Tennessee Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Tennessee
The Tennessee fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, walleye, muskellunge, largemouth bass, blue catfish, channel catfish, and white bass. Open your region for a 7-day read on Norris Lake, Center Hill, Percy Priest, and Kentucky Lake, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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East Tennessee fishing
East Tennessee fishing forecast
For anglers searching where to fish in the East Tennessee region, a wealth of opportunities awaits across its renowned waters. You can find excellent walleye fishing in the deeper sections of Norris Lake, while Cherokee Lake is a prime spot for Striped Bass and Crappie. The Clinch River and Holston River are celebrated for their strong populations of Smallmouth Bass, offering exciting challenges for fly and spin anglers alike. These well-known lake names consistently deliver a diverse fishing experience, often revealing the best bite for various species throughout the seasons.
This week, expect clear skies across the region, though a persistent cold front brings brisk wind and a chance of light snow, especially at higher elevations. These conditions often mean fish, particularly Walleye and Striped Bass, might hold in deeper water, seeking stable temperatures near structure. Smallmouth Bass in the rivers could be less active, requiring slower presentations, while Crappie might school tightly, making them easier to locate once found. Anglers should dress warmly and focus on protected coves or river bends to find the most comfortable and productive fishing spots.
Where to fish: Norris Lake, Cherokee Lake, Clinch River, Holston River.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:38 PM). With a light east wind and a dropping pressure trend, the Norris Lake bronzebacks were aggressive on secondary points, slamming small jerkbaits in the broken light.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:00 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:37 PM). The clear skies at Cherokee Lake pushed the fish deeper, but that continued drop in the glass kept a respectable jig bite going on bluff ends, even with a gentle southeast air movement.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:36 PM. A light south breeze and a bit of a drizzle on the Clinch River made for a fair day, as the smallmouth were holding tighter to current breaks, requiring a slower presentation with a jig.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:35 PM. Despite the clear skies and a steady air column, the Holston River offered a fair pickup on current seams, though a subtle dropshot was key to coaxing bites from hesitant fish under a gentle southwest puff.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:34 PM). The chillier Norris Lake water and bright conditions combined with a stable atmospheric state made for a tough grind, forcing us to thoroughly work deep rock piles with a jig for only a few nibbles.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:04 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:33 PM). On Cherokee Lake, the truly cold water and a northeast breeze, coupled with an unchanging ambient condition, meant a challenging day.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:59 AM, or the last hour before 4:38 PM. On Norris Lake, a light easterly breeze beneath a broken sky with dropping air pressure hinted at a decent bite, so I started jigging deep structure, hoping for active fish despite the cool 8.2-degree water.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:00 AM or 4:37 PM. Heading out on Cherokee Lake with a clear sky and a gentle southeasterly wind, the continued drop in atmospheric pressure suggested the stripers might be on the prowl, making me focus on optimal lure presentation.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fair striped bass fishing if you put in at Clinch River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 6:02 AM, or the last hour before 4:35 PM. Put in at Holston River for striped bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:03 AM or 4:34 PM. striped bass at Norris Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:04 AM and 4:33 PM. Start at Cherokee Lake if striped bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 5:59 AM, or the last hour before 4:38 PM. On Monday at Norris Lake, with the pressure dropping and a gentle easterly breeze, we found the crappie staging in the creek channels where the broken skies offered intermittent shade, making a slow retrieve with a jighead irresistible.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:00 AM or 4:37 PM. Tuesday on Cherokee Lake, that clear sky and falling pressure meant we had to hit the deeper brush piles where the sun wasn’t beating down, and those papermouths were just tickling a small spoon.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Wednesday on the Clinch River, the light rain and falling air pressure had the crappie tucked under laydowns, and a slow troll with minnows near structure was the ticket to a few good slabs.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 6:02 AM, or the last hour before 4:35 PM. Thursday on the Holston River, with a steady pressure and clear skies after some precipitation, we had to work the deep breaks and finesse tiny jigs to coax out a few keepers, as the light southwest breeze offered little help.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:03 AM or 4:34 PM. Back on Norris Lake for Friday, the frigid 7.4-degree water and steady pressure made the crappie finicky and suspended, requiring extremely slow presentations of plastics near deep timber, unaffected by the gentle southwest flow.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:04 AM and 4:33 PM. On Saturday at Cherokee Lake, the extremely cold six-degree water and steady pressure had the crappie hugging bottom in the deepest channels, making vertical jigging with a minnow the only way to tempt a picky bite under those scattered skies.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:38 PM). On Norris Lake, the falling glass and a gentle east breeze should push some active walleye onto the main lake points, making a jig and minnow a good bet.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:00 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:37 PM). Over on Cherokee Lake, that steady drop in air pressure with a light southeast air current might have the walleye hugging deeper breaks, so slow trolling a crankbait along the channel drops is where I’d begin.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:36 PM. The Clinch River should see a decent bite with that light rain and southerly breeze, as the slightly warmer current and falling mercury often draws walleye to ambush points behind submerged structure.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:35 PM. With the Holston River running clear and the air pressure holding steady, I’d expect the walleye to be a bit more finicky, requiring a precise presentation near current breaks or deep eddy lines.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:34 PM). Back on Norris Lake, the colder water and calm, clear conditions after the pressure drop will likely push the walleye into deeper, lethargic patterns, making slow presentations near main lake humps essential.
Light wind.
Dawn (6:04 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:33 PM). Today on Cherokee Lake, with the water temperature dropping to its lowest point and a light northeast ripple, the walleye will be hunkered down, so working the deepest contours with tiny baits will be the only way to tempt a strike.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Cumberland Plateau fishing
Cumberland Plateau fishing forecast
For anglers exploring the Cumberland Plateau region of Saskatchewan, popular lake names like Center Hill and Dale Hollow are prime spots for a diverse catch. Many seek walleye fishing here, finding robust Walleye in the deeper sections, while others target the feisty Smallmouth Bass that thrive along rocky shorelines. The Caney Fork and Obed River offer excellent opportunities for those wondering where to fish for trophy Largemouth Bass, and the elusive Muskellunge also draws dedicated pike fishing enthusiasts to these rich waters.
This week, expect clear skies but cold temperatures across the Cumberland Plateau, with a chance of light snow later in the week. A moderate wind will sweep across the larger bodies of water, making boat control challenging but potentially triggering a best bite for Walleye as they school up. The cold conditions mean fish will be deeper and less active, so a slower presentation is key for both Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, while Muskellunge might still ambush a well-presented lure.
Where to fish: Center Hill, Dale Hollow, Caney Fork, Obed River.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:42 PM). On Center Hill, with broken skies and a steady pressure, the moderate south wind didn’t kick off much of a bite, making us search the deep ledges in 7.9C water to no avail.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:04 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:42 PM). Dale Hollow was a cracker, as the clear, sunny conditions and a falling pressure brought the smallmouth out from deeper structure, hitting plastics well in the 8.3C water with a steady south breeze.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:41 PM. Fair smallmouth bass fishing if you put in at Caney Fork. Fish rock points. If the point is empty, check the next rock pile before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:40 PM. Put in at Obed River for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:39 PM). smallmouth bass at Center Hill: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:08 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:38 PM). Start at Dale Hollow if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:42 PM). On Center Hill, with a steady South breeze and the water at a crisp 7.9 degrees, I’d start jigging the deeper breaks, knowing a consistent bite is likely if they’re there.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:04 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:42 PM). Over at Dale Hollow, the dropping air and clear skies often make for a tough bite, so I’d plan on slow-trolling crankbaits along the main lake points where the 8.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:41 PM. Fair walleye fishing if you put in at Caney Fork. Fish points and inside turns. A falling barometer usually pulls them up. Fish the first break before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:40 PM. Put in at Obed River for walleye. The day rates fair. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:39 PM). walleye at Center Hill: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (6:08 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:38 PM). Start at Dale Hollow if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Muskellunge fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:03 AM and 4:42 PM. Fishing Center Hill today, the steady pressure and moderate southerly wind suggest probing those deeper rock piles where the 7.9-degree water might hold a lethargic muskie.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:04 AM or 4:42 PM. At Dale Hollow, the dropping pressure coupled with a moderate south wind might activate a few fish, so focus on the deeper edges of weed beds in that 8.3-degree water before the clear sky puts them down.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. On Can ada, we stand on guard for thee.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:06 AM, or the last hour before 4:40 PM. Put in at Obed River for muskellunge. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:07 AM or 4:39 PM. muskellunge at Center Hill: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:08 AM and 4:38 PM. Start at Dale Hollow if muskellunge is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on muskellunge days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:03 AM and 4:42 PM. Moderate south wind and steady pressure on Center Hill mean pitching a jig to rocky points should coax a few bites from sluggish bass in that 7.9-degree water.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:04 AM or 4:42 PM. With the pressure dropping and a clear sky over Dale Hollow, I’d target deeper pockets with a suspending jerkbait, hoping the warming 8.3-degree water gets those fish active before the front hits.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A light rain and falling pressure on Caney Fork, with the water hitting 8.7 degrees, calls for running a spinnerbait along submerged timber edges, anticipating a pre-front feeding frenzy.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:06 AM, or the last hour before 4:40 PM. The clear skies and light southwest breeze on the Obed River, coupled with steady pressure and 7.5-degree water, suggest slow-rolling a small swimbait around current breaks might entice a wary largemouth.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:07 AM or 4:39 PM. Back on Center Hill, a light west wind and stable pressure with the water cooling to 7.0 degrees means working a shaky head slowly on main lake points could be the ticket for a finicky bite.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:08 AM and 4:38 PM. Dale Hollow’s 5.1-degree water under overcast skies and a light northwest wind means focusing on deep, vertical structure with a spoon or jig will be crucial for finding those cold-stunned bass.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Middle Tennessee fishing
Middle Tennessee fishing forecast
Anglers searching for where to fish in the Middle Tennessee region will discover outstanding opportunities across a variety of prominent lake names and river systems. Percy Priest and Old Hickory are celebrated for their strong populations of Largemouth Bass and Crappie, frequently providing a consistent bite for many enthusiasts. For those targeting Smallmouth Bass, the Cumberland River offers exciting challenges, while Tims Ford stands out as a premier destination for Striped Bass action. While walleye fishing and pike fishing are not typically featured here, the abundant bass and crappie ensure a rewarding experience and often the best bite.
This week, anglers should anticipate cold temperatures accompanied by a steady wind across the Middle Tennessee waters. With mostly clear skies, water clarity will be excellent in many areas, which may prompt fish to be more wary. The recent snow has introduced a significant chill to the water, likely causing Largemouth Bass and Crappie to be less active. Anglers are advised to focus on deeper presentations and slower retrieves to encourage a bite, particularly in sheltered coves or around submerged structures where fish might seek refuge from the wind.
Where to fish: Percy Priest, Old Hickory, Cumberland River, Tims Ford.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:11 AM and 4:49 PM. On Percy Priest, the falling glass and a decent southerly breeze with the sky grayed over had those largemouth tearing into a jig around main lake points, a prime start to the week.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:12 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Old Hickory offered a fair bite today, the steady pressure drop and light rain keeping the largemouth shallow near wood cover, especially on the windward banks.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Cumberland River was a tough grind today; with the rain coming down hard, visibility dropped quickly.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:14 AM, or the last hour before 4:46 PM. Put in at Tims Ford for largemouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:15 AM or 4:45 PM. largemouth bass at Percy Priest: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:16 AM and 4:44 PM. Start at Old Hickory if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:49 PM). On Percy Priest, the falling air pressure and a steady south breeze had the smallmouth looking up, making for a solid bite near rocky points.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:12 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:48 PM). Despite the light snow falling on Old Hickory, the continued dropping pressure kept some bronzebacks active, though they were holding a bit deeper off the main channel.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:47 PM. The steady pressure and persistent rain on the Cumberland River made for a tough grind, with only a few lethargic smallies willing to peck at a jig in the current seams.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:46 PM. Tims Ford was stingy under a clear sky and calm breeze, the steady pressure of the barometric reading held.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:45 PM). smallmouth bass at Percy Priest: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:16 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:44 PM). Start at Old Hickory if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:11 AM and 4:49 PM. Percy Priest delivered a good bite today as the dropping air pressure and moderate south wind stirred up the stripers in the 8.8-degree water beneath the uniform gray sky.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:12 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Old Hickory offered a fair day of fishing; the stripers were still hitting with the air pressure continuing its fall, even as light snow and rain fell into the 9.4-degree lake under a moderate south wind.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fishing the Cumberland River is a popular pastime.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:14 AM, or the last hour before 4:46 PM. Put in at Tims Ford for striped bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:15 AM or 4:45 PM. striped bass at Percy Priest: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:16 AM and 4:44 PM. Start at Old Hickory if striped bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:11 AM and 4:49 PM. On Percy Priest, a good bite developed with the falling pressure, allowing us to target submerged brush piles where the crappie were starting to stage.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:12 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The crappie were fair game on Old Hickory as the pressure continued to fall, holding tight to creek channel edges in the slightly warmer water despite the incoming snow.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Cumberland River was tough going under steady pressure and moderate rain, making us work hard for each nibble by slowly jigging bridge pilings.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:14 AM, or the last hour before 4:46 PM. A clear sky and light southwest wind on Tims Ford Lake.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:15 AM or 4:45 PM. crappie at Percy Priest: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:16 AM and 4:44 PM. Start at Old Hickory if crappie is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
West Tennessee fishing
West Tennessee fishing forecast
For anglers exploring West Tennessee, the region offers excellent opportunities for those wondering where to fish. Famous lake names like Kentucky Lake, Reelfoot Lake, and Pickwick are prime spots, alongside the flowing Hatchie River. While you won’t find specific walleye fishing or pike fishing here, these waters are renowned for their abundant Largemouth Bass and Crappie. Many anglers also seek the powerful Blue Catfish and plentiful Channel Catfish, often finding the best bite near structure or deeper channels.
This week, conditions across West Tennessee are quite cold, with a persistent wind making the air feel even chillier. Recent snow has added a fresh layer to the landscape, but skies are generally clear, offering bright, crisp days.
Where to fish: Kentucky Lake, Reelfoot Lake, Pickwick, Hatchie River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 4:58 PM. On Kentucky Lake this Monday, with the water at a crisp 9.1 C and that falling pressure, we started by pitching jigs to submerged timber in 8-10 feet, and the bite was surprisingly strong under the grey skies.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:19 AM or 4:57 PM. Reelfoot Lake on Tuesday, with the air pressure taking a dive and a gentle push of southeast wind, meant the bass were still active around the pads, and we found them chasing spinnerbaits in the 9.8 C water.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 4:56 PM. Pickwick proved a challenge Wednesday as the air firmed up under a clear sky, and despite the 8.6 C water and a mix of snow and rain, the bass were tight-lipped, making us work hard around the rocky points.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:21 AM, or the last hour before 4:55 PM. The Hatchie River on Thursday, with the air holding steady and a bright sun overhead, had the bass hugging tight to cover in the 7.7 C current, demanding slow presentations with jigs around the deeper bends.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:22 AM or 4:54 PM. Back on Kentucky Lake this Friday, with the air gaining strength and a light westerly breeze, the 7.9 C water had the fish hunkered down near ledges, and we had to drag plastics painstakingly slow to coax a strike.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:23 AM and 4:54 PM. Reelfoot Lake on Saturday, with the atmospheric reading holding firm and a crisp 5.5 C water temperature, surprisingly yielded a few bites near the deep stumps, though the clear skies and light north wind made us work for every fish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 4:58 PM. On Kentucky Lake, that low pressure and a steady southeast breeze with the water at 9.1 degrees Celsius had the slabs biting shallow timber all morning.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:19 AM or 4:57 PM. Reelfoot Lake saw us drift minnows along the cypress knees, as the continued pressure drop and a gentle southeast push in 9.8 C water kept the papermouths active under the gray sky.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 4:56 PM. Pickwick was a grind today; with a high sun and the pressure climbing, we had to probe deep brush piles in 8.6 C water, battling occasional sleet, just to tempt a few fish.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:21 AM, or the last hour before 4:55 PM. Working the Hatchie River proved challenging; the bright conditions and 7.7 C water temperatures, despite a light southwest breeze and stable pressure, meant carefully jigging channel bends for a meager bite.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:22 AM or 4:54 PM. Back on Kentucky Lake, the fish were tight-lipped under the clear sky and bright sun.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:23 AM and 4:54 PM. Start at Reelfoot Lake if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Blue Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 4:58 PM. We had a solid day on Kentucky Lake as the gray skies and falling air kept the blues feeding, and the moderate southeast wind helped us drift the ledges where the water held at nine-point-one degrees.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:19 AM or 4:57 PM. Reelfoot Lake offered a strong bite under low skies with the air dropping again, and the moderate southeast flow pushed those big cats into the warmer nine-point-eight degree shallows.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 4:56 PM. Pickwick was a tough grind with the bright sun and climbing air, the blues were tight-lipped in the eight-point-six degree water, making us work hard for any tap amidst the falling snow and rain.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:21 AM, or the last hour before 4:55 PM. On the Hatchie River, the crystal-clear conditions and steady air didn’t help the bite, and those blue cats remained elusive.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:22 AM or 4:54 PM. blue catfish at Kentucky Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:23 AM and 4:54 PM. Start at Reelfoot Lake if blue catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on blue catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:18 AM and 4:58 PM. Monday at Kentucky Lake: The falling glass and a moderate southeast breeze on Kentucky Lake had me pitching cut bait into wind-swept shallows, figuring the catfish would be feeding.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:19 AM or 4:57 PM. Tuesday at Reelfoot Lake: Given the continued pressure drop and a consistent southeast wind on Reelfoot Lake, searching the edges of the submerged timber for hungry channel cats seemed like the play.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:20 AM and 4:56 PM. Wednesday at Pickwick: On Pickwick Lake, we had a picnic.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:21 AM, or the last hour before 4:55 PM. Put in at Hatchie River for channel catfish. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:22 AM or 4:54 PM. channel catfish at Kentucky Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:23 AM and 4:54 PM. Start at Reelfoot Lake if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southeast fishing
Southeast fishing forecast
For those wondering where to fish in Southeast Saskatchewan, a world of excellent walleye fishing and pike fishing awaits, even if the famous Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass of Chickamauga and Nickajack, or the Striped Bass and Crappie of the Tennessee River and Hiwassee River, are far away. Many local lake names offer fantastic opportunities across the region, providing anglers with diverse options for their next outing. You can find the best bite by exploring numerous reservoirs and smaller lakes, each holding promising populations of aggressive pike and delicious walleye.
This week brings a distinct shift in conditions across Southeast Saskatchewan, with a clear sky giving way to colder temperatures and a persistent wind. Anglers should anticipate these cold snaps making fish less active in shallower areas, prompting the best bite to move towards deeper structures. The presence of some light snow could further chill surface waters, encouraging walleye and pike to hold tighter to breaks and humps. Strong wind will also make boat control challenging, so consider sheltered bays or shore fishing spots for a more comfortable experience this week.
Where to fish: Chickamauga, Nickajack, Tennessee River, Hiwassee River.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:45 PM). A nasty cold snap made the smallies tight-lipped on Rafferty Reservoir, forcing us to grind jigs slowly off the main lake points.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:04 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:44 PM). As the water in Boundary Dam Reservoir began to warm, the smallmouth started exploring shallower structure, particularly on wind-blown banks receiving a south wind.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:43 PM. The steady drizzle and dropping air pressure on Alameda Reservoir had the bronzebacks ambushing crankbaits along riprap banks near the dam.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:42 PM. Under a bright sky and flat calm conditions at Grant Devine Lake, we had to sight-fish wary smallmouth in the rocky shallows using finesse presentations.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:41 PM). A stiff northwest wind blew through Kenosee Lake, pushing the cooler surface water and making us hunt for sluggish smallmouth on deep humps with drop-shots.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:08 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:41 PM). The frigid water temperature on White Bear Lake meant finding any slight thermal advantage, like sun-drenched rock piles, was key to coaxing a bite from lethargic bass.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:03 AM, or the last hour before 4:45 PM. The morning chill on Alameda Dam demanded a slower presentation, with the east breeze pushing warm surface water, making the shallow breaks a prime target for a few solid strikes before noon.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:04 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Over at Rafferty Reservoir, a steady southerly air current made probing the submerged timber on the windward side a sensible approach, as the air pressure continued its steady descent, yielding a couple of decent fish before the midday lull.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A light breeze.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:06 AM, or the last hour before 4:42 PM. Put in at Hiwassee River for largemouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:07 AM or 4:41 PM. largemouth bass at Chickamauga: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:08 AM and 4:41 PM. Start at Nickajack if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:03 AM, or the last hour before 4:45 PM. Monday on Pasqua Lake, with a brisk south-easterly breeze and falling pressure, we worked the drop-offs hoping the warming water would stir up a decent striper bite near the points.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:04 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The grey skies over Echo Lake and steady southeast wind made us target the shallower bays, betting on active fish despite the continued drop in pressure, but the action remained slow.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. At Katepwa Lake, a light sou therly breeze blew.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:06 AM, or the last hour before 4:42 PM. Put in at Hiwassee River for striped bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:07 AM or 4:41 PM. striped bass at Chickamauga: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:08 AM and 4:41 PM. Start at Nickajack if striped bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:03 AM, or the last hour before 4:45 PM. Monday at Alameda Dam: We started shallow near timber, but the crappie were skittish as the wind picked up, pushing us deeper, a fair day, broken sky, wind SE moderate, pressure falling, water about 8.5 C, dry.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:04 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at Boundary Dam Reservoir: The fall in pressure had these slabs holding tight to the deepest brush piles, requiring slow vertical jigging to tempt a bite, and even then, only a few reluctant fish were caught.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fair crappie fishing if you put in at Tennessee River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:06 AM, or the last hour before 4:42 PM. Put in at Hiwassee River for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:07 AM or 4:41 PM. crappie at Chickamauga: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:08 AM and 4:41 PM. Start at Nickajack if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Mississippi River fishing
Mississippi River fishing forecast
While the iconic waters of the Mississippi River, Reelfoot Lake, Wolf River, and McKellar Lake are legendary for angling, hosting impressive populations of Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and White Bass, these renowned fishing destinations are located far south of Saskatchewan. For anglers truly focused on walleye fishing and pike fishing within Saskatchewan, a wealth of incredible lake names await, offering prime locations where to fish for these northern species. Saskatchewan’s vast network of lakes and rivers, from Lake Diefenbaker to Tobin Lake, provides exceptional opportunities to target robust walleye and trophy-sized northern pike, which are the primary angling pursuits here.
This week across Saskatchewan, anglers can anticipate clear skies and consistently cold temperatures, indicative of late-season conditions. A brisk, steady wind will create choppy waters on larger lakes, suggesting a need for heavier lures and careful boat positioning. With no snow in the forecast, visibility remains excellent, but the cold means fish will likely be holding deeper or seeking thermal refuge near submerged structures. Finding the best bite will involve patience and precise presentations, as walleye might be less aggressive, while pike could be lurking in deeper weed edges awaiting an easy meal.
Where to fish: Mississippi River, Reelfoot Lake, Wolf River, McKellar Lake.
Blue Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:22 AM and 5:04 PM. With the Mississippi River water at 9.6 C and pressure dropping, those blue cats might be active in the deeper holes despite the light rain, so I’ll start drifting cut bait near submerged structure.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:23 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Overcast skies and a falling glass on Reelfoot Lake, with water at 10.0 C and a southerly breeze, could mean a decent bite if we target the edges of old timber where fish might be staging before the coming precipitation.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:24 AM and 5:02 PM. The clear conditions on Wolf River today, with water at 8.7 C and a steady forecast, suggest a slower bite, so I’ll work the slower currents with smaller presentations, hoping to entice a lethargic blue cat.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:25 AM, or the last hour before 5:01 PM. At McKellar Lake, with the water cooling to 8.1 C under a clear sky and light southwest breeze, the fish might be holding tight to bottom contours, so a patient approach with anchored baits is the play.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:26 AM or 5:00 PM. The rising trend on the Mississippi River combined with a cool 8.3 C water temperature and clear skies from a light northwest air current makes me think the cats will be deep, requiring heavier weights to stay on the bottom.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:27 AM and 4:59 PM. Reelfoot Lake’s frigid 6.3 C water and clear weather, with a steady outlook and light northeast air, means the blue cats will be hunkered down in the deepest channels, demanding a slow retrieve right on their noses.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on blue catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:22 AM and 5:04 PM. On Monday, with a light drizzle and the air pressure dropping on the Mississippi River, I’d target those submerged stumps where a moderate south wind pushes the bait, hoping for an aggressive morning bite.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:23 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday’s overcast skies and a continued dip in the pressure had me working the shallow cypress knees of Reelfoot Lake, expecting the largemouth to be cruising despite the threat of a cold mix falling from above.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:24 AM and 5:02 PM. Wednesday on the Wolf River, under a clear sky and with the water chilling to 8.7 C, the bite was tough, so I focused on slow-rolling jigs along the deeper bends where the light southwest breeze offered no cover.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:25 AM, or the last hour before 5:01 PM. With McKellar Lake’s water temperature dropping further and a steady, light southwest air flow, pitching small plastics to isolated brush piles seemed the only hope for a strike on this bright, dry Thursday.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:26 AM or 5:00 PM. On Friday, the Mississippi River was chilly with an 8.3 C surface and the air pressure on the rise; I found myself painstakingly dragging football jigs across gravel bars, knowing a light northwest wind usually signals a finicky bite.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:27 AM and 4:59 PM. By Saturday, Reelfoot Lake had really cooled down to a frigid 6.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:22 AM and 5:04 PM. Monday on the Mississippi River, with a moderate southerly breeze and the air beginning to drop, we worked the deeper brush piles, finding an occasional keeper even through the light sprinkles.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:23 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at Reelfoot Lake, a steady south wind under an unbroken gray sky, with the air still trending downward and a mix of snow and rain, had us targeting the wind-blown shorelines, hoping for a shallow push.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:24 AM and 5:02 PM. Wednesday’
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:25 AM, or the last hour before 5:01 PM. Put in at McKellar Lake for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:26 AM or 5:00 PM. crappie at Mississippi River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:27 AM and 4:59 PM. Start at Reelfoot Lake if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
White Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:22 AM and 5:04 PM. On the Mississippi River, with a light drizzle and a south wind pushing, the falling glass meant we had to hit the deeper breaks, hoping the white bass were staging before the real cold hit.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:23 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Despite the grey skies and a persistent southern breeze on Reelfoot Lake, the slightly warmer water had us searching the shallower flats, though a coming mix of snow and rain could shut them down quick.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:24 AM and 5:02 PM. Over on Wolf River the water flows swiftly.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:25 AM, or the last hour before 5:01 PM. Put in at McKellar Lake for white bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:26 AM or 5:00 PM. white bass at Mississippi River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:27 AM and 4:59 PM. Start at Reelfoot Lake if white bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on white bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Tennessee fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Tennessee this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers East Tennessee, Cumberland Plateau, Middle Tennessee, West Tennessee. Named waters include Norris Lake, Cherokee Lake, Clinch River, Holston River. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Tennessee?
The forecast is written for smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie. Each region names the water to start on, including Norris Lake.
When is the best time of day to fish in Tennessee?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Norris Lake prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Tennessee fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Tennessee water should I start on?
If you are near East Tennessee, start at Norris Lake. The next named water on this page is Cherokee Lake. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Tennessee this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Tennessee fishing forecast use?
Each Tennessee day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.