A fishing calendar? No, I just go fishing when I feel like it. That’s what you’re probably thinking, it’s what we used to think also. Who needs a fishing calendar? Well they’re around for a reason! Fish a pretty temperamental. They change their habits based on air and water temperatures, distance of an approaching storm, change in atmospheric pressure, water color, time of day, season. There are tons of factors you might not consider when you’re out fishing. To have the best chance of catching anything, try using a fishing calendar!
Farmer’s Almanac Fishing Calendar
Farmer’s Almanac is known for assisting with farming, but did you know they have a fishing calendar? Their chart tells you whether days are poor, fair, good, or best for fishing. Their secret fish formula is used to come up with these ratings. Test them out and see if they hold up.
This website will take your location and come up with a rating for how well the fishing should be that day. They will determine which exact times will have “Good Activity” and “Excellent Activity”. There is also information on the rising and setting of the moon, moon illumination percentage and which phase the moon is in. Check out ratings for the month and see which days are worth heading out on the water.
Bassmaster Lunar Calendar
Bassmaster is known for their bass fishing information. Their lunar calendar goes day by day, rating each on a scale from Poor to Excellent out of a total of 100 points, the higher the value the better day for fishing. Each day also includes moon rise and set times, moon phases, as well as the primary times the moon is overhead and underfoot.
Game and Fish Magazine Fishing Calendar
Game and Fish Magazine went above and beyond with their fishing calendar. They created one for major fishing states and regions. Each region offers 3 top spots each month, so 36 fishing spots per state or region. There are more than 1000 spots across the US! There are also tips and tactics for a higher chance of getting a bite or two.
Along with your fishing calendar, we suggest grabbing a Waterproof Chart for your local area. Whether it’s a lake, offshore, or inshore, we likely have a navigation chart with excellent fishing information. We ask local charter fishermen for their top spots so every chart has insider knowledge to help you catch more fish.
