The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for June 28-July 5, 2026, gives anglers a weak full moon 7-day phase which began Friday and a r…

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for June 21-24, 2026, gives anglers the first quarter moon phase and a rainy season weather forecast. But the good news is bright sunshine is predicted for today and Monday and an even mix of sun and clouds Tuesday and Wednesday, so fish should be feeding normally in the oxygen producing vegetation areas.

When it comes to fishing during the Florida rainy season, it’s all about the oxygen, as in, is there enough of it for fish to digestion their food. Therefore, anglers do well to find the deeper healthy vegetation which is where the majority of the fish populations will be holding.

In lakes which do not have deeper vegetation areas consisting of 12–18-foot depths, expect fish to be in the deepest water they can find because the cooler the water the greater the dissolved oxygen rate. In the shallow lakes fish will move up into the high-temp shallows after periods of extended sunshine to feed briefly when oxygen production is occurring. They will move deeper afterward to experience better digestion rates in the higher oxygenated depths.

A west to southwest wind will peak during the afternoon at 10 mph today but Monday through Wednesday a less than desirable speed of 5-8 mph is forecasted. Thursday a south wind begins and is also forecasted to be weak, producing daily top speeds of 6-8 mph when thunderstorm development occurs. And next weekend an east wind is predicted to produce a daily top speed of 10 mph which should make full moon fishing during the midday a little better.

So, the name of the game is oxygen. The anglers who find it will have fairly good success and those that don’t will not. The anglers who fish the deeper lakes will greatly increase their odds of catching fish. And to have success in shallow lakes, you’ll need to know exactly how fish move when oxygen production occurs. The daily feeding effort will be short and occasionally sweet for anglers who get the timing right.

Deeper lakes and open water fishing strategies are my preference during the Florida rainy season.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for June 14-21, 2026, gives anglers the second half of a very strong super new moon 7-day phase and a rainy sea…

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for June 7-10, 2026, gives anglers ideal weather conditions as the last quarter moon arrives Monday. The ne…

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for May 31-June 3, 2026, gives anglers the second half of a weak full moon 7-day phase and a rainy season weather for…

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for May 24-27, 2026, gives anglers a fairly strong first quarter moon phase, bright sunshine for the next three days along with ideal wind speeds from the southeast. All fishing factors considered, anglers will enjoy above-average fishing during the sunrise hours today through Wednesday with fish holding tight to protective cover as they feed.

Wind speeds will be at the high end of the ‘ideal fishing wind’ range, climbing to 15 mph by midday, but perfect wave-action speeds will make fishing during the early morning prime underfoot period very good. During the second half of the week the winds will come from the south with 6-8 mph speeds, heavy cloud cover, and afternoon thunderstorms and general rainfall.

So, fishing will be good for the next 3-4 days and then become much more challenging due to fish being away from cover and having very little lunar influence triggering feeding activity. During the rainy season weather pattern and when the moon is weak, fish primarily feed during the brightest sunlight period of the day, which are usually during the midmorning to noon hours. If solar noon happens to have bright sunshine, peak feeding for the day will occur.

Lakes are still producing very high dissolved oxygen within vegetative areas due to the bright sunshine prevailing most days. And therefore, fish are still able to feed at very high rates. But once the rainy season overcast heavy cloud cover days prevail fish will migrate deeper to the cooler oxygenated water and if they do move up to find food in the shallow it will only be briefly, just long enough to find a meal and return to the depth where digestion occurs at normal or higher rates.

So, if you want to find feeding fish during the rainy season you are going to have to learn where the deeper secondary homes are of the fish. If there happens to be adequate vegetation in these deeper summer home areas, fish will not need to move into the shoreline shallow to feed.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for May 17-24, 2026, gives anglers the second half of an exceptionally strong super new moon 7-day phase and ideal spring weather conditions followed by a rainy season weather pattern forecasted to begin Tuesday.

All fishing factors considered, with the strongest lunar influence of the year occurring today through Tuesday fish are feeding in large numbers, all at the same time, and for at least 1 hr. longer than the normal 3-hr feeding period—90% of the population aggressively feeding for 4 hrs. centered on the overhead lunar period.

A medium east wind will be producing 15 mph speeds during the prime overhead fishing period today through Tuesday so anglers will need to work some wave-action and occasional gusts above 15 mph. However, fish will be holding tight to protective cover today and Monday, but some cloud cover will trigger some movement away from cover in some areas of the heartland.

A 50-50 sun-to-cloud ratio always causes a higher level of ‘fish adjustment’ activity due to fish moving away from and back to cover when clouds briefly block direct sunlight.

Water temperatures are ideal for promoting a very high daily feed rates as fish put on at least half of their annual weight gain during the April through early June period. And atmospheric pressure change will not be a factor this week---pressure change seldom occurs once the rainy season weather pattern becomes the normal condition.

Anytime the wind direction remains consistent the wind-driven food chain causes a significant percentage of the fish populations to move in the direction the wind is blowing. Currently a consistent east wind has been occurring for the past three days and is forecasted to continue for the next 10 days or longer, which is typical during the rainy season pattern. So, expect fish to be on the move westward.

A strong super new moon comes along every year usually during two consecutive months between April – June. And the May super new moon always offers the best weather factors, mainly ideal water temperatures which enable high digestion rates and subsequently high feed rates for extended periods.

Great fishing is occurring, time to get out on the water. The fishing experience of a lifetime is waiting.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for May 10-17, 2026, gives anglers heavy cloud cover, pre-front conditions and a rainy season weather pattern with a strong new moon 7-day phase beginning Wednesday. All fishing factors considered, anglers will have to work at finding feeding fish due to the heavy cloud cover which will continue for the next four days.

Fish will be away from protective cover which usually means daily feeding numbers will be weak and feeding efforts short. But feed rates will climb to above average rates when the wind’s shift from the south to the west as a minor low-pressure system enters the state Monday.

Wednesday a strong new moon phase begins causing the major if fish populations to feed at the same time, which will be during the overhead moon during the morning. Thursday through next Sunday sunshine will prevail, fish will move tight to cover, and there is supposed to be just enough atmospheric pressure upward movement to cause fish to move to the shallows, opportunistically feeding as they adjust.

So, your best bet is to fish during the overhead moon period this week. Find where fish are holding during the first half of the week because you will want to know where fish are holding instead of hunting for them when the strong super new moon phase occurs during the second half of the week.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for May 3-10, 2026, gives anglers the last two days of the full moon phase and ideal spring weathe…

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for April 19-22, 2026, gives anglers the second half of a very strong 7-day new moon phase and a typical spring weather forecast. All fishing factors considered, anglers will have pre-front conditions today as a west wind signals the arrival of a high-pressure system. Monday a strong northerly wind will produce 20-mph speeds followed by a 20-mph east wind Tuesday. Wednesday through Saturday an ideal 10-12 mph east wind is predicted.

Cloud-cover will be a factor today, Monday, and Wednesday with bright sunshine Tuesday and the second half of the week. Temperatures will drop Monday through Thursday but not enough to become a factor to adjust to. Atmospheric pressure change will not be a factor if the predicted 0.08 in hg daily change becomes true.

With the pre-front conditions occurring today as the moon arrives at the orbit perigee, two days before the lunar high, I predict fish will be feeding aggressively today through the midweek. I also would not be surprised to hear of well above average catches today from the midmorning hours through the mid-to-late afternoon hours. The lunar influence will be strong today.

Anytime there’s a strong new moon combined with ideal weather changes, fish adjustment increases substantially resulting in very aggressive feeding during the major lunar period of the day. The next five days the lunar factor will increase the numbers of feeding fish and the feeding duration which will make midafternoons through the early evening hours very good—1:30-6 p.m. to be exact.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for April 12-19, 2026, gives anglers the last weak lunar influence days of the month and ideal spring …

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for April 5-8, 2026, gives anglers a weak last quarter moon phase and minor tropical depression forecasted to produce significant rainfall and strong easterly wind during the midweek.

All fishing factors considered, the moon will be providing very little influence during this week’s last quarter moon phase---last quarter moon occurs Wednesday and the orbit apogee and lunar low Tuesday. Therefore, you can expect a slight uptick in feeding activity during the sunrise and sunset periods this week.

However, a low-pressure system will serve to create the major of fish adjustment activity as it begins to enter the state today and leaves the state Tuesday evening. Both periods will provide the best fishing conditions this week.

A strong northeast to east wind is predicted Tuesday through Friday and may continue into Saturday. Speeds in the 15-20 mph range are forecasted each day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. And heavy cloud-cover with rainfall will occur Monday through Thursday.

Fish will not be close to protective cover as a result but today and Friday through next weekend, a 50-50 sun-to-cloud factor is predicted which will slightly improve fish adjustment activity as fish move back and forth from cover to open areas during bright sunshine and cloud-cover respectively.

Pre-front weather factors will provide the best fishing this week with some minor help from a weak moon.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for March 29-April 1, 2026, gives anglers a medium strength full moon phase which begins today and peaks Wednesday when th…

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for March 22-29, 2026, gives anglers the strongest lunar influence period of the month, the first quarter moon, and ideal spring season weather conditions, which combined will produce the best fishing days of the month.

All fishing factors considered, anglers will benefit from a strong first quarter moon phase over the next four days which will greatly enhance feeding activity during the warm water period of the day due to the overhead moon occurring at the same time. Bright sunshine and ideal wind speeds are predicted so be prepared for some aggressive feeding this week.

The lunar orbit perigee occurs today, the lunar high Tuesday, followed by the first quarter moon Wednesday, which means the hours just prior to and during the sunset will be the time of day to be on the water. During the second half of the week the sunrise period will become the best time to put a line in the water.

Fish are currently changing their daily feeding pattern away from the afternoon warm water period and toward the strong lunar periods, which is a normal seasonal occurrence as water temps rise into the 70-degree range.

Warmer water temps and a strong lunar influence will produce excellent fishing this week.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for March 1-7, 2026, gives anglers a medium strength new moon 7-day phase which begins today, and one more 20-degree high pressure cold front which will significantly slow down normal new moon feeding activity Tuesday and Wednesday. But the second half of the week excellent fishing will occur.

All fishing factors considered; angler will enjoy good fishing in pre-front conditions today and Monday. Wednesday the new moon feed rating will suffer but high pressure will force fish into the shallows which always warm up fast compared to open water areas. Western and northern shorelines will provide the warmest water temps.

Thursday through next weekend the slow-moving cold front gradually subside and bright sunshine is forecasted for Friday through next Sunday. The last two days of the new moon phase will most likely be the best fishing days of the 7-day phase.

So, this week’s moderately strong new moon seven-day phase will be interrupted by a twenty-degree high pressure cold front after the first two days. And because it’s a slow-moving weather system it will slow down feeding activity for at least two days if not three. Friday through next Sunday above average fishing will occur mostly during the overhead period in the mid-to-late afternoon. And the lunar effect will be stronger during the second half of the new moon phase than the first half.

I predict next weekend will be far better than the midweek’s new moon.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for March 1-7, 2026, gives anglers a very weak last quarter moon but ideal spring weather conditions which means good sunset and then sunrise fishing for the next three days.

All fishing factors considered; the last quarter moon occurs Wednesday, and the lunar apogee Tuesday followed by the lunar low Thursday, meaning the moon will not provide much of a bump in daily feeding activity this week.

But since a majority of the fish populations are still in the heat-of-the-day feeding pattern, and the weak underfoot moon occurs during the early sunset period and near the end of the warm water period, good fishing can be expected in the two to three hours prior to the end of dusk.

As I was typing right now, I remembered fishing during a similar situation where the sun was just about over the horizon. I was working a top-water black plastic frog which produced heavy action at slow speeds—Rage Toad. Retrieving it through the open areas of thick shoreline vegetation when suddenly there was a spectacular sight of an 8-9 lb. bass breaking the surface, engulfing my frog, and crashing back down into the depths.

Can you see it? Feel the rush? Do you have such memories. During the spring last quarter moon, you just might? Florida’s freshwater lakes all have monster female coming off the spawning effort, they’re hungry and aggressively feeding right now during the hours of 4-7 p.m. And during the second half of the week, they’ll be feeding during the early morning hours with the same intensity.

Weak moon or not, fish are in a seasonal heavy feeding period. Time to get out on the water.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for March 1-7, 2026, gives anglers a warming weather trend which is forecasted to become the norm so perhaps we’ve seen the last of winter conditions, and the full moon will occur Tuesday night.

All fishing factors considered; east winds in the 15-mph range are forecasted for Monday through Wednesday but sunshine and a mild pressure increase should make fishing in the shoreline shallows during the 3 days of the middle 7-day full moon phase ideal for catching fish.

Ideal east winds of 10-12 mph are forecasted for the remainder of the week. The consistent wind direction will cause the food-chains to move westward this week. And bright sunshine will cause fish to hold tight to protective cover. Also, now is the time of year to be throwing dark green baits so if you haven’t switched from reds and browns yet, give green pumpkin a try. I fish mostly shallow lakes, so I prefer green and black combos.

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for February 22-25, 2026, gives anglers a strong first quarter lunar phase with the orbit perigee occurring Tuesday and the lunar high occurring Wednesday. However, a strong high pressure cold front is currently in the process of dropping temperatures 20-25 degrees from the norm of the past week.

All fishing factors considered; a strong lunar effect will be trumped by a strong weather event, when rapid water temperature decline and high pressure produce a ‘stressed condition’ in fish, brought on by a complete shut-down of their metabolism and subsequent digestion rates. Experiencing an 89 degree to a 60-degree temperature change in one day while having all internal organs squeezed at the same time by a pressure spike, triggers stress, enough to halt normal feeding.

But with the moon arriving at full power on Wednesday one day after the first quarter moon arrives at orbit perigee, you can count on the second half of the week producing very well during the heat of the day and the sunrise and sunset periods.

Plan on good fishing returning after the cold front. When the winds begin to come from the south, it’s time to go fishing.

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