productive techniques are straightforward and well-suited to bank anglers. On the Blanchard, use 1/8–1/4 oz jigs tipped with soft plastics, small crankbaits, and inline spinners for smallmouth and walleye. Cast slightly upstream and work baits along the bottom through seams and across current breaks. For catfish, a slip-sinker rig with nightcrawlers, cut bait, or prepared stink bait fished after dark near deep holes is hard to beat.

In lakes around Findlay, weightless or lightly weighted soft plastics, small spinnerbaits, and squarebill crankbaits produce largemouth bass around shoreline cover. Crappie and bluegill respond well to tiny tube jigs or marabou jigs suspended under a fixed or slip bobber; adjust depth until you mark bites consistently. When panfish get finicky in clear water, downsize line to 4–6 lb test and switch to natural baits like waxworms or red worms.

For visiting anglers, packing a medium-light spinning setup with 6–8 lb line will handle most river fishing, while a medium-power combo with 10–12 lb line covers bass, catfish, and heavier presentations in area reservoirs. Focus on low-light periods, target visible cover and current breaks, and match lure size to the abundant forage in this productive slice of northwestern Ohio.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Findlay 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 2 main harbours in this area.

East Branch South Branch Portage River - 28.3858565663km, East Branch Portage River - 28.39551546446km

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

Lye Creek - 1.06987474163km , Aurand Run - 6.63331684327km , McKinnis Run - 7.18743005927km , Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two Dam - 7.60240190876km , Findlay Upground Reservoir Number One Dam - 8.1814556438km , Van Buren Lake Dam - 9.95278841879km , Buckrun Creek - 12.28527933967km , McComb Upground Reservoir Number Two Dam - 12.60795981933km , Miller Lake Dam - 12.61293621375km , McComb Upground Reservoir Number One Dam - 13.1812881692km , Tiderishi Creek - 13.23340496392km , North Baltimore Upground Reservoir Dam - 13.86073165951km , Potato Run - 16.3341537502km , Fostoria Upground Reservoir Dam - 19.09450134094km , Pickens Run - 19.6620359726km , Flat Branch - 20.16137545339km , Lake Mosier Upground Reservoir Dam - 21.66433637828km , Lake Daugherty Upground Reservoir Dam - 21.73075167442km , Lake Lamberjack Upground Reservoir Dam - 21.95351807577km , Cartwright Run - 22.09730006682km , Lake Mottram Upground Reservoir Dam - 22.41258271672km , Dukes Run - 22.66395044548km , Ripley Run - 22.68297104771km , Rader Creek - 24.17788375284km , Needles Creek - 24.21422018612km , Leipsic Upground Reservoir Dam - 24.39951769127km , Potato Creek Swamp (historical) - 25.21578908926km , Greenwich Reservoir Dam - 25.30259501679km , Little Riley Creek - 25.86871109435km , Bluffton College Lake Dam - 26.67693343254km , East Branch South Branch Portage River - 28.3858565663km , East Branch Portage River - 28.39551546446km , The Outlet - 28.58691370093km , Rocky Ford - 29.28717299992km , Hog Creek Marsh (historical) - 29.36719647065km , Riley Creek - 29.52145086721km , Grass Creek - 30.22086648542km , Bull Creek - 30.93753629927km , Little Tymochtee Creek - 31.26643526866km , Ottawa Upground Reservoir Dam - 31.30507118063km

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