Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Norristown, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Norristown, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, 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 Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • 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.

Norristown, Pennsylvania offers productive freshwater fishing on the Schuylkill River and nearby reservoirs, with excellent access for shore anglers, waders, and small-boat fishermen. From hard-fighting smallmouth bass to trophy flathead catfish and migratory shad, Norristown gives anglers a diverse urban river fishery within easy reach of greater Philadelphia. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:53 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:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    20%
  • Waning Crescent - 20% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~3 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    365,214 km
    Proximity:
    95 %
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 Norristown
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    12:31 am - 02:31 am
  • major Time:
    08:15 am - 10:15 am
  • minor Time:
    04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • major Time:
    08:37 pm - 10:37 pm
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). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 20% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 10 Jul 21:11 • 40.122, -75.34

Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 10 Jul

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Tide Graph
05:01 am 10:02 am 05:02 pm 10:30 pm AM PM 6.99 ft 0.56 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 05:01 am 0.82 ft
high 10:02 am 5.74 ft
low 05:02 pm 0.56 ft
high 10:30 pm 6.99 ft
Tide Coefficient at 10:02 am is 82
Tide Coefficient at 10:30 pm is 117
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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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
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.85 ft
high: , 5.84 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 6.82 ft , Coeff: 113
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 5.74 ft , Coeff: 82
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 6.99 ft , Coeff: 117
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 5.71 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 7.15 ft , Coeff: 122
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 5.74 ft , Coeff: 82
low: , 0.52 ft
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 7.28 ft , Coeff: 126
low: , 0.46 ft
high: , 5.81 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 0.46 ft
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 7.32 ft , Coeff: 126
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 5.91 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
high: , 7.32 ft , Coeff: 126
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 6 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 0.39 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 7.19 ft , Coeff: 123
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 6.1 ft , Coeff: 92
low: , 0.39 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Norristown

Norristown, PA fishing centers on the Schuylkill River, a broad, structure-rich waterway that supports strong populations of bass, catfish, shad, and panfish. Anglers work pool-and-riffle stretches, bridge pilings, riprap banks, and islands from shore, wading, kayaks, and small boats. Public access is plentiful around Norristown Farm Park, Riverfront and boat launches along the Schuylkill River Trail corridor, giving fishermen multiple angles on this productive urban river.

Seasonal patterns are driven by water temperature and river flow. In early spring, focus on slower, deeper wintering holes below dams, bridge abutments, and channel bends where smallmouth bass, walleye, and catfish stack up. Jigs tipped with soft plastics or minnows, slowly rolled along bottom, are reliable in the often-stained March and April flows. As temperatures climb into the 50s and 60s, smallmouth move to mid-depth rock flats and current seams; this is prime time for 3–4 inch tubes, compact crankbaits, and finesse swimbaits. Late April through May also brings American and hickory shad surging upriver; small shad darts and bright spoons cast into fast runs can produce fast action.

Summer fishing around Norristown is about current and shade. Smallmouth bass hold along rocky banks, eddies behind bridge pilings, and at the heads and tails of islands. Early and late in the day, work topwaters such as poppers and walking baits across shallow riffles and along riprap. Midday, downsize to Ned rigs, grubs, and small jigs fished tight to current breaks. Panfish and rock bass crowd around any hard cover—dock pilings, submerged timber, and riprap—where simple nightcrawler pieces under a float or small 1/32–1/16 oz jigs catch steady numbers.

Catfish are a major draw in Norristown’s stretch of the Schuylkill. Channel catfish are widespread, but many anglers specifically target heavyweight flathead cats after dark from late spring through early fall. Focus on deep outside bends, holes below dams, and the downstream sides of major structure transitions. Cut bait for channels and live or fresh-cut sunfish for flatheads, presented on heavy slip-sinker rigs, are standard. Anchor just above a hole and fan-cast baits across the current, giving each spot at least 30–45 minutes before moving.

In fall, cooling water re-concentrates fish in deeper pools and around pronounced current seams. Smallmouth bass feed aggressively on baitfish, making this the best time for moving baits—medium-diving crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and 3–4 inch swimbaits ticking along rocky bottom. Walleye activity also increases at dawn, dusk, and after dark; slowly rolling jigs or crankbaits along the bottom of deep runs and channel edges can be very effective. Carp remain catchable all season in slower backwaters and along gradual banks; pack baits, sweet corn, or flavored dough fished on simple hair rigs or slip-sinkers produce well.

Habitat and tactical tips around Norristown are straightforward:

  • Target rock: ledges, boulder fields, and riprap edges are prime for smallmouth and rock bass.
  • Fish current breaks: seams behind pilings, islands, and wing walls funnel feeding game fish.
  • Adjust to river levels: higher, stained water pushes fish tight to banks and eddies; lower, clear flows call for lighter line, more natural colors, and longer casts.
  • For shore anglers, cover water: walk the Schuylkill River Trail and hit multiple current seams, inlets, and visible structure instead of camping on one spot.

With diverse species, solid shore access, and reliable seasonal patterns, the Norristown stretch of the Schuylkill River offers year-round opportunities for anglers who read the current, focus on structure, and match simple, proven presentations to the conditions.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Norristown 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 1 main harbours in this area.

Betzwood Marina - 7.12357885437km

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

Philadelphia Electric Dam - 1.28037070195km , Morristown Dam - 1.3583583233km , Barbadoes Island - 1.59727348971km , Saw Mill Dam - 1.63617813458km , Wentz Run - 1.63655592376km , Kepner Creek - 2.22620821787km , Crow Creek - 3.42727542722km , Marklelys Pond - 4.06546489947km , Matsunk Creek - 4.76590515195km , Mermaid Lake - 5.020063646km , Plymouth Dam - 5.42306449747km , Gulph Creek - 5.57436070421km , Plymouth Creek - 5.70744320665km , Sherry Lake - 5.73676021063km , Arrowmink Creek - 6.31922196379km , French Dam - 6.3927349616km , Betzwood Marina - 7.12357885437km , Martins Dam - 7.2828955673km , Mitchell Dam - 7.5918842135km , Hoopes Dam - 8.67931124483km , Haines Run - 9.06215329898km , Morris Estate Dam - 9.06861344666km , Wetherills Dam - 9.1174240375km , Hardings Run - 9.22902012207km , Gross Dam - 9.2818211817km , Indian Head Park Dam - 9.32924696269km , Sinott Dam - 9.37596409128km , Shady Brook Run - 9.5696798849km , Skippack Creek - 9.62225327547km , Benesh Dam - 9.64411199455km , Morris Dam - 9.77455558296km , Thompson Dam - 9.82063791747km , Prophecy Creek - 9.95908341965km , Lorraine Run - 10.03258638404km , Oaks Dam - 10.06584523612km , Keasby Mattison Dam - 10.22250832016km , Zacharias Creek - 10.24968026278km , Trewellyn Creek - 10.27469885812km , Country Club Dam - 10.28853611677km , Perkiomen Creek - 10.3985549371km

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