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Janesville, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Janesville, United States ? Today is a excellent 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 Janesville, Wisconsin centers on the Rock River and a network of nearby lakes and ponds that offer year-round multi-species action. Anglers target walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish, pike, panfish, and more around Janesville’s bridges, dams, and weedlines, using a mix of classic Midwestern river and still‑water tactics. From shore-accessible spots in town to short-drive lakes, Janesville provides excellent freshwater fishing opportunities for every skill level. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:44 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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Next Full Moon in ~15 days on 26th September
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    382,085 km
    Proximity:
    55.4 %
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 Janesville
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    06:04 am - 08:04 am
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    12:11 pm - 02:11 pm
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    06:19 pm - 08:19 pm
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    11:35 pm - 01:35 am
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a New Moon at 0% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent 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 -2 hour and -18 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Fri, 11 Sep 04:45 • 42.683, -89.019
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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 Janesville

Janesville, Wisconsin fishing is dominated by the Rock River as it winds through town, backed up by small lakes, park ponds, and nearby reservoirs that round out the local angling scene. The Rock offers classic Midwestern river fishing for walleye, smallmouth, catfish, and panfish, with plenty of shore access at parks, bridges, and boat launches inside the city limits. A short drive puts you on additional bass, panfish, and pike water in area lakes and flowages.

Seasonal patterns on the Rock River around Janesville are predictable if you pay attention to water temperature and level. In early spring, pre-spawn walleye and sauger push upriver, relating to current breaks below dams, bridge pilings, and sharp bends. Jigs tipped with minnows or plastics, and small crankbaits slowly crawled along bottom, consistently take fish. As water warms into late spring and summer, smallmouth bass and channel catfish become prime targets, sliding onto rocky banks, riprap, and mid-river current seams; work these with 3–4 inch tube jigs, ned rigs, or live nightcrawlers and cut bait for cats. Fall brings another window for quality walleye and smallmouth as fish feed heavily on baitfish along deeper holes and ledges, making jig-and-minnow or blade bait presentations very effective.

Habitat and key areas around Janesville include dams, bridge abutments, outside bends, weed edges, and backwater sloughs. In town, focus on:

  • Below dams and spillways for concentrated walleye, sauger, drum, and catfish, especially during rising or stable flows.
  • Riprap and rocky shorelines for smallmouth bass and rock bass that hold tight to broken rock and current edges.
  • Slack-water pockets and eddies behind wood, islands, and pilings where panfish, juvenile gamefish, and feeding predators intersect.
  • Nearby lakes and ponds for weedline largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and occasional pike, best fished around submerged vegetation, docks, and drop-offs.

Techniques vary by species but a compact selection of baits covers most scenarios. For river walleye, carry 1/8–1/4 oz jigs, ringworm-style plastics, and a few shad-profile crankbaits that dive to 6–10 feet. Smallmouth bass respond well to downsized jigs, finesse worms, and topwaters at dawn and dusk; cast upstream and retrieve with the current to look natural. Channel catfish favor cut bait, dead shad, or nightcrawlers on slip-sinker rigs placed just off the main current seam and allowed to sit. For carp and drum along gently sloping banks, simple bottom rigs with corn or worms work reliably.

Tactical tips for Janesville revolve around reading current and adjusting to water clarity. After rains when the Rock runs high and stained, move closer to shore, upsizing baits and targeting obvious current breaks. In low, clear summer conditions, downsize line, lengthen leaders, and fish early and late in the day when light is low and gamefish are more aggressive. On area lakes, locate green weeds in 6–12 feet, then work the outer edge with slip bobbers for bluegill and crappie, or pitch weedless jigs and soft plastics for largemouth. A small selection of jig heads, live bait, and a few confidence lures is enough to stay versatile and effective on Janesville’s waters throughout the season.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Janesville 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 5 beaches and bays in this area.

Lions Beach - 1.67349121393km , Lautz Bay - 19.57410789129km , Binghams Bay - 20.21883159757km , Haights Bay - 21.24845196737km , Olsons Bay - 21.70001083066km

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

Janesville Central 1855c353 Dam - 0.70511162947km , Lions Beach - 1.67349121393km , Kiwanis Pond - 1.69132670108km , Monterey Laws1848 Dam - 1.77805149284km , Blackhawk Creek - 3.40908551097km , Markham Creek - 5.57473868346km , Spauldings Pond - 8.30599234131km , Bass Creek - 9.43358958161km , Afton WP 91 Dam - 9.83456479384km , Willies Pond - 10.97981212134km , Storrs Lake - 13.27722035366km , Shopiere Dam - 13.82626380694km , Bowers Lake - 13.97505411137km , Cranberry Marsh - 14.36437778317km , Grass Lake - 14.61704405691km , Indianford WD-60 Dam - 14.7819708587km , Yahara River - 14.92704275762km , Saunders Creek - 15.17114199845km , Fulton Dam - 16.81982217628km , Little Gibbs Lake - 16.86800543509km , Edgerton Pond - 17.35439002399km , Gibbs Creek - 18.89210106331km , Beloit Dam - 19.41526766764km , Lautz Bay - 19.57410789129km , Binghams Bay - 20.21883159757km , Muskrat Lake - 20.77084967762km , Badfish Creek - 20.77385602307km , Turtle Creek - 21.04325700404km , Little Turtle Creek - 21.18682991034km , Haights Bay - 21.24845196737km , Lake Koshkonong - 21.58518808892km , Boney Island - 21.69568289222km , Olsons Bay - 21.70001083066km , Stebbinsville WP 51 Dam - 21.87467154207km , Koshkonong Creek - 22.21460642101km , Turtle Lake - 22.24448574532km , Pearl Lake - 22.41279745636km , Sweet Lake - 22.7804474269km , Beckman Dam - 22.86395011974km , Victoria Lake - 22.90091874729km

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