How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Wooster, 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.
Fishing near Wooster, Ohio centers on productive small lakes, reservoirs, and scenic farm-country streams that offer multi-species action close to town. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and stocked trout in Wayne County waters like Wooster Memorial Park streams, local ponds, and nearby reservoirs. With diverse bank access and small-boat opportunities, the Wooster area is ideal for both casual family fishing and serious anglers dialing in seasonal patterns. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:380,879 kmProximity:58.3 %
Moon Phases for Wooster
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minor Time:11:16 am - 01:16 pm
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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 Wooster
Wooster, Ohio sits in the middle of classic north-central Ohio fishing country, with small lakes, park ponds, and farm-country streams all within a short drive. Most local anglers focus on warmwater species like bass, panfish, and catfish, while spring and fall trout stockings in select area waters draw crowds. Bank access is plentiful, and small jon boats, kayaks, and canoes open up even more water on nearby reservoirs.
Seasonally, spring is prime time around Wooster. As water temps climb into the 50s–60s, largemouth bass move shallow to stage and spawn. Work the north- and east-facing banks of small lakes and ponds with lipless crankbaits, 3–4 inch swimbaits, and Texas-rigged creature baits. Slow down with wacky-rigged stickbaits around any visible cover—laydowns, cattails, or shoreline brush. Crappie slide into coves and brush piles at the same time; small tube jigs or 1/32–1/16 oz marabou jigs under a fixed float are deadly when twitched around submerged wood.
Early spring also brings stocked trout to some area ponds and small lakes. Light spinning tackle with 4 lb test, small inline spinners, and 1/32 oz trout jigs will outperform bait when fish are freshly stocked and cruising. When trout get pressured, switch to drifted natural-style baits on small hooks and long, light leaders for more subtle presentations.
Through summer, focus on low-light windows. At dawn and dusk, bass and bigger bluegill cruise shoreline weed edges and shallow points in local lakes and ponds. Topwater poppers, small buzzbaits, and weightless soft plastics produce quick strikes before the sun gets high. As the day brightens, slide out to the first drop-off or deeper weedlines and fish finesse plastics on shaky heads or drop-shot rigs. Panfish stack on the deeper edges of weed beds—tiny jigs tipped with waxworms or pieces of nightcrawler, fished under a slip float, are consistent producers.
Wooster-area waters also hold solid channel catfish and carp. For cats, concentrate on creek mouths, deeper bends, and the lower ends of ponds and reservoirs after dark. Simple slip-sinker rigs with cut bait, chicken liver, or commercial stink baits fished on 10–15 lb test will handle most fish. Carp cruise dam faces, spillways, and flats near inflows; pack bait or sweet corn on small, strong hooks will keep rods bending all summer.
Fall is a quality-over-quantity period around Wooster. As water cools, bass and panfish feed heavily along remaining green weeds and windblown banks. Reaction baits like squarebill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and compact bladed jigs become high-percentage options, especially on overcast days. Focus on transitions—where rock meets mud, or weeds meet open bottom—rather than random shoreline. Slow down in late fall with jigs and suspending jerkbaits worked over deeper structure.
Winter fishing is possible whenever ice conditions on local ponds and small lakes become safe. Look for moderately deep basins—10–15 feet if available—and drill a grid of holes to locate roaming schools of bluegill and crappie. Small tungsten jigs tipped with waxworms, worked just above marked fish on a flasher, will keep you in action. On open-water winters, fish deep, slow, and small with vertical presentations near the dam and primary creek channels.
Across Wooster’s waters, successful anglers pay attention to subtle details: water color, recent rainfall, wind direction, and available cover. Light line, small natural baits for panfish and trout, and slightly upsized but still compact lures for bass and catfish will maximize your catch rate on the area’s generally clear to lightly stained lakes, ponds, and streams.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Wooster area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Wooster. 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.
Christmas Run - 2.4939559864km , Apple Creek - 2.61856752264km , Gross Dam - 4.60379880725km , Rathburn Run - 6.19898796737km , Dush Pond Dam - 8.09387453352km , Mowrer Lake Dam - 9.87373512261km , Little Apple Creek - 10.98071622025km , Killbuck Swamp - 12.47133678779km , Crosskeys Run - 12.93520297012km , Boreman Lake Dam - 13.47224498803km , South Branch Apple Creek - 14.45640591846km , Shade Creek - 14.56614705738km , Chippewa Conservation District Structure VII C Dam - 14.76423743962km , Shreve Creek - 14.92621623546km , Spring Valley Lake - 15.56015307887km , North Branch Salt Creek - 15.58713459717km , Savage Run - 16.17416022661km , Shreve Lake Dam - 16.25300308816km , Tea Run - 17.0019631491km , Harmony Lake Dam - 17.0640620972km , Brown Lake - 17.4392323271km , Lake Wapusun Dam - 17.60402543622km , Jerome Fork - 17.66778708981km , Glenn Run - 18.6093893712km , Redhaw Creek - 19.43509189154km , Tommy Run - 20.10541207537km , Mohicanville Dam - 20.2858828002km , Camel Creek - 20.77731371269km , Little Killbuck Creek - 21.12348014455km , Martins Creek - 21.81192659556km , Odell Lake - 21.90123398712km , Little Chippewa Creek - 22.02142867655km , Quaker Springs Run - 22.34490637439km , Styx River - 22.36364588413km , Repp Run - 22.41053997474km , Bonnett Lake - 22.87245397161km , Rawiga Country Club Lake Dam - 22.90940780828km , Round Lake - 22.96754137835km , Harrisville Swamp (historical) - 23.50845126732km , Hubbard Creek - 23.59860319253km
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