Today's Best Fishing Times for
Reading, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Reading, 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.

Reading, Pennsylvania offers excellent freshwater fishing on the Schuylkill River, Tulpehocken Creek, Blue Marsh Lake, and a network of smaller streams and ponds. Anglers come here for quality largemouth and smallmouth bass, stocked trout, panfish, and channel catfish, with plenty of shore access and boat-friendly water. Whether you fish from a kayak on Blue Marsh or wade Tulpehocken’s riffles, Reading delivers diverse, year‑round angling opportunities. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:56 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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  • Visibility:
    35%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 35% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,315 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
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 Reading
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    07:11 am - 09:11 am
  • minor Time:
    03:04 pm - 05:04 pm
  • major Time:
    07:31 pm - 09:31 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:58 pm - 01:58 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 Third Quarter Moon at 35% 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 -3 hour and -23 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sat, 5 Sep 04:47 • 40.336, -75.927
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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 Reading

Fishing near Reading, PA centers around three primary waters: the Schuylkill River, Tulpehocken Creek, and Blue Marsh Lake, with countless small creeks and ponds filling in the gaps. Each fishes differently through the seasons, so dialing in patterns by waterbody is the key to consistent success.

Schuylkill River bass and catfish run right through the Reading area and offer reliable multi-species action. In spring, focus on slower pools, inside bends, and current breaks where smallmouth bass stage before spawning. Tube jigs, 3–4 inch soft plastic swimbaits, and small crankbaits in natural shad or crayfish colors score well, especially when worked tight to rock and bridge pilings. As water warms into summer, shift to early morning and evening windows. Topwater walking baits and poppers shine over riffles and shallow ledges, while live minnows or soft plastics on light jig heads produce when the sun is high.

Channel and flathead catfish are a major draw on the Schuylkill after dark. Target deeper outside bends, holes below dams, and the downstream side of major structure. Cut bait, chicken liver, and live bluegill fished on slip-sinker rigs handle channel cats; tougher baits or live baitfish are better for flatheads. Use enough weight to keep your rig pinned in current and add a small glow stick to the rod tip for easy bite detection.

Tulpehocken Creek, especially below Blue Marsh Dam, is known for cool, clear flows and strong trout fishing. In early spring and late fall, drifting small live bait or single eggs under a light float works well, but most local anglers lean on artificials. Inline spinners, 1/16–1/8 oz marabou jigs, and small minnow plugs cast across and swung through riffles pick up browns and rainbows. When flows are low and clear, scale down to 4–6 lb test and use subtle, natural colors. In summer, trout hold in deeper pools and shaded undercuts; focus on early and late, and work your lures or bait slowly near the bottom.

Blue Marsh Lake offers classic reservoir fishing minutes from downtown Reading. Largemouth bass relate strongly to flooded timber, shoreline brush, and rocky points. In spring, work shallow coves and protected shorelines with spinnerbaits, vibrating jigs, and weightless soft plastics. As the lake warms, bass slide to offshore humps, points, and channel swings; Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and football jigs cover water efficiently. Wind-blown banks often fish best, especially with a light chop.

Blue Marsh also supports crappie, bluegill, perch, walleye, and channel catfish. Crappie concentrate around brush piles, submerged trees, and marina docks—vertical jig 1/32–1/16 oz tube jigs or small minnows just above the fish you mark. For summer panfish with kids, a simple bobber and worm combo around weeds and laydowns is hard to beat. Walleyes generally hold along the old creek channel edges and rocky points; low-light trolling with crankbaits or dragging live bait rigs near bottom is most effective.

Small streams and local ponds around Reading round out the picture. Many smaller creeks produce wild or stocked trout in spring; stealthy approaches, downsized tackle, and small spinners or single-hook spinners catch fish in tight quarters. Community ponds and small lakes throughout Berks County are consistent for bass and panfish—use finesse plastics, small jigs, and simple live bait rigs for steady action.

Across the Reading area, match your tactics to water temperature and clarity, and always pay attention to current, structure, and low-light feeding windows. These three variables drive most bite windows and separate a slow day from a standout trip on Schuylkill River, Tulpehocken Creek, or Blue Marsh Lake.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Reading area

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

Independence Island (historical) - 1.21118676708km , Wyomissing Creek - 1.21939592299km , Bushongs Island (historical) - 2.04804339241km , Tulpehocken Creek - 2.21527386637km , Weiser Lake - 2.29030471271km , Mirror Pool Dam - 2.37074231114km , Tulpehocken Dam - 2.44667216554km , Angelica Lake Dam - 2.673183258km , Egelman Reservoir Dam - 2.71243827466km , Angelica Creek - 2.99878982774km , Bernhart Creek - 3.0849624223km , Number Two Dam - 3.45532358657km , Number Three Dam - 3.49134625456km , Fritz Island - 3.94619641912km , Bernhart Dam - 5.01406032794km , Lake Antietam Dam - 5.31923056912km , Stanford Avenue Stormwater Retention Pond - 5.7767434875km , Nolde Dam - 6.15601905598km , Cacoosing Creek - 6.60798872857km , Allegheny Creek - 6.79313748852km , Felix Dam - 7.13548883391km , Seidel Creek - 7.52017451442km , Little Cacoosing Creek - 7.94560942286km , Green Hills Lake Dam - 8.28889714057km , Antietam Creek - 8.94216673517km , Schnader Dam - 9.26358990957km , Blue Marsh Dike C - 9.32985297417km , Indian Corn Creek - 9.60642388983km , Maiden Creek - 9.93292741647km , Blue Marsh Dike B - 10.12202158763km , Blue Marsh Dam - 10.15333005296km , Willow Creek - 10.21381924817km , Heisters Creek - 10.2313474655km , Blue Marsh Dike A - 10.31381763234km , Glen Gery Dam - 11.50566736285km , Rieser Mill Dam - 11.52376075287km , Peters Spring Run Dam - 12.29391816894km , Lake Ontelaunee Dam - 12.37444877664km , Limekiln Creek - 12.43835573351km , Owatin Creek - 12.54489989794km

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