Fish Activity for Ames

Based on fish activity forecast, today is good time to go fishing in Iowa, Ames with a fish activity scores of 41.

Best times to go fishing are the following:

From 03:28 to 05:58
From 15:51 to 18:21

Second best times to go fishing are the following:

From 12:05 to 13:35
From 20:38 to 22:08

Fish activity tip

The fish activity algorithm is calculated based on solunar theory, tides and other factors. Tides create water movement that triggers feeding behavior, while solunar periods pinpoint optimal feeding times. Additionally, falling barometric pressure, signaling approaching weather changes, increases fish activity. Our fish activity algorithm combines these factors, assisting anglers in making informed decisions for more productive fishing trips.

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Lake depths nearby Ames

Discover what’s beneath the surface in lakes near Ames, Iowa. Lake depths layer reveals detailed underwater shapes, helping you visualize drop-offs, flats, and deep holes that affect fish behavior.

Nearby lakes covered with depths map layer in Fishing Points app includeHickory Grove Lake,Little Wall Lake,Big Creek Lake,Don Williams Lake

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Weather for Ames

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Solunar for Ames

The moon phase in Ames is waxing crescent. The illumination level is at 25.0% and it has been 4.9 days since the last new moon. The current distance to the moon is 405,371 km.

Today the moon rises at 12:50 and sets at 21:23 local time.

The sunrise in Ames today is at 07:27, while the sun sets at 18:34 local time. The dawn starts at 06:59, while dusk finishes at 19:02. The zenith, which is the highest point of the sun in Ames today, is at 13:01 local time.

Solunar tip

During "major" feeding times, when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot, fish are more active due to heightened gravitational forces, leading to increased feeding activity. "Minor" feeding times, occurring when the moon is at a 90-degree angle to the sun, also result in improved fish activity.

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City: Ames

42° 2.082600′, -93° 37.196400′

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