How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Washington Court House, United States ? Today is a excellent 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 near Washington Court House, Ohio centers on small lakes, farm ponds, and the productive stretches of Paint Creek and its tributaries. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and stocked trout within an easy drive, with Paint Creek Lake and local reservoirs offering consistent action. The area’s blend of creeks, impoundments, and small public waters creates year-round fishing opportunities for bank anglers and small-boat fishermen alike. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:368,090 kmProximity:88.3 %
Moon Phases for Washington Court House
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major Time:02:35 am - 04:35 am
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minor Time:07:43 am - 09:43 am
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major Time:03:14 pm - 05:14 pm
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minor Time:10:46 pm - 12:46 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Washington Court House
Fishing around Washington Court House, Ohio revolves around Paint Creek, Paint Creek Lake, and a network of small lakes and ponds scattered across Fayette and neighboring counties. Most anglers focus on warmwater species such as bass, catfish, crappie, and panfish, with seasonal chances at stocked trout within a short drive. Bank access is generally good, and small jon boats, kayaks, and canoes open up the best structure.
Seasonal patterns are predictable. In early spring, focus on inflowing creeks and the upper arms of Paint Creek Lake and other reservoirs. Rising water pushes crappie and saugeye shallow along riprap, laydowns, and the first drop off the bank. Small jigs tipped with soft plastics or minnows under a float excel here. As water temperatures climb into the 60s, largemouth bass move onto secondary points, coves, and flooded brush; spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and Texas-rigged creature baits perform well in the lightly stained water common after rains.
Summer fishing near Washington Court House is dominated by early-morning and late-evening bites. Largemouth bass slide to deeper wood, channel bends, and weed edges in lakes and ponds. Work plastic worms, shaky heads, or jigs slowly along bottom, paying special attention to any isolated cover. On Paint Creek Lake, hybrid striped bass and white bass often school over main-lake points and flats; watch for surface activity and cast spoons or small swimbaits to breaking fish. Night fishing for channel and flathead catfish is productive below dams, along creek confluences, and on outside bends using cut shad, live bluegill, or chicken liver on slip-sinker rigs.
Fall brings some of the most reliable fishing. Cooling water pushes baitfish shallow, and bass, crappie, and saugeye feed heavily along rocky banks and submerged timber. Crankbaits that deflect off rock, 1/8–1/4 oz jigs, and small swimbaits fished steadily along the bottom are key producers. Panfish group up tight on remaining weedlines, stake beds, and brush piles; vertical jigging or slip-float presentations with worms or small plastics keep you on fish. Winter action focuses on slow presentations in the deepest pools of local creeks and the old river channel of Paint Creek Lake. Use smaller baits, longer pauses, and lighter line for lethargic bass, saugeye, and crappie.
Key habitat types around Washington Court House include:
- Rocky points, riprap, and bridge abutments that attract bass, crappie, and saugeye.
- Timber, brush, and laydowns where largemouth bass and crappie hold year-round.
- Creek mouths and channel swings that concentrate catfish and schooling white bass.
- Shallow coves, weedbeds, and pond margins rich in bluegill and other panfish.
Tactical tips: use 6–8 lb fluorocarbon for crappie and saugeye finesse jigs, and 12–17 lb mono or fluoro for bass around wood. Slightly stained water is common, so brighter colors like chartreuse, white, and junebug often outperform natural patterns. For bank anglers, cover water quickly with moving baits until you locate active fish, then slow down with jigs or soft plastics. In the creeks feeding Paint Creek, target the heads and tails of pools with inline spinners, small crankbaits, or live bait to pick off mixed bags of bass, panfish, and the occasional stocked trout in cooler months.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Washington Court House area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Washington Court House. 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.
Washington Court House Reservoir Dam - 1.61457195969km , East Fork Paint Creek - 1.94219366402km , Pone Creek - 5.48048743668km , Hankins Run - 6.78022225125km , Sheperds Run - 8.24084123075km , Wabash Creek - 9.26742693798km , North Fork Compton Creek - 9.4685640867km , Rhonemus Branch - 9.56997689908km , Dews Run - 10.62190789119km , West Branch Rattlesnake Creek - 10.81565659042km , Grassy Branch - 12.26069249013km , Mills Branch - 13.54889877913km , Grub Run - 13.54945759802km , Compton Creek - 15.22548022982km , Lees Creek Branch - 15.8092318519km , Whetstone Run - 16.80393381382km , Thompson Creek - 16.82921063957km , Maple Grove Creek - 18.23219022693km , Stone Run - 19.10868735045km , Long Branch - 19.72699666212km , Duffs Fork - 19.87700619521km , Clark Run Dam - 19.95272046614km , Armco Pond Dam - 19.98920286807km , Herrod Creek - 19.9982690038km , Holliday Run - 20.02245043999km , Deercreek Dam - 21.45696508147km , McCortney Run - 22.06401324569km , Middle Fork Lees Creek - 22.16045430279km , Lees Creek - 22.56407627454km , Duncan Run - 23.09132113949km , Dunlap Lake Dam - 23.43305403106km , Farmers Run - 23.77002808931km , Bradford Creek - 23.8377432348km , South Fork Lees Creek - 23.88973272665km , Dunlap Pond Dam Number Two - 24.11815258138km , Dewey Creek - 24.26095108207km , North Fork Buckskin Creek - 24.35998035311km , Dunlap Pond Dam Number Three - 25.18627307985km , Buskirk Creek - 26.11592601051km , Hardin Creek - 26.48215542725km
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