Best Time to Fish in Green Bay
Wisconsin · Thursday, October 22
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7:17 AM
Sunrise
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5:58 PM
Sunset
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89%
Moon
The next 7 days in Green Bay
| Day | Dawn window | Dusk window | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:47 AM – 8:17 AM | 4:28 PM – 6:28 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous · 89% |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 6:48 AM – 8:18 AM | 4:26 PM – 6:26 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous · 95% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 6:49 AM – 8:19 AM | 4:24 PM – 6:24 PM | 🌕 Full Moon · 99% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 6:51 AM – 8:21 AM | 4:23 PM – 6:23 PM | 🌕 Full Moon · 100% |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 6:52 AM – 8:22 AM | 4:21 PM – 6:21 PM | 🌕 Full Moon · 99% |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 6:53 AM – 8:23 AM | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous · 96% |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 6:55 AM – 8:25 AM | 4:18 PM – 6:18 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous · 91% |
Dawn and dusk windows are computed from sunrise/sunset for Green Bay; times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
Today's best windows in Green Bay
🌅 Dawn — 6:47 AM to 8:17 AM
The first light window is the most reliable bite of the day for most species — fish move shallow to feed before the sun gets high.
🌇 Dusk — 4:28 PM to 6:28 PM
The last couple hours of light are the second prime window, especially as water cools and bait moves.
🌙 Moon — Waxing Gibbous (89% lit)
A bright moon means more overnight feeding, which can slow the midday bite — lean on the dawn and dusk windows. Solunar activity is strongest around the new and full moons.
Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase are computed for Green Bay (Wisconsin); times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
Get the precise solunar + tide forecast for your spot
Dawn and dusk are the reliable daily answer, but the exact solunar major/minor periods and the tides for the specific water you're fishing shift day to day. The MyFishingBuds AI Trip Planner pulls live NOAA, USGS, and solunar data to score the best times for your exact Green Bay spot.
See the AI Trip Planner →Best season to fish Green Bay
The season opens with the famous Fox River walleye run in March and April, when huge numbers of walleye stage below the De Pere dam. Smallmouth bass fishing on the Door County side (Sturgeon Bay and the Lake Michigan shoreline) is elite in May and June before the season shifts to catch-and-release. Musky season opens in late May and runs into fall, with the trophy window in October and November as the giants feed up. Summer brings walleye out on the open bay and perch fishing, and winter turns Sturgeon Bay into a premier whitefish and walleye ice-fishing destination.
Best time to fish in Green Bay — FAQ
What is the best time of day to fish in Green Bay?
The most reliable windows are the low-light hours around sunrise and sunset. Today in Green Bay, sunrise is about 7:17 AM and sunset about 5:58 PM, so the dawn and dusk windows either side of those are your best bets — especially on an overcast day or a moving tide.
Does the moon affect fishing in Green Bay?
Yes. The strongest solunar feeding periods and biggest tides come around the new and full moons. The moon is currently a Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated). For the precise solunar major/minor times and tides for your exact spot, use the MyFishingBuds AI Trip Planner.
What is the best season to fish in Green Bay?
The season opens with the famous Fox River walleye run in March and April, when huge numbers of walleye stage below the De Pere dam. Smallmouth bass fishing on the Door County side (Sturgeon Bay and the Lake Michigan shoreline) is elite in May and June before the season shifts to catch-and-release. Musky season opens in late May and runs into fall, with the trophy window in October and November as the giants feed up. Summer brings walleye out on the open bay and perch fishing, and winter turns Sturgeon Bay into a premier whitefish and walleye ice-fishing destination.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Green Bay?
Yes — most adult anglers need a Wisconsin fishing license. See the Wisconsin fishing license guide for 2026 resident and non-resident prices, who's exempt, and where to buy.
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