Today's Best Fishing Times for
West Bend, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in West Bend, 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 West Bend, Wisconsin centers around the Milwaukee River and a network of productive nearby lakes, offering year-round action for warmwater and coolwater species. Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, trout, and panfish in scenic river stretches and convenient city-access sites, making West Bend a reliable base for freshwater fishing in southeast Wisconsin. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:6 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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    1%
  • New Moon - 1% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~15 days on 27th August
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:
    375,339 km
    Proximity:
    71.3 %
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 West Bend
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    12:05 am - 02:05 am
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    05:55 am - 07:55 am
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    12:43 pm - 02:43 pm
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    07:31 pm - 09:31 pm
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 1% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -35 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 13 Aug 04:19 • 43.425, -88.183
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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.
Selected Weather Station: West Bend, US
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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 West Bend

Fishing in West Bend, Wisconsin is dominated by the Milwaukee River corridor, with its mix of riffles, runs, and deep outside bends, plus a scattering of nearby lakes and ponds that round out the local options. This combination gives anglers reliable access to smallmouth bass, walleye, pike, panfish, and seasonal trout and salmon runs, all within a short drive of town.

Seasonal patterns drive most of the action. In early spring, target smallmouth bass, walleye, and pike in the Milwaukee River as water temps creep into the mid‑40s and low 50s. Focus on slow, deeper holes just below riffles and around current breaks. By late spring and early summer, smallmouth spread onto rocky flats and mid‑river boulder fields, while bluegill, crappie, and perch stack in slower backwaters and nearby lakes. Summer brings classic topwater smallmouth fishing at dawn and dusk, with midday fish sliding into shade near wood and undercut banks. Fall is prime time for big river smallmouth, pike, and walleyes as they feed heavily around current seams and drop-offs. Winter opportunities center on safe-ice panfish and pike in area lakes, and open-water river fishing whenever flows and temperatures allow.

The Milwaukee River through West Bend offers a mix of structure types: rocky riffles, mid-depth runs, and deeper outside bends with boulders and wood. Smallmouth bass are the headliner here. Work upstream or downstream from city park access points, focusing on visible current breaks—boulders, downed trees, and constricted runs. Walleye and pike tend to hold in slightly slower, deeper water on the outside of bends or below small drops. For panfish, seek quiet side channels, eddies, or connected ponds with minimal current.

Effective techniques are straightforward but reward precision. For smallmouth, carry 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads tipped with 3–4 inch soft plastics (grubs, tube baits, paddle-tails) in natural colors like green pumpkin, smoke, and brown. Cast quartering upstream, let the jig tick bottom, and hop it with short lifts, keeping contact so you feel subtle takes. Crankbaits that deflect off rock and small topwater walkers or poppers fish well in low-light summer windows. For walleye, use slightly heavier jigs, hair jigs, or live-bait style presentations slowly worked along bottom in deeper pools and holes.

Pike and incidental muskies show up around weed edges, slow pools, and backwaters. Medium to large inline spinners, jerkbaits, and spinnerbaits cast across current seams and worked just above bottom draw strikes. Use a short fluorocarbon or light wire leader to reduce bite-offs without killing action. Catfish and drum respond to simple bottom rigs with cut bait, nightcrawlers, or prepared baits fished in deeper, slower runs after dark.

Nearby lakes and ponds around West Bend are ideal for family-friendly panfish and bass action. Zero in on weedlines, docks, and submerged wood. Slip bobbers with small jigs tipped with worms or plastics produce bluegill, perch, and crappie. For largemouth, cast weedless soft plastics, wacky-rigged worms, and shallow-running crankbaits along shoreline cover, especially early and late in the day.

Tactically, West Bend anglers should think in terms of reading current and covering water efficiently. Move methodically from one current break to the next rather than camping on a single hole. Adjust jig weight to maintain bottom contact without constant snagging, and shift lure size and color with water clarity—smaller and more natural in clear conditions, larger and brighter when the river is stained. Waders, kayaks, and small boats all shine here, but careful footing and respect for changing flows are essential on the Milwaukee River.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater West Bend area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby West Bend. 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.

West Bend Dam - 0.33885822159km , Woolen Mill WP95 Dam - 1.76151973956km , Barton WP159 Dam - 1.82596155201km , Brickyard Lake - 1.96016262251km , Allis Lake - 2.63687158629km , Lake Lenwood - 2.89048785609km , Young America Dam - 3.11928779733km , Lucas Lake Dam - 3.14441323435km , Little Drickens Lake - 5.80494265945km , Quas Lake - 5.93793987392km , Miller Lake - 6.27949795283km , Little Cedar Lake - 6.54757286173km , Keowns Pond - 7.27743363157km , Ehne WP 425 Dam - 7.61573000027km , Ehne Lake - 7.71321974419km , Radtke Lake - 7.81480572708km , Proschinger Lake - 8.37267577901km , East Branch Milwaukee River - 8.37610062999km , Erler Lake - 9.20497515768km , Lent Lake - 10.28962676552km , Schwietzer Pond - 10.45151879521km , Tilly Lake - 10.77426370887km , Hasmer Lake - 10.93957571328km , Newburg Dam - 10.98414478532km , Allenton Creek - 12.0422209461km , Wayne Marsh - 12.0474439889km , Limestone Creek - 12.19963146081km , Hawthorn Lake - 12.34006259462km , Lehner Lake - 12.79381011124km , Boltonville 2WP1738 Dam - 12.83133706518km , Roeckl Lake - 13.07594940306km , West Branch Milwaukee River - 13.3858262013km , North Branch Milwaukee River - 13.54416884621km , Haack Lake - 14.26300097809km , Gough Lake - 14.66067456167km , Wayne Creek - 14.77003049572km , New Fane Millpond - 14.78422279043km , Daly Lake - 14.89722647238km , Cedarburg Bog - 14.97425536755km , Lake Twelve - 15.06778862311km

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