Best Fishing Times for October 2025

Location: Columbus
Local Time: 07:13 pm
Timezone: America/New_York
Latitude: 39.9612
Longitude: -82.9988

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Sun and Moon

The sun will be at it's highest point at 01:19 pm. Today we have 11:29 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.

Nautical Twilight begins:

06:37 am

Sunrise:

07:34 am
Sunset:

07:04 pm

Nautical Twilight ends:

08:01 pm
Moonrise:

07:44 pm
Moonset:

09:26 am
Moon over:

02:16 am
Moon under:

02:35 pm
Visibility:

97%
Full Moon

Next New Moon in 12.550104475764 days on 21st October

Full Moon is generally a productive time for fishing - especially night fishing. Bright nights mean that many predators feed more actively during the night. During full moon the gravitational pull is in line with the gravitational pull of the sun, affecting all wildlife and increasing feeding behaviour.

Distance to earth:

363,942 km

Proximity:

98 %

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 Columbus

Full Moon: Mon, 6 Oct - 11:48 pm

Last Quarter: Mon, 13 Oct - 02:14 pm

New Moon: Tue, 21 Oct - 08:25 am

Full Moon: Wed, 5 Nov - 08:20 am

Solunar Clock

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Display Settings:

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The Solunarclock displays the best fishing times on a 24 hour clock. Green areas represent major bite times, yellow minor bite times, the center displays the moon phase and illumination (97%).

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Best fishing times:

major Time:

01:16 am - 03:16 am
minor Time:

08:26 am - 10:26 am
major Time:

01:35 pm - 03:35 pm
minor Time:

06:44 pm - 08:44 pm

All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Full Moon at 97% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.

America/New_York • Wed, 8 Oct 19:13 • 39.961, -82.999

Current Fishing Weather

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Wind Speed and Direction

Wind Direction:

Wind Speed:

Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.

Fishing Barometer

Atmospheric Pressure:

Change since midnight:

Trend for next 6 hours:

Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.

UV Effect on Fishing

UV Index:

As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.

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.

Selected Weather Station: Columbus, United States of America

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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar

Date	Major Bite Times	Minor Bite Times	Sun	Moon	Moonphase
Wed, 08 Oct	01:16 am - 03:16 am 01:35 pm - 03:35 pm	08:26 am - 10:26 am 06:44 pm - 08:44 pm	R: 07:34 am S: 07:04 pm	R: 07:44 pm S: 09:26 am	Full Moon
Thu, 09 Oct	02:10 am - 04:10 am 02:34 pm - 04:34 pm	09:47 am - 11:47 am 07:22 pm - 09:22 pm	R: 07:35 am S: 07:03 pm	R: 08:22 pm S: 10:47 am	Waning Gibbous
Fri, 10 Oct	03:09 am - 05:09 am 03:38 pm - 05:38 pm	11:07 am - 01:07 pm 08:10 pm - 10:10 pm	R: 07:36 am S: 07:01 pm	R: 09:10 pm S: 12:07 pm	Waning Gibbous
Sat, 11 Oct	04:10 am - 06:10 am 04:44 pm - 06:44 pm	12:21 pm - 02:21 pm 09:08 pm - 11:08 pm	R: 07:37 am S: 07:00 pm	R: 10:08 pm S: 01:21 pm	Waning Gibbous
Sun, 12 Oct	05:29 am - 07:29 am 05:49 pm - 07:49 pm	01:23 pm - 03:23 pm 10:16 pm - 12:16 am	R: 07:39 am S: 06:58 pm	R: 11:16 pm S: 02:23 pm	Third Quarter Moon
Mon, 13 Oct	06:29 am - 08:29 am 06:49 pm - 08:49 pm	02:12 pm - 04:12 pm 11:27 pm - 01:27 am	R: 07:40 am S: 06:57 pm	R: - S: 03:12 pm	Third Quarter Moon
Tue, 14 Oct	07:09 am - 09:09 am 07:45 pm - 09:45 pm	02:51 pm - 04:51 pm 11:27 pm - 01:27 am	R: 07:41 am S: 06:55 pm	R: 12:27 am S: 03:51 pm	Third Quarter Moon

*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

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Welcome To Fishingreminder - Your Ultimate Fishing Almanac

The aim of this website is to provide vital fishing information for planning successful fishing trips. We want to give you the best fishing almanac the internet has to offer.

Fishing is a great hobby and in order to catch fish consistently we need to consider a wide range of parameters. We need to familiarize ourselves with the habitat of the target species, look for good fishing spots, decide which tackle to use, check weather, wind and tides and make an educated guess about the best time to go fishing on a given day.

Fishingreminder is here to help you decide when to go fishing. Fish have feeding times just like us, we call them bite times. But their feeding times follow a natural rhythm of sun and moon. Because sun and moon will change during the years, months and days the bite times for each day will vary.

For that reason a specific theory was developed to describe and predict bite times. It's called the Solunar Theory. Fishingreminder uses this theory to calculate a fishing calendar based on sun and moon movements, tides and weather. We have even included knowledge from the ancient Maori fishing calendar in our calculations.

According to the Solunar Theory all wildlife and not only fish follow a similar feeding rhythm. Fishingreminder can therefore also be used for hunting and bird watching to find times of increased feeding activity.

Sometimes we are very busy with work and other commitments and don’t have time or forget to check for good fishing days regularly. Only to realize a week or so after new moon that we have just missed what could have been an epic fishing session.

That’s why Fishingreminder will scan the best fishing times for your location daily and remind you per email when you should go out fishing. Cause we know that nothing is more frustrating then to miss a great fishing opportunity.

On the site you will find Major and Minor Fishing Times, Sun and Moon information, Tide information if available and Weather info’s.

There is also a Forum, which you can use to ask people for advice or help others with your knowledge. In the Photo Section you can share your photos and show us what you caught and comment on photos. We also have an Article section and try to upload interesting articles and links to help you become an even more successful fisherman.

So have fun, explore the site and share your thoughts and catches with us.

All the best and good luck to everyone!

Comments

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5 months ago by glenn 1

Like this app use to plan ahead ahead

5 months ago by Ray Drage

I'm liking the app so far

5 months ago by Stan_1

Major bite is on target

5 months ago by Greg Golden

Dead on man great on your fishing trends

5 months ago by Nicole Boreham

Thank you for your website I love fishing and I always check your website before I go fishing Invaluable

5 months ago by Clifford Chateau 1

Spot on, my go to app when planning a trip.

5 months ago by Kitchen coyote

Tried this last Saturday and it was bang on!

5 months ago by Teko2

Great to be back on the site…keep up the great info…so spot on!

4 months ago by Dalv

Thanks for having me.

4 months ago by Scott Kenington

How do I get the app

4 months ago by Reggie_1

Hello there Reggie here thanks 👍 much for fish reminder apps I always consult with y'all everytime before I go fishing I finally found an app that really makes sense thank you for your hospitality

4 months ago by Stuart75

Thanks guys for all.your handwork making it easy and simple to know when it is the best time for a spot of fishing.

3 months ago by Gretchen

I use this site every day. I love it!

3 months ago by Danilo Peralta

This is a scientific guide for fishing enthusiasts like me. Thanks

3 months ago by HogsMilkforTrout

Anyone fish big trout?

3 months ago by Kerr

This app really helps me to maximize my fishing time.

3 months ago by Maryann Hunter

Very helpful! Have to stay off my feet per doctor's orders I am 68 years old having a knee problem but I pass along my information to my best friend across the street they are teenagers and they have done good with your information

3 months ago by Mackerel 6

When is the best time to catch mackerel

3 months ago by J.Rabbit

Where do I find the app?

3 months ago by Ou groote

Thanks it's fishing time again

3 months ago by Grunter Hunter

My friend, Stuart 75, and I first consult with this app. Then we decide what spot we going to fish. Believe me that this app are a vital part of my fishing toolbox the last few years 🎣 Tight lines 👍👍

2 months ago by gerald rodgers

All of a sudden I am only able to see the current day forecast. I am able to see previous days but no longer able to see future days as I use too?

2 months ago by Mark Totzke

Hi Gerald, not sure - it works on my end, did you try and refresh the page?

2 months ago by Tom Terrific

Just checking🎣🎣times. Rain has let up need to get out!

2 months ago by Christiansdad

I just registered to be as informed as possible. I have it done much fishing in Florida at all. I’ve been promising my two sons to start going more and spending time with them. They love fishing as much as I do. I’m looking forward to being informed and having more fun catching and releasing fish.

2 months ago by Pete Olsen 1

If your app is not working as expected, try cleaning the cache.

2 months ago by Sunshinespice

Thanks for helping me

2 months ago by Muzza1972

Just wondering how much it is to buy a fishseeker . Kind regards Vanessa

2 months ago by Mark Totzke

Hi Vanessa, we don't sell fishing gear here. But you can find the website if you search for fishseeker on google. It seems to go for $399NZD at the moment.

2 months ago by Asaad S Shalbi

Hi, glad to join you here.

1 month ago by Buggie

Saw that someone used app here in Galveston. Thought give it try for fishing from my yak. Don't like that it has a drop down ad that covers the app install option. If someone wasn't paying attention they click on that ad thinking it was fishing reminder

1 month ago by Gene MacKenzie

Great site works well thx

1 month ago by Mark Totzke

Hi Buggie, when you login with a free account there are only banner ads and no more drop down ads and with a premium account there are no ads at all.

1 month ago by craigllewellen

I fish the lower Logan river and out to jumpinpin. I find the app works pretty good and usually refer to it before planning a day out.

1 month ago by Edgardo Cisneros

Hello ; de anyone know where is the best place to for sure get a bite in Alviso CA from shore?

1 month ago by Jam1e1ee

I'm a UK based carp fisherman and I'm super excited that five of my seven days fishing in September are excellent days. I cannot express how happy this makes me, so if I catch nothing, I've at least had that feeling leading up to it and getting into the great outdoors instead of slogging away for people I would never choose as friends.

1 month ago by Siuki Hui

Could you tell me the best place for drone fishing in Auckland

3 weeks ago by Jim Lehman

thank you! I live in Florida, Ft. Pierce area. I have a time zone same as new york, Eastern Standard time. Under the explanation under Solunar Tables,it says -4 hours for the time offset. At the top of the explanation it says same as new york. Do I have a time offset here in Eastern Time Zone? Are the major bite and milnor bites same as EST?

2 weeks ago by Kitty Riblets

I love the fact that you told me in a couple of days there will be an excellent fishing day in my region - helps me big time ! TY >^..^<

2 weeks ago by Caroline Webb

I LOVE FISHING WITH MY GRANDFATHER

1 week ago by Tyster

I really enjoy fishing, but; I LOVE it when actually catch fish!! It's a bit like gambling - you don't always win, but the 'chase' is soooooo addictive 😜!!

1 week ago by fisherja

Very good site, I love it

1 week ago by Beatsworkin

Great catch today even though it said poor day on the fishing calendar. You never know just out and give it go.

1 week ago by Katie Jones

Good to know @beatsworkin and I love ur name btw

1 week ago by Cavezzman

The weather forecasters seem a bit off. Does any one else notice it

6 days ago by Gary McMurdie

Yes, the seven day fishing weather has gone crazy

6 days ago by Mark Totzke

Good catch guys, I had a bit of a hickup on the the latest update. Weather is fixed and back to normal. Thanks you for reporting this!

6 days ago by Drake Welch

How do I get your APP to load on my Android phone?

6 days ago by Mark Totzke

Hi Drake, you can either install the Fishing Times App from the Playstore (link on bottom of this page) or just use this the website in your Android Browser. The website is mobile friendly and has more features than the app.

3 days ago by Towanda Jones

Out getting that last days of crabbing hope they running 🏃‍♀️ good

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