Fishing conditions for South Bass Island
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, July 15
2:09 PM
humidity
67%uv index
0lowcloud cover
71%visibility
14kmmoon rise
06:04AMmoon
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South Bass Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in South Bass Island, 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 Today (5 PM peak), Tomorrow (5 PM peak), and Saturday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in South Bass Island.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 06:09 AM, sunset: 09:05 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 8.3 mph (3.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 12.4 mph (5.55 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:04 AM and moonset at 8:58 PM.
About this spot
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South Bass Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in South Bass Island, 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 Today (5 PM peak), Tomorrow (5 PM peak), and Saturday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in South Bass Island.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 06:09 AM, sunset: 09:05 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 8.3 mph (3.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 12.4 mph (5.55 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:04 AM and moonset at 8:58 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026South Bass Island is the heart of the world's greatest walleye fishery in western Lake Erie. (Alternate entry, see also Spot 340539 Put-in-Bay.) Spot Features: South Bass Island in Ottawa County, Ohio, home to Put-in-Bay, is the epicenter of the world-famous western Lake Erie walleye fishery, with the island surrounded by shallow, productive lake waters supporting walleye, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and white bass. This is a duplicate/alternate entry (see also 340539 Put-in-Bay). Seasonality: Walleye and yellow perch are the primary targets at South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay area) in Ottawa County, Ohio, on Lake Erie year-round (duplicate/alternate entry - see also 340539), with walleye best in spring and fall and perch most productive in summer and fall. Smallmouth bass are spring and summer fish on rocky structure.