January
Cold, slow water. Target deeper pools and slow runs midday when water warms 2–4°F. Midges and small streamers shine.
Target species: Trout, walleye, panfish (ice)
Fishing Calendar
A modern fisherman's almanac. See the best fishing days every month, target species, hatches, and solunar peaks — then tap into your real-time forecast for today's conditions.
February
Pre-spawn staging. Fish stack near deeper wintering holes and on warm afternoons. Watch the barometer.
Target species: Trout, bass (pre-spawn), walleye
March
First real bite of the year. Snowmelt bumps flows; blue-winged olives and stoneflies start hatching.
Target species: Trout, walleye, crappie
April
Spring spawn for bass and walleye. Streamers and jigs near gravel; trout key on caddis and baetis.
Target species: Bass, walleye, trout
May
Prime month almost everywhere. Stable temps, big hatches (caddis, salmonfly, sulfurs), aggressive fish.
Target species: All freshwater species
June
Top dry-fly fishing of the year on most rivers. Pre-dawn and last-light windows extend bite times.
Target species: Trout, bass, pike, musky
July
Hot middays push fish deep. Fish dawn and dusk solunar windows hard. Terrestrials (hoppers, ants) crush.
Target species: Bass, panfish, carp; early/late trout
August
Low, warm water on most rivers — fish tailwaters, tributaries, or stillwater. Hopper-dropper rigs work.
Target species: Bass, panfish, carp, tailwater trout
September
Fall transition. Brown trout pre-spawn aggression, fall baitfish migrations, big-streamer time.
Target species: Brown trout, bass, pike, musky
October
Arguably the best month for trophy fish. Cooler temps, fewer crowds, fish feeding heavily before winter.
Target species: Brown trout, musky, walleye, smallmouth
November
Streamer season peaks. Slower presentations, deep swings, BWO hatches on overcast days.
Target species: Trout, steelhead, walleye
December
Tailwater trout fisheries shine while freestone rivers freeze. Midges, small nymphs, slow water.
Target species: Tailwater trout, ice species
How to use a fishing calendar
A calendar tells you the season; a solunar forecast tells you the hour. Use this page to plan trips weeks ahead — picking the right month for your target species — then check Fish Tech's daily forecast the morning of to lock in the best windows on the water.
Best fishing days this month
The strongest feeding days every month are tied to the new and full moon phases, when major solunar windows align with sunrise and sunset. Fish Tech's Fishing Forecast surfaces those days automatically for any U.S. river or lake.
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