Fishing conditions for South Bass Island
07:48
18:43
Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning and afternoon
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Now, October 20
5:40 PM
humidity
68%uv index
0lowcloud cover
98%visibility
24kmmoon rise
15:40AMmoon
new moon
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South Bass Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in South Bass Island, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Sunday (2 PM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak) and Friday (11 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in South Bass Island.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 07:48 AM, sunset: 06:43 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 15.1 mph (6.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.33 inHg (770 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 3:40 PM and moonset at 12:32 AM.
About this spot
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South Bass Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in South Bass Island, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Sunday (2 PM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak) and Friday (11 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in South Bass Island.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 07:48 AM, sunset: 06:43 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 15.1 mph (6.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.33 inHg (770 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 3:40 PM and moonset at 12:32 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026South Bass Island is the heart of the world's greatest walleye fishery in western Lake Erie. (Alternate entry, see also Spot 340539 Put-in-Bay.) Spot Features: South Bass Island in Ottawa County, Ohio, home to Put-in-Bay, is the epicenter of the world-famous western Lake Erie walleye fishery, with the island surrounded by shallow, productive lake waters supporting walleye, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and white bass. This is a duplicate/alternate entry (see also 340539 Put-in-Bay). Seasonality: Walleye and yellow perch are the primary targets at South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay area) in Ottawa County, Ohio, on Lake Erie year-round (duplicate/alternate entry - see also 340539), with walleye best in spring and fall and perch most productive in summer and fall. Smallmouth bass are spring and summer fish on rocky structure.
