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Solunar feeding forecasts, major and minor fish activity windows, real-time USGS water temperature, and NOAA atmospheric pressure trends for Willard Bay Reservoir (Utah). Verified depth tactics, biological thermal baselines, and conservation guidelines for freshwater anglers.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 9:47PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Depth Guide: Prime metabolic feeding range; game fish actively hunt both shallow flats and mid-depth ambush contours.
Feeding Index: Low atmospheric pressure indicates incoming frontal activity. Fish often feed aggressively immediately ahead of approaching troughs.
Chop & Presentation: Light surface ripple breaks sunlight glare and disguises terminal tackle, prompting cautious game fish to strike moving lures.
Lunar Timing: Prime major window active around 12:31 PM MDT – 2:31 PM MDT. Astronomical alignment drives peak foraging intensity on Willard Bay Reservoir.
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Poor for fishing (48/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 64°F. Provisional data. Overnight hours (22:00 local). Working against it: Wind 24 mph from the south-southeast. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Major feeding periods coincide with lunar transit (moon overhead and underfoot); minor periods occur during moonrise and moonset.
Moon Overhead (Transit)
Moon Underfoot (Antitransit)
| Feeding Window | Period Type | Astronomical Trigger | Feeding Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:31 PM MDT – 2:31 PM MDT | Major Window | Moon Overhead (Transit) | High |
| 12:55 AM MDT – 2:55 AM MDT | Major Window | Moon Underfoot (Antitransit) | High |
| 7:15 AM MDT – 8:15 AM MDT | Minor Window | Moonrise | Moderate |
| 6:38 PM MDT – 7:38 PM MDT | Minor Window | Moonset | Moderate |
Solunar Science: Major periods produce peak gravitational tidal pull on aquatic organisms. Times and moon phase are computed locally from Willard Bay Reservoir's coordinates and current astronomical orbit.
| Day / Date | Moon Phase | Best Feeding Window | Forecast Wind | Rain Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today Oct 10, 2026 | New Moon (1%) | 12:31 PM MDT – 2:31 PM MDT | — | — |
| Tomorrow Oct 11, 2026 | New Moon (0%) | 1:18 PM MDT – 3:18 PM MDT | 17 mph | 98% |
| Monday Oct 12, 2026 | Waxing Crescent (2%) | 2:06 PM MDT – 4:06 PM MDT | 14 mph | 93% |
| Tuesday Oct 13, 2026 | Waxing Crescent (6%) | 2:54 PM MDT – 4:54 PM MDT | 7 mph | 86% |
| Wednesday Oct 14, 2026 | Waxing Crescent (12%) | 3:42 PM MDT – 5:42 PM MDT | 5 mph | 45% |
| Thursday Oct 15, 2026 | Waxing Crescent (19%) | 4:30 PM MDT – 6:30 PM MDT | 3 mph | 4% |
| Friday Oct 16, 2026 | Waxing Crescent (28%) | 5:17 PM MDT – 7:17 PM MDT | 5 mph | 0% |
Provenance: Moon phase and major feeding windows are calculated using NOAA solar-lunar algorithms for Willard Bay Reservoir's geographic coordinates. Wind velocity and precipitation probability reflect official National Weather Service forecast periods.
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis cyanellus
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Cyprinus carpio
Lepomis macrochirus
Public boat ramps, shore fishing access, and county park landings for Willard Bay Reservoir are managed under state and regional public land guidelines.
Anglers launching trailered motorized watercraft or paddlecraft should verify seasonal water clearance and county park parking requirements prior to launching.