Major and minor activity windows
Major periods generally align with the moon being overhead or underfoot, while minor periods are associated with moonrise and moonset. These windows are timing indicators, not promises of fish activity.
Local weather, pressure, water temperature, seasonal movement, forage, and the selected species can strengthen or weaken a solunar opportunity.
Use solunar data with local conditions
Look for overlap between an activity window and favorable light or weather. A major period near dawn, for example, may deserve more attention than a window that occurs during unsafe wind or a severe-weather alert.
- 24-hour major and minor activity curve
- Sunrise, sunset, and daylight duration
- Moon phase and illumination
- Moonrise, moon transit, and moonset
- Target species and local forecast context
