Today's Best Fishing Times for
Gillette, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Gillette, 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 near Gillette, Wyoming centers on productive prairie reservoirs and warmwater lakes loaded with walleye, trout, and panfish. Anglers focus on destinations like Keyhole Reservoir, Dalbey Memorial (Gillette) Lake, and surrounding ponds for year-round action, from open-water trolling to hardwater ice fishing. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:25 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.
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  • Visibility:
    83%
  • Waning Gibbous - 83% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,405 km
    Proximity:
    14.8 %
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 Gillette
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:
    03:11 am - 05:11 am
  • minor Time:
    07:46 am - 09:46 am
  • major Time:
    03:31 pm - 05:31 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:17 pm - 01:17 am
All times are displayed in the America/Denver timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 83% 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 -3 hour and -5 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Denver • Thu, 4 Jun 01:05 • 44.291, -105.502
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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 Gillette

Fishing in Gillette, Wyoming revolves around a network of high-plains reservoirs, city lakes, and prairie ponds that offer surprisingly diverse opportunities. Within easy driving distance, Keyhole Reservoir, Dalbey Memorial Lake in Gillette, and several smaller impoundments provide strong fisheries for walleye, trout, bass, pike, and panfish. Wind, water clarity, and fast-changing weather define the local pattern more than anything, so success comes from staying mobile and adapting to conditions.

Seasonally, spring and fall are prime windows around Gillette. As ice comes off Keyhole Reservoir and local ponds, walleye move shallow to feed and stage. Casting jig-and-minnow combinations or soft plastics to wind-blown points, rocky shorelines, and flooded brush is highly effective early. Trout in Dalbey Memorial (Gillette) Lake and other stocked waters cruise the banks; spinners, small spoons, and PowerBait under a sliding sinker account for quick limits when water temps are cool. Fall brings another aggressive feed: trolling crankbaits over main-lake points and breaklines at Keyhole can produce some of the heaviest walleye and pike of the year.

Summer patterns on the prairie can be tough during mid-day heat and bright skies, but fish remain very catchable by focusing on low light. Early and late, work topwaters and spinnerbaits for bass around riprap, submerged brush, and marina structure. As the sun climbs, walleye and perch often slide deeper off points and humps; bottom-bouncers with crawler harnesses or slow-death rigs pulled along contour lines are consistent producers. For family-friendly fishing in Gillette itself, float a nightcrawler under a slip bobber in Dalbey Lake for rainbow trout, perch, and panfish, paying attention to subtle depth changes or the edges of weed beds.

Winter ice fishing is a big part of the Gillette-area scene. Once the ice is safe on Keyhole Reservoir and nearby ponds, anglers target walleye at dawn and dusk along submerged points and off creek channels. Jigging spoons tipped with minnow heads, glow jigs, and deadsticks with live bait are standard setups. During the day, work smaller tungsten jigs and plastics for perch and panfish in 15–30 feet, moving frequently to stay on active schools. For stocked trout in city waters, focus on the first and last two hours of light; small spoons and bright jigs just off bottom can outfish stationary baits.

Understanding habitat is crucial around Gillette. Water is generally stained to lightly turbid, so reaction baits and rattling lures often outperform more subtle offerings, especially in wind. Target key structure: wind-blown shorelines, rocky points, submerged timber, and transitions from mud to rock. On featureless banks, even slight irregularities—a small rock pile, a brush clump, or a sharper drop—concentrate fish. A simple depth finder and GPS mapping, even on a small boat or kayak, dramatically speeds up the learning curve on larger reservoirs.

Tactically, keep your tackle straightforward and versatile. A medium spinning rod with 10–15 lb braided line and a fluorocarbon leader covers jigs, live bait rigs, and light crankbaits. Add a medium-heavy setup for larger pike and bass lures. In the often-windy conditions around Gillette, heavier jigs (1/4–3/8 oz) and slightly larger blades on spinners help maintain bottom contact and feel. Above all, stay mobile: change depths, adjust presentations to water clarity and wind, and don’t hesitate to move spots until you mark bait and active fish. This pragmatic approach consistently produces around Gillette’s reservoirs and local lakes.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Gillette area

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

Gillette Dam - 1.2292572063km , Burlington Lake - 1.28393032433km , Gillete Fishing Lake Dam - 3.19192867798km , Antelope Butte Creek - 4.27059076207km , Gregersen Dam - 5.75474470344km , Stonepile Creek - 5.78670418172km , Ditto Lake - 6.82819922665km , Wyodak Ash Pond Dam - 8.77960993073km , Garner Lake - 11.87380370674km , Rix Dam - 12.13531592275km , Baumfalk Dam - 12.9424106301km , Rawhide Mine Main Dam - 13.65521279666km , Rourke Number 1 Dam - 14.57319145698km , Lone Tree Prong - 15.08245776714km , Nine T Bar Creek - 15.08565518403km , Tanner Number 1 Dam - 15.16571087333km , Pearson Dam - 15.17456116362km , Dry Fork Little Powder River - 15.23487019147km , Koch Dam - 15.4374794702km , Little Rawhide Creek - 15.68511031296km , Road Prong - 16.05248532884km , Stone Number 2 Dam - 16.39369369433km , Dry Donkey Creek - 16.87545477758km , Raw Hide Dam - 16.9401124231km , Rawhide Dam - 16.9401124231km , South Bar Creek - 16.99659704721km , Little Pasture Creek - 17.88315480746km , East Prong Deer Creek - 18.69180244231km , Stone Number 1 Dam - 19.02989559051km , Bluegate Creek - 19.96194672421km , East Fork Wild Horse Creek - 20.23122642504km , Truman Dam - 21.0276184739km , Myrtle Dam - 21.18299567728km , Worth Dam - 22.07971196079km , Kingsbury Creek - 22.14001852162km , Windmill Creek - 22.20216448087km , Hoe Creek - 22.7269791362km , Caballo Dam - 22.88398546106km , Bone Pile Creek - 22.98259974084km , Boyken Number 2 Dam - 23.02464275502km

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