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Leesburg, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Leesburg, 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.

Fishing in Leesburg, Florida centers around the famous Harris Chain of Lakes, including Lake Harris, Lake Griffin, Lake Eustis, and Lake Yale. Anglers target trophy largemouth bass, abundant crappie, and panfish in a mix of grass flats, canals, and deep open-water structure, making Leesburg a year-round freshwater fishing destination. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:50 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:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,671 km
    Proximity:
    14.1 %
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 Leesburg
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:17 am - 05:17 am
  • minor Time:
    08:07 am - 10:07 am
  • major Time:
    03:37 pm - 05:37 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:08 pm - 01:08 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). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 84% 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 -1 hour and -8 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 03:08 • 39.116, -77.564

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 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 2 hours and 49 minutes.
Tide Graph
05:58 am 11:45 am 06:53 pm AM PM 3.18 ft 0.52 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 05:58 am 0.62 ft
high 11:45 am 3.18 ft
low 06:53 pm 0.52 ft
Tide Coefficient at 11:45 am is 118
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.
Selected Weather Station: Leesburg, US
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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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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 3.22 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.49 ft
high: , 2.82 ft , Coeff: 96
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.62 ft
high: , 3.18 ft , Coeff: 118
low: , 0.52 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 2.85 ft , Coeff: 98
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 3.15 ft , Coeff: 116
low: , 0.49 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.89 ft , Coeff: 100
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 3.12 ft , Coeff: 114
low: , 0.46 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 2.95 ft , Coeff: 104
low: , 0.69 ft
high: , 3.05 ft , Coeff: 110
low: , 0.43 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 3.05 ft , Coeff: 110
low: , 0.69 ft
high: , 2.99 ft , Coeff: 106
low: , 0.39 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 3.18 ft , Coeff: 118
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 2.92 ft , Coeff: 102
low: , 0.36 ft
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 3.35 ft , Coeff: 128
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 2.85 ft , Coeff: 98
low: , 0.36 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Leesburg

Fishing in Leesburg, FL revolves around the interconnected Harris Chain of Lakes, giving anglers access to shallow grass, winding canals, and deeper main-lake structure within a short drive. The system is famous for big largemouth bass, consistent crappie action, and plentiful bluegill and shellcracker, with productive water available almost any day of the year.

Seasonal patterns in Leesburg are defined by water temperature and vegetation growth. From late winter through early spring, largemouth bass move into protected coves, canals, and sandy shorelines to spawn, especially in Lake Harris, Lake Griffin, and Lake Eustis. This is prime time for big fish in skinny water, with soft plastics, lipless crankbaits, and suspending jerkbaits producing well. Crappie also stack along deep edges of grass and in open-water schools near channel drops, biting small minnows and jigs. As summer heats up, bass slide to offshore hydrilla beds, shell bars, and deeper holes in 8–15 feet, feeding best at low light; crappie and catfish follow deeper ledges and creek channels. Fall brings a strong shallow bite again as baitfish push into canals and pockets, while winter cold snaps concentrate fish on inside grass lines and deeper cuts.

Habitat types around Leesburg are diverse and worth targeting methodically. The lakes feature extensive hydrilla and eelgrass beds, isolated lily pads, cattail lines, and scattered reeds. Offshore, shell bars, stump fields, and old river channels are key bass magnets. Canals connecting neighborhoods and marinas hold both spawning and resident fish, offering wind-sheltered options on tough days. On Lake Griffin and Lake Harris, any intersection of pads, wood, and grass near a depth change can be a high-percentage spot, especially when there is visible bait activity.

Common techniques for Leesburg largemouth bass include slow presentations around vegetation and faster reaction baits on windy main-lake edges. Productive options include:

  • Texas-rigged worms and creature baits pitched to reeds, pads, and boat docks.
  • Weightless stick worms and flukes worked through holes in the grass for pressured fish.
  • Topwaters (frogs, poppers, walking baits) over mats and inside grass lines in low light.
  • Lipless and squarebill crankbaits ripped through hydrilla on main-lake flats.
  • Carolina rigs and deep-diving crankbaits dragged over shell bars and channel edges.

For crappie (speckled perch), drifting or slow-trolling small jigs and minnows along open-water contours is highly effective, especially on Lake Griffin and Lake Harris. In cooler months, key in on 8–12 foot depths near creek mouths and channel bends; in spring, shift toward reed edges and brush near spawning areas. When the bite gets finicky, downsize to 1/32 oz jigheads and add a small float to hold baits just above the fish.

Panfish action is steady much of the year. Bluegill and shellcracker feed around grass edges, docks, and sandy beds. Use red worms or crickets under a small float, or micro-jigs for a more active approach. Channel catfish and bullheads favor deeper holes, channel edges, and areas downwind of consistent bait activity; simple bottom rigs with cut bait or nightcrawlers catch plenty.

Tactical tips for Leesburg include watching wind and water clarity closely. Slightly stained water around vegetation often outfishes clear, still pockets. Start with moving baits to locate active fish on windward grass lines, then slow down with plastics when you find them. Electronics help locate offshore shell bars and crappie schools, but in shallow cover, focus on visible targets and repeat productive stretches. Rotating between lakes in the Harris Chain allows you to adjust to conditions and stay on the best bite throughout the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Leesburg area

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

Town Branch - 1.24220185409km , Dry Mill Branch - 2.23328226604km , Harrison Island - 4.2208351619km , Tuscarora Creek - 5.70614613916km , South Fork Sycolin Creek - 6.13243316748km , Sycolin Creek - 6.3720820191km , Limestone Branch - 6.5438600349km , Goose Creek Dam - 7.35772833422km , Kalnasy Dam - 7.89075467816km , Lock 25 - 8.01480660049km , Chisel Branch - 8.96294691941km , Izaak Walton League Dam - 9.18113882116km , Beaverdam Dam - 10.05279806503km , Tan Branch - 10.612252842km , Oliver Dam - 10.69705561425km , Selden Island - 10.71006682061km , Kingsley Dam - 11.0399090436km , North Fork Goose Creek - 11.31125808801km , Broad Run - 11.47228208146km , Lock 26 - 11.52702749577km , North Fork Catoctin Creek - 11.57565858401km , South Fork Catoctin Creek - 11.61311954346km , Tippecanoe Lake - 11.83598392508km , Cedar Lake - 12.11636922328km , Howsers Branch - 12.18767944336km , Alder Lake - 12.26799322246km , Woodall Dam - 12.31318161938km , Russell Branch - 12.87214212352km , Van Deventer Island - 13.57112507699km , Horsepen Branch - 13.95136407209km , Godfrey Dam - 13.99012959517km , Bell Dam - 14.02615430975km , Milltown Creek - 14.15387852873km , Luhrs Dam - 14.23404502207km , Jacks Run - 14.36947289578km , Little Monocacy River - 14.68434680393km , Monocacy River - 15.20385184744km , Cox Island - 15.54202783892km , Gore Dam - 15.59907981212km , Birdsaw Island - 15.75006312851km

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