Fishing conditions for Rancho Seco
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening
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Now, July 25
4:14 AM
humidity
61%uv index
0lowcloud cover
0%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:59AMmoon
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Rancho Seco Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Rancho Seco, 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Rancho Seco.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C) . Sunrise today: 06:00 AM, sunset: 08:22 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.5 mph (1.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 3.7 mph (1.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:26 AM.
About this spot
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Rancho Seco Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Rancho Seco, 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Rancho Seco.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C) . Sunrise today: 06:00 AM, sunset: 08:22 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.5 mph (1.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 3.7 mph (1.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:26 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Rancho Seco Lake is a reservoir at the Rancho Seco Recreation Area in Sacramento County, California, a former nuclear power plant site repurposed as a regional park and fishing destination. It offers a multi-season fishery of stocked rainbow trout in cooler months alongside year-round largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill, drawing Sacramento-area anglers to this productive suburban lake. Spot Features: Rancho Seco Lake is a reservoir at the Rancho Seco Recreation Area in Sacramento County, California, managed as a community fishing lake with regular stockings of rainbow trout in the cooler months and year-round warmwater species. Shore fishing from accessible park banks is the primary access method alongside boat rentals. Bass anglers work the vegetated coves, crappie on jigs around submerged structure, trout with Power Bait and small spinners during stocking season. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Rancho Seco Lake, with peak activity in spring during the spawning season and in fall. Black crappie are excellent in spring during the spawn. Bluegill are active through the warmer months. Rainbow trout are stocked in the cooler months when water temperatures support them, trout fishing shuts down in summer heat.
