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Planning your next fishing trip in Philadelphia, United States ? Today is a average 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.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offers surprisingly diverse urban fishing, with productive access to the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, plus city lakes and nearby reservoirs. Anglers target striped bass, catfish, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and a variety of panfish from shorelines, piers, and bridges throughout the city. With strong spring and fall runs and yearโ€‘round options, fishing in Philadelphia suits both beginners and seasoned river anglers. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Philadelphia include: Wissahickon Creek, Neshaminy Creek, Delaware River, Schuylkill River, Penn Treaty Park, Darby Creek, Pennypack Creek, Edgewood Lake, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:3 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:
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  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    76%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 76% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~5 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    398,623 km
    Proximity:
    16.6 %
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 Philadelphia
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    12:41 am - 02:41 am
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    07:52 am - 09:52 am
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    03:04 pm - 05:04 pm
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    08:24 pm - 10:24 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 Waxing Gibbous at 76% 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 -4 hour and -28 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York โ€ข Wed, 24 Jun 11:35 โ€ข 39.952, -75.164

Tides Times for Fishing: Wed, 24 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 5 hours and 51 minutes.
Tide Graph
05:13 am 10:37 am 05:27 pm 11:11 pm AM PM 6.82 ft 0.62 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 05:13 am 0.89 ft
high 10:37 am 6.04 ft
low 05:27 pm 0.62 ft
high 11:11 pm 6.82 ft
Tide Coefficient at 10:37 am is 92
Tide Coefficient at 11:11 pm is 114
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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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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First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.98 ft
high: , 6.17 ft , Coeff: 96
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 6.69 ft , Coeff: 111
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.89 ft
high: , 6.04 ft , Coeff: 92
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 6.82 ft , Coeff: 114
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.75 ft
high: , 5.94 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 6.92 ft , Coeff: 117
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 5.87 ft , Coeff: 87
low: , 0.66 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 6.99 ft , Coeff: 119
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 5.84 ft , Coeff: 86
low: , 0.66 ft
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 7.05 ft , Coeff: 121
low: , 0.46 ft
high: , 5.81 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 0.69 ft
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 7.05 ft , Coeff: 121
low: , 0.46 ft
high: , 5.77 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 0.75 ft
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 7.02 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 5.71 ft , Coeff: 83
low: , 0.82 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Philadelphia

Fishing in Philadelphia centers on the tidal Delaware River, the Schuylkill River, and Fairmount Park lakes, giving local anglers a mix of bigโ€‘river gamefish and easy-access urban spots. The cityโ€™s waters fish differently by season, so timing and location matter as much as lure choice.

Seasonal patterns drive much of the action. In early spring, as water temps climb into the 40s and low 50s, Delaware River striped bass, shad, and catfish become the main draw. Focus on deeper outside bends and channel edges downriver of the Ben Franklin and Walt Whitman bridges, working bloodworms, cut bait, or soft plastics on fishโ€‘finder rigs. By late spring and early summer, the Schuylkill around Fairmount Dam, Boathouse Row, and south toward Grays Ferry warms up, and smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and panfish turn on to jigs, soft stickbaits, and small crankbaits.

Summer in Philadelphia favors early and late windows. Midday sun and boat traffic can slow things, so fish dawn and dusk. On the Schuylkill, target shade lines from overhanging trees, bridge pilings, and riprap banks with small jigs, Ned rigs, and topwater lures. In the tidal Delaware, night fishing can be excellent for channel, flathead, and blue catfish using cut bunker, live bluegill, or chicken-based baits on heavy bottom rigs. Carp fishing stays strong all summer along both riversโ€”packbait and sweet corn on hair rigs set close to bottom structure draw consistent bites.

Fall is the prime multiโ€‘species season. Cooling water pushes striped bass and larger catfish shallower, and both rivers see improved walleye and smallmouth activity. Work current seams, eddies below bridge abutments, and rocky points with medium diving crankbaits, metal blades, and swimbaits. When flows rise after rain, concentrate on slower inside bends and back eddies; fish often stack in these softer pockets out of the main current.

Winter fishing is slower but still viable. The deepest river holes and channel turns in the Delaware hold catfish and occasional walleye; use fresh cut bait on simple threeโ€‘way or slider rigs and fish patiently. On milder days, slow-rolled jigs and small soft plastics on the Schuylkill can pick off coldโ€‘water smallmouth near bottom.

Key habitats include bridge pilings, riprapped banks, marina edges, and any inflowing tributary mouth. The Fairmount Dam pool and areas just above and below it create classic current breaks that stack bait and predators. Along the Delaware, look for manโ€‘made structureโ€”piers, old pilings, and channel markersโ€”and fish the edges where fast water meets slack.

Productive techniques in Philadelphiaโ€™s urban waters are straightforward. For catfish and stripers, a mediumโ€‘heavy to heavy rod, 30โ€“50 lb braid, and a sliding sinker rig with a circle hook covers most situations. For bass and panfish in the Schuylkill and park ponds, medium spinning gear with 6โ€“10 lb line and a box of small jigs, soft plastics, and inline spinners is enough to stay versatile. Keep presentations tight to cover, watch current speed, and adjust weight so your bait or lure stays near bottom without constantly snagging. These simple tactical tweaks make a big difference in the rivers running through Philadelphia.

The Best Fishing Spots around Philadelphia

Wissahickon Creek

Set in the gorge of Wissahickon Valley Park, the creekโ€™s clear pools and riffles hold spring-stocked trout, smallmouth bass, rock bass, and sunfish; popular pull-offs along Forbidden Drive lead to classic runs where light tackle, inline spinners, and nymphs excel in low, clear water.

Neshaminy Creek

Meeting the Delaware near Neshaminy State Park, the lower creek and its mouth produce striped bass during runs, plus catfish, white perch, and freshwater species; shore anglers work the park banks and marina area while small boats and kayaks probe channel edges and the confluence.

Delaware River

The tidal Delaware River along Philadelphia is a powerhouse urban fishery where anglers target striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, white perch, carp, and seasonal runs of shad; popular stretches include the waterfront around Pennโ€™s Landing, the Bridesburg shoreline, and reaches near Neshaminy State Park, with boaters working channels and current seams while shore anglers fish piers, bulkheads, and park banks.

Schuylkill River

From Fairmount to East Falls and up past Manayunk, the Schuylkill River produces smallmouth bass, flathead catfish, channel catfish, walleye, carp, and panfish; anglers fish eddies and riprap along Kelly Drive and the Schuylkill Banks while boaters and kayakers probe deeper bends and bridge pilings, with warm months especially productive at dawn and dusk.

Penn Treaty Park

This Fishtown waterfront park sits on a productive Delaware River bend where shore anglers regularly connect with striped bass, channel catfish, white perch, and carp; the open bank and gentle gradients make it a go-to for casting spoons, bucktails, or bait while watching ship traffic and the skyline near Race Street Pier.

Darby Creek

Flowing through the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, tidal Darby Creek yields largemouth bass, chain pickerel, crappie, sunfish, carp, and catfish; shore access along refuge trails and kayak launches let you fish marsh edges, creek mouths, and drop-offs where baitfish concentrate on moving tides.

Pennypack Creek

A Northeast Philly favorite with abundant access in Pennypack Park, this creek offers spring-stocked trout, plus smallmouth bass, fallfish, sunfish, and occasional pickerel; anglers wade riffles and pools with spinners and flies while quieter bends reward bait and micro-jigs year-round.

Edgewood Lake

Inside FDR Park, Edgewood Lake is an accessible urban stillwater for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and common carp; bridges, weedlines, and culvert mouths concentrate fish, making it a reliable option for finesse plastics, bobber rigs, and micro-cranks close to South Philly stadiums.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Philadelphia 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.

Philadelphia - 2.14483787784km

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

Schuykill River - 1.44444044759km , Philadelphia - 2.14483787784km , Fairmount Dam - 2.51167006379km , Smith Island (historical) - 2.67314672354km , Wind Mill Island (historical) - 2.83617502111km , Cooper River - 4.55788378321km , Cohocksink Creek (historical) - 5.300872522km , Greenwich Island - 5.34374449506km , Gunners Run (historical) - 5.36213702743km , Petty Island - 5.36512054361km , Centennial Lake - 5.5028865408km , Concourse Lake - 5.62175930678km , Meadow Lake - 5.77517331274km , Newton Creek - 5.94698650643km , Shed Brook - 6.25133625926km , Hollanders Creek (historical) - 6.52223580512km , North Branch Newton Creek - 6.59913440093km , Reserve Basin - 6.59931574119km , Georges Run (historical) - 7.11077447578km , Cooper River Parkway Dam - 7.37010582042km , Naylors Run - 7.4697782634km , South Branch Newton Creek - 7.47975678611km , Gustine Lake - 7.65843959553km , Wissahickon Creek - 7.6937666677km , Schuylkill River - 7.91168836334km , Millbourne Dam - 8.08866529547km , Wingohocking Creek (historical) - 8.15309797179km , Peter Creek - 8.20443643956km , Howell Cove - 8.3973800201km , West Branch Indian Creek - 8.52315004335km , East Branch Indian Creek - 8.52315004335km , Big Timber Creek - 8.6542419913km , Frankford Creek - 8.73728882361km , Newton Lake - 8.73972345789km , Debris Dam - 8.85551272428km , Village Dock Lake Dam - 8.90270001015km , Cooper River Lake - 9.03393321098km , Lake Martha - 9.20734680265km , Pa-237 Dam - 9.2104873818km , Province Island - 9.30787517305km

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