How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Brigham City, United States ? Today is a good 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 in Brigham City, Utah centers around the rich waters of Willard Bay, the Bear River Bird Refuge canals, and nearby mountain reservoirs, offering diverse angling for warmwater and coldwater species. Anglers come here for consistent walleye, wiper, and catfish action, along with trout and panfish, all within easy reach of town. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:368,993 kmProximity:86.2 %
Moon Phases for Brigham City
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minor Time:01:54 am - 03:54 am
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major Time:09:09 am - 11:09 am
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minor Time:04:24 pm - 06:24 pm
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major Time:09:25 pm - 11:25 pm
Current Fishing Weather
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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.
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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.
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Fishing Overview Brigham City
Fishing near Brigham City, Utah is dominated by Willard Bay and the Bear River system, with additional opportunities in nearby mountain reservoirs. This mix of shallow, fertile warmwater habitat and colder upland lakes gives anglers options for walleye, wiper, catfish, trout, and panfish within a short drive of town.
Seasonal patterns at Willard Bay drive most fishing strategies. In early spring, as water temperatures creep into the 50s, walleye move shallow along rocky shorelines, dikes, and canal mouths to feed and spawn. This is a prime time for casting crankbaits and jigs from shore or slowly trolling shallow-running plugs. By late spring and early summer, wiper and channel catfish become highly active, roaming open water and structure edges; trolling crankbaits or drifting bait along the dike lines produces well. Summer brings stable action at dawn, dusk, and at night when boat traffic drops and predators push baitfish shallow. In fall, cooling water triggers another strong bite for walleye, wiper, and catfish, often deeper along drop-offs and submerged structure.
The Bear River Bird Refuge canals and adjacent sloughs offer slower-moving water and excellent habitat for carp, catfish, bullheads, and the occasional bass or panfish. These backwaters fish best from late spring through early fall when vegetation and insect life peak. Nearby mountain reservoirs and streams to the east and north provide coolwater options for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout, especially in summer when lowland waters warm up.
Habitat and location tips are critical on Willard Bay. Focus on:
- Dike rocks and riprap: Key for spring and fall walleye; work lures parallel to the rocks.
- Canal mouths and inflows: Attract wiper, walleye, and catfish whenever current is present and clarity is decent.
- Submerged humps and breaklines: Use electronics to find subtle depth changes where baitfish stack.
- Shallow flats near deeper water: Prime areas at low light for wiper busting shad and for cruising cats.
Effective techniques vary by species. For walleye, use 1/8–1/4 oz jigs tipped with soft-plastic minnows or worms, fished slowly just off bottom, or troll crankbaits at 1.5–2 mph along contours. Wiper respond to fast-moving presentations: troll shad-style crankbaits or cast swimbaits and spoons to surface boils, keeping tackle stout and drags set properly. Channel catfish are reliably taken with cut bait, shrimp, or nightcrawlers fished on a simple slip-sinker rig; target channel edges, old creek beds, and windblown banks that concentrate scent and food.
Panfish such as bluegill, crappie, and perch are best targeted around submerged brush, docks, and weed edges using small jigs or bait under a float. In nearby trout waters, downsized spinners, spoons, and natural-colored flies or bait work well; focus on inlets, points, and any structure that breaks current or wind-driven chop.
Year-round, anglers around Brigham City are rewarded by paying close attention to water temperature, wind direction, and baitfish activity. Move until you locate active fish, refine your depth and speed, and stay flexible with lure selection to match the conditions on these productive northern Utah fisheries.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Brigham City area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 7 beaches and bays in this area.
South East Bay - 11.23132133482km , North Bay - 12.69788503425km , East Bay - 15.24219226261km , Homestead Bay - 16.00326039373km , Little Bear Bay - 16.22172566995km , Bristol Bay - 16.85164200115km , Stanley McGraw Bay - 17.42568737484km
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.
Davenport Creek - 16.71117562151km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Brigham City. 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.
South Pond - 0.88369853287km , Box Elder Creek - 4.18246912375km , Perry Basin - 5.09194311153km , Stock Pond - 6.40200135635km , Horseshoe Sloughs - 6.82553205811km , Dam Creek - 7.06050608144km , Black Slough - 7.10136530785km , The Horseshoe - 7.9685397976km , Dead River - 8.38468581071km , Mallard Pond - 8.69761269617km , Facer Creek - 8.74157554293km , Skating Pond - 8.82289242196km , Mill Run - 9.30036017949km , West Fork Willard Creek - 10.35608967215km , Reeder Overflow - 10.45762988891km , Willard Creek - 10.68667996024km , South East Bay - 11.23132133482km , Klondike Lake - 11.76784479807km , Glory Hole - 11.96207210769km , Malad River - 11.97015685597km , The Knoll - 12.19525026372km , Goose Island - 12.41472824952km , North Bay - 12.69788503425km , Baxter Pothole - 13.55197797069km , Cold Spring Lakes - 14.36827641019km , Woods Creek - 14.98657482032km , East Bay - 15.24219226261km , West Fork Little Bear River - 15.67793927358km , Homestead Bay - 16.00326039373km , Little Bear Bay - 16.22172566995km , Cutler Creek - 16.22956775363km , East Fork Little Bear River - 16.32753796812km , Appledale Slough - 16.42311373805km , Davenport Creek - 16.71117562151km , South Fork Little Bear River - 16.73453270514km , Little Bear River - 16.75788984242km , Bristol Bay - 16.85164200115km , Arthur V Watkins Dam - 17.35963653138km , Stanley McGraw Bay - 17.42568737484km , Coldwater Lake - 17.52380165533km
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