When is the best time for fishing?

Major solunar periods are often the best windows, especially when they overlap sunrise, sunset or stable weather.

What is a major solunar period?

A major period is a longer activity window (about four hours) linked to the moon being overhead or underfoot.

What is a minor solunar period?

A minor period is shorter (about two hours) and occurs around moonrise or moonset.

Does the full moon affect fishing?

Activity is often stronger around new and full moon. The calendar combines moon phase with daily sun and moon times.

Are solunar times the same across Estonia?

Differences are small – moon and sun times vary by only a few minutes nationwide. Coastal areas can differ slightly from inland.

Solunar Calendar for Estonia

The solunar calendar helps estimate when fish and wildlife may be more active. It uses the moon phase, moonrise, moonset, sunrise and sunset times to highlight today’s major and minor activity periods in Estonia.

Tartu · Tuesday, 25 August 2026 · Timezone: Europe/Tallinn

Today’s summary

Today is a fair day for fishing. Best activity windows are 18:56–20:56.

Activity

59/100

Best time

18:56–20:56

The best fishing window is usually during a major period. Minor periods suit shorter sessions or time outdoors.

Location

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Date

Today Tomorrow Day after 7 days

Key indicators

Moon phase: Waxing gibbous; 92%
Moon illumination: 92%; Waxing gibbous
Moonrise: 19:56
Moonset: –
Sunrise: 05:57
Sunset: 20:36
Day length: 14 h 39 min
Timezone: Europe/Tallinn

For daylight and twilight planning, also see sunrise and sunset times in Estonia.

Solunar activity score

Activity: 59/100

Rating: a fair day for fishing and outdoor activity.

Minor periods

Period	Start	End	Rating
Minor period (moonrise)	18:56	20:56	good

Fishing weather today(Tartu-Tõravere)

Air temperature: 16.2 °C
Wind: 5.3 m/s W
Pressure: 999.8 hPa
Precipitation: Few clouds
Cloud cover: Cloudy

Warnings

Northwest 9, in gusts 12 m/s. Wave height 0.6-1.2 m. 2026-08-19 06:00 - 2026-08-19 10:00
Northwest, west in gusts 16 m/s. Wave height 1-1.5 m. 2026-08-19 12:00 - 2026-08-20 00:00

Next 7 days

Date	Moon phase	Best time	Activity	Sunrise	Sunset
Wed 19/08	First quarter	16:27–20:27	89/100	05:44	20:52
Thu 20/08	First quarter	17:17–21:17	88/100	05:46	20:49
Fri 21/08	Waxing gibbous	18:08–22:08	90/100	05:48	20:46
Sat 22/08	Waxing gibbous	19:01–23:01	92/100	05:50	20:44
Sun 23/08	Waxing gibbous	19:54–23:54	94/100	05:53	20:41
Mon 24/08	Waxing gibbous	20:45–00:45	89/100	05:55	20:38
Tue 25/08	Waxing gibbous	18:56–20:56	59/100	05:57	20:36

Best fishing times by city

What is a solunar calendar?

Major periods usually occur when the moon is overhead or underfoot. Minor periods are linked to moonrise and moonset. Solunar times do not guarantee better catches, but they can help you plan fishing trips and outdoor activities more effectively.

FAQ

What is a solunar calendar?: A solunar calendar uses the position of the moon and sun to estimate when wildlife may be more active.
When is the best time for fishing?: Major solunar periods are often the best windows, especially when they overlap sunrise, sunset or stable weather.
What is a major solunar period?: A major period is a longer activity window (about four hours) linked to the moon being overhead or underfoot.
What is a minor solunar period?: A minor period is shorter (about two hours) and occurs around moonrise or moonset.
Does the full moon affect fishing?: Activity is often stronger around new and full moon. The calendar combines moon phase with daily sun and moon times.
Are solunar times the same across Estonia?: Differences are small – moon and sun times vary by only a few minutes nationwide. Coastal areas can differ slightly from inland.