Today's Best Fishing Times for
Lancaster, United States 🇺🇸

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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 across the Susquehanna River, Conestoga River, and a network of lakes and farm ponds, making it a standout Mid-Atlantic angling destination. Anglers target everything from trophy smallmouth bass and flathead catfish on the Susquehanna to stocked trout, largemouth bass, and panfish in nearby creeks and reservoirs. With varied water types and strong fish populations, Lancaster fishing provides year-round action for bank, kayak, and boat anglers. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:56 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 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:
    03:12 am - 05:12 am
  • minor Time:
    07:59 am - 09:59 am
  • major Time:
    03:32 pm - 05:32 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:06 pm - 01:06 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 -5 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 03:06 • 40.038, -76.306
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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, PA fishing centers around the powerful Susquehanna River, its tributaries like the Conestoga River and Pequea Creek, and a web of small lakes and ponds that hold bass, catfish, trout, and panfish. The mix of big-river habitat, cool creeks, and still water gives anglers multiple patterns to work year-round.

Seasonal patterns drive success. In early spring, focus on warming shallows and slower current seams. Smallmouth bass on the Susquehanna stage behind boulders, in eddies, and along current breaks; 3–4" tube jigs, hair jigs, and suspending jerkbaits in natural shad or goby colors excel. Stocked trout in local streams fire up as water temps push into the 40s–50s; small inline spinners, 1/16–1/8 oz spoons, and drifted minnows or worms work well in deeper runs and undercut banks.

By late spring and early summer, smallmouth bass spread out across mid-river rock flats and ledges on the Susquehanna near Wrightsville, Columbia, and down toward Safe Harbor. Work crankbaits that tick bottom, Ned rigs, and topwater walkers over shallow boulder fields at dawn and dusk. In local lakes and ponds around Lancaster, largemouth bass shift to weed edges, laydowns, and docks; Texas-rigged soft plastics, swim jigs, and hollow-body frogs are high-percentage options.

Summer brings stable flows and strong warmwater fishing. Night and low-light periods are prime for flathead and channel catfish on the Susquehanna and lower Conestoga River. Target deep holes downstream of islands, bridge pilings, and ledges with live bluegill, cut bait, or large chicken liver balls on heavy gear and slip-sinker rigs. For multispecies action, drift or vertically jig live minnows on 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads along channel drops to pick up walleye, smallmouth, and the occasional striped bass or walleye near dams and deeper runs.

As water cools in fall, fish in Lancaster’s rivers and reservoirs feed heavily. Smallmouth consolidate on main-river ledges and channel edges; use medium-diving crankbaits, football jigs, and blade baits to cover water. In farm ponds and small lakes, bass and crappie key on bait schools—slow-roll underspins and small swimbaits through suspended fish marked on electronics. Panfish stack along deeper weedlines and standing timber; tiny jigs tipped with soft plastics or waxworms consistently produce.

Winter fishing can still be productive on mild days. On the Susquehanna, work slow and low with hair jigs, blade baits, and compact soft plastics in deep wintering holes and slack-water pockets off the main current. In trout streams, nimble presentations with small nymphs, egg patterns, or micro-jigs under floats score in deeper pools where fish concentrate.

Across Lancaster, bank access is a major advantage. Look for bridges with safe pull-offs, public parks along the Conestoga, and shoreline areas below dams on the Susquehanna for consistent current and depth changes. Kayaks and small boats open up mid-river ledges, island cuts, and backwater eddies that see less pressure. Keep tackle simple but versatile—medium spinning outfits with 8–15 lb braid to a fluorocarbon leader and a small box of jigs, plastics, and crankbaits will cover most situations.

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.

Fox Rill - 4.19211335251km , Stauffer Run - 4.24721150275km , Big Spring Run - 4.51498213175km , Landis Run - 5.23108383174km , Swarr Run - 5.28944968871km , Graffa Mill Dam - 5.61375270617km , Lititz Run - 6.42077238615km , Bachman Run - 7.42473792962km , Groff Creek - 8.56717478058km , West Branch Little Conestoga Creek - 9.30921111544km , Kendig Run - 9.55286162234km , Stehman Run - 9.87080432024km , Goods Run - 10.70355946926km , New Haven Run - 10.72300585946km , Silver Mine Run - 10.72950726144km , Cocalico Creek - 10.88986403694km , Big Beaver Creek - 10.973754977km , Little Conestoga Creek - 11.03944601512km , Huber Run - 11.72362171163km , Grabb Lake - 12.39792309149km , Santo Domingo Creek - 13.05328798745km , Witmer Run - 13.1253963317km , Hubers Run - 13.44212019448km , Dellinger Run - 13.49453705566km , Climbers Run - 13.66418866506km , Conestoga River - 14.20947700768km , Calamus Run - 14.22657788862km , Millway Run - 14.57466204325km , Indian Rock Island - 14.64088673981km , Martock Run - 14.82186001193km , Safe Harbor Dam - 14.90916836782km , Witmers Run - 14.93033225771km , Else Island - 15.00126190451km , Stamans Run - 15.00877762423km , Shumans Run - 15.02033363681km , Hammer Creek - 15.07188385448km , Wisslers Run - 15.1372565425km , Doe Run - 15.16042307466km , Fisherman Run - 15.47566906198km , Rife Run - 15.49560936858km

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