Fishing conditions for Frankford Creek
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, afternoon and evening
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Now, July 27
12:43 PM
humidity
37%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:47AMmoon
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Frankford Creek Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Frankford Creek, 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 Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Frankford Creek.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 88°F (31°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.1 mph (3.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.77 inHg (756 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:47 PM and moonset at 2:41 AM.
About this spot
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Frankford Creek Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Frankford Creek, 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 Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Frankford Creek.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 88°F (31°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.1 mph (3.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.77 inHg (756 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:47 PM and moonset at 2:41 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Frankford Creek is an urban freshwater tributary of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, supporting a diverse assemblage of channel catfish, common carp, black crappie, and largemouth bass in a heavily urbanized stream environment. The creek flows through the Frankford and Tacony neighborhoods of Philadelphia and provides surprisingly accessible urban fishing for inner-city residents. Spot Features: Frankford Creek is an urban tributary of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, flowing through one of the most densely populated sections of the city. Despite its urban character, it supports a viable urban fishery of channel catfish, common carp, and black crappie. Catfish and carp are caught with cut bait, dough baits, and worms on the bottom, crappie on small jigs and minnow rigs around any submerged structure. Access from road crossings and urban parks along the creek corridor. Seasonality: Channel catfish and common carp are the primary year-round species in Frankford Creek, most active from late spring through early fall when water temperatures support active feeding. Black crappie move to shallow structure in spring during their spawn. Largemouth bass may be present in the slower, deeper sections and are most active in spring and fall. The Philadelphia urban setting limits comfortable fishing primarily to the warmer months.