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Planning your next fishing trip in The Dalles, 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 The Dalles, Oregon centers on the legendary Columbia River, a powerhouse fishery known for salmon, steelhead, walleye and oversized sturgeon. From bank access below The Dalles Dam to boat trolling along current seams and ledge drops, anglers find year-round opportunities in this Gorge gateway. Consistent flows, diverse structure, and strong migratory runs make The Dalles one of the most productive and versatile fishing hubs in the Pacific Northwest. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:45 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:
    69%
  • First Quarter Moon - 69% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~6 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    395,363 km
    Proximity:
    24.3 %
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 The Dalles
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    12:16 am - 02:16 am
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    07:20 am - 09:20 am
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    02:25 pm - 04:25 pm
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    07:54 pm - 09:54 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 69% 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. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -10 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Tue, 23 Jun 18:43 • 45.595, -121.179
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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 The Dalles

Fishing The Dalles, Oregon revolves around the broad, powerful Columbia River corridor framed by basalt cliffs and driven by The Dalles Dam. This stretch offers a mix of migratory salmon and steelhead, trophy-class walleye, hard-fighting smallmouth bass, and iconic white sturgeon, all within a relatively compact area. Anglers can work fast current near the dam, mid-river flats, rocky points, and protected backwaters, making it one of the most diverse fisheries in the Gorge.

Seasonal patterns shape how and where to fish. Spring brings prized spring Chinook and the first real push of walleye activity. Trolling plugs or herring along travel lanes below the dam and in the main channel is a staple salmon tactic, while walleye respond to slowly presented live baits and jigs on 20–40 foot breaks. By early summer, shad stack below The Dalles Dam; small darts, spoons, and shad flies fished in the heavy current provide fast action and are great for introducing new anglers to the river.

Summer also shines for smallmouth bass. Rock piles, riprap banks, and submerged ledges from The Dalles downstream toward the Deschutes confluence are prime. Cast small crankbaits, tubes, and finesse worms tight to structure, letting the current sweep baits along the breaks. Early and late in the day, work topwaters across points and eddies for explosive surface strikes. Warm months are also ideal for channel catfish and carp in slower side channels and backwaters; simple bottom rigs with cut bait or dough baits are effective.

Fall is dominated by fall Chinook and coho migrations. Trollers run spinners, Super Baits, and cut-plug herring behind lead or divers along main river travel lanes, especially where depth transitions create soft edges in the current. Meanwhile, walleye feed heavily along deep humps and drop-offs. Slow-trolling worm harnesses or vertical jigging metal blades in 30–60 feet can produce some of the heaviest fish of the year.

Winter is prime time for trophy walleye and sturgeon. Cold-water walleye in The Dalles pool concentrate on deeper structure; methodical jigging with plastics or hair jigs tight to bottom is the go-to approach. Sturgeon anglers focus below the dam and on deep bends using heavy gear and scent-rich baits. Anchor just upstream of deep holes or ledges and spread baits to cover various depths until you locate fish.

The key habitat types around The Dalles include fast tailraces near the dam, mid-river channels with defined ledges, rocky shorelines with broken basalt, and slower bays and coves. Reading current seams is crucial: salmon and steelhead use softer lanes beside heavy flow, walleye relate to breaks where fast water sweeps over flats into deeper troughs, and bass cling to eddies and pockets created by rock.

Common tactics and tips include using heavier gear and weights than you might elsewhere—Columbia currents are strong and depths are substantial. For trolling, stay in contact with the bottom or just off it; depth control is more important than color. When jigging for walleye, hold baits nearly vertical and make short, crisp hops to avoid snagging. For bass, downsize line and use natural colors in clear summer water, switching to brighter patterns when wind or runoff adds stain.

From shore, target accessible points, riprap, and areas immediately downstream of access ramps where current breaks form. Casting jigs or swimbaits for walleye and bass, or soaking bait for sturgeon and catfish, can be very effective without a boat. With year-round opportunity and a wide range of species, The Dalles stands out as a high-value destination for anglers targeting the Columbia River.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater The Dalles 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 3 main harbours in this area.

Port of The Dalles Marina - 0.84238091581km, Port of The Dalles Marina Boat Ramp - 1.02842210654km, Celilo Park Boat Ramp - 17.82738099514km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby The Dalles. 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.

Port of The Dalles Marina - 0.84238091581km , Port of The Dalles Marina Boat Ramp - 1.02842210654km , Lone Pine Island - 3.56636197633km , The Dalles Dam - 3.97233220179km , Chenoweth Creek - 4.69913552659km , Fifteenmile Creek - 4.86246114644km , Seufert Dam - 4.87752978315km , Spearfish Lake - 5.27656275829km , Memaloose Island - 5.32509132815km , Little Spearfish Lake - 5.42286919563km , Taylor Lake - 5.71354990417km , Rocky Island - 6.06710492612km , Squaw Islands - 6.17864467318km , Wassen Pond - 7.62017568436km , Horsethief Lake - 8.16165762546km , Pullens Pond - 8.66182808692km , Ketchum Pond - 8.69100733825km , Tooley Lake - 8.93293744955km , Dry Fork - 10.33474658996km , Salisbury Slough - 12.47284217032km , Browns Island - 12.78732990042km , Evans Dam - 13.13419504418km , Liechti Pond - 13.25548910684km , Klickitat River - 14.34201345432km , Silvas Creek - 14.68206073894km , North Fork Fivemile Creek - 14.86201479824km , Ladore Creek - 15.02695826809km , Chamberlain Lake - 15.46201580334km , Wolf Run - 15.52054664523km , Rowena Creek - 15.53145918747km , Liechti Pond Number Two - 15.72072103232km , McClure Lake - 16.04398420875km , Kellar Creek - 16.52832581423km , West Fork Mosier Creek - 16.58760772936km , Memaloose Island (historical) - 17.50338120563km , Balch Lake - 17.55962485432km , Liechti Pond Number One - 17.74226310688km , Celilo Park Boat Ramp - 17.82738099514km , Mark Res Dam - 17.88809365562km , Hewett Lake - 18.27988662592km

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