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Solunar theory marks major periods when moon is overhead or underfoot and minor periods at moonrise and moonset.
Major periods overlapping dawn or dusk often rank highest because predators feed in changing light.
Moving water from tide changes concentrates bait. Combine solunar peaks with incoming or outgoing flow when possible.
Updated: July 2026
Pick Saturday morning when a major period falls within an hour of sunrise.
Align minor period with first hour of outgoing tide at the marsh mouth.
Check whether major periods justify staying after dark for catfish or snook.
Rapid pressure changes often outweigh lunar timing. Use moon data as one factor.
Confirm local time and daylight saving for your fishing spot.
Plan trips around peak feeding windows. Enter date and location to see moon phase, solunar periods, and how they align with sunrise and tides.