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Planning your next fishing trip in Hollister, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, 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 Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • 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.

Hollister, California sits between the bass-rich reservoirs of the Diablo Range and the coastal trout streams feeding Monterey Bay, giving anglers a surprising variety of freshwater fishing options. From largemouth and spotted bass in nearby lakes to planted rainbow trout and migratory striped bass in connected river systems, fishing around Hollister offers year-round action for bank anglers, kayak fishermen, and boaters alike. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:43 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:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    96%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 96% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~2 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    405,236 km
    Proximity:
    1.1 %
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 Hollister
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    02:35 am - 04:35 am
  • major Time:
    10:22 am - 12:22 pm
  • minor Time:
    06:09 pm - 08:09 pm
  • major Time:
    10:49 pm - 12:49 am
All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 96% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average 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 -43 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Sat, 27 Jun 16:25 • 36.852, -121.402

Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 27 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 5 hours and 22 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:21 am 11:51 am 03:44 pm 09:47 pm AM PM 5.51 ft -0.49 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 04:21 am -0.49 ft
high 11:51 am 3.94 ft
low 03:44 pm 3.02 ft
high 09:47 pm 5.51 ft
Tide Coefficient at 11:51 am is 58
Tide Coefficient at 09:47 pm is 113
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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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
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , -0.26 ft
high: , 3.77 ft , Coeff: 52
low: , 2.89 ft
high: , 5.48 ft , Coeff: 112
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , -0.49 ft
high: , 3.94 ft , Coeff: 58
low: , 3.02 ft
high: , 5.51 ft , Coeff: 113
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , -0.62 ft
high: , 4.04 ft , Coeff: 61
low: , 3.08 ft
high: , 5.51 ft , Coeff: 113
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , -0.72 ft
high: , 4.1 ft , Coeff: 64
low: , 3.12 ft
high: , 5.51 ft , Coeff: 113
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , -0.72 ft
high: , 4.13 ft , Coeff: 65
low: , 3.08 ft
high: , 5.48 ft , Coeff: 112
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , -0.72 ft
high: , 4.2 ft , Coeff: 67
low: , 3.05 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 5.35 ft , Coeff: 107
low: , -0.62 ft
high: , 4.27 ft , Coeff: 69
low: , 2.99 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 5.15 ft , Coeff: 100
low: , -0.46 ft
high: , 4.36 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 2.85 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Hollister

Fishing near Hollister, California centers around the productive reservoirs, rivers, and smaller ponds scattered through San Benito and neighboring counties. While Hollister itself has limited in-town water, anglers typically focus on nearby lakes like San Justo (when open), Hernandez Reservoir, and larger regional waters within an easy drive such as San Luis Reservoir and the O’Neill Forebay. These systems provide excellent bass, catfish, panfish, trout, and seasonal striped bass opportunities.

Seasonal patterns drive most fishing success. In late winter and early spring, warming afternoons kick off pre-spawn bass activity in coves, creek arms, and shallow flats with submerged brush. This is prime time to throw lipless crankbaits, jerkbaits, and compact jigs along transition banks. By late spring, bass spawn in protected pockets with hard bottom; slow presentations like wacky-rigged stick worms, drop-shots, and light Texas rigs shine. Summer pushes fish deeper—target main-lake points, submerged humps, and riprap with deep-diving crankbaits and Carolina rigs early and late in the day, switching to finesse plastics as the sun gets high.

Fall around Hollister’s reservoir belt is about baitfish. Look for schooling shad on points and windblown banks; work topwaters at first light and then small swimbaits or underspins once the sun rises. Winter bassing can still be productive by downsizing your offerings and fishing slowly along steep rock, dam faces, and channel edges. For trout, the most consistent action comes in cooler months when nearby lakes receive plants or when inflowing creeks run cold and clear. Early morning and overcast days are best for shore anglers throwing inline spinners, spoons, or PowerBait on light line near the dam and main access points.

Habitat and locations around Hollister are diverse. Reservoirs feature rock banks, flooded timber, shallow coves, and long points—ideal ambush terrain for largemouth and spotted bass. Focus on visible structure first: laydowns, rocky corners, and culvert inlets. When fishing windblown shorelines, position yourself so your lure runs with or across the wind, not directly into it; this keeps your bait in the strike zone longer. In more riverine stretches and feeder creeks, look for deeper pools below riffles, undercut banks, and shade lines—prime spots for trout and the occasional smallmouth.

Catfish are a staple for Hollister-area anglers, especially during warm evenings from late spring through early fall. Target gently sloping banks, creek mouths, and the upper ends of reservoirs where current or inflow brings food. Stinkbaits, cut sardine, anchovy, or chicken liver on a simple sliding sinker rig work well. Cast out, let the rig settle, keep a semi-tight line, and allow fish time to load up the rod before setting the hook. Night or low-light hours usually produce the heaviest bites.

Panfish such as bluegill and redear sunfish thrive around weedlines, docks, and shallow brush. A tiny piece of worm or a small jig under a bobber, set just above the weed tops, is deadly and perfect for youth or beginners. Pay attention to water clarity around Hollister-area waters: in clear conditions, downsize line and lures and keep your distance from the bank; in stained or windy conditions, move in closer and use bulkier, vibration-heavy baits.

Practical tactics: keep a versatile setup—one medium-heavy baitcasting rod for jigs and larger baits and a medium spinning outfit for finesse and trout work. Match lure color to water: natural greens and shad patterns in clear reservoirs, darker or brighter hues in murky water. Wind, light level, and baitfish presence should dictate your game plan. By reading these cues and rotating between power fishing and finesse approaches, anglers based in Hollister can consistently connect with bass, trout, catfish, and panfish throughout the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Hollister area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Hollister. 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.

Hollister Waste Pond 1071 Dam - 1.85140766547km , Arroyo De Las Viboras - 7.26077548051km , Arroyo Dos Picachos - 7.26447659559km , Vessey 654 Dam - 7.54969794686km , Tres Pinos Creek - 8.24971829473km , Santa Ana Creek - 8.49887761375km , Left Fork Bird Creek - 9.89679945331km , Sulfur Creek - 12.64213431841km , Hawkins 651 Dam - 14.02846647942km , Carnadero Creek - 14.77923970855km , Tequisquita Slough - 15.07350060148km , Tar Creek - 15.15675553016km , San Benito River - 15.16839672116km , San Felipe Lake - 15.27025700929km , Ortega Creek - 15.38778024574km , Tick Creek - 15.43474941733km , Llagas Creek - 15.56435676419km , Gavilan Creek - 15.79935001493km , Towne Creek - 16.10750751602km , Harlan Creek - 16.56143546442km , Paicines 1025 Dam - 17.44828291089km , Elephant Head Creek - 17.48748868379km , Jamieson Creek - 17.51189858977km , Percolation Area 653-002 Dam - 18.23879483911km , Anzar Lake - 18.26548867636km , Uvas Creek - 18.5116959837km , J V De Laveaga 653 Dam - 18.68046202436km , Miller Slough - 19.24621182699km , Soda Lake 636 Dam - 19.33430487116km , Soda Lake - 19.41971272759km , Lagunita Lake - 19.89247292979km , Pescadero Creek - 20.32433923085km , Quarry Lake - 20.75919036412km , Star Creek - 21.97927025893km , Alamias Creek - 22.0452360787km , Los Muertos Creek - 22.86046081971km , Peabody 627 Dam - 23.02232337746km , Jacques Hanlon Creek - 23.0987712416km , South Fork Pacheco Creek - 23.57561735969km , North Fork Pacheco Creek - 23.57561735969km

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