Fishing by the Moon

Much has been written about fishing by the Moon. Just about every outdoor magazine has some type of chart, table or calendar of the best days to fish. They claim to predict daily feeding activity of fish according to the influences of the sun and moon. But most anglers have not found this information to be consistent.

Upon analyzing data compiled from daily logs of a full time fishing guide, several real secrets were discovered. The first real secret is nothing more than knowing to the minute, when the sun and moon rise and set. This research showed that from 45 minutes before, to 45 minutes after the rise and set of either the sun and moon fish were actively feeding. These times can be found in our monthly tables.

Another big influence on catches recorded by the guide was local weather conditions. It was found that when a local weather change coincided with the rise and set of either the sun or moon a large catch was usually recorded. If you happen to be at your favorite fishing hole at sunrise just before a severe summer thunderstorm or some other weather change you should have good results.

This information combined with our “Best Fishing Days Chart” and a good location should product a great catch. We will provide the best days and times but it's up to you to find the location. There is nothing going to help you if you are fishing a “Dry Hole”.

The one day in 2009 that I would absolutely want to fish would be September 22. It should be a SUPER good day to fish. Just be sure to be at your hole when the sun and moon are rising or setting. Just hope for a thunderstorm, but there isn’t one predicted.

January 11, 12, 13, 14, 26, 27, 28, 29
February 9, 10, 11, 12, 25, 26, 27, 28
March 11, 12, 13, 14, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29
April 9, 10, 11, 12, 25, 26, 27 28
May 9, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27
June 7, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 25
July 7, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 25
August 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23
September 4, 5, 6, 7, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
October 4, 5, 6, 7, 18, 19, 20, 21
November 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19
December 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 31
September 22 should be a SUPER good day for fishing.