Best Fishing Times in Swissvale, Pennsylvania
Today's solunar bite forecast for Swissvale — major and minor feeding periods, weather conditions, and a 7-day outlook. Times shown in local time.
Today — Tue, Jul 28
Best window: 11:21 PM to 1:21 AM
- • Full Moon — peak solunar period
- • Weather data unavailable — score based on solunar factors only
Feeding periods
| Period | Time | Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 11:21 PM – 1:21 AM | Moon overhead |
| Minor | 4:11 AM – 5:41 AM | Moonset |
| Major | 11:46 AM – 1:46 PM | Moon underfoot |
| Minor☀ boost | 7:41 PM – 9:11 PM | Moonrise |
Conditions
- Sunrise
- 6:13 AM
- Sunset
- 8:38 PM
- Moonrise
- 8:26 PM
- Moonset
- 4:56 AM
- Moon phase
- Full Moon (99%)
Live weather is temporarily unavailable — score reflects solunar factors only.
7-Day Bite Outlook for Swissvale
Tue, Jul 28
12:21 AM
Wed, Jul 29
1:10 AM
Thu, Jul 30
1:56 AM
Fri, Jul 31
2:41 AM
Sat, Aug 1
3:24 AM
Sun, Aug 2
4:07 AM
Mon, Aug 3
4:51 AM
Score = solunar strength adjusted for barometric trend, wind, cloud and precipitation. Time shown is the center of each day's best window.
Fishing in Swissvale: FAQ
When is the best time to fish in Swissvale today?
Today's strongest bite window in Swissvale is 11:21 PM to 1:21 AM (full moon). The overall bite score is 74/100 — 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 Swissvale?
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.
Fishing times near Swissvale
Before you go
Check Pennsylvania fishing regulations — license requirements, size and bag limits — before your trip.