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Planning your next fishing trip in Salem, 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.

Fishing in Salem, Oregon centers around the productive Willamette River, nearby tributaries, and close access to coastal and Cascade lakes. Anglers target salmon, steelhead, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, trout, sturgeon, panfish, and warmwater species in diverse habitats ranging from urban riverfronts to secluded reservoirs. With year-round opportunities and varied water types, Salem is a strategic base for anglers across the Willamette Valley. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:15 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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    Nautical Twilight ends:
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  • Visibility:
    92%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 92% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    405,315 km
    Proximity:
    0.9 %
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 Salem
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    02:13 am - 04:13 am
  • major Time:
    10:05 am - 12:05 pm
  • minor Time:
    05:57 pm - 07:57 pm
  • major Time:
    10:27 pm - 12:27 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 Waxing Gibbous at 92% 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 -2 hour and -11 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 26 Jul 16:45 • 37.293, -80.055
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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 Salem

Fishing in Salem, Oregon revolves around the Willamette River corridor, a major migratory route for salmon and steelhead and a strong multi-species fishery right in town. From the Wallace Marine Park shoreline and riverfront access to nearby reservoirs like Detroit Lake and Silverton-area ponds, anglers can find productive water within a short drive of downtown. Understanding seasonal movements and the river’s structure is key to consistent success.

Seasonal patterns around Salem are defined by salmon and steelhead runs and by water temperatures for warmwater species. Spring brings upriver Chinook and a mix of holdover and stocked trout in nearby lakes and ponds. As flows stabilize, bass and panfish become active in backwaters, sloughs, and slower side channels. Summer is prime time for smallmouth bass in the main Willamette along riprap, mid-river rock, and current seams, while early and late in the day produce best under bright conditions. Fall sees coho and Chinook moving through, with bonus action from aggressive smallmouth and walleye. Winter is largely about steelhead in the Willamette system and nearby tributaries, along with deep-water trout tactics in reservoirs when accessible.

Key habitat types in the Salem reach include gravel bars, submerged rock piles, bridge pilings, wing dams, and current breaks created by islands and logjams. Salmon and steelhead travel along channel edges, seams, and deeper troughs, while smallmouth often hold on rocky points, ledges, and boulder fields. Largemouth and panfish relate more to weeds, wood, and quieter side water, including marinas and back-eddies. Local ponds and small lakes provide weedlines, docks, and drop-offs that concentrate stocked trout in spring and panfish throughout the warm months.

Effective techniques are highly species- and season-specific:

  • Salmon and steelhead: In the main Willamette, trolling spinners, plugs, and herring (where permitted) is common for Chinook, especially at controlled trolling speeds along travel lanes. Bank anglers favor drifted or suspended baits, hardware, and spoons in travel slots and tailouts. For steelhead, side-drifting soft plastics, beads, and bait, as well as twitching jigs or casting spinners in riffles and runs, can be productive when flows are favorable.
  • Trout: Nearby lakes and reservoirs fish well with inline spinners, small spoons, and dough baits fished off the bottom or under a sliding rig. Trolling small flashers with spinners or flies at low speeds is effective on larger reservoirs. Light line and small hooks often make a noticeable difference in Salem’s clear stillwaters.
  • Bass and warmwater fish: Smallmouth in the Willamette respond to 3–4 inch soft-plastic grubs, tubes, and ned-style baits worked along rock and current breaks. Crankbaits and jerkbaits cover water quickly in spring and fall. Largemouth in ponds and backwaters prefer soft-plastic worms, topwater frogs around vegetation, and jigs pitched to wood cover. Bluegill and crappie are readily taken on small jigs, micro-plastics, and worms under a float near structure.
  • Sturgeon and bottom species: Deep bends, holes below gravel bars, and tailouts below structure hold sturgeon and catfish. Heavy sinkers to hold bottom and fresh bait on stout gear are standard, with bites often peaking during stable flow periods.

Tactical tips for Salem anglers include watching river levels and clarity closely, as the Willamette’s flow changes quickly with upstream rain and snowmelt. Slight color in the water often improves salmon, steelhead, and smallmouth fishing compared to ultra-clear conditions. Boat anglers gain access to more precise current seams and deep travel lanes, but bank anglers can target necked-down areas, points, and inside bends where fish are forced closer to shore. Downsizing line, using natural colors in clear water, and switching to brighter or more vibrating lures as visibility drops will improve consistency. Rotating between the main river, smaller ponds, and higher-elevation reservoirs allows anglers based in Salem to stay on active fish every month of the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Salem area

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

Spring Lake Branch - 1.78558749818km , Snyders Branch - 1.85025312135km , Mill Race - 2.27778848872km , Gish Branch - 2.36826986287km , Horners Branch - 3.33481267403km , Barnhardt Creek - 4.22241539931km , Spring Valley Lake Dam - 5.11844799328km , Windsor Lake Dam - 5.2533077301km , Mud Lick Creek - 5.90036723434km , Jumping Run Creek - 6.96826245039km , Big Bear Rock Branch - 7.06945731606km , Loch Haven Lake Dam - 7.44457475608km , Stypes Branch - 7.80770974135km , Little Bear Rock Branch - 7.83385456016km , Callahan Branch - 8.07850847656km , Cave Spring Branch - 8.80265645707km , Murray Run - 9.54997490915km , Ore Branch - 10.15826555384km , Horse Pen Branch - 10.85921735145km , Carvin Creek - 11.48612737395km , Carvins Cove Dam - 12.03598376748km , Dividing Spring Creek - 12.21860889958km , Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam - 12.79039368493km , Garnand Branch - 12.92635180625km , Tinker Creek - 13.67641095387km , Haymaker Branch - 13.87294199544km , Buchanan Branch - 14.3953321568km , Angell Branch - 14.90086490327km , Orchard Dam - 15.27702600391km , South Fork Roanoke River - 15.37415890322km , North Fork Roanoke River - 15.39607931526km , Pickles Branch - 15.56295883753km , McAfee Run - 16.31265819052km , Niagara Power Plant Dam - 16.48195448851km , Niagara Dam - 16.52141088553km , Cook Creek - 16.77339008817km , South Fork Maggodee Creek - 16.85590676603km , North Fork Maggodee Creek - 16.85590676603km , Lemons Run - 17.19553245785km , Coyner Branch - 18.00433122571km

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