Fishing forecast for Valdez, Alaska
How good is the fishing in Valdez today? The score below combines the solunar periods, the moon phase and the weather for Valdez, Alaska, and the calendar shows the best days of the month ahead.
Best time to fish in Valdez
The best hours to fish near Valdez are the major solunar periods, when the Moon is overhead or underfoot, and the minor periods at moonrise and moonset. When one of them falls within an hour of sunrise or sunset, plan to be on the water then. All times on this page are local to Valdez.
The forecast also weighs the weather in Valdez: steady pressure, a light wind and little rain raise the score, a sharp pressure change or a strong wind lowers it. Pick another date to plan a trip, or open the month calendar to compare days.
Below the forecast you will find the lakes, ponds, reservoirs and rivers around Valdez, ranked for the chosen day, with the fish that have been seen there.
Questions and answers
What is the best time to fish in Valdez today?
The "Best times" list in the forecast shows today's strongest solunar periods for Valdez in local time. Periods marked "at dawn/dusk" overlap sunrise or sunset and are usually the best.
Does the moon phase affect fishing in Valdez?
The days around the new and full moon score highest in the forecast, the quarters lowest. The calendar on this page shows the moon phase and the score for every day of the month in Valdez.
Where can I fish near Valdez?
The "Best fishing water nearby" list ranks lakes, ponds, reservoirs and rivers around Valdez, puts places with public access or marked for fishing first and shows which fish were seen there.
Do I need a license to fish in Valdez?
You need a valid Alaska fishing license in most cases. The list of water nearby links to the official license information for Alaska.