Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for March 15-22, 2026

Sunday's Comprehensive Fishing Article for Florida's Freshwater Anglers

New Moon Fishing Interrupted by Slow Moving Cold Front

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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