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Phenix City, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Phenix City, United States ? Today is a good 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.

Phenix City, Alabama offers versatile freshwater fishing centered around the Chattahoochee River and nearby reservoirs, with strong populations of bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. Anglers here can target both moving river water and still backwaters, with year-round opportunities for bank fishing, kayak fishing, and small boat tactics. From current seams below the dam to quiet oxbows and feeder creeks, Phenix City is a productive destination for anglers across skill levels. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:55 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:
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  • Visibility:
    93%
  • Waning Gibbous - 93% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    379,928 km
    Proximity:
    60.5 %
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 Phenix City
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    02:13 am - 04:13 am
  • minor Time:
    08:35 am - 10:35 am
  • major Time:
    02:29 pm - 04:29 pm
  • minor Time:
    08:23 pm - 10:23 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 Waning Gibbous at 93% 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 • Sun, 30 Aug 20:35 • 32.471, -85.001
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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 Phenix City

Fishing in Phenix City, Alabama revolves around the Chattahoochee River and its connected backwaters, offering a mix of current-driven river fishing and protected slack-water options. The primary targets are largemouth, spotted, and shoal bass, plus plentiful catfish, crappie, and sunfish. With good bank access, boat ramps, and kayak-friendly water, anglers can adapt their approach to conditions and season.

Seasonal patterns drive much of the success in Phenix City. In late winter and early spring, bass stage on channel edges, rock ledges, and current breaks as water begins to warm. Jigs, lipless crankbaits, and mid-depth crankbaits in craw and shad patterns work well along rocky banks and bridge pilings. Crappie move into coves, brush, and laydowns; small tube jigs and minnows under fixed or slip floats shine in 8–12 feet of water. By late spring, the spawn pushes bass shallow around wood, grass edges, and protected pockets; weightless soft plastics, finesse worms, and small spinnerbaits are effective.

Summer fishing in the Phenix City stretch of the Chattahoochee centers on current and low-light periods. On hot, bright days, bass hug deeper rock, ledges, and shade lines. Fish early and late with topwaters around riprap, eddies, and seam lines, then switch to Carolina rigs, shaky heads, and deep-running cranks as the sun climbs. Night fishing for catfish can be excellent: blue and channel catfish relate to deep holes, outside bends, and the base of ledges. Cut bait, chicken liver, and stink baits fished on bottom rigs with enough weight to hold in current are productive.

Fall brings some of the most consistent action. Cooling water pulls baitfish shallow, and bass chase aggressively along riprap banks, creek mouths, and points. Cover water with small squarebills, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits, keying on birds, surface activity, and bait on electronics. Crappie slide back to brush piles and channel edges; vertical jigging with 1/16–1/8 oz jigs in shad or chartreuse patterns is efficient. Winter pushes most fish deeper, but sunny afternoons can spark a shallow bite near dark rocks and slow current. Downsize presentations: jerkbaits worked slowly, finesse jigs, and tight-wobbling crankbaits stand out for bass, while catfish still take cut bait in deeper wintering holes.

Habitat and tactical tips around Phenix City revolve around reading the river. Focus on:

  • Current seams and eddies: Bass, stripers, and hybrids set up on the edges of faster water; cast upstream and drift lures naturally along the seam.
  • Riprap and bridge structure: Rock holds heat and bait; work cranks, jigs, and shaky heads down the slope and around pilings.
  • Backwater pockets and oxbows: These quieter areas are prime for largemouth, crappie, and panfish; target laydowns, brush, and grass edges.
  • Deep bends and ledges: Key catfish spots; use heavier sinkers, strong leaders, and circle hooks to anchor baits in the strike zone.

For bank anglers, concentrate on public river walks, park access points, and areas near bridges where depth and current converge. Boat and kayak anglers gain an edge by using electronics to locate bait and structural transitions. Match lure size and color to local forage—threadfin shad and small bream are primary—and adjust weight and presentation speed to the day’s flow. With an eye on seasonal movement and current, Phenix City’s river and backwater fishery offers consistent action throughout the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Phenix City area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Phenix City. 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.

Eagle Phenix Dam - 0.35234819552km , City Mills Dam - 1.17549294075km , Sherwood Creek - 2.58996454853km , Moon Lake Dam - 2.94989697599km , Asbury Dam - 4.89748578092km , Bussey Lake Dam - 5.07620375123km , Oliver Dam - 5.09109476328km , Werocoda Creek - 5.10545406033km , Wilson Pond Dam - 5.73651556093km , Lindsey Creek - 5.80316419978km , Dram Branch - 6.30902622415km , Knowels Pond Dam - 6.51819154966km , Bull Creek Watershed Dam Number 27 - 6.69175553988km , Kinnett Dam - 6.73521508205km , Cochgalechee Creek - 6.81149649522km , H H Webb Dam - 6.93633786665km , Willow Lake Dam - 7.53478178611km , Standing Boy Creek - 8.24604030795km , Crescent Lake Dam - 8.59936307508km , Byrd Island (historical) - 8.60556631262km , Bull Creek Watershed Dam Number 28 - 8.86477394453km , Bull Creek Watershed Dam Number 14 - 9.03008162643km , Bull Creek Watershed Dam Number Three - 9.11492783843km , Golden Stream Lake Dam - 9.11881670967km , Lindsey Creek Dam - 9.12643413001km , Cooper Creek Dam - 9.20769727564km , Bush Dam - 9.48182321805km , Lake Bickerstaff Dam - 9.89618220356km , Opossum Lake Dam - 10.13390474512km , C L Mullins Dam - 10.15631800615km , Edwards Pond Dam - 10.26582045773km , Bush Pond Dam - 10.49661557967km , Dudley Dam - 10.59763453993km , Upatoi Creek - 10.70559428725km , Sheppard Pond Dam - 10.83670643955km , Heiferhorn Creek - 11.17440355638km , Hudson Dam - 11.30592026507km , Blackmon Dam - 11.39826632593km , Rock Creek Cove - 11.50542385332km , Carver Park Dam - 11.53535385907km

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