Fishing conditions for Lake Barton
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, December 18
5:07 AM
humidity
93%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
05:22AMmoon
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Lake Barton Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Barton, 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 Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Saturday (2 PM peak), and Today (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Barton.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 32°F (0°C) . Sunrise today: 07:21 AM, sunset: 04:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
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 30.27 inHg (769 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:22 AM and moonset at 2:45 PM.
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Fishing info
Top species in this area
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Experience
The fishing spot offers a mixed experience. It is known for species like bass, bullhead, and catfish, and provides amenities such as parking and picnic areas, which contribute to a family-friendly, peaceful setting. The presence of boat ramps facilitates access to water for boat fishing. Fishers often achieve consistent catches of bullheads and catfish. Nonetheless, notable issues are present, such as reports of overfishing and stock depletion due to bucket collectors, as well as occurrences of low fish availability or smaller fish sizes.
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Tips
Bank fishing is common at this spot. Utilizing red worms is effective for catfish, while fake minnows are recommended for bass. Employing fly rods with dragonfly lures can also yield success. The use of artificial lures and live bait is widespread. Due to potential stock depletion caused by significant fish removal, fishing outcomes may be unpredictable.
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Fishing seasons
The fishing spot experiences a range of temperatures, from about 31.8°F in January to 85°F in July. The warm conditions during July and August are ideal for fishing, though summer heat peaking at 85°F can impact fish activity. Despite moderate yearly precipitation, low rainfall in the fall, specifically October, provides favorable fishing conditions. Calm wind speeds between 8.9-13.4 mph are prevalent, with minimal disturbance from high winds. However, increased precipitation in December could affect fishing quality.
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Lake Barton Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Barton, 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 Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Saturday (2 PM peak), and Today (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Barton.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 32°F (0°C) . Sunrise today: 07:21 AM, sunset: 04:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
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 30.27 inHg (769 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:22 AM and moonset at 2:45 PM.
Fishing regulations for Lake Barton
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1 m/s, East
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1 m/s, East
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