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Mansfield, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Mansfield, 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.

Mansfield, Texas offers anglers access to a diverse mix of warm‑water fishing, from largemouth bass and crappie in suburban reservoirs to stocked trout in winter. With nearby lakes, ponds, and creeks spread across Tarrant, Johnson, and Ellis counties, Mansfield fishing opportunities range from shore fishing for catfish to finesse tactics for pressured bass in clear water. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:0 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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    Nautical Twilight ends:
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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 Mansfield
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:
    03:42 am - 05:42 am
  • minor Time:
    08:23 am - 10:23 am
  • major Time:
    03:58 pm - 05:58 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:02 pm - 01:02 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 -52 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 02:49 • 40.758, -82.515
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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: Mansfield, 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 Mansfield

Fishing around Mansfield, Texas centers on small to mid‑sized impoundments, community ponds, and nearby larger lakes like Joe Pool. Anglers find dependable action for bass, crappie, and catfish almost year‑round, with winter trout stocking adding seasonal variety. Most waters are easily reached from town, making quick before‑ or after‑work trips realistic.

Seasonal patterns in the Mansfield area follow classic North Texas timing. In late winter and early spring, bass and crappie migrate shallow as water temps edge into the 50s. Look for pre‑spawn bass staging on secondary points, channel swings, and the first hard cover outside coves; crankbaits, lipless cranks, and medium‑diving plugs in shad or red craw patterns shine. Crappie stack on bridges, docks, and brush piles adjacent to creek channels, where small jigs or minnows are reliable.

As water warms into late spring, bass spawn in protected pockets, flats with scattered wood, and the backs of creeks. Sight‑fishing with soft plastics—weightless stickbaits, small creature baits, and compact jigs—produces well. Bluegill and redear sunfish bed shortly after bass, creating easy action for kids using small pieces of worm under a float. By early summer, the bite shifts deeper: bass and white bass school on main‑lake points and humps, while catfish prowl ledges and creek mouths. In the heat of summer, focus on low‑light windows at dawn, dusk, or after dark.

Fall brings some of the most consistent fishing around Mansfield. Shad push into creeks and coves, pulling bass, white bass, and hybrids shallow. Watch for schooling activity on wind‑blown banks and throw topwaters, flukes, and small swimbaits. Catfish anchor on channel edges and flats downwind of bait concentrations; punch bait or cut shad on simple bottom rigs is hard to beat.

Habitat and water types include community ponds with mowed banks, timbered coves on nearby reservoirs, riprap shorelines, and bridge causeways. In small Mansfield‑area ponds, work the entire shoreline methodically: cast parallel to the bank with spinnerbaits, small crankbaits, or weightless plastics, then fan‑cast out deeper with Texas rigs or shaky heads. In larger lakes, key structures are:

  • Main‑lake and secondary points with rock transitions
  • Creek channels winding through flats
  • Bridges, marinas, and docks for crappie and bass
  • Riprap dams for multi‑species action

Techniques and tactical tips should match local pressure and clarity. Many Mansfield waters see heavy weekend use, so finesse presentations often out‑fish power approaches once the sun is up. For bass, keep a handful of staples: 1/4–3/8 oz Texas‑rigged worms, green pumpkin jigs, Ned rigs, and a couple of squarebill crankbaits. Crappie anglers do well with 1/16–1/8 oz tube jigs or marabou jigs in white, chartreuse, or natural shad colors. For catfish, a medium‑heavy rod, sliding sinker rig, and prepared stink bait or cut shad will handle most situations.

Wind is a major factor around Mansfield. Slightly windy banks often out‑produce calm water because they concentrate plankton, shad, and active predators. Position yourself to cast with or across the wind along wind‑blown points and shorelines. In small ponds, downsizing line to 6–10 lb fluorocarbon or light braid with a leader helps draw more bites from pressured fish. Travel light, keep moving until you contact fish, and note the depth and cover each bite comes from—patterning quickly is the key to consistent Mansfield fishing success.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Mansfield 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.

Mohican Trail Camp Lake Dam - 16.87494094988km , Timberline Camp Lake Dam - 20.65518947466km

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.

Charles Mill Lake Marina - 12.17493938884km, Pleasant Hill Marina - 19.27575529501km

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

Touby Run - 1.51727680615km , Geottl Pond Dam - 7.91106086822km , Fallerius Pond Dam - 8.14274405681km , Lake Maria Dam - 9.33375477574km , Walker Lake - 9.52218868288km , Clearfork Reservoir Dam - 10.18470505435km , Sites Lake - 10.82359517916km , Friends Creek - 11.68110464665km , Ruffner Run - 12.05435380475km , Charles Mill Lake Marina - 12.17493938884km , Seymour Run - 13.0674132044km , Charles Mill Dam - 13.08087361341km , Ahrens Lake Dam - 13.28900619052km , Walton Lake - 14.20698326566km , Banks Pond Dam - 16.74861802067km , Mohican Trail Camp Lake Dam - 16.87494094988km , Shelby Upground Reservoir Number Two Dam - 16.9602567112km , Shelby Upground Reservoir Number One Dam - 17.25558466985km , Shipp Creek - 17.69774291757km , Honey Creek - 17.76158889983km , Switzer Creek - 18.02545205225km , Possum Run - 18.35121130627km , Pleasant Hill Marina - 19.27575529501km , Slater Run - 19.97001775341km , Smoky Run - 20.12848633667km , Jacobs Lake Dam - 20.57608709689km , Timberline Camp Lake Dam - 20.65518947466km , Pleasant Hill Dam - 22.07432510464km , Sprinkle Lake - 22.621615611km , Emmons Lake - 23.01745944525km , Paramour Creek - 23.1547161929km , Tory Run - 23.18620847688km , Jamison Creek - 23.38017737794km , Toby Run - 23.7361781167km , Lang Creek - 24.2484383628km , Babble Brook - 24.31287716662km , Lake Galion - 24.32286210641km , Powers Upground Reservoir Dam - 24.67828432633km , Leidigh Mill Creek - 24.764162909km , Orange Creek - 24.78486671382km

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