Today's Best Fishing Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Cleveland, United States ? Today is a poor 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.

Cleveland, Ohio offers some of the best multi-species freshwater fishing in the Great Lakes, centered on Lake Erie’s fertile nearshore and harbor zones. Anglers target trophy walleye, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass right off the Cleveland lakefront, while nearby rivers and marinas provide year-round access for shore and boat anglers alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:20 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:
    48%
  • First Quarter Moon - 48% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    405,359 km
    Proximity:
    0.8 %
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 Cleveland
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Mon, 26 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    06:11 am - 08:11 am
  • minor Time:
    01:55 pm - 03:55 pm
  • major Time:
    06:36 pm - 08:36 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:17 pm - 01:17 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 First Quarter Moon at 48% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor 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 -4 hour and -27 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 18 Sep 10:27 • 35.16, -84.877
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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.
Selected Weather Station: Cleveland, US
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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 Cleveland

Cleveland fishing revolves around Lake Erie’s central basin and the connected Cuyahoga River, with easy access from public piers, breakwalls, and launches stretching from Edgewater Park to Wildwood Park. The city’s location on the south shore puts anglers directly in the path of migrating walleye, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and steelhead, with distinct seasonal patterns that reward timing and mobility.

Spring in Cleveland starts with pre-spawn and post-spawn walleye staging close to shore. Trolling stickbaits behind in-line planer boards after dark along the Cleveland lakefront is a proven tactic, especially in 8–20 feet of water near contour breaks and warm-water inflows. During daylight, jigging hair jigs or blade baits vertically over rocky humps and near harbor mouths produces fish when water is still cold. As temperatures climb, smallmouth move onto shoreline rock, breakwalls, and isolated boulders; tubes, ned rigs, and small swimbaits dragged along the bottom are highly effective.

By early summer, the bite shifts slightly deeper. Walleye slide offshore, and open-water trolling becomes the dominant program, with crankbaits and crawler harnesses run off planer boards or dipsy divers to cover water from 20–45 feet. Watching temperature bands and baitfish on sonar is more important than fishing a specific waypoint. Along the Cleveland shoreline, smallmouth bass hold on rock piles, rubble flats, and harbor structures; work the edges with drop-shots, compact jigs, and jerkbaits. Summer also opens options for channel catfish, freshwater drum, and carp in the Cuyahoga River and marinas—simple bottom rigs with cut bait or nightcrawlers get steady action.

Fall is prime time for trophy Lake Erie walleye off Cleveland. As bait pushes toward shore, trolling crankbaits at varying depths along the nearshore contours is a big-fish pattern, especially at low light and after dark. Smallmouth feed aggressively along steep breaks, points, and riprap; upsize your jigs and crankbaits and focus on wind-blown structure where bait stacks up. White bass often blitz bait near the surface—keep a small spoon or blade bait ready to cast into visible feeding activity.

Late fall through early spring, steelhead trout become the star attraction in Cleveland’s tributaries, especially the Cuyahoga River and nearby stocked streams to the east and west. Steelhead stage along harbor mouths and then push upstream on rising flows. Float fishing with spawn bags, beads, or jigs under a slip float is standard, while swinging streamers or drifting egg patterns is effective for fly anglers. Focus on current seams, tailouts, and deeper wintering holes, adjusting depth frequently to contact fish.

Throughout the year, urban access is a major advantage. Piers, breakwalls, and public parks along the Cleveland lakefront make it easy to fish from shore with minimal gear. Use the wind and water clarity as your guide: slightly stained water and a chop often outperform flat, clear conditions. Move until you find bait, structure, or active fish, and be ready to adjust presentations—from slow vertical jigging in cold water to faster, wider trolling passes in summer—to match the season and the day’s conditions.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Cleveland area

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

Fillauer Lake - 1.88956236667km , Beech Springs Branch - 3.01207196488km , Runner Branch - 3.30964371028km , Harris Creek - 3.79671442246km , Fillauer Branch - 5.08148547117km , Drumgool Creek - 6.42430375374km , Bigsby Creek - 6.51579238822km , Black Fox Creek - 7.61988248294km , Brymer Creek - 7.62933997724km , Five Mile Branch - 8.56064752442km , Greasy Creek - 8.59999113151km , Johnston Lake Dam Number One - 8.73493698711km , Blue Springs Branch - 8.93886542388km , Blackburn Creek - 9.39165843084km , Bulldog Branch - 9.88611103964km , Apison Fork - 10.04599514941km , Riggins Branch - 10.29803498638km , North Fork Harris Creek - 10.56782416813km , South Fork Harris Creek - 10.56782416813km , Kinser Creek - 10.76699503755km , Davis Lake Dam - 10.84339270899km , Allen Mill Fork - 11.33992147113km , Little Chatata Creek - 11.48244551803km , Blackburn Branch - 11.93792032901km , C C Blankenship Dam - 12.16804369666km , Paps Branch - 12.37861304223km , Hoskins Dam - 12.50417107096km , London Branch - 13.20097243914km , Allen Branch - 13.36273799926km , Beaverdam Branch - 13.70969250353km , Gatlin Branch - 13.89925117139km , Sanders Branch - 13.96070568574km , Gates Creek - 14.21467153969km , Davis Pond - 14.22018192806km , Climer Branch - 14.5377344333km , Runyan Spring Branch - 14.6458443421km , Taliaferro Branch - 14.7742140561km , Carson Creek - 14.85373146914km , Wolfe Branch - 14.9178895406km , Madison Branch - 15.02949021446km

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