Fishing conditions for Penitencia (Gross) Ponds
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, July 8
6:40 AM
humidity
77%uv index
0lowcloud cover
5%visibility
24kmmoon rise
00:14AMmoon
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Penitencia (Gross) Ponds Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Penitencia (Gross) Ponds, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Today (8 AM peak), and Sunday (2 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Penitencia (Gross) Ponds.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 55°F (13°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:31 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 5 mph (2.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:14 AM and moonset at 1:27 PM.
About this spot
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Penitencia (Gross) Ponds Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Penitencia (Gross) Ponds, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Today (8 AM peak), and Sunday (2 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Penitencia (Gross) Ponds.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 55°F (13°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:31 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 5 mph (2.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:14 AM and moonset at 1:27 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Penitencia (Gross) Ponds are urban freshwater ponds in Santa Clara County, California, supporting largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish in an accessible park setting. They provide convenient local fishing for Bay Area residents in the suburban communities of San Jose or Milpitas. Spot Features: Penitencia Ponds (Gross Ponds) are urban ponds in San Jose or Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California, likely managed as part of a county park or regional park system. Shore fishing from accessible park paths is the primary access method. Bass with soft plastics and topwaters along the vegetated margins, bluegill on small jigs and worms near the bank, catfish with cut bait on the bottom. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Penitencia (Gross) Ponds in the mild Bay Area climate, with the best action in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Bluegill and channel catfish are active through the warmer months from spring into fall. The ponds may receive CDFW trout stocking in cooler months if managed as a community fishing destination.
