Best Fishing Times in Florence, Alabama
Today's solunar bite forecast for Florence — major and minor feeding periods, weather conditions, and a 7-day outlook. Times shown in local time.
Today — Tue, Aug 11
Best window: 11:02 AM to 1:02 PM
- • New Moon — peak solunar period
- • Weather data unavailable — score based on solunar factors only
Feeding periods
| Period | Time | Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | 3:53 AM – 5:23 AM | Moonrise |
| Major | 11:02 AM – 1:02 PM | Moon overhead |
| Minor☀ boost | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Moonset |
Conditions
- Sunrise
- 6:08 AM
- Sunset
- 7:43 PM
- Moonrise
- 4:38 AM
- Moonset
- 7:15 PM
- Moon phase
- New Moon (2%)
Live weather is temporarily unavailable — score reflects solunar factors only.
7-Day Bite Outlook for Florence
Tue, Aug 11
12:02 PM
Wed, Aug 12
12:30 AM
Thu, Aug 13
1:23 AM
Fri, Aug 14
2:12 AM
Sat, Aug 15
2:58 AM
Sun, Aug 16
3:43 AM
Mon, Aug 17
4:28 AM
Score = solunar strength adjusted for barometric trend, wind, cloud and precipitation. Time shown is the center of each day's best window.
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Fishing in Florence: FAQ
When is the best time to fish in Florence today?
Today's strongest bite window in Florence is 11:02 AM to 1:02 PM (new moon). The overall bite score is 69/100 — good. Major feeding periods follow the moon's overhead and underfoot passes; minors follow moonrise and moonset.
What are major and minor feeding periods?
Solunar theory holds that fish feed most actively when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 90 minutes). Windows that overlap sunrise or sunset are historically the strongest.
Does weather change the bite in Florence?
Yes. A falling barometer ahead of a front typically triggers heavy feeding, while a sharp rise after a front slows it. Light wind that ripples the surface and cloud cover both extend feeding activity. Our daily score combines these factors with the solunar calendar.
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Before you go
Check Alabama fishing regulations — license requirements, size and bag limits — before your trip. Planning further out? See the Alabama best-fishing-days calendar.