Numerous factors influence fish -feeding: tides, barometric pressure, wind, storms, water temperature and bait migration. One consistent marker is the solunar tables, which predict feeding times in a 24-hour cycle. Ignored by far too many anglers, those who follow the tables consistently catch fish.

How accurate is solunar for fishing?

In a recent study, a solunar table proved to be relatively accurate at identifying peak activity times of whitetail bucks (Sullivan et al. 2016). ... While a solunar table may dictate an increase in activity due to a full moon, if the night is cloudy or there is inclement weather, wildlife may not be as active as expected.

What moon phase is best for fishing?

Fishing is said to be best during the time between a new Moon and a full Moon. This is what the Almanac's Best Fishing Days are based on. For customized Moon phase times, see our Moon Phase Calendar.