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Planning your next fishing trip in Lancaster, 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.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania offers diverse freshwater fishing on the Susquehanna River, local creeks, and well‑managed lakes, making it a prime destination for bass, catfish, trout, and panfish anglers. From bank access in small towns to boat launches on big river water, Lancaster fishing combines year‑round opportunity with classic Mid‑Atlantic scenery. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:54 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 Lancaster
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:
    03:38 am - 05:38 am
  • minor Time:
    08:26 am - 10:26 am
  • major Time:
    03:58 pm - 05:58 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:31 pm - 01:31 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 -34 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 03:03 • 39.714, -82.599
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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.
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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 Lancaster

Lancaster, Pennsylvania fishing centers on the Susquehanna River, several big reservoirs, and a network of fertile creeks that give anglers options in every season. The main draw is the Susquehanna along the county’s western edge, with its broad, rocky flats and islands holding powerhouse smallmouth bass, catfish, and seasonal walleye. Add in lakes like Speedwell Forge and nearby Muddy Run, plus trout‑stocked streams like Tulpehocken and Cocalico Creeks, and you’ve got a compact but varied freshwater playground.

Seasonally, late March through June is prime for river smallmouth and walleye as water temps climb into the 50s and 60s. Focus on warming, shallow flats just off the main current, especially above and below rock ledges and island points. Summer shifts the bite to low‑light windows—early and late—in faster runs and deeper mid‑river ledges, with after‑dark catfish action on cut bait along channel edges. Fall brings some of the year’s heaviest bronzebacks to current breaks below dams and around boulder fields, while winter rewards patient anglers probing slow, 6–12 ft holes with hair jigs and subtle plastics.

Habitat around Lancaster is classic mid‑river structure: ledges, scattered boulders, submerged grass beds, and shallow rock flats. On the Susquehanna, read the river by watching seams where fast and slow water meet; any irregularity in those seams—an eddy, a push wave over a boulder, a slight color change—often marks a smallmouth or walleye setup. In lakes and ponds, look for weedlines, standing timber, and riprap dams. Small creeks and stocked streams feature riffle‑run‑pool sequences; trout stack at the heads and tails of pools, especially where overhead cover and undercut banks provide shade and security.

Common techniques are built around efficiency in current. For smallmouth, a medium spinning rod with 10–15 lb braid and a 6–8 lb fluorocarbon leader covers most situations. Productive lures include:

  • 3–4 inch finesse worms or tubes on 1/8–1/4 oz jig heads for hopping through seams and along ledges
  • Medium‑running crankbaits in crayfish or baitfish patterns bounced off rock in stained river flows
  • Topwater walkers and poppers at dawn and dusk over shallow rock and grass flats in summer

For catfish, anchor above a channel edge or deep outside bend and fan‑cast three rods with different offerings—fresh cut bait, chicken liver, or live bluegill for flatheads. Use enough weight to hold bottom, and let the bait soak 15–20 minutes before adjusting location. Night fishing along the Susquehanna’s deeper slots and around bridge pilings can be especially productive.

Trout anglers in Lancaster’s creeks do best by scaling down: 4–6 lb line, small inline spinners, single salmon eggs, or downsized jigs drifted naturally through runs. Fly anglers should prioritize simple patterns—Hare’s Ear and Pheasant Tail nymphs, Woolly Buggers, and Elk Hair Caddis—fished from downstream and across to avoid lining fish in clear water.

For panfish and child‑friendly action, target local ponds and slower backwaters with small bobbers, size 8–12 hooks, and pieces of nightcrawler or waxworms. Keep moving until you find a school; once you get bit, stay put and let the fish come to you. Across Lancaster’s waters, success comes from reading current, matching the forage, and adjusting your depth and presentation to water clarity and temperature.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lancaster area

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

Hunters Run - 0.89039385851km , Tarhe Run - 0.95504682111km , Baldwin Run - 1.45634477031km , Fetters Run - 1.7423136239km , Stonewall Creek - 4.060124597km , Hunters Run Conservation District Structure Three Dam - 4.59205624145km , Hunters Run Conservation District Structure Four Dam - 4.81107150351km , Greenfield Creek - 5.54628173388km , Pine Lake Estates Dam - 5.76872358309km , Triangle Lake - 6.20907546009km , Kilbarger Pond Dam - 6.49597105673km , Crumley Creek - 6.87382571188km , Greenfield Lake Dam - 7.06962442084km , Boka Woods Number One Dam - 7.09509749077km , Hunters Run Conservation District Structure Two Dam - 7.25735242118km , Claypools Run - 7.9163520296km , Rush Creek Conservation District Structure 7d Dam - 7.95923436776km , Hunters Run Conservation District Structure Six Dam - 8.60542201742km , Hunters Run Conservation District Structure One Dam - 8.91474733903km , Wilson Creek - 8.96100786303km , Hunters Run Conservation District Structure Five Dam - 9.18612874135km , Rush Creek Conservation District Structure 7e Dam - 10.53538835455km , Rush Creek - 11.03541126438km , Angler Paradise Lake Dam - 11.07399336827km , Moe Pond Dam - 11.82697343005km , Arney Run - 12.18882353723km , Muddy Prairie Run - 12.7244910092km , Cook Pond Dam - 12.85984220765km , Lake Romona Dam - 12.97888903012km , Lake of Four Seasons Dam - 13.04498717044km , Lake Tomahawk Dam - 13.42932777954km , Durbin Run - 13.75326009942km , Toby Creek - 14.00257295093km , Lake Eagle Claw Dam - 14.08377110199km , Morse Pond Dam - 14.29786672793km , PawPaw Creek - 14.39197109749km , Benua Lake Dam - 14.63013141498km , Muddy Prairie Creek - 14.82879392386km , Dunkle Run - 15.24596716166km , Raccoon Run - 15.29353258994km

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