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Hernando, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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Planning your next fishing trip in Hernando, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Hernando, Florida offers outstanding access to both freshwater and inshore Gulf fishing, with the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes, the Withlacoochee River, and nearby coastal marshes all within easy reach. Anglers target trophy largemouth bass, plentiful crappie, and hard-fighting inshore saltwater species around Hernando, making it a yearโ€‘round fishing destination for boat, kayak, and bank fishermen alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:32 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.
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  • Visibility:
    84%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~4 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    401,763 km
    Proximity:
    9.2 %
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 Hernando
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    01:20 am - 03:20 am
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    08:37 am - 10:37 am
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    03:54 pm - 05:54 pm
  • major Time:
    09:07 pm - 11:07 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -21 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago โ€ข Thu, 25 Jun 07:15 โ€ข 34.824, -89.994
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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.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Hernando

Fishing in Hernando, Florida centers on a diverse mix of lakes, rivers, and easy access to the Gulf shallows, giving anglers a wide range of options within a short drive. The Hernando area is anchored by the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes and the Withlacoochee River, plus a maze of canals and backwaters that hold fish 12 months a year. Nearby coastal launches toward Hernando Beach and the Nature Coast flats expand opportunities for redfish, trout, and other inshore gamefish.

Seasonal patterns drive much of the fishing strategy around Hernando. From late winter through spring, largemouth bass push shallow into canals, marsh edges, and protected coves to spawn. This is prime time for sightโ€‘fishing with soft plastic stickbaits, floating worms, and lightly weighted creature baits pitched around pads, reeds, and cypress knees. Crappie fishing peaks in the cooler months, with fish staging along channel edges and congregating in open water over submerged brush; slowโ€‘trolled jigs and small live minnows are consistent producers.

Summer fishing shifts toward early and late in the day as water temperatures climb. Bass in Tsala Apopka and the Withlacoochee gravitate to deeper holes, outside grass lines, and shaded cover. Carolinaโ€‘rigged plastics, deepโ€‘running crankbaits, and punching heavy vegetation with compact soft plastics excel once the sun is up. Panfish such as bluegill and shellcracker school on shell bars, weedline points, and along the edges of canals; small worms or crickets under a float are simple and effective. Catfish action stays strong at night on cut bait or chicken liver fished on the bottom in deeper holes and around bends.

Fall often brings one of the most stable bites in Hernando. Cooling water pulls bass to feed aggressively on shad and shiners along mainโ€‘lake grass lines, river current breaks, and creek mouths. Burning lipless crankbaits, swimming jigs, and topwater walking baits over submerged vegetation can trigger quality fish. Crappie and bream begin to regroup on deeper structure, making vertical jigging around bridge pilings, brush, and dropโ€‘offs a reliable pattern.

Habitat and locations around Hernando are varied. The Tsala Apopka Chain features shallow marshes, scattered lily pads, cypress trees, and residential canals that all hold fish. Focus on transitionsโ€”where open water meets thicker vegetation, or where canals meet main lakes. The Withlacoochee River provides current seams, outside bends, laydowns, and undercut banks that attract bass and catfish. Side channels and backwaters are excellent spots during high water or when boat traffic is heavy.

Techniques and tactics are best kept versatile. Carry a mix of powerโ€‘fishing and finesse setups: a mediumโ€‘heavy casting rod for spinnerbaits, jigs, and Texas rigs; a medium spinning outfit for small plastics and live bait. In the darker, tanninโ€‘stained water common to this region, darker soft plastic colors like junebug, blackโ€‘blue, and watermelon red tend to stand out. For crappie, small tube jigs in chartreuse, white, and pink fished slowly at the proper depth can outโ€‘fish live bait when the bite is tentative.

For anglers willing to make a short run toward the coast, Hernando is a convenient jumpingโ€‘off point for inshore Gulf fishing. The shallow grass flats, oyster bars, and creek mouths along the nearby Nature Coast hold redfish, spotted seatrout, snook, and seasonal tarpon. Target redfish by casting weedless spoons and soft plastic paddletails along mangrove edges and oyster bars on a moving tide. Trout frequent sandy potholes in the grass; drift these areas while bouncing soft plastics or suspending twitch baits just off the bottom. The combination of rich freshwater systems and accessible inshore saltwater makes Hernando a highly productive base for anglers focused on consistent action throughout the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Hernando area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.

Camp Creek - 10.60060171698km , Sunfish Bay - 14.85217696983km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Hernando. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Hernando Sewage Lagoon Dam - 2.17562926122km , Libscomb Pond Dam - 2.45105380297km , Tom Milan Pond Dam - 2.53863789832km , McInguale Lake Dam - 2.81295886319km , W A Sanders Pond Dam - 3.94517726645km , T Caffey Robertson Lake Dam - 4.01836941349km , Banks Land and Cattle Company Pond Dam - 4.18742155755km , M J Simmons Pond Dam - 4.39326743474km , Ross Franks Pond Dam - 4.61709153073km , N B Gray Pond Dam - 4.85718881579km , R E Selph Pond Dam - 5.42652077691km , Tom Clifton Pond Dam - 7.00864227525km , Dorothy Jones Pond Dam - 7.90170030317km , Bill Wallace Lake Dam - 8.42897539707km , J A Whitten Lake Dam - 9.26405298046km , Buena Vista Lakes Dam - 10.07346419665km , Buena Vista Lake Dam - 10.23135638473km , Camp Creek - 10.60060171698km , J F Conger Pond Dam - 10.71222834715km , Bean Patch Creek - 11.21718209833km , Beartail Creek - 11.24916079667km , Mussacuna Creek - 12.48144191019km , Hickahala Creek - 13.281031264km , Jordan Creek - 13.41337390464km , J A Earnheart Pond Dam - 13.4659202684km , Little Jordan Creek - 13.58873956221km , Short Branch - 13.72248097974km , Arkabutla Dam - 14.02055324543km , Coldwater Lagoon Dam - 14.73454125823km , Sunfish Bay - 14.85217696983km , R O Dees Pond Dam - 15.3473917915km , Doctor J Cash King Lake Dam - 15.39942437406km , Haas-Rush Lake Dam - 15.48517197309km , Buttermilk Creek - 15.88124815743km , Little Beartail Creek - 16.2390736333km , Chickasaw Council Boy Scout Lake Dam - 16.73175854905km , Sam Creek - 16.93225819068km , M F Harris Pond Dam - 16.95189743024km , Charles Long Pond Dam - 16.97263771944km , Harry Madision Pond Dam - 16.99229430268km

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