When I first started fishing, the best fishing time for me was whatever time happened
to suit me. I tried different lures, baits and techniques until I'd spent a small fortune in
my quest to improve my fishing catch. When I finally heard about the "Solunar
Theory"--or fishing by moon phase--like most anglers, I was skeptical.

What I'd read sounded too complicated. All sorts of factors needed to be checked and
the determined angler needed to be at the water's edge at exactly the right time, TO
THE MINUTE, in order to improve on his average catch. Was I really willing to take my
hobby that seriously? Let's just say that curiosity got the better of me.

the best fishing times, I kept a record of every trip I made over a period of 18 months.
All information related to the moon's phases, the weather conditions and the catches I
made were carefully logged. What I that it isn't anywhere near as complicated as many
would have us believe.

How Does Fishing By Moon Phase Work?

Every fisherman knows that the best fishing times are when the fish are feeding. This
tends to be during dawn and dusk, but what often goes unnoticed are the two periods
elsewhere in the day--moonrise and moonset. Because the moon has an effect on a
variety of factors surrounding the fish--including the live fodder they hunt--these
periods, combined with the moon's phase, are what trigger feeding.

By understanding this, and choosing times when sunrise/sunset and
moonrise/moonset coincide with new or full moon phases, you'll increase you chance
of a good fishing catch. Assuming there are fish in the area, of course.

Choosing The Best Fishing Times

There really is nothing complicated about this at all; it's just a matter of knowing
ahead of time exactly when the sun and moon will rise and set. Fish are most active
during 90-minute windows surrounding each of these four daily events; that's 45
minutes before and after these four daily points.

Fishing during these four periods will help increase your fishing catch, but if you plan
wisely so as to ensure you're at the water's edge on the days of new or full moon, you
can use these 'windows' to reel in a catch like you've never done before. If you have
to choose between sunrise/set and moonrise/set, always go with the moon as the
moon is the stronger influence.

Hunters have always known that fish and game are most active at dawn and
dusk--sunrise and sunset--but their activity surrounding moonrise and moonset is
less noticeable because these events are likely to occur without e­ffecting any
change in the perceived light. The rise and set of a new moon is invisible anyway, and
overcast weather often hides the moon. Without prior knowledge of setting and rising
times, two of the best fishing times will be missed every day!

Other Considerations

When planning your fishing by moon phase, there are certain other factors that
should also be considered.

Weather - Severe weather changes have an impact on the way fish feed. When a
storm's brewing, or just after one has passed, is a good time. If this happens while
you're in place, you'll be in for a treat! However, if there's a cold front approaching, the
fish are likely to move deeper into the water and become inactive.

Season - Most fish are more likely to bite willingly during seasonal transitions with the
transition from winter to spring and summer to fall being the two best fishing times.

Now that you know that moon phase fishing really works, there's no reason why you
shouldn't utilize this knowledge to increase your own fishing catch by being at the
ready with your rod during the best fishing times available. It's easy and it works!

Good luck!

About the Author

David Rose is an avid outdoorsman and the creator of QuickPhase Pro, a popular
moon phase software program. Visit http://www.moonconnection.com/quickphase/ to
discover the fun and easy way to view the phases of the moon and increase your
fishing catch. Note: This article may be reprinted on your website or in your ezine as
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2012
Moon Phases, January 2012
First Quarter – January 1,
06:15
Full Moon – January 9, 07:30
Last Quarter – January 16,
09:08
New Moon – January 23, 07:
39
First Quarter – January 31,
04:10
Moon Phases, February 2012
Full Moon – February 7, 21:54
Last Quarter – February 14, 17:
04
New Moon – February 21, 22
Moon Phases, March 2012
First Quarter – March 1, 01:
21
Full Moon – March 8, 09:39
Last Quarter – March 15,
01:25
New Moon – March 22, 14:
37
First Quarter – March 30,
19:41
Moon Phases, April
2012
Full Moon – April 6, 19:
19
Last Quarter – April
13, 10:50
New Moon – April 21,
07:18
First Quarter – April
29, 09:57
Moon Phases, May 2012
Full Moon – May 6, 03:35
Last Quarter – May 12, 21:47
New Moon – May 20, 23:47
First Quarter – May 28, 20:16
Moon Phases, June 2012
Full Moon – June 4, 11:12
Last Quarter – June 11, 10:41
New Moon – June 19, 15:02
First Quarter – June 27, 03:30
Moon Phases, July 2012
Full Moon – July 3, 18:52
Last Quarter – July 11, 01:
48
New Moon – July 19, 04:24
First Quarter – July 26, 08:
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2012
Full Moon – August 2,
03:27
Last Quarter – August
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New Moon – August
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First Quarter – August
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Full Moon – August 31,
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First Quarter – Aug  6
Full Moon – Aug 13
Last Quarter – Aug 21
New Moon – Aug 29
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2012
Last Quarter – September
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New Moon – September 16,
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First Quarter – September
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Full Moon – September 30,
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First Quarter – Sept 4
Full Moon – Sept 12
Last Quarter – Sept 20
New Moon – Sept 27
Moon Phases, October 2012
Last Quarter – October 8, 07:33
New Moon – October 15, 12:02
First Quarter – October 22, 03:
32
Full Moon – October 29, 19:
49October 2011
First Quarter – Oct 4
Full Moon – Oct 12
Last Quarter – Oct 20
New Moon – Oct 26
Moon Phases, November
2012
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New Moon – November 13,
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Full Moon – Nov 10
Last Quarter – Nov 18
New Moon – Nov  25
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December 2012
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December 6, 15:31
New Moon –
December 13, 08:42
First Quarter –
December 20, 05:19
Full Moon – December
28, 10:21December
2011
First Quarter – Dec 2
Full Moon – Dec 10
Last Quarter – Dec 18
 
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