Fishing conditions for Santa Ynez River
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 28
8:02 AM
humidity
26%uv index
0lowcloud cover
3%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:31AMmoon
new moon
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Santa Ynez River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Santa Ynez River, 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 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Ynez River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 75°F (24°C). Sunrise today: 06:05 AM, sunset: 08:05 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 0.7 mph (0.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 1 mph (0.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:31 PM and moonset at 4:03 AM.
About this spot
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Santa Ynez River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Santa Ynez River, 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 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Ynez River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 75°F (24°C). Sunrise today: 06:05 AM, sunset: 08:05 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 0.7 mph (0.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 1 mph (0.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:31 PM and moonset at 4:03 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Santa Ynez River is a coastal California river in Santa Barbara County, flowing through wine country to the Pacific Ocean, supporting the Central California Coast steelhead DPS and warmwater largemouth and smallmouth bass in the lower warmer sections. The river's wine country setting and threatened steelhead population make it both ecologically significant and scenically unique. Spot Features: Santa Ynez River flows through Santa Barbara County in the Santa Ynez Valley, from Lake Cachuma to the Pacific Ocean near Lompoc. It supports a small but ecologically important steelhead run alongside warmwater bass in the warmer lower sections. Standard Southern California coastal steelhead techniques apply, bass with crankbaits and soft plastics. Seasonality: Steelhead are the primary seasonal target in the Santa Ynez River from December through March when fish enter from the Pacific during winter rains. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are warmwater residents most active in spring and summer. Check CDFW carefully for current Santa Ynez steelhead regulations as the population is threatened.
