How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Canyon, 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.
Fishing around Canyon, Texas centers on the cold, clear tailwaters of the Canadian River below Lake Meredith and a cluster of Panhandle reservoirs and playa lakes that offer consistent action for warmwater species. Anglers target everything from trophy walleye and hybrid striped bass to abundant channel catfish, crappie, and sunfish in windswept, high-plains water. With big skies, sparse crowds, and fast-changing conditions, Canyon-area fisheries reward anglers who understand seasonal patterns and adapt quickly. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:381,082 kmProximity:57.8 %
Moon Phases for Canyon
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minor Time:11:43 am - 01:43 pm
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major Time:06:20 pm - 08:20 pm
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minor Time:11:55 pm - 01:55 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Canyon
The Canyon, Texas fishing scene is defined by windswept Panhandle reservoirs, smaller municipal lakes, and the Canadian River tailwater below Lake Meredith. Clear to stained water, steep bluff banks, rocky points, and flooded brush dominate the area, and strong prairie winds shape both fish location and presentation choices. Water levels can swing quickly, so productive structure and access points change from year to year, making mobility and up-to-date local reports essential.
Spring is the prime season around Canyon as water temperatures rise and most game fish move shallow. Walleye and hybrid striped bass set up on wind-blown points, rocky shorelines, and dam faces, especially during low light. Casting suspending jerkbaits, 3–4 inch swimbaits, and shad-pattern crankbaits parallel to shore produces both numbers and quality fish. For largemouth and smallmouth bass, target north-facing coves and protected pockets with emerging vegetation and flooded brush using Texas-rigged soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and shallow-running squarebill crankbaits. Crappie congregate around timber, marinas, and brush piles; pitch small jigs or minnows under fixed or slip bobbers for consistent action.
As summer heat sets in, Canyon-area fish push deeper or relate to shade and current. Walleye, stripers, and hybrids often suspend off main-lake points and along river channels. Vertical jigging spoons, slow-trolling deep-diving crankbaits, or running bottom-bouncer rigs with live bait along breaks are reliable tactics. In the evenings and at night, these same fish slide shallower, where casting topwaters or swimbaits over points and humps can be explosive. Bass shift to rocky ledges, submerged roadbeds, and deeper brush; a Carolina rig, football jig, or drop shot with smaller baitfish imitations is typically more effective than power fishing under bright skies.
Channel and blue catfish offer steady action throughout summer in Canyon-area lakes and the Canadian River system. Focus on windward shorelines, creek inlets, and channel edges where current or wave action concentrates scent and food. Cut shad, prepared baits, and punch baits on slip-sinker rigs or Santee-style rigs work well; adjust sinker weight to maintain bottom contact in wind and mild current. At night, catfish roam shallower mud flats and flooded brush, so spreading multiple rods along a contour or fan-casting from shore can cover water efficiently.
Fall brings some of the best multi-species fishing near Canyon as surface temperatures cool and baitfish move shallow. Walleye, white bass, and hybrids chase shad into coves and onto main-lake points. Watch for bird activity and surface disturbances, then throw spoons, small topwaters, and lipless crankbaits into the feeding zones. Bass follow the same bait migrations; crank shallow-to-medium diver plugs along chunk rock banks and secondary points, or slow-roll spinnerbaits around remaining green brush. Crappie pull back to mid-depth brush piles and vertical structure, where vertical jigging with small plastics or minnows becomes more precise than roaming bank fishing.
Winter fishing around Canyon is dominated by deep structure and slower presentations. Walleye and schooling predators stack on steep breaks, dam faces, and deep humps. Jigging spoons, blade baits, and tight-wobbling jigging raps worked close to bottom are productive when water is clear and cold. Bass respond better to subtle, horizontal approaches like finesse jigs, Ned rigs, and slow-rolled swimbaits along channel swings. Catfish remain catchable by targeting the deepest holes and wintering areas with fresh cut bait presented very close to bottom, allowing longer soaking times.
Across all seasons, wind direction and intensity are crucial factors in Canyon-area lakes. Wind-blown banks, especially those with rock or transitions from rock to clay, consistently concentrate bait and predators. Fish these zones thoroughly with baits that maintain contact with the structure despite chop, such as heavier jigs, crankbaits that dig bottom, and weighted swimbaits. Electronics are a major advantage on the region’s feature-rich reservoirs: use sonar and mapping to find submerged roadbeds, creek channels, and isolated rock piles, then mark waypoints and work those spots methodically rather than randomly covering open water.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Canyon area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Canyon. 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.
McSpadden Lake - 2.1063853396km , McSpadden Lake Dam - 2.5514170766km , Frog Dam - 5.86335458852km , Palo Duro Club Lake Dam - 5.92229527941km , Bivins Lake Dam - 11.70178762856km , Lake Tanglewood Dam - 15.01190733014km , Tom Gerald Ranch Lake Dam - 15.64635541038km , Umbarger Dam - 17.82220681823km , West Fork Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River - 18.54094844607km , Little Sunday Creek - 21.2803356748km , Roy Gwyn Ranch Lake Dam - 21.49316148788km , North Palo Duro Creek - 22.69259043374km , Sunday Creek - 22.86340328447km , Stanley Schaeffer Dam - 24.82956885056km , Amarillo Lake - 27.15594088366km , South Cita Creek - 28.51893472083km , North Cita Creek - 28.67517529679km , Ida Lake - 30.11508216528km , Antibust Creek - 30.60366427608km , Ross Rogers Golf Course Lake Dam - 30.87283455997km , Cita Creek - 30.8966347173km , Tecovas Pond Dam - 31.09297604471km , Amarillo Terminal Reservoir Levee - 32.32577014149km , Singleton Lake Dam - 32.43241438939km , Leroy Johnson Dam - 33.89006492416km , North Tule Dam - 34.10557212359km , Cone Johnson Dam - 34.36574611692km , Southwestern Public Service Lake Dam - 36.86907737988km , Pony Spring Creek - 38.8400439726km , Stalanaker Lake - 39.63076164775km , McGee Lake - 40.53238849568km , Little Arkansas Creek - 42.04812385331km , Pedrosa Creek - 43.00232522378km , 6 Section Lake Dam - 43.08951342402km , Ranch Marsh Dam - 45.17261223352km , Schwalker Lake Dam - 45.93622646699km , Division Lake - 46.02622937988km , Cosby Lake Dam - 46.02992275949km , Luttrell Creek - 46.8994470413km , Goodman Creek - 47.28183183225km
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